Crossword Answer For
Firm up, like muscles
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 9, 2022 Answers
If the clue "Firm up, like muscles" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 9, 2022, this clue has 174 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is TONE (4 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
TONE
Firm up, like muscles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2022
99%
TONE
Firm up, like muscles
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2022
10%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
10%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
10%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
10%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
5%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
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THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
5%
ROAR
Sound like fans
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5%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
5%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
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Jul 23, 2026
5%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
5%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
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5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
ELOAN
Online finance firm
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
ELOAN
Online finance firm
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
CPA
Audit firm exec
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
CPA
Audit firm exec
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
INSIST
Stand firm
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
INSIST
Stand firm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
MODERNA
Biotech firm developing cancer vaccines
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
MODERNA
Biotech firm developing cancer vaccines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 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%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
WAIL
Make like a banshee
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
WAIL
Make like a banshee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ERIE
Lake that sounds like 16-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERIE
Lake that sounds like 16-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
BOUNDS
Moves like a fleeing deer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
BOUNDS
Moves like a fleeing deer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
ADAMS
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
ADAMS
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SOLIDIFIED
Like confirmed plans ... and the ends of the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
SOLIDIFIED
Like confirmed plans ... and the ends of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
NOONECARES
"Sounds like a you problem"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
NOONECARES
"Sounds like a you problem"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
ONASPREE
Spending like mad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
LOOSE
About to come undone, like a knot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
LOOSE
About to come undone, like a knot
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
TON
"It hit me like a ___ of bricks!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
TON
"It hit me like a ___ of bricks!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
RASP
Talk like the Godfather
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
RASP
Talk like the Godfather
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
WANTSTO
Feels like it
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
WANTSTO
Feels like it
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
ELOPE
Get married like Romeo and Juliet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
ELOPE
Get married like Romeo and Juliet
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
IDID
Terse affirmative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
IDID
Terse affirmative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
GRIP
Hold firmly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
GRIP
Hold firmly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
AVOWS
Affirms
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
AVOWS
Affirms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
YEA
Affirmative vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
YEA
Affirmative vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Affirmative replies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
YESES
Affirmative replies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
IAM
Terse confirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
IAM
Terse confirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
TIS
Quaint affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TIS
Quaint affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
YESM
Quaint affirmative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
YESM
Quaint affirmative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
ICAN
Self-motivational affirmation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ICAN
Self-motivational affirmation
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
WORSTED
Component of some firm-textured fabrics
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
WORSTED
Component of some firm-textured fabrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
AREWEON
Confirmation question
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
AREWEON
Confirmation question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
IDO
Altar affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
IDO
Altar affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
VET
Confirm the credentials of, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
VET
Confirm the credentials of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
OUI
French affirmation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
OUI
French affirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
NOR
"I can neither confirm ___ deny ..."
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
NOR
"I can neither confirm ___ deny ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
IDIDSO
Emphatic confirmation of accomplishment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
IDIDSO
Emphatic confirmation of accomplishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ITIS
Terse confirmation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ITIS
Terse confirmation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
IKNEWIT
"My suspicions are confirmed!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
IKNEWIT
"My suspicions are confirmed!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
AYE
"Confirmed, captain"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
AYE
"Confirmed, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
UHHUH
Slangy affirmative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
UHHUH
Slangy affirmative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
OKMOM
Affirmative response to a parent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
OKMOM
Affirmative response to a parent
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
AYES
Affirmative votes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
AYES
Affirmative votes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
EELS
Snakelike swimmers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
EELS
Snakelike swimmers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
TIMID
Unlikely to break the ice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
TIMID
Unlikely to break the ice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
SHORTCAKE
Dessert with a sconelike texture
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
SHORTCAKE
Dessert with a sconelike texture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 9, 2022
TV series set on an island
Crossword Clue
Makes a sound like a donkey
Crossword Clue
Go a mile a minute
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Just hanging around
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Tear to pieces
Crossword Clue
Big name in big screens
Crossword Clue
Distribute cards
Crossword Clue
Bakery emanation
Crossword Clue
Almond paste confections (in this clue's answer, note letters 4-6)
Crossword Clue
III + IV
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Firm up, like muscles" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TONE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Firm up, like muscles"?
The best answer for "Firm up, like muscles" is TONE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Firm up, like muscles" 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 September 9, 2022.