The Universal Crossword puzzle from March 3, 2026 featured the clue "*Emoticons", and we've found 4 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to ECONOMIST as the most likely solution — it's 9 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
Answer For *Emoticons:
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4 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ECONOMIST
*Emoticons
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
99%
ECONOMIST
*Emoticons
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
50%
ZEROS
Gaping mouths in some emoticons
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
50%
ZEROS
Gaping mouths in some emoticons
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
50%
WINKYFACES
Flirtatious emoticons
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
50%
WINKYFACES
Flirtatious emoticons
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
50%
FROWN
Open parenthesis, in some emoticons
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2020
50%
FROWN
Open parenthesis, in some emoticons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Emoticons" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 4 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ECONOMIST (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Emoticons"?
The best answer for "*Emoticons" is ECONOMIST with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Emoticons" 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 March 3, 2026.