This crossword clue "Early rounds of a race" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on June 27, 2025. With 168 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is HEATS — a 5-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
Answer For Early rounds of a race:
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168 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HEATS
Early rounds of a race
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
99%
HEATS
Early rounds of a race
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
SACK
Picnic race bag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
SACK
Picnic race bag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
RUN
Enter a race
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
RUN
Enter a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
HARE
Fabled race loser
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
HARE
Fabled race loser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
TRI
Ironman race, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
TRI
Ironman race, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
DOUGIE
Dance popular in the early 2010s
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
DOUGIE
Dance popular in the early 2010s
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
IBMS
Some early PCs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
IBMS
Some early PCs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
NAPSTER
File-sharing program of the early 2000s
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
NAPSTER
File-sharing program of the early 2000s
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
ONEK
Short race, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ONEK
Short race, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
MORNINGANCHOR
*One who delivers the early news
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
MORNINGANCHOR
*One who delivers the early news
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
PELOTON
Pack of cyclists in a race
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
PELOTON
Pack of cyclists in a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
CROSSCOUNTRYSKIP
Jaunty coast-to-coast race?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CROSSCOUNTRYSKIP
Jaunty coast-to-coast race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
RAT
__ race
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
RAT
__ race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
NITRO
Drag race fuel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
NITRO
Drag race fuel
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
KOLA
Nut in early Coke recipes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
KOLA
Nut in early Coke recipes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
PIT
Spot for a race car driver to stop
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
PIT
Spot for a race car driver to stop
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
CONTESTTUBES
Inflatables ridden in a river race?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
CONTESTTUBES
Inflatables ridden in a river race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
SPILL
Bike race fall
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
SPILL
Bike race fall
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
SRS
Class of '25, in early '25
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
SRS
Class of '25, in early '25
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
USSR
Space race initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
USSR
Space race initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
VAMPIREBATON
Feature of a "Twilight" relay race?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
VAMPIREBATON
Feature of a "Twilight" relay race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
SOLARCARS
Vehicles that use rays to race
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
SOLARCARS
Vehicles that use rays to race
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
ONELAP
Fraction of a NASCAR race
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
ONELAP
Fraction of a NASCAR race
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
LEMANS
French city known for a 24-hour car race
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
LEMANS
French city known for a 24-hour car race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
MAYORAL
Kind of local race
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
MAYORAL
Kind of local race
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
HEAT
Preliminary race
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
HEAT
Preliminary race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
DASH
100-meter race, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
5%
DASH
100-meter race, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
5%
PHOTOFINISH
Close call in a race, or what the answer to each starred clue has
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
PHOTOFINISH
Close call in a race, or what the answer to each starred clue has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
SLALOM
Downhill ski race
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
SLALOM
Downhill ski race
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
QUICKSANDCASTLE
Beach race outcome?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
QUICKSANDCASTLE
Beach race outcome?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
5%
GMA
ABC show for early risers, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
GMA
ABC show for early risers, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
NAVI
"Avatar" race
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
5%
NAVI
"Avatar" race
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
5%
PLACE
Finish second in a horse race
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
PLACE
Finish second in a horse race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
LEG
Section of a race
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
5%
LEG
Section of a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
5%
BAIL
Duck out early
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
5%
BAIL
Duck out early
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
5%
ILLTIMED
Too early or too late
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
5%
ILLTIMED
Too early or too late
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
5%
JELLO
Dessert brand with the early slogan "Delicate. Delightful. Dainty."
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
5%
JELLO
Dessert brand with the early slogan "Delicate. Delightful. Dainty."
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
5%
LASTLEGS
Final stretches of a race
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
5%
LASTLEGS
Final stretches of a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
5%
OFMICEANDMEN
Title for a tell-all about Cinderella's early social life?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
OFMICEANDMEN
Title for a tell-all about Cinderella's early social life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
NEOPETS
Virtual animal fad of the early 2000s
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
5%
NEOPETS
Virtual animal fad of the early 2000s
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
5%
ESCAPEROOMS
Social activities where leaving early is encouraged?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
5%
ESCAPEROOMS
Social activities where leaving early is encouraged?
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
5%
HAREMARCH
Protest in support of the loser of a fabled race?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
5%
HAREMARCH
Protest in support of the loser of a fabled race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
5%
DAMP
Like clothes that came out of the dryer too early
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
5%
DAMP
Like clothes that came out of the dryer too early
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
5%
ELOI
"The Time Machine" race
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
5%
ELOI
"The Time Machine" race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
5%
HEADSTART
Advantage in a race, and what can be found in 16-, 33-, or 40-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2025
5%
HEADSTART
Advantage in a race, and what can be found in 16-, 33-, or 40-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2025
5%
OPPO
Intel collected during a race
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
5%
OPPO
Intel collected during a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
5%
IDITAROD
Annual race from Anchorage to Nome
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
5%
IDITAROD
Annual race from Anchorage to Nome
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
5%
DOORBUSTER
Price-slashing event with early hours
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
5%
DOORBUSTER
Price-slashing event with early hours
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
5%
RELAY
Track race
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 7, 2025
5%
RELAY
Track race
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ASCOT
Tie at a racetrack?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ASCOT
Tie at a racetrack?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
WISP
Trace of smoke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
WISP
Trace of smoke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SLUR
Speak unclearly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
SLUR
Speak unclearly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
BEAD
Bracelet component
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
BEAD
Bracelet component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ANKLE
Bracelet spot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ANKLE
Bracelet spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
PRAYS
Says grace, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
PRAYS
Says grace, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
DASHES
Short races
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
DASHES
Short races
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
HUG
Embrace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
HUG
Embrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
PRAY
Say grace, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
PRAY
Say grace, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
HOLD
Embrace
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
HOLD
Embrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
ORBIT
It's traced in space
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ORBIT
It's traced in space
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ANNAL
Yearly record
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ANNAL
Yearly record
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
MARIO
Nintendo kart racer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
MARIO
Nintendo kart racer
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ELVIS
Graceland icon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ELVIS
Graceland icon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
CIDEROFONESEYE
Dearly beloved, once processed?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
CIDEROFONESEYE
Dearly beloved, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
SWAN
Graceful lake bird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SWAN
Graceful lake bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ONESEC
"Nearly there"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ONESEC
"Nearly there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDYCARS
Brickyard racers, casually
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INDYCARS
Brickyard racers, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
DRAPE
Fall gracefully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
DRAPE
Fall gracefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
LITHE
Gracefully flexible
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
LITHE
Gracefully flexible
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
DEFOGGERS
They help you see clearly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
DEFOGGERS
They help you see clearly
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CLUMSY
Ungraceful
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CLUMSY
Ungraceful
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ASHAMED
Fearing disgrace
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
ASHAMED
Fearing disgrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
GOKARTS
Kids' racers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
GOKARTS
Kids' racers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
EPODE
Horace composition
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
EPODE
Horace composition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ACADIA
French colony that some Louisianans trace ancestry to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ACADIA
French colony that some Louisianans trace ancestry to
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
TAPE
End of some races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
TAPE
End of some races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SLEDDOG
Iditarod racer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SLEDDOG
Iditarod racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
AAA
Duracell size
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
AAA
Duracell size
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SEAN
Hayes of "Will & Grace"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
SEAN
Hayes of "Will & Grace"
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BETON
Back, as a racehorse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
BETON
Back, as a racehorse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
TIMED
Like most races
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
TIMED
Like most races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
IUD
T-shaped contraceptive: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
IUD
T-shaped contraceptive: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
SVELTE
Gracefully slim
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
SVELTE
Gracefully slim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
AAS
Some Duracells
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
AAS
Some Duracells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
WRISTS
Places for bracelets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
WRISTS
Places for bracelets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
MOST
Nearly all
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
MOST
Nearly all
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
ACUTABOVE
Clearly better
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ACUTABOVE
Clearly better
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
KICKTHECANON
"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
KICKTHECANON
"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
IRIS
It surrounds a pupil
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
IRIS
It surrounds a pupil
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
CHARM
Bracelet bauble
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
CHARM
Bracelet bauble
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
ODES
Poems by Horace
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
ODES
Poems by Horace
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
BARISTA
*Groundskeeper?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
BARISTA
*Groundskeeper?
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
EVINCE
Reveal clearly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
EVINCE
Reveal clearly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
SEXED
Course covering contraception, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
SEXED
Course covering contraception, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
BLACKSHEEP
Disgrace to a family
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
BLACKSHEEP
Disgrace to a family
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
AMISH
Pennsylvania sect that embraces simple living
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
AMISH
Pennsylvania sect that embraces simple living
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
PHIL
Alpine skier Mahre who won 27 World Cup races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
PHIL
Alpine skier Mahre who won 27 World Cup races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
ALMOST
Nearly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
ALMOST
Nearly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
OAF
Graceless person
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
OAF
Graceless person
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
OWNIT
Embrace something embarrassing
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
OWNIT
Embrace something embarrassing
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
CAMPUS
Rice grounds
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
CAMPUS
Rice grounds
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
LUGES
Winter racers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
LUGES
Winter racers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
ARM
Limb where tefillin or bracelets are worn
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
ARM
Limb where tefillin or bracelets are worn
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
BLESSES
Says grace over, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
BLESSES
Says grace over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
GLAADAWARDS
Honors given to "Will & Grace" seven times
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
GLAADAWARDS
Honors given to "Will & Grace" seven times
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
CLASP
Bracelet fastener
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
1%
CLASP
Bracelet fastener
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
1%
AJAR
Nearly closed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
AJAR
Nearly closed
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
STIGMA
Mark of disgrace
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
1%
STIGMA
Mark of disgrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
1%
SOD
Roll with a grounds crew?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
SOD
Roll with a grounds crew?
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
SILVERFOX
One who went gray gracefully
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
SILVERFOX
One who went gray gracefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
TACT
Social grace
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
TACT
Social grace
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
SLOTCAR
Tiny track racer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
SLOTCAR
Tiny track racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
SOISEE
"Clearly!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
1%
SOISEE
"Clearly!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
1%
TINGE
Trace of color
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
1%
TINGE
Trace of color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
1%
PLAN
___ B (emergency contraceptive)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
PLAN
___ B (emergency contraceptive)
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
MIKA
"Grace Kelly" singer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
1%
MIKA
"Grace Kelly" singer
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
1%
BIGBANGLETHEORY
Hypothesis about the origin of oversized bracelets?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
1%
BIGBANGLETHEORY
Hypothesis about the origin of oversized bracelets?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
1%
AMEN
Grace closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
AMEN
Grace closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
RIVAL
Nearly match
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
RIVAL
Nearly match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
EDGER
Groundskeeper's tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
1%
EDGER
Groundskeeper's tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
GIRD
Brace (oneself)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
1%
GIRD
Brace (oneself)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
1%
ARS
Horace's "___ Poetica"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
ARS
Horace's "___ Poetica"
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
LEE
Author and social activist Grace ___ Boggs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
LEE
Author and social activist Grace ___ Boggs
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
YALE
Home of Grace Hopper College
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
YALE
Home of Grace Hopper College
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
ELF
Graceful, long-lived being of fantasy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
1%
ELF
Graceful, long-lived being of fantasy
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
1%
SLEW
Seattle ___ (racehorse)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
1%
SLEW
Seattle ___ (racehorse)
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
COMICCON
Yearly gathering where many attendees cosplay
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
COMICCON
Yearly gathering where many attendees cosplay
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
WELLYES
"I mean, clearly it's true"
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
1%
WELLYES
"I mean, clearly it's true"
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
1%
MESS
"Embrace the glorious __ that you are": Elizabeth Gilbert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
1%
MESS
"Embrace the glorious __ that you are": Elizabeth Gilbert
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
1%
HUMANRACE
*Group nearly eradicated in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
HUMANRACE
*Group nearly eradicated in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
BFFS
Chums with matching bracelets, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
BFFS
Chums with matching bracelets, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
IRONY
A klutz named Grace, e.g.
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
1%
IRONY
A klutz named Grace, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
ROSS
"Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis __
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
ROSS
"Black-ish" star Tracee Ellis __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
SORELOSER
Player who is not graceful in defeat
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
SORELOSER
Player who is not graceful in defeat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
SLAP
___ bracelets ('90s fad)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
1%
SLAP
___ bracelets ('90s fad)
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
1%
DEBRA
Messing of “Will and Grace”
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
DEBRA
Messing of “Will and Grace”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
ELLIS
"Black-ish" star Tracee __ Ross
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
1%
ELLIS
"Black-ish" star Tracee __ Ross
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
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