Crossword Answer For
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 19, 2026 Answers
Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on August 19, 2026, the clue "Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?" has 178 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is SHAKESHACK (10 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
Answer For Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?:
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178 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
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
99%
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
6%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
6%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
6%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
6%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
5%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
5%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
5%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 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%
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
3%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
3%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
3%
MEINEKE
National repair chain that began as a muffler shop
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
3%
MEINEKE
National repair chain that began as a muffler shop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
3%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
BAJA
__ Fresh: Tex-Mex chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
2%
BAJA
__ Fresh: Tex-Mex chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
2%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
2%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
2%
PUPPY
Young dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
2%
PUPPY
Young dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
2%
BRUISER
Elle Woods' dog
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
2%
BRUISER
Elle Woods' dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
2%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
2%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
2%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
2%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
INU
Shiba __: dog breed
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
2%
INU
Shiba __: dog breed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
2%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
2%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
2%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
2%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
2%
EEG
Brain test letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
2%
EEG
Brain test letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
2%
DNA
Genetic letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
DNA
Genetic letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
2%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
2%
ACDC
Adapter letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
2%
ACDC
Adapter letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
2%
TEA
Leaves in hot water?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
2%
TEA
Leaves in hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
2%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
2%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
2%
SPF
Block letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
2%
SPF
Block letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
2%
SOS
Distress letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
2%
SOS
Distress letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
2%
CANINEMONTHS
The dog days of summer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
2%
CANINEMONTHS
The dog days of summer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
2%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
2%
YSL
Runway letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Runway letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
ALDI
No-frills supermarket chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
2%
ALDI
No-frills supermarket chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
2%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
2%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
HYATT
"Be more here" hotel chain
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
2%
HYATT
"Be more here" hotel chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
2%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
2%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
2%
ZALES
Diamond chain
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
2%
ZALES
Diamond chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
2%
HONCHO
Top dog
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
2%
HONCHO
Top dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
2%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
2%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
2%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
2%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
2%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
2%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
2%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
2%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
2%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
2%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
2%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
2%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
2%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
UNOS
Chicago-style pizza chain, familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
2%
UNOS
Chicago-style pizza chain, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
PANERA
Bakery-cafe chain with Salad Stuffers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
PANERA
Bakery-cafe chain with Salad Stuffers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
SALSA
Mild, medium, or hot dip
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SALSA
Mild, medium, or hot dip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
ECONOLODGE
Budget chain owned by Choice Hotels
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
ECONOLODGE
Budget chain owned by Choice Hotels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
ANAS
Santa __: hot California winds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
ANAS
Santa __: hot California winds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
FIDO
Classic dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
FIDO
Classic dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
2%
AROMA
Draw of a dim sum cart
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
AROMA
Draw of a dim sum cart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
IHOP
Blue-roofed breakfast chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
IHOP
Blue-roofed breakfast chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
LEI
Fragrant chain
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
LEI
Fragrant chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
STEEPING
In hot water?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
STEEPING
In hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
2%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
BOIL
Get hot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
BOIL
Get hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
OMNI
Luxury hotel chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
OMNI
Luxury hotel chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
ULTA
Beauty store chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
ULTA
Beauty store chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
NABOB
Big shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
NABOB
Big shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
PIC
Quick snapshot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
PIC
Quick snapshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
STAB
Shot in the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
AJAR
Somewhat open
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
AJAR
Somewhat open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
TREYS
Long shots, in hoops lingo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
TREYS
Long shots, in hoops lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
GREEDO
"Star Wars" bounty hunter shot by Han Solo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
GREEDO
"Star Wars" bounty hunter shot by Han Solo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
POLAROID
Photo that might be shaken
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
POLAROID
Photo that might be shaken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
SICS
Sets the dogs (on)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
SICS
Sets the dogs (on)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
ATOMIC
Superhot, as wing sauce
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
ATOMIC
Superhot, as wing sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
AMERICANDAD
Seth MacFarlane cartoon series
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
AMERICANDAD
Seth MacFarlane cartoon series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
LOBS
Arcing tennis shots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
LOBS
Arcing tennis shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
MAIDS
Some hotel employees
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
MAIDS
Some hotel employees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
ALA
__ carte menu
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
ALA
__ carte menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Mixed-breed dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Mixed-breed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
HOUNDED
Pursued doggedly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
1%
HOUNDED
Pursued doggedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FLAP
Cardboard carton part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
FLAP
Cardboard carton part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
CROP
Trim, as a photo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
CROP
Trim, as a photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
COPA
Manilow's "hottest spot north of Havana," familiarly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
COPA
Manilow's "hottest spot north of Havana," familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
DORA
Bilingual cartoon explorer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DORA
Bilingual cartoon explorer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Vintage photo tone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Vintage photo tone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
ALBUM
Photo book
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
ALBUM
Photo book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
CALLSIN
Reports by hotline
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
CALLSIN
Reports by hotline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
TONER
Printer cartridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
TONER
Printer cartridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
LENSCAP
Cause of a blank photo
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LENSCAP
Cause of a blank photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 19, 2026
Cherubic god
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Spot for pore strips
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Jumbled mess
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Stunt show setting
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Significant work
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Syllables for a stage magician
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Social pariah
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Social media spammers
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Rectitude
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In flight
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHAKESHACK (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?"?
The best answer for "Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?" is SHAKESHACK with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 19, 2026.