Our crossword solver found 193 potential answers for the clue "Dropping the ball, say", which appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 12, 2023. The answer most likely to be correct is ERROR, a 5-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
ERROR
Dropping the ball, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2023
99%
ERROR
Dropping the ball, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2023
10%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
10%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
10%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
10%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
5%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
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SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
5%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
5%
SKI
Slalom, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
5%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
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Sep 20, 2026
5%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
5%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
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Sep 18, 2026
5%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
(4)
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Sep 17, 2026
5%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
5%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
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Sep 10, 2026
5%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
CODE
Work with Python, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
5%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
5%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
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Sep 1, 2026
5%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
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Aug 31, 2026
5%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
5%
ATE
Did brunch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
5%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
5%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
SEER
Crystal ball gazer
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
5%
SEER
Crystal ball gazer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
5%
PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
5%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
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5%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
5%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
5%
EATEN
All finished, say
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
5%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
YARN
Knitter's ball
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
5%
YARN
Knitter's ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
5%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
TEE
Rugby ball prop
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
5%
TEE
Rugby ball prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
5%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
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Jul 21, 2026
5%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
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5%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
5%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
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5%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
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PASSING
In the left lane, say
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5%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
5%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
5%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
5%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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5%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
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5%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
5%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
5%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
5%
STEAL
Take third, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
SOFT
Out of shape, say
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
5%
SOFT
Out of shape, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
5%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
5%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
5%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
5%
UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
5%
UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
FIST
Hand ball?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
FIST
Hand ball?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
(4)
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May 24, 2026
5%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
(5)
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May 20, 2026
5%
ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
5%
DJING
Working a dance party, say
(5)
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May 20, 2026
5%
DJING
Working a dance party, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
5%
SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
MONTH
May, say
(5)
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May 14, 2026
5%
MONTH
May, say
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5%
LOST
Got the highest score in golf, say
(4)
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May 13, 2026
5%
LOST
Got the highest score in golf, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
PRAY
Say grace, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
PRAY
Say grace, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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OKAY
Not great, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
OKAY
Not great, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
FAR
Not walkable, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
FAR
Not walkable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
CALLITEVEN
"I say we're square now"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
CALLITEVEN
"I say we're square now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
HIKED
Walked in the woods, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
HIKED
Walked in the woods, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
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UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
(10)
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May 5, 2026
5%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
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5%
RATE
Put on a scale, say
(4)
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May 2, 2026
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RATE
Put on a scale, say
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5%
BAKED
Made cookies, say
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
5%
BAKED
Made cookies, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
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Apr 26, 2026
5%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
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5%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
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5%
HANDSFREE
Voice-activated, say
(9)
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Apr 25, 2026
5%
HANDSFREE
Voice-activated, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
SADLY
"I hate to say it ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
SADLY
"I hate to say it ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
BLEW
Made bubbles, say
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
5%
BLEW
Made bubbles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
EARLY
At 4 a.m., say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
EARLY
At 4 a.m., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
SEESALL
Has a panoramic view, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
SEESALL
Has a panoramic view, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
THEATERKID
Minor character in a musical, say?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
THEATERKID
Minor character in a musical, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
RESELLS
Lists on Poshmark, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
RESELLS
Lists on Poshmark, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
RSVP
Say "I'll be there," say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
RSVP
Say "I'll be there," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
SEW
Attach a patch, say
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
5%
SEW
Attach a patch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
ERR
Miss a cue, say
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
5%
ERR
Miss a cue, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
ACHY
Sore after a run, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
ACHY
Sore after a run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
TOLDALIE
Failed a polygraph, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
TOLDALIE
Failed a polygraph, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
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5%
HITSEND
Click a paper airplane icon, say
(7)
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Apr 12, 2026
5%
HITSEND
Click a paper airplane icon, say
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5%
FAST
Observe Ramadan, say
(4)
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Apr 10, 2026
5%
FAST
Observe Ramadan, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
ELECT
Put in a seat, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
ELECT
Put in a seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
ASK
Pop the question, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
ASK
Pop the question, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
TRAYNOVEL
"Naked Lunch" in a lunchroom, say?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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TRAYNOVEL
"Naked Lunch" in a lunchroom, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
WITTY
Good at banter, say
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
5%
WITTY
Good at banter, say
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5%
TRIMS
Takes a little off the top, say
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Takes a little off the top, say
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5%
ERRED
Made a 43-Down, say
(5)
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Apr 1, 2026
5%
ERRED
Made a 43-Down, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
NERD
Serious sci-fi fan, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
NERD
Serious sci-fi fan, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
ONLOAN
Not in the library, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
ONLOAN
Not in the library, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
COOLS
Approaches room temperature, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
COOLS
Approaches room temperature, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
WEIRDOS
Goofballs
(7)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
WEIRDOS
Goofballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
(6)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
(3)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
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1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
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NATS
D.C. ballplayers
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STARS
Great balls of fire
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
STARS
Great balls of fire
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1%
ORBS
Space balls?
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ORBS
Space balls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BATS
Softball clubs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
BATS
Softball clubs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
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1%
UMPS
Baseball officials
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
UMPS
Baseball officials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
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NOD
Assent nonverbally
(3)
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Jul 20, 2026
1%
NOD
Assent nonverbally
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1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
DOUG
Football coach Pederson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
DOUG
Football coach Pederson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WELT
Paintball injury
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
WELT
Paintball injury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
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1%
DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
(5)
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May 31, 2026
1%
DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ERE
Before, in classic ballads
(3)
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May 26, 2026
1%
ERE
Before, in classic ballads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
NET
Pickleball barrier
(3)
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May 18, 2026
1%
NET
Pickleball barrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
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1%
VOTE
Cast a ballot
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
VOTE
Cast a ballot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
DUNK
Basketball stuff
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
DUNK
Basketball stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
1%
SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
GAINS
Advances, in football
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
GAINS
Advances, in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
ADAGES
Wise sayings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ADAGES
Wise sayings
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
WAD
Spitball, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
WAD
Spitball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PASSES
Football throws
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
PASSES
Football throws
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
COLT
Indianapolis footballer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
COLT
Indianapolis footballer
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ESPN
College football channel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ESPN
College football channel
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
DINGALINGS
Screwballs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
DINGALINGS
Screwballs
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SNO
Hostess ___balls
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SNO
Hostess ___balls
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Dropping the ball, say" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ERROR (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Dropping the ball, say"?
The best answer for "Dropping the ball, say" is ERROR with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Dropping the ball, say" been used as a crossword clue?
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