Crossword Answer For
Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)
Last seen in Universal Crossword March 30, 2022 Answers
Our crossword solver found 177 potential answers for the clue "Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)", which appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on March 30, 2022. The answer most likely to be correct is DRASTICMEASURE, a 14-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.
Answer For Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9):
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177 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DRASTICMEASURE
Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2022
99%
DRASTICMEASURE
Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2022
5%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
RATECUT
Fed action
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
RATECUT
Fed action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
5%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
CLASS
Word with act or action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
CLASS
Word with act or action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
SEND
Email action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
SEND
Email action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
PASTE
Ctrl+V action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
PASTE
Ctrl+V action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
SUES
Takes legal action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
SUES
Takes legal action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
SUE
Take legal action against
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
SUE
Take legal action against
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
5%
DRIBB
Court action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
DRIBB
Court action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
UNO
33-Across option with a Skip action
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
UNO
33-Across option with a Skip action
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
STRAT
Plan of action, casually
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
STRAT
Plan of action, casually
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
SEARCH
Google action
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
SEARCH
Google action
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
EXPLAINYOURSELF
"Why this course of action?"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
EXPLAINYOURSELF
"Why this course of action?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
UNDO
Ctrl+Z action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
UNDO
Ctrl+Z action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
FEINT
Deceptive action
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
FEINT
Deceptive action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
SHOPTILYOUDROP
Take retail therapy to an extreme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
SHOPTILYOUDROP
Take retail therapy to an extreme
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
LANDOFTHEFREE
America, per "The Star-Spangled Banner" (... letters 1-2, 4-5 and 11-12)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
LANDOFTHEFREE
America, per "The Star-Spangled Banner" (... letters 1-2, 4-5 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
FATALATTRACTION
1987 psychological thriller (... letters 1-2, 5-6 and 12-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
FATALATTRACTION
1987 psychological thriller (... letters 1-2, 5-6 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
THREEMILEISLAND
Pennsylvania nuclear accident site (... letters 3-4, 6-7 and 12-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
THREEMILEISLAND
Pennsylvania nuclear accident site (... letters 3-4, 6-7 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
HEIST
Crime in an action movie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
HEIST
Crime in an action movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
REACHANEWLOW
*Hit rock bottom (... letters 4-8 and 10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
REACHANEWLOW
*Hit rock bottom (... letters 4-8 and 10)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
AUDIOPLAYER
*iPod, e.g. (... letters 3-5 and 11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
AUDIOPLAYER
*iPod, e.g. (... letters 3-5 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
CMERE
Summoning contraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
CMERE
Summoning contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
DECOY
Distraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
DECOY
Distraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
YESM
Polite contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
YESM
Polite contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
PLAYGROUND
Attraction in a neighborhood park
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PLAYGROUND
Attraction in a neighborhood park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
AINT
Slangy contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
AINT
Slangy contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BETS
Kalshi actions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BETS
Kalshi actions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
OHMY
Reaction to lions and tigers and bears
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
OHMY
Reaction to lions and tigers and bears
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
PSEC
Fraction of a min.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
PSEC
Fraction of a min.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SMELL
Olfaction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
SMELL
Olfaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BLOC
Voting faction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
BLOC
Voting faction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
TWAS
Quaint contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MIMED
Let one's actions speak for themselves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
MIMED
Let one's actions speak for themselves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
STIMULI
Reaction creators
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
STIMULI
Reaction creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
BATHMATS
Traction providers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
BATHMATS
Traction providers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
MALL
King of Prussia attraction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MALL
King of Prussia attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
OUNCE
Pound fraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
OUNCE
Pound fraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
TIS
Carol contraction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TIS
Carol contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SECOND
Fraction of a minute
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
SECOND
Fraction of a minute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
SALE
Black Friday attraction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SALE
Black Friday attraction
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
HITTHESPOT
Deliver sweet satisfaction
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
HITTHESPOT
Deliver sweet satisfaction
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
HEYBATTERBATTER
Distraction at home?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEYBATTERBATTER
Distraction at home?
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SKID
Lose traction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SKID
Lose traction
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SOLDUCFALLS
Olympic National Park attraction
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
SOLDUCFALLS
Olympic National Park attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PRESS
Device in olive oil extraction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PRESS
Device in olive oil extraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
OWS
Reactions to stubs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
OWS
Reactions to stubs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 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%
GASPS
Shocked reactions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
GASPS
Shocked reactions
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ION
Product of a redox reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ION
Product of a redox reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
BOOKKEEPER
Worker who tracks transactions
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
BOOKKEEPER
Worker who tracks transactions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on March 30, 2022
Light switch position
Crossword Clue
Bean type in succotash
Crossword Clue
Treasure trunks
Crossword Clue
Indian dish or ingredient
Crossword Clue
Getting the job done
Crossword Clue
Daddy's sis, e.g.
Crossword Clue
Hereditary info
Crossword Clue
What's boring to play? (In this clue's answer, note letters 4-5 and 10-11)
Crossword Clue
"Calvin and Hobbes" meanie
Crossword Clue
B&B alternative
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 177 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DRASTICMEASURE (14 letters).
What is the best answer for "Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)"?
The best answer for "Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)" is DRASTICMEASURE with 14 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Extreme action (... letters 5-6 and 8-9)" 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 30, 2022.