Crossword Answer For
Explosive originally used as dye
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 20, 2025 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "Explosive originally used as dye" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on December 20, 2025. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 183 possible answers. TNT (3 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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99%
TNT
Explosive originally used as dye
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
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TNT
Explosive originally used as dye
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
DVD
Netflix format, originally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
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DVD
Netflix format, originally
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4%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
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Sep 19, 2026
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
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KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
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KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
(3)
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Jul 20, 2026
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
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UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WASHI
Paper used in origami
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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WASHI
Paper used in origami
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CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
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Jun 26, 2026
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CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
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May 3, 2026
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MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
(4)
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Apr 20, 2026
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SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
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RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
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HENNA
Reddish-brown dye
(5)
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Apr 12, 2026
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HENNA
Reddish-brown dye
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PEENS
Ends used for shaping
(5)
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Apr 11, 2026
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PEENS
Ends used for shaping
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JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
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Apr 5, 2026
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JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
(4)
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Apr 4, 2026
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MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
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EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
(3)
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Mar 30, 2026
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EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
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PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
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PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
(6)
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Mar 24, 2026
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RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
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SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
(10)
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Mar 22, 2026
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SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
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SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
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SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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SATIDLE
Didn't get used
(7)
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Mar 9, 2026
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SATIDLE
Didn't get used
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BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
(9)
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Mar 6, 2026
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BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
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KEYLIME
Citrus used as a pie flavoring
(7)
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Feb 26, 2026
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KEYLIME
Citrus used as a pie flavoring
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JACK
Tool used to change a flat
(4)
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Feb 24, 2026
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JACK
Tool used to change a flat
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INSITU
Latin for "as originally positioned"
(6)
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Feb 20, 2026
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INSITU
Latin for "as originally positioned"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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FORBIDDING
How a paddle is used at an auction house
(10)
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Feb 19, 2026
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FORBIDDING
How a paddle is used at an auction house
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ALDER
Wood used by luthiers
(5)
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Feb 19, 2026
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ALDER
Wood used by luthiers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
(5)
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Feb 3, 2026
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BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
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KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
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Jan 29, 2026
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KNEES
Joints used when cycling
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MUSCAT
Grape used for sweet wine
(6)
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Jan 29, 2026
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MUSCAT
Grape used for sweet wine
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PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
(10)
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Jan 16, 2026
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PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
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PEEP
Marshmallow treat used in an annual diorama contest
(4)
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Jan 13, 2026
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PEEP
Marshmallow treat used in an annual diorama contest
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MUNG
Type of bean used in some spring rolls
(4)
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Jan 11, 2026
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MUNG
Type of bean used in some spring rolls
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BROWNSUGAR
Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
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BROWNSUGAR
Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
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RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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THEE
What "you" used to be
(4)
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Dec 25, 2025
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THEE
What "you" used to be
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THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
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THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
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AAVE
Dialect used by Black people in the U.S.
(4)
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Dec 18, 2025
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AAVE
Dialect used by Black people in the U.S.
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OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
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OREO
Cookie used in many desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
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HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
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ACME
Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
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ACME
Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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NOR
Conjunction used in logic
(3)
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Nov 30, 2025
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NOR
Conjunction used in logic
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LASSO
Accessory used by Woody in "Toy Story"
(5)
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Nov 17, 2025
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LASSO
Accessory used by Woody in "Toy Story"
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GRAHAM
Kind of cracker used for s'mores
(6)
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Nov 14, 2025
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GRAHAM
Kind of cracker used for s'mores
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SALT
Preservative used for thousands of years
(4)
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Nov 14, 2025
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SALT
Preservative used for thousands of years
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YEW
Wood used in cabinetry
(3)
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Nov 9, 2025
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YEW
Wood used in cabinetry
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LOOT
*Something used by humans, crows and dolphins
(4)
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Nov 7, 2025
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LOOT
*Something used by humans, crows and dolphins
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ENO
Musician Brian who used a Mac to compose "The Microsoft Sound"
(3)
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Nov 6, 2025
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ENO
Musician Brian who used a Mac to compose "The Microsoft Sound"
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SHRUBCOMPACTS
Cars used to transport boxwoods and hydrangeas?
(13)
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Oct 31, 2025
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SHRUBCOMPACTS
Cars used to transport boxwoods and hydrangeas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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MOSS
Rootless plant used in some street art
(4)
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Oct 31, 2025
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MOSS
Rootless plant used in some street art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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CHISEL
Tool used on marble
(6)
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Oct 29, 2025
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CHISEL
Tool used on marble
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LIP
One of two used for a kiss
(3)
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Oct 29, 2025
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LIP
One of two used for a kiss
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SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
(10)
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Oct 28, 2025
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SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
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TARO
Root used in poi
(4)
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Oct 27, 2025
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TARO
Root used in poi
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4%
THEYSAYSTAYGRAY
"Apparently, it's better not to dye your hair"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
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THEYSAYSTAYGRAY
"Apparently, it's better not to dye your hair"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
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OAT
Grain used to make a vegan milk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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OAT
Grain used to make a vegan milk
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4%
PEPSI
Popular pop originally named "Brad's Drink"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
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PEPSI
Popular pop originally named "Brad's Drink"
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ABS
They're used in a crunch!
(3)
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Oct 14, 2025
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ABS
They're used in a crunch!
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
4%
YUAN
Dough used for bao?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
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YUAN
Dough used for bao?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
4%
KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
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KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
CELSHADING
Technique often used to make 3D images appear in the style of a comic book
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
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CELSHADING
Technique often used to make 3D images appear in the style of a comic book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
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STRAW
Material used by one of the three little pigs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
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STRAW
Material used by one of the three little pigs
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CARVAC
Tool used to go suck a lemon?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
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CARVAC
Tool used to go suck a lemon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
ROTEL
Canned brand often used in chili con queso
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
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ROTEL
Canned brand often used in chili con queso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
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CHUM
Fish used to fish for other fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
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CHUM
Fish used to fish for other fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
4%
ROMA
Tomato used in tomato paste
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
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ROMA
Tomato used in tomato paste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
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RICER
Kitchen tool used on the potatoes in lefse
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
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RICER
Kitchen tool used on the potatoes in lefse
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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ARMS
Limbs used to hug
(4)
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Sep 6, 2025
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ARMS
Limbs used to hug
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STYLI
They're used to tap tablets
(5)
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Sep 4, 2025
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STYLI
They're used to tap tablets
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4%
IPECAC
Syrup occasionally used as a poison remedy
(6)
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Aug 30, 2025
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IPECAC
Syrup occasionally used as a poison remedy
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4%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
(8)
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Aug 29, 2025
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MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
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JUICEPRESS
Kitchen gadget often used on oranges
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
4%
JUICEPRESS
Kitchen gadget often used on oranges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
4%
GLAMBOT
High-speed camera system used in awards shows
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
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GLAMBOT
High-speed camera system used in awards shows
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4%
NEURAL
Like a network used in machine learning
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
4%
NEURAL
Like a network used in machine learning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
4%
PURPLEHASTE
Speed needed to harvest lilacs, violets, and lavender for dye?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
4%
PURPLEHASTE
Speed needed to harvest lilacs, violets, and lavender for dye?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
4%
EBAY
Site with "gently used" items
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
4%
EBAY
Site with "gently used" items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
4%
FAVA
Bean type used in falafel
(4)
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Aug 11, 2025
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FAVA
Bean type used in falafel
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4%
MUDROOM
Home entryway used for removing shoes
(7)
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Aug 7, 2025
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MUDROOM
Home entryway used for removing shoes
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4%
ARGO
Fictitious film used as cover in the "Canadian Caper"
(4)
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Aug 6, 2025
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ARGO
Fictitious film used as cover in the "Canadian Caper"
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4%
GHEE
Butter used in pantua
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
4%
GHEE
Butter used in pantua
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
4%
TILESAW
Tool used to cut flooring squares
(7)
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Jul 29, 2025
4%
TILESAW
Tool used to cut flooring squares
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4%
NEON
Gas used in lasers
(4)
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Jul 27, 2025
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NEON
Gas used in lasers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
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ASIS
How some used cars are sold
(4)
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Jul 24, 2025
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ASIS
How some used cars are sold
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ANALOGS
Examples used as comparisons: Var.
(7)
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Jul 23, 2025
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ANALOGS
Examples used as comparisons: Var.
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HENNAS
Reddish brown dyes used in body art
(6)
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Jul 22, 2025
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HENNAS
Reddish brown dyes used in body art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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SOAPOPERA
Genre originally sponsored by Procter & Gamble
(9)
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Jul 19, 2025
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SOAPOPERA
Genre originally sponsored by Procter & Gamble
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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ATTA
Palindromic flour used to make chapati
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
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ATTA
Palindromic flour used to make chapati
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YEWS
Trees used for longbows
(4)
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Jul 16, 2025
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YEWS
Trees used for longbows
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SAAB
Swedish aerospace company that used to make cars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
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SAAB
Swedish aerospace company that used to make cars
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ANNEX
Wing that's not used for flight
(5)
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Jul 13, 2025
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ANNEX
Wing that's not used for flight
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BLEED
Run, as dye
(5)
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Jul 11, 2025
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BLEED
Run, as dye
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
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AUTOCORRECT
Texting feature that sometimes goes awry, and what was used on 17-, 28-, and 46-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
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AUTOCORRECT
Texting feature that sometimes goes awry, and what was used on 17-, 28-, and 46-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
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COCONUT
Oil used in some hair products
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
4%
COCONUT
Oil used in some hair products
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BIOMASS
Organic matter used as fuel
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
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BIOMASS
Organic matter used as fuel
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4%
PORKBELLY
*Fatty cut typically used for bacon
(9)
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Jul 1, 2025
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PORKBELLY
*Fatty cut typically used for bacon
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4%
TSHIRT
An old one might be used as a rag
(6)
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Jun 28, 2025
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TSHIRT
An old one might be used as a rag
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4%
SLOE
Plant whose wood is used to make shillelaghs
(4)
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Jun 18, 2025
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SLOE
Plant whose wood is used to make shillelaghs
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
4%
BALLS
Objects used in contact juggling
(5)
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Jun 16, 2025
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BALLS
Objects used in contact juggling
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
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MESQUITE
Wood used for grilling
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
4%
MESQUITE
Wood used for grilling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
4%
ANDOUILLE
Sausage used in Cajun cuisine
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
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ANDOUILLE
Sausage used in Cajun cuisine
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
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MOI
Pronoun used in mock outrage
(3)
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Jun 12, 2025
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MOI
Pronoun used in mock outrage
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COD
Fish used in fish-and-chips
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
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COD
Fish used in fish-and-chips
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
4%
LETTEROPENER
Tool used on an envelope, or the first word of 15-, 25- or 60-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
4%
LETTEROPENER
Tool used on an envelope, or the first word of 15-, 25- or 60-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
4%
TENS
Bills used to pay for Ham4Ham lottery tickets
(4)
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May 30, 2025
4%
TENS
Bills used to pay for Ham4Ham lottery tickets
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
4%
LEFTHAND
What Obama used to sign legislation
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
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LEFTHAND
What Obama used to sign legislation
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
JEDITEMPLE
*"Star Wars" building used by the Order
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
4%
JEDITEMPLE
*"Star Wars" building used by the Order
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
4%
YOYO
Toy used to "Walk the Dog"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
4%
YOYO
Toy used to "Walk the Dog"
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
4%
ASHY
Like a used firepit
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
4%
ASHY
Like a used firepit
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
4%
BASTER
Tool often used on Thanksgiving
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
4%
BASTER
Tool often used on Thanksgiving
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
4%
ASIANPEAR
Fruit used in bulgogi
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
4%
ASIANPEAR
Fruit used in bulgogi
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
4%
GRATED
Like cheese used on pizza, typically
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2025
4%
GRATED
Like cheese used on pizza, typically
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
4%
PEWTER
Tin alloy used in ancient Egypt
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
4%
PEWTER
Tin alloy used in ancient Egypt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
4%
SLEDS
Toys used on snow-covered hills
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
4%
SLEDS
Toys used on snow-covered hills
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
4%
POSTALSCALE
Tool used to weigh mail
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
4%
POSTALSCALE
Tool used to weigh mail
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
4%
MANDALAS
Geometric designs used as meditative aids
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
4%
MANDALAS
Geometric designs used as meditative aids
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FOG
Confused state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
FOG
Confused state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TINTS
Subtle hair dyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
TINTS
Subtle hair dyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
BLIMP
Goodyear airship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
BLIMP
Goodyear airship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
BLIMPS
Goodyear fleet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
BLIMPS
Goodyear fleet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
DUETO
Caused by
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
DUETO
Caused by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
LIEIDLE
Go unused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
LIEIDLE
Go unused
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
WOKE
Roused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
WOKE
Roused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
NASCARRACE
Goodyear 400 or Daytona 500
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
NASCARRACE
Goodyear 400 or Daytona 500
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SITSIDLE
Goes unused
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SITSIDLE
Goes unused
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
SLAYED
Greatly amused, as an audience
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
SLAYED
Greatly amused, as an audience
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
TIRES
Goodyear products
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
TIRES
Goodyear products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
IMUP
Grumble from the recently roused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
IMUP
Grumble from the recently roused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
PETER
Pan who refused to grow up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
PETER
Pan who refused to grow up
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
TEEHEE
Amused sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
TEEHEE
Amused sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
TEE
Tie-dyed shirt
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
TEE
Tie-dyed shirt
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
ORANGETEA
Citrus-infused brew
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
ORANGETEA
Citrus-infused brew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
BLURS
Makes unfocused
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
BLURS
Makes unfocused
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
HOSE
Item that might be confused with a garden snake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
HOSE
Item that might be confused with a garden snake
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
DEADHEADBEDSPREAD
Tie-dyed quilt?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
DEADHEADBEDSPREAD
Tie-dyed quilt?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
LAND
__ Back: movement focused on ancestral sovereignty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
LAND
__ Back: movement focused on ancestral sovereignty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
FAQPAGES
Web sections for the curious or confused
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
FAQPAGES
Web sections for the curious or confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
LIE
Act excused with crossed fingers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
LIE
Act excused with crossed fingers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
ELMOS
Ticklish toys that caused a frenzy at Christmas in 1996
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
ELMOS
Ticklish toys that caused a frenzy at Christmas in 1996
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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%
ANGST
Unfocused apprehension
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
ANGST
Unfocused apprehension
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
IBE
"May __ excused?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
IBE
"May __ excused?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
STUB
Well-used pencil
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
1%
STUB
Well-used pencil
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
1%
ADDLED
Confused
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
ADDLED
Confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
COMPLEXCOMPLEXCOMPLEX
Neurosis caused by a group of labyrinthine apartments?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
COMPLEXCOMPLEXCOMPLEX
Neurosis caused by a group of labyrinthine apartments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
BATIK
A dyeing art?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
BATIK
A dyeing art?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
MAYIGO
Request to be excused
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
MAYIGO
Request to be excused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
NUB
Well-used pencil
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
1%
NUB
Well-used pencil
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
1%
TRITE
Overused
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
1%
TRITE
Overused
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
1%
RAN
Bled, as dyed fabric
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
1%
RAN
Bled, as dyed fabric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
IMA
"__ bit confused"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
IMA
"__ bit confused"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
TROPE
Overused plot device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TROPE
Overused plot device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
ALGERHISS
American government official accused of Soviet espionage in the McCarthy era
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
1%
ALGERHISS
American government official accused of Soviet espionage in the McCarthy era
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
1%
TIRE
Goodyear product
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
TIRE
Goodyear product
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
LACED
Infused with alcohol
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
1%
LACED
Infused with alcohol
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
WHEREAREWEGOING
Confused passenger's inquiry
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
WHEREAREWEGOING
Confused passenger's inquiry
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
MIT
STEM-focused sch. in Cambridge
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
MIT
STEM-focused sch. in Cambridge
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
IDLY
In an unfocused manner
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2025
1%
IDLY
In an unfocused manner
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
1%
RAPT
Intensely focused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
1%
RAPT
Intensely focused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Explosive originally used as dye" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TNT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Explosive originally used as dye"?
The best answer for "Explosive originally used as dye" is TNT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Explosive originally used as dye" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 20, 2025.