Crossword Answer For
Ending a relationship, or a theme hint
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 5, 2021 Answers
The answer to "Ending a relationship, or a theme hint" from the Universal Crossword crossword on May 5, 2021 is likely PARTINGWAYS. This 11-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 179 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PARTINGWAYS
Ending a relationship, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2021
99%
PARTINGWAYS
Ending a relationship, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2021
8%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
8%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
8%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
8%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
8%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
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
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
8%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
8%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
8%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
8%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
8%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
8%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
ESE
Language ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
4%
ESE
Language ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
ERN
Directional ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
ERN
Directional ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
GOER
Opera ending?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
GOER
Opera ending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
COM
URL ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
4%
COM
URL ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
EDU
37-Across email ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
EDU
37-Across email ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
4%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
IST
Believer's ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
IST
Believer's ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
DEE
Hollywood ending?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
DEE
Hollywood ending?
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
PARASOCIAL
Like your relationship with a podcast host, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
PARASOCIAL
Like your relationship with a podcast host, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
AMEN
Prayer ending
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
4%
AMEN
Prayer ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ING
Gerund ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
4%
ING
Gerund ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
FRENEMY
Person you have a love-hate relationship with
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
FRENEMY
Person you have a love-hate relationship with
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
EER
Rocket ending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
4%
EER
Rocket ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
4%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
4%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
4%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
YOUREBREAKINGUP
"It sounds like that relationship is over!"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
4%
YOUREBREAKINGUP
"It sounds like that relationship is over!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
4%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
4%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
4%
ORG
URL ending for nonprofits
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
4%
ORG
URL ending for nonprofits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
4%
MOTIF
Recurring theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
4%
MOTIF
Recurring theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
4%
WEEP
React to a sad ending
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
4%
WEEP
React to a sad ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
4%
NESS
Sad ending?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
4%
NESS
Sad ending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
ESTER
Poly- ending
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
4%
ESTER
Poly- ending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
LEGO
Focus of a theme park that began in Billund, Denmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
4%
LEGO
Focus of a theme park that began in Billund, Denmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
4%
PARANOIA
"Beau Is Afraid" theme
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
4%
PARANOIA
"Beau Is Afraid" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
AGEGAP
Feature of a cross-generational relationship
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
4%
AGEGAP
Feature of a cross-generational relationship
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
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
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
CAUSAL
Type of relationship in statistics
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
CAUSAL
Type of relationship in statistics
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
4%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
4%
ILE
Project ending?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
4%
ILE
Project ending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
ONHOLD
Pending
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
ONHOLD
Pending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 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%
KNEE
Leg-bending joint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
KNEE
Leg-bending joint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ETC
List-ending abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
PRONE
Tending (to)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PRONE
Tending (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
CODAS
Musical endings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
CODAS
Musical endings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
OMINOUS
Portending danger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
OMINOUS
Portending danger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
SNOB
Condescending person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SNOB
Condescending person
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
MOSTTOLEAST
In descending order
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
MOSTTOLEAST
In descending order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
GIRLMATH
Gendered rationalizations for spending, per a TikTok trend
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
GIRLMATH
Gendered rationalizations for spending, per a TikTok trend
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
POOHPOOH
Dismiss condescendingly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
POOHPOOH
Dismiss condescendingly
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
FINAL
Semester-ending test
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
FINAL
Semester-ending test
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 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%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
HOT
Trending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
HOT
Trending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
SLOEGINPHYSICS
Class that teaches the science behind flair bartending?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
SLOEGINPHYSICS
Class that teaches the science behind flair bartending?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
TKO
Bout-ending letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
TKO
Bout-ending letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
DRAGBRUNCH
Event that combines gender-bending performances and mimosas
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
DRAGBRUNCH
Event that combines gender-bending performances and mimosas
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
CUTTINGSCHOOL
*Not attending class
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
CUTTINGSCHOOL
*Not attending class
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
APT
Tending (to)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
APT
Tending (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
SEW
Do some mending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
SEW
Do some mending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
COUPLESRETREATS
Opportunities to work on relationships
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
COUPLESRETREATS
Opportunities to work on relationships
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
CLOTURE
Debate-ending procedure in the Senate
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
CLOTURE
Debate-ending procedure in the Senate
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
CERTIFIEDMAIL
*Means of sending legal documents
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
1%
CERTIFIEDMAIL
*Means of sending legal documents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
1%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
OHYOUKNOWWHATIMSAYING
*"C'mon, quit pretending to be confused!"
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
OHYOUKNOWWHATIMSAYING
*"C'mon, quit pretending to be confused!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
CUTCOSTS
Save on spending
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
CUTCOSTS
Save on spending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
1%
PENSIVELIFESTYLE
Spending one's days reading philosophy and meditating?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
PENSIVELIFESTYLE
Spending one's days reading philosophy and meditating?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CAP
Spending limit
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
1%
CAP
Spending limit
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
1%
ROCKETWALLET
*Space-themed billfold?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
ROCKETWALLET
*Space-themed billfold?
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
SAGA
Seemingly never-ending story
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
1%
SAGA
Seemingly never-ending story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 5, 2021
Desert haven
Crossword Clue
"Door number 1, 2 or 3?"
Crossword Clue
Conducted
Crossword Clue
Moan and groan
Crossword Clue
Main artery
Crossword Clue
A third of tri-
Crossword Clue
Throw to the side, say? (see the last 4 letters in this answer ...)
Crossword Clue
Time in history (... + all 3 in this one)
Crossword Clue
Formal deal
Crossword Clue
Forearm bones
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Ending a relationship, or a theme hint" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PARTINGWAYS (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Ending a relationship, or a theme hint"?
The best answer for "Ending a relationship, or a theme hint" is PARTINGWAYS with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Ending a relationship, or a theme hint" 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 5, 2021.