Looking up the clue "Fifth wheel, literally" from Universal Crossword on April 8, 2025? Our crossword answer database returned 150 results. The best answer appears to be SPARE, which is 5 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.
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150 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
99%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
10%
SPARETIRE
Fifth wheel
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
10%
SPARETIRE
Fifth wheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
5%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
HUE
Color wheel segment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
5%
HUE
Color wheel segment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
5%
IPOD
Gadget that has a click wheel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
IPOD
Gadget that has a click wheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
UMAMI
So-called "fifth taste"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
UMAMI
So-called "fifth taste"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
STEER
Take the wheel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
STEER
Take the wheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
CDL
Middle of the fifth century, in Roman numerals
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
CDL
Middle of the fifth century, in Roman numerals
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
STEERS
Takes the wheel
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
STEERS
Takes the wheel
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
REINVENT
___ the wheel
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
REINVENT
___ the wheel
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
5%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
5%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
5%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
5%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
5%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
5%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
5%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
5%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
TAIL
Kangaroo's "fifth leg"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
5%
TAIL
Kangaroo's "fifth leg"
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
5%
STEERED
Took the wheel
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
STEERED
Took the wheel
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
GEAR
Toothed wheel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
5%
GEAR
Toothed wheel
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
5%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
5%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
5%
LONDONEYE
Big wheel on the Thames
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
5%
LONDONEYE
Big wheel on the Thames
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
5%
TIRE
Bicycle wheel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
5%
TIRE
Bicycle wheel
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
5%
ROMANI
Itinerant people whose flag depicts a wagon wheel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
5%
ROMANI
Itinerant people whose flag depicts a wagon wheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
5%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
5%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
5%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
ASTERN
Toward a paddle wheel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
5%
ASTERN
Toward a paddle wheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
5%
EDAM
Dutch cheese in a wheel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
5%
EDAM
Dutch cheese in a wheel
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
5%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2025
5%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
5%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
5%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
5%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
5%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
5%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
5%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
5%
RADIUS
Spoke on a bicycle wheel, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2025
5%
RADIUS
Spoke on a bicycle wheel, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2025
5%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
5%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
5%
ROTARYCLUB
Service organization with a wheel logo
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
5%
ROTARYCLUB
Service organization with a wheel logo
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
5%
SPROCKET
Toothed wheel
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 9, 2025
5%
SPROCKET
Toothed wheel
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 9, 2025
5%
CAM
Auto engine wheel
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
5%
CAM
Auto engine wheel
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
5%
OIL
Squeaky wheel remedy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
5%
OIL
Squeaky wheel remedy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
5%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2024
5%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
5%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
5%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
5%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
5%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
5%
TONES
Color wheel display
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
5%
TONES
Color wheel display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
5%
ROULETTE
Casino wheel
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
5%
ROULETTE
Casino wheel
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
5%
MYST
Video game whose fifth and final sequel was End of Ages
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
5%
MYST
Video game whose fifth and final sequel was End of Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
5%
RIM
Car wheel part
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2024
5%
RIM
Car wheel part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
5%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
5%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
5%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2024
5%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
5%
DROVE
Took the wheel
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 11, 2024
5%
DROVE
Took the wheel
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 11, 2024
5%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
5%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
5%
LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
5%
LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
5%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2024
5%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
5%
FREEZERIDE
Bring a Ferris wheel to a complete stop?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
5%
FREEZERIDE
Bring a Ferris wheel to a complete stop?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
5%
ALIGNERS
Some wheel adjusters
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
5%
ALIGNERS
Some wheel adjusters
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
5%
CASTER
Chair wheel
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
5%
CASTER
Chair wheel
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
5%
SNOWTIRE
Winter wheel
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
5%
SNOWTIRE
Winter wheel
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
5%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
5%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
5%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
5%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
5%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
5%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
5%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
5%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
5%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
5%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
5%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
5%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
5%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2024
5%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
5%
BRIECHEESE
Soft French wheel
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2024
5%
BRIECHEESE
Soft French wheel
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2024
5%
SPOKE
Bike wheel part
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
5%
SPOKE
Bike wheel part
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
5%
BORON
The fifth element
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
5%
BORON
The fifth element
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
5%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2024
5%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
5%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2024
5%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
5%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
5%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
5%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
5%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
5%
HELM
Big wheel at sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
5%
HELM
Big wheel at sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
5%
FAIR
Ferris wheel locale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2024
5%
FAIR
Ferris wheel locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2024
5%
HUB
Center of a wheel
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
5%
HUB
Center of a wheel
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
5%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2024
5%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
5%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
5%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
5%
SKATE
It may have a wheel on its heel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
5%
SKATE
It may have a wheel on its heel
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
5%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2023
5%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
5%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
5%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
5%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
5%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
5%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
5%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
1%
HOTCAR
Chop shop wheels
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
HOTCAR
Chop shop wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
EBIKES
Chargeable two-wheelers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
EBIKES
Chargeable two-wheelers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ATV
Off-rd. wheels
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ATV
Off-rd. wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SPOKES
Rods in bike wheels
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
SPOKES
Rods in bike wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
COUPE
Sporty wheels
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
COUPE
Sporty wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
RIG
18-wheeler
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
RIG
18-wheeler
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
TRICYCLE
Early wheels
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
TRICYCLE
Early wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 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%
EBIKE
Two-wheeler with a motor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
EBIKE
Two-wheeler with a motor
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
BIKES
Two-wheelers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BIKES
Two-wheelers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
RVS
Campers on wheels, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
RVS
Campers on wheels, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
RAMP
Slope for a wheelchair
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
RAMP
Slope for a wheelchair
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
AXLES
Bars between wheels
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
AXLES
Bars between wheels
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
TOEIN
Front-wheel alignment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
TOEIN
Front-wheel alignment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
HANSOM
Two-wheel carriage
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
HANSOM
Two-wheel carriage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
AERIAL
No-handed cartwheel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
AERIAL
No-handed cartwheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
AXLE
Part that helps the wheels on the bus go round and round
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
AXLE
Part that helps the wheels on the bus go round and round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
SEMI
18-wheeler
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
SEMI
18-wheeler
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
SCOOTER
Two-wheeled transport
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
SCOOTER
Two-wheeled transport
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
NANOS
Some models with click wheels
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
NANOS
Some models with click wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
TRICYCLES
They require third wheels!
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
1%
TRICYCLES
They require third wheels!
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
1%
BICYCLERACK
Driver's two-wheeler carrier
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
1%
BICYCLERACK
Driver's two-wheeler carrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
1%
REPO
Seized wheels
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
REPO
Seized wheels
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
BIKEPOLO
Sport with two-wheelers instead of horses
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
1%
BIKEPOLO
Sport with two-wheelers instead of horses
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
1%
TRIKE
Tyke's wheels
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
1%
TRIKE
Tyke's wheels
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
1%
BICYCLE
Transport with training wheels
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
1%
BICYCLE
Transport with training wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
1%
TIRES
Cart wheels, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
1%
TIRES
Cart wheels, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
ROLLERDISCO
Retro dance hall that's wheel-y fun?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
ROLLERDISCO
Retro dance hall that's wheel-y fun?
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
SEMIS
18-wheelers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
1%
SEMIS
18-wheelers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
1%
COG
Gearwheel tooth
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 11, 2025
1%
COG
Gearwheel tooth
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
1%
BEEMER
Pricey German wheels, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
1%
BEEMER
Pricey German wheels, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
1%
DREAMCAR
Ideal wheels
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
DREAMCAR
Ideal wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
HAMSTERS
Pets that run on wheels
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
HAMSTERS
Pets that run on wheels
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
ARB
Wall St. wheeler-dealer
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 14, 2025
1%
ARB
Wall St. wheeler-dealer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
1%
GOINGROGUE
Choosing the Nissan with the all-wheel drive?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
GOINGROGUE
Choosing the Nissan with the all-wheel drive?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
GOOBERDRIVERS
Schlemiels on wheels?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
GOOBERDRIVERS
Schlemiels on wheels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
BMX
Sport with wheelies, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
1%
BMX
Sport with wheelies, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
1%
CASTERS
Chair wheels
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
CASTERS
Chair wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
TEACART
Server on wheels
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
TEACART
Server on wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
LIMO
Fancy wheels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2024
1%
LIMO
Fancy wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2024
1%
REALIGN
Adjust, as wheels
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2024
1%
REALIGN
Adjust, as wheels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2024
1%
BARCAR
Pub on wheels
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
BARCAR
Pub on wheels
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
FANPALMS
Trees with pinwheel-like leaves
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2024
1%
FANPALMS
Trees with pinwheel-like leaves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2024
1%
THREE
One-fifth of 15
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
1%
THREE
One-fifth of 15
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
1%
ROLLS
Moves on wheels
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2024
1%
ROLLS
Moves on wheels
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
1%
HELMS
Big wheels at sea
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 20, 2023
1%
HELMS
Big wheels at sea
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
1%
BARROWS
Single-wheel load carriers
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
BARROWS
Single-wheel load carriers
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
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