Stumped by the crossword clue "Efficient"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 26, 2024. We've scoured our database and found 16 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is LEAN (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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16 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LEAN
Efficient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
99%
LEAN
Efficient
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
50%
IRA
Tax efficient fund, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
50%
IRA
Tax efficient fund, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
50%
SAVESGAS
Is more efficient, in a way
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
50%
SAVESGAS
Is more efficient, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
50%
LEANEST
Most efficient
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2023
50%
LEANEST
Most efficient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2023
50%
STREAMLINES
Makes more efficient
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 11, 2018
50%
STREAMLINES
Makes more efficient
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 11, 2018
50%
HIGHOCTANE
Like more efficient gas
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2018
50%
HIGHOCTANE
Like more efficient gas
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2018
1%
LEDS
Energy-efficient bulbs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
1%
LEDS
Energy-efficient bulbs
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
ECONOMIC
Cost-efficient
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
1%
ECONOMIC
Cost-efficient
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
1%
SMARTCAR
Fuel-efficient automobile
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
1%
SMARTCAR
Fuel-efficient automobile
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
1%
RAIL
Fuel-efficient mode of transport for freight
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2024
1%
RAIL
Fuel-efficient mode of transport for freight
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
1%
SLIDINGDOOR
*Space-efficient divider between rooms ... or a hint to the word at the edges of the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
1%
SLIDINGDOOR
*Space-efficient divider between rooms ... or a hint to the word at the edges of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
1%
MOPEDS
Fuel-efficient bikes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2023
1%
MOPEDS
Fuel-efficient bikes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2023
1%
HIGHPERFORMANCE
Like energy-efficient buildings, e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2021
1%
HIGHPERFORMANCE
Like energy-efficient buildings, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2021
1%
SEETO
Handle efficiently
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2021
1%
SEETO
Handle efficiently
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2021
1%
AVEO
Fuel-efficient Chevy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2021
1%
AVEO
Fuel-efficient Chevy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2021
1%
GASHOG
Very fuel-inefficient wheels
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 3, 2020
1%
GASHOG
Very fuel-inefficient wheels
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 3, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Efficient" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 16 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEAN (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Efficient"?
The best answer for "Efficient" is LEAN with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Efficient" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 26, 2024.