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 184 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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184 Other Potential Answers
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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
6%
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
6%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
6%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
6%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 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%
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%
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
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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)
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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%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
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%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
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%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 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%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 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%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 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%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
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THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
2%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
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Jun 2, 2026
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ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
(10)
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May 27, 2026
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FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
2%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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LOOP
Paper chain segment
(4)
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May 19, 2026
2%
LOOP
Paper chain segment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
2%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
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May 12, 2026
2%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
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May 11, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
DRAY
Farm cart
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
DRAY
Farm cart
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
KOHLS
Department store chain with TV ads starring Ellie Kemper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
KOHLS
Department store chain with TV ads starring Ellie Kemper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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UNHIP
Not hot and not cool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
UNHIP
Not hot and not cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
CVS
MinuteClinic drugstore chain
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
2%
CVS
MinuteClinic drugstore chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
2%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
2%
BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
READE
Duane __: NYC chain owned by Walgreens
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
READE
Duane __: NYC chain owned by Walgreens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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CCS
Loops into a chain
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
2%
CCS
Loops into a chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
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CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
OPS
Word after photo or special
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
OPS
Word after photo or special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FLAP
Cardboard carton part
(4)
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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
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TAME
Like pet dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SUITE
Family-friendly hotel room
(5)
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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)
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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)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
IBISES
Birds associated with the Egyptian god Thoth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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LOBS
Some tennis shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
CROP
Trim, as a photo
(4)
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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
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TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
(8)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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DORA
Bilingual cartoon explorer
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
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DORA
Bilingual cartoon explorer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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SEPIA
Vintage photo tone
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
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SEPIA
Vintage photo tone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
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ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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ALBUM
Photo book
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
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ALBUM
Photo book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
CALLSIN
Reports by hotline
(7)
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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)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ALA
__ carte menu
(3)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
ALA
__ carte menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 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)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
TONER
Printer cartridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
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POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
(5)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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PIC
Camera shot
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
PIC
Camera shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
LENSCAP
Cause of a blank photo
(7)
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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
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RES
Hi-__ photo
(3)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
RES
Hi-__ photo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
(6)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
(3)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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UGA
Bulldogs sch.
(3)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
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%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
GARY
"The Far Side" cartoonist Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GARY
"The Far Side" cartoonist Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
CHEESEMONGER
Photographer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
CHEESEMONGER
Photographer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
(4)
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May 25, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
RENE
Philosopher Descartes
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
RENE
Philosopher Descartes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
OPEC
Oil cartel acronym
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
OPEC
Oil cartel acronym
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
MONS
Not-so-hot wheels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
MONS
Not-so-hot wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 19, 2026
Cherubic god
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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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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 184 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.
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 19, 2026.