The Universal Crossword puzzle from June 23, 2023 featured the clue "Finds a function for", and we've found 95 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to USES as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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95 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
USES
Finds a function for
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2023
99%
USES
Finds a function for
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2023
8%
ORES
Mine finds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ORES
Mine finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
LOXSTOCKANDBARREL
Common finds in a salmon smokehouse?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
LOXSTOCKANDBARREL
Common finds in a salmon smokehouse?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
SCAN
Printer function
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
8%
SCAN
Printer function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
8%
COSEC
Trig function
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
8%
COSEC
Trig function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
ENDUSE
Product's ultimate function
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
ENDUSE
Product's ultimate function
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
OFFICEPARTY
Workplace function
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
OFFICEPARTY
Workplace function
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
BASH
Fun function
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
8%
BASH
Fun function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
8%
SINE
Wavy trig function
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
SINE
Wavy trig function
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
LINEAR
Like the function y = 3x
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
LINEAR
Like the function y = 3x
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
DYS
Start to function?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
DYS
Start to function?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
COS
Trig function
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
8%
COS
Trig function
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
8%
CATERER
One who serves a function?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
CATERER
One who serves a function?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
COSINE
Trig function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
COSINE
Trig function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
TONI
Morrison who said, "The function of freedom is to free someone else"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
8%
TONI
Morrison who said, "The function of freedom is to free someone else"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
8%
KEYS
Escape room finds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
KEYS
Escape room finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
SECANT
Trig function
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
SECANT
Trig function
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
8%
GEODES
Crystal hunter's finds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
GEODES
Crystal hunter's finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
RESCUECAT
Pet that finds a home via a "distribution system"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
RESCUECAT
Pet that finds a home via a "distribution system"
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
RETRO
Like some thrift store finds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
8%
RETRO
Like some thrift store finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
8%
OPALS
Australian mine finds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
8%
OPALS
Australian mine finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
8%
CONVERGENT
*Change the function of, as a room (... letters 7-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2024
8%
CONVERGENT
*Change the function of, as a room (... letters 7-9)
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2024
8%
INDENT
Tab key function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2024
8%
INDENT
Tab key function
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2024
8%
USE
Find a function for
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2024
8%
USE
Find a function for
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2024
8%
CARBONDATES
Determines the age of, as archaeological finds
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2024
8%
CARBONDATES
Determines the age of, as archaeological finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2024
8%
BABYBEAR
He finds somebody sleeping in his bed
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 1, 2024
8%
BABYBEAR
He finds somebody sleeping in his bed
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2024
8%
REUSE
Find a new function for
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
8%
REUSE
Find a new function for
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
8%
FETE
Fancy function
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
FETE
Fancy function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
SHELLS
Beachcombing finds
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 22, 2023
8%
SHELLS
Beachcombing finds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 22, 2023
8%
PSIS
Wave function symbols
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2023
8%
PSIS
Wave function symbols
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2023
8%
IMPAIRS
Diminishes in function ... or a hint to what's found in 17-, 23-, 49- and 59-Across
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
8%
IMPAIRS
Diminishes in function ... or a hint to what's found in 17-, 23-, 49- and 59-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
8%
MAID
Netflix miniseries about a young mother who finds work cleaning houses
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2023
8%
MAID
Netflix miniseries about a young mother who finds work cleaning houses
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2023
8%
PAUSE
Play button's alternate function, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2023
8%
PAUSE
Play button's alternate function, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2023
8%
LODES
Mine finds
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 11, 2022
8%
LODES
Mine finds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 11, 2022
8%
ARCSINE
Inverse trig function
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2022
8%
ARCSINE
Inverse trig function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
8%
THESIXTHSENSEI
Film remake about a student who finally finds the right martial arts teacher?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
8%
THESIXTHSENSEI
Film remake about a student who finally finds the right martial arts teacher?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
8%
REUSED
Found a new function for
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2022
8%
REUSED
Found a new function for
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2022
8%
SORT
Excel function
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2022
8%
SORT
Excel function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2022
8%
FIRECRACKER
Fourth of July noisemaker ... and the function of the black squares in lines 3, 6, and 10
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2022
8%
FIRECRACKER
Fourth of July noisemaker ... and the function of the black squares in lines 3, 6, and 10
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2022
8%
CHARLIEBUCKET
He finds a Willy Wonka golden ticket
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2022
8%
CHARLIEBUCKET
He finds a Willy Wonka golden ticket
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2022
8%
SETROLE
Fixed function
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2022
8%
SETROLE
Fixed function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2022
8%
URNS
Archaeological finds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
URNS
Archaeological finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
REILYALL
Group email function
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2021
8%
REILYALL
Group email function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2021
8%
WELL
"I hope this email finds you ___."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2021
8%
WELL
"I hope this email finds you ___."
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
8%
COTAN
Trig function
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
8%
COTAN
Trig function
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
8%
ADOPTAPET
Program that finds homes for cats and dogs
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2021
8%
ADOPTAPET
Program that finds homes for cats and dogs
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2021
8%
HINTING
Clue's function
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2021
8%
HINTING
Clue's function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2021
8%
TOGGLE
Alt-tab function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2021
8%
TOGGLE
Alt-tab function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2021
8%
AUTOSAVE
Video game function that preserves your progress
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2021
8%
AUTOSAVE
Video game function that preserves your progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2021
8%
CHEESE
With 58-Across, savory base for a canapŽ ... and the function of a black square in four puzzle rows?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2021
8%
CHEESE
With 58-Across, savory base for a canapŽ ... and the function of a black square in four puzzle rows?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2021
8%
DIES
Ceases to function
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2021
8%
DIES
Ceases to function
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2021
8%
AFFAIR
Social function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
8%
AFFAIR
Social function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
8%
RESET
Trip odometer function
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2020
8%
RESET
Trip odometer function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
8%
TYPOS
Proofreading finds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2020
8%
TYPOS
Proofreading finds
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2020
8%
FAX
Copier function
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2020
8%
FAX
Copier function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2020
8%
STANDARDFEATURE
*Gadget function typical of most similar gadgets
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2020
8%
STANDARDFEATURE
*Gadget function typical of most similar gadgets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2020
8%
FOSSILS
Paleontology finds
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 29, 2020
8%
FOSSILS
Paleontology finds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 29, 2020
8%
SACREDOBJECTS
Archaeological finds (3 to 7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
SACREDOBJECTS
Archaeological finds (3 to 7)
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
ARCTAN
Inverse trig function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2020
8%
ARCTAN
Inverse trig function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2020
8%
RELOAD
Browser's circular arrow function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2019
8%
RELOAD
Browser's circular arrow function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2019
8%
UNDO
Escape key function
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2019
8%
UNDO
Escape key function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2019
8%
CSC
Trig function: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2019
8%
CSC
Trig function: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2019
8%
STORING
Attic function
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2019
8%
STORING
Attic function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2019
8%
DIE
Cease to function
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2019
8%
DIE
Cease to function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2019
8%
MOUSED
Revealed the function of, with "over"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2019
8%
MOUSED
Revealed the function of, with "over"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2019
8%
GRATEFULDUD
Loser who finds a silver lining?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2019
8%
GRATEFULDUD
Loser who finds a silver lining?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2019
8%
ARCSIN
Inverse trig function
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2019
8%
ARCSIN
Inverse trig function
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2019
8%
QUA
In the function of
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 4, 2018
8%
QUA
In the function of
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 4, 2018
8%
TRENDS
Pollster's finds
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 13, 2018
8%
TRENDS
Pollster's finds
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 13, 2018
1%
TEAR
Wardrobe malfunction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
TEAR
Wardrobe malfunction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
BRAINCRAMP
Cerebral malfunction, slangily
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
1%
BRAINCRAMP
Cerebral malfunction, slangily
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
1%
ACME
Fictional company whose products tend to malfunction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
1%
ACME
Fictional company whose products tend to malfunction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
1%
ALLINONE
Multifunctional, as a printer
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
1%
ALLINONE
Multifunctional, as a printer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
1%
RIP
Wardrobe malfunction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
1%
RIP
Wardrobe malfunction
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
1%
MAL
Prefix with "functioning"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
1%
MAL
Prefix with "functioning"
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
1%
COSINES
Trig functions
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
1%
COSINES
Trig functions
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
1%
TRIG
Math course with many functions, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2024
1%
TRIG
Math course with many functions, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2024
1%
JAMUP
Malfunction, as a copier
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2024
1%
JAMUP
Malfunction, as a copier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2024
1%
DRIESUP
Stops functioning, as a well
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
1%
DRIESUP
Stops functioning, as a well
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
1%
SINES
Trig functions
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 31, 2023
1%
SINES
Trig functions
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 31, 2023
1%
INUSE
Currently functioning
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2023
1%
INUSE
Currently functioning
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
1%
ACTUP
Malfunction
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 28, 2022
1%
ACTUP
Malfunction
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 28, 2022
1%
OUTOFORDER
Like a nonfunctioning vending machine, or what the circled letters are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2021
1%
OUTOFORDER
Like a nonfunctioning vending machine, or what the circled letters are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2021
1%
EVENTS
Social functions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2021
1%
EVENTS
Social functions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2021
1%
ALT
PC key that modifies other keys' functions
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2021
1%
ALT
PC key that modifies other keys' functions
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2021
1%
EYES
Cavefish's functionless parts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2021
1%
EYES
Cavefish's functionless parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2021
1%
HICCUPPED
Slightly malfunctioned
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2021
1%
HICCUPPED
Slightly malfunctioned
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2021
1%
BRANSTORM
Result of a cereal factory malfunction?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2021
1%
BRANSTORM
Result of a cereal factory malfunction?
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2021
1%
GEARSHIFTS
Automatic functions in most cars, and what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2020
1%
GEARSHIFTS
Automatic functions in most cars, and what can be found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2020
1%
SECANTS
Some trig functions
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 2, 2020
1%
SECANTS
Some trig functions
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 2, 2020
1%
DISABLE
Render nonfunctional
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2020
1%
DISABLE
Render nonfunctional
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2020
1%
WETSUITE
Result of a hotel sprinkler malfunction?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2019
1%
WETSUITE
Result of a hotel sprinkler malfunction?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2019
1%
DUALUSE
Two-function
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 24, 2019
1%
DUALUSE
Two-function
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 24, 2019
1%
RECUR
What unfixed malfunctions usually do
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2019
1%
RECUR
What unfixed malfunctions usually do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Finds a function for" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 95 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is USES (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Finds a function for"?
The best answer for "Finds a function for" is USES with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Finds a function for" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 23, 2023.