The clue "Encourage" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on January 7, 2026 has 32 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that URGE (4 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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32 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
URGE
Encourage
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
99%
URGE
Encourage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
99%
FOSTER
Encourage
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
99%
FOSTER
Encourage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
99%
EGGON
Encourage
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
99%
EGGON
Encourage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
99%
SPURON
Encourage
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 30, 2023
99%
SPURON
Encourage
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
99%
HEARTEN
Encourage
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2021
99%
HEARTEN
Encourage
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2021
99%
PROD
Encourage
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2019
99%
PROD
Encourage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2019
50%
DEBATETEAM
Student group that may encourage members to go pro?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
50%
DEBATETEAM
Student group that may encourage members to go pro?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
50%
AFFIRM
Emotionally encourage
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
50%
AFFIRM
Emotionally encourage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
50%
KISSCAMS
They encourage PDAs at baseball games
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
50%
KISSCAMS
They encourage PDAs at baseball games
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
50%
OPENDOORPOLICIES
Leadership styles that encourage transparency
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2023
50%
OPENDOORPOLICIES
Leadership styles that encourage transparency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2023
50%
COAX
Gently encourage
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2021
50%
COAX
Gently encourage
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2021
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
FREEASSOCIATION
Therapy technique that encourages a thoughtful flow of ideas
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
FREEASSOCIATION
Therapy technique that encourages a thoughtful flow of ideas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
OPENIT
Gift-giver's encouragement
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
OPENIT
Gift-giver's encouragement
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
HEEL
Pro wrestler who encourages heckling
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
HEEL
Pro wrestler who encourages heckling
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
PINATA
Something a parent encourages a kid to break
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
1%
PINATA
Something a parent encourages a kid to break
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
1%
ESCAPEROOMS
Social activities where leaving early is encouraged?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
ESCAPEROOMS
Social activities where leaving early is encouraged?
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
SWING
Playground fixture where pushing is encouraged
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
1%
SWING
Playground fixture where pushing is encouraged
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
1%
MORMONS
Church members who are encouraged to do missionary work
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
MORMONS
Church members who are encouraged to do missionary work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
ADA
Org. that encourages flossing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2024
1%
ADA
Org. that encourages flossing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
1%
FEEDON
Be encouraged by
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 28, 2024
1%
FEEDON
Be encouraged by
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 28, 2024
1%
PATS
___ on the back (encouragements)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
1%
PATS
___ on the back (encouragements)
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
1%
ARENAPOLO
Sport that encourages horsing around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2023
1%
ARENAPOLO
Sport that encourages horsing around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2023
1%
SELFMOTIVATED
*Needing no encouragement from others
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2023
1%
SELFMOTIVATED
*Needing no encouragement from others
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
1%
ASKAWAY
Exclamation that encourages questions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2022
1%
ASKAWAY
Exclamation that encourages questions
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2022
1%
KEEPATIT
Bit of encouragement
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2021
1%
KEEPATIT
Bit of encouragement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2021
1%
EGOBOOST
Bit of encouragement
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2021
1%
EGOBOOST
Bit of encouragement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2021
1%
OLE
Spanish word of encouragement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
1%
OLE
Spanish word of encouragement
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
1%
STICKTOIT
Words of encouragement that also hint at each starred answer's start
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2021
1%
STICKTOIT
Words of encouragement that also hint at each starred answer's start
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2021
1%
EAT
Cook's encouragement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2021
1%
EAT
Cook's encouragement
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2021
1%
GETTINGCLOSER
Parlor game encouragement suggested by the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 60-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2020
1%
GETTINGCLOSER
Parlor game encouragement suggested by the starts of 17-, 28-, 45- and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Encourage" have?
We found 6 exact solutions and 32 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is URGE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Encourage"?
The best answer for "Encourage" is URGE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include FOSTER (6 letters), EGGON (5 letters), SPURON (6 letters).
Where has "Encourage" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 13 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Universal Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 7, 2026.