Solving the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from January 7, 2026? The clue "__ economy" has 20 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is GIG with 3 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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20 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GIG
__ economy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
99%
GIG
__ economy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
99%
THRIFT
Economy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
99%
THRIFT
Economy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
50%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
50%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
50%
AUTO
Industry that drives the economy?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
50%
AUTO
Industry that drives the economy?
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
50%
SECTORS
Divisions of the economy
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
50%
SECTORS
Divisions of the economy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
50%
MPG
Fuel economy meas.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
50%
MPG
Fuel economy meas.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
50%
FREELANCE
Like many jobs in the gig economy
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 29, 2024
50%
FREELANCE
Like many jobs in the gig economy
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
50%
TRADE
Transaction in a barter economy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2023
50%
TRADE
Transaction in a barter economy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2023
50%
MINER
Member of the underground economy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2023
50%
MINER
Member of the underground economy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2023
50%
TEMP
Participate in the gig economy, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2023
50%
TEMP
Participate in the gig economy, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2023
50%
TOURISM
Major component of Iceland's economy
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2022
50%
TOURISM
Major component of Iceland's economy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2022
50%
ISSUE
Climate change or the economy, e.g.
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2022
50%
ISSUE
Climate change or the economy, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2022
50%
SPEND
Stimulate the economy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2022
50%
SPEND
Stimulate the economy
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2022
50%
UPGRADE
Get out of economy class, say
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
50%
UPGRADE
Get out of economy class, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
50%
ODDJOBS
Big part of the gig economy
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2021
50%
ODDJOBS
Big part of the gig economy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2021
50%
RIDESHARE
Gig economy transport [#UniversalXwordPride]
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2021
50%
RIDESHARE
Gig economy transport [#UniversalXwordPride]
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2021
50%
TRADECYCLE
Fluctuations in the economy (6 to 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2020
50%
TRADECYCLE
Fluctuations in the economy (6 to 2)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2020
50%
KICKSTARTS
Reinvigorates, as an economy ... or a hint to the beginnings of the answers to starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2020
50%
KICKSTARTS
Reinvigorates, as an economy ... or a hint to the beginnings of the answers to starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2020
50%
ROADIE
Worker in the gig economy?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2020
50%
ROADIE
Worker in the gig economy?
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2020
50%
UPTREND
Good news on the economy
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 6, 2018
50%
UPTREND
Good news on the economy
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 6, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "__ economy" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GIG (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "__ economy"?
The best answer for "__ economy" is GIG with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include THRIFT (6 letters).
Where has "__ economy" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 7, 2026.