Crossword Answer For
Finish first in a race
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 15, 2024 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "Finish first in a race" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on August 15, 2024. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 189 possible answers. WIN (3 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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189 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
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WIN
Finish first in a race
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
99%
WIN
Finish first in a race
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
SACK
Picnic race bag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
SACK
Picnic race bag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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RUN
Enter a race
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
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RUN
Enter a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
PAS
Faux finish?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
PAS
Faux finish?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
HARE
Fabled race loser
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
HARE
Fabled race loser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
TRI
Ironman race, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
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TRI
Ironman race, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
INASEC
"Let me quickly finish this!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
INASEC
"Let me quickly finish this!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
ONEK
Short race, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ONEK
Short race, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
MATTE
Photo finish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
MATTE
Photo finish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
EEN
Velvet finish?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
EEN
Velvet finish?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
SUEDE
Leather with a fuzzy finish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
SUEDE
Leather with a fuzzy finish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
PELOTON
Pack of cyclists in a race
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
PELOTON
Pack of cyclists in a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
LOSER
Last one to cross the finish line
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
LOSER
Last one to cross the finish line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
CROSSCOUNTRYSKIP
Jaunty coast-to-coast race?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CROSSCOUNTRYSKIP
Jaunty coast-to-coast race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
RAT
__ race
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
RAT
__ race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
NITRO
Drag race fuel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
NITRO
Drag race fuel
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
PIT
Spot for a race car driver to stop
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
PIT
Spot for a race car driver to stop
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
HONEYDRIZZLE
Sweet finish for fried chicken
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
HONEYDRIZZLE
Sweet finish for fried chicken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
CONTESTTUBES
Inflatables ridden in a river race?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
CONTESTTUBES
Inflatables ridden in a river race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SPILL
Bike race fall
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
SPILL
Bike race fall
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
USSR
Space race initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
USSR
Space race initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
VAMPIREBATON
Feature of a "Twilight" relay race?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
VAMPIREBATON
Feature of a "Twilight" relay race?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
SOLARCARS
Vehicles that use rays to race
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
SOLARCARS
Vehicles that use rays to race
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
ONELAP
Fraction of a NASCAR race
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
5%
ONELAP
Fraction of a NASCAR race
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
LEMANS
French city known for a 24-hour car race
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
LEMANS
French city known for a 24-hour car race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
MAYORAL
Kind of local race
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
MAYORAL
Kind of local race
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
OKDONE
"And I'm finished"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
OKDONE
"And I'm finished"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ASCOT
Tie at a racetrack?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ASCOT
Tie at a racetrack?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
WISP
Trace of smoke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
WISP
Trace of smoke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
BEAD
Bracelet component
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
BEAD
Bracelet component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ANKLE
Bracelet spot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ANKLE
Bracelet spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MATTES
Nonreflective finishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
MATTES
Nonreflective finishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
PRAYS
Says grace, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
PRAYS
Says grace, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
DASHES
Short races
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
DASHES
Short races
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
HUG
Embrace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
HUG
Embrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
DIDIT
"All finished!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
DIDIT
"All finished!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
PRAY
Say grace, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
PRAY
Say grace, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 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%
HOLD
Embrace
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
HOLD
Embrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
ORBIT
It's traced in space
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ORBIT
It's traced in space
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
MARIO
Nintendo kart racer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
MARIO
Nintendo kart racer
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ELVIS
Graceland icon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ELVIS
Graceland icon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SWAN
Graceful lake bird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SWAN
Graceful lake bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
INDYCARS
Brickyard racers, casually
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INDYCARS
Brickyard racers, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
HEARMEOUT
"Hang on, I wasn't finished!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
HEARMEOUT
"Hang on, I wasn't finished!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DRAPE
Fall gracefully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
DRAPE
Fall gracefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
LITHE
Gracefully flexible
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
LITHE
Gracefully flexible
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
CLUMSY
Ungraceful
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CLUMSY
Ungraceful
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ASHAMED
Fearing disgrace
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
ASHAMED
Fearing disgrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
GOKARTS
Kids' racers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
GOKARTS
Kids' racers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
EPODE
Horace composition
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
EPODE
Horace composition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ACADIA
French colony that some Louisianans trace ancestry to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ACADIA
French colony that some Louisianans trace ancestry to
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
TAPE
End of some races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
TAPE
End of some races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SLEDDOG
Iditarod racer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SLEDDOG
Iditarod racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
AAA
Duracell size
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
AAA
Duracell size
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SEAN
Hayes of "Will & Grace"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
SEAN
Hayes of "Will & Grace"
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BETON
Back, as a racehorse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
BETON
Back, as a racehorse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
TIMED
Like most races
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
TIMED
Like most races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
IUD
T-shaped contraceptive: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
IUD
T-shaped contraceptive: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
SVELTE
Gracefully slim
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
SVELTE
Gracefully slim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
AAS
Some Duracells
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
AAS
Some Duracells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
WRISTS
Places for bracelets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
WRISTS
Places for bracelets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
ALLDONE
“Chores finished!”
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
ALLDONE
“Chores finished!”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
KICKTHECANON
"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
KICKTHECANON
"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
CHARM
Bracelet bauble
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
CHARM
Bracelet bauble
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
ODES
Poems by Horace
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
ODES
Poems by Horace
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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Residue on Santa's suit
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"Easy on Me" singer
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"Foot soldier" on a chessboard
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Dusseldorf currency
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Place to get a dye job
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The Buckeye State
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Region
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Seize
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Desire
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Trait of Walt Whitman's writing (In this clue's answer, unscramble letters 4-9)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Finish first in a race" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WIN (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Finish first in a race"?
The best answer for "Finish first in a race" is WIN with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Finish first in a race" 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 August 15, 2024.