Crossword Answer For
Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 31, 2023 Answers
For the clue "Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across" from the Universal Crossword crossword (May 31, 2023), we recommend ATOM as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 164 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
Answer For Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across:
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164 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ATOM
Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2023
99%
ATOM
Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2023
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
QUARK
Elementary subatomic particle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
QUARK
Elementary subatomic particle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
5%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
5%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
5%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
5%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
5%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
5%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
5%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
5%
PICNICAREAS
Outside eating spots, and where to find the starts of 17-, 27-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
5%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
5%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
5%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
5%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
5%
TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
5%
TURNTURNTURN
The Byrds No. 1 hit whose lyrics come from Ecclesiastes, and what can be found at the starts of 20-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
5%
COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
5%
COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
5%
SPRINGTHAW
Sign of winter's end, as depicted at the starts of 17-, 24-, 35- and 50-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
5%
SPRINGTHAW
Sign of winter's end, as depicted at the starts of 17-, 24-, 35- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
5%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
5%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
5%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
5%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
5%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
5%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
ION
Charged particle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
ION
Charged particle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
PION
Subatomic particle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
PION
Subatomic particle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
QUARKSOUP
Hot mixture of elementary particles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
QUARKSOUP
Hot mixture of elementary particles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
HIGGS
___ boson (so-called "God particle")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
3%
HIGGS
___ boson (so-called "God particle")
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
3%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
3%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
3%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
3%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
3%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
3%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
3%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
3%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
3%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
3%
ERIE
Canal that starts near Albany, New York
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
3%
ERIE
Canal that starts near Albany, New York
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
3%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
3%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
3%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
3%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
3%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
3%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
3%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
3%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
3%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
3%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
3%
FALSE
Like some starts and returns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
3%
FALSE
Like some starts and returns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
3%
LOML
Romantic initialism spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
3%
LOML
Romantic initialism spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
3%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
3%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
3%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
3%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
3%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
3%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
3%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
3%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
3%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
3%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
3%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
3%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
3%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
3%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
3%
FRIDAY
When the weekend starts
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
3%
FRIDAY
When the weekend starts
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
3%
WAITFORIT
"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
3%
WAITFORIT
"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
3%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
3%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
3%
FOODGROUPS
Fruits and dairy, for example ... and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
3%
FOODGROUPS
Fruits and dairy, for example ... and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2025
3%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
3%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
3%
WESTERNUNION
Big name in money transfers, and a hint to the neighbors found in this puzzle's circled letters
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
3%
WESTERNUNION
Big name in money transfers, and a hint to the neighbors found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
1%
IONS
+ or - particles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
IONS
+ or - particles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
WATERMOLES
*H2O particles (... letter eight)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
WATERMOLES
*H2O particles (... letter eight)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
BOSONS
Subatomic particles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
BOSONS
Subatomic particles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
ELECTRONS
Subatomic particles with a negative charge
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
1%
ELECTRONS
Subatomic particles with a negative charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 31, 2023
Check casher
Crossword Clue
Taste, for one
Crossword Clue
Parents celebrated in June
Crossword Clue
Quirky
Crossword Clue
Broadcasting now
Crossword Clue
Big concert venue
Crossword Clue
Reporter's first question?
Crossword Clue
Pony car since 1964
Crossword Clue
Hang back
Crossword Clue
Unpaid debts
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 164 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ATOM (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across"?
The best answer for "Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across" is ATOM with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Elementary particle, and a two-part hint to the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 62-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 31, 2023.