Crossword Answer For
First encounter in a romcom
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 6, 2019 Answers
Can't figure out the crossword clue "First encounter in a romcom"? This clue was in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on March 6, 2019. Our database suggests MEETCUTE (8 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 196 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.
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Answer
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Date
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MEETCUTE
First encounter in a romcom
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2019
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MEETCUTE
First encounter in a romcom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2019
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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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
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 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
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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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
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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.
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
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Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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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
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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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
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
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ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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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
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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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
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USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
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OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
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WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
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ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
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DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
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)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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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
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OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
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OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
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IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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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%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
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GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
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PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 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
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OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
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PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
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EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
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ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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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%
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%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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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%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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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
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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%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
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DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
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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
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EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
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EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
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AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
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SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
OBAMAS
44th first family
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
OBAMAS
44th first family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
5%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
5%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
5%
ENOS
Seth's first son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
ENOS
Seth's first son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
5%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
5%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
5%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
5%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
5%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
5%
GEORGE
First president's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
5%
GEORGE
First president's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
5%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
5%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
5%
BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
METRO
The first "M" of MGM
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
5%
METRO
The first "M" of MGM
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
TRYSTS
Lovers' meetings (... first three letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
TRYSTS
Lovers' meetings (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
ATLANTIS
Water world? (... first two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
ATLANTIS
Water world? (... first two letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
INANE
Ludicrous (... the first two in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
INANE
Ludicrous (... the first two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
FORTHEWIN
Triumphant cry (... first four letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
FORTHEWIN
Triumphant cry (... first four letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
OSHEA
Ice Cube's first name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
OSHEA
Ice Cube's first name
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
5%
IMNEW
"This is my first day here"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
IMNEW
"This is my first day here"
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
FACIE
Prima __: at first sight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
5%
FACIE
Prima __: at first sight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
5%
TIG
Comedian Notaro whose first name is hidden in "antigravity"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
5%
TIG
Comedian Notaro whose first name is hidden in "antigravity"
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
5%
ALAIN
Locke who was the first Black Rhodes Scholar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
5%
ALAIN
Locke who was the first Black Rhodes Scholar
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
5%
SWIPESLEFT
Rejects someone on Tinder (... first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
SWIPESLEFT
Rejects someone on Tinder (... first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
HASAPARTY
Hosts a festivity (... first three letters + the last two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
HASAPARTY
Hosts a festivity (... first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
FAIRYDUST
Tinker Bell's trail (... first two letters + the last two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
FAIRYDUST
Tinker Bell's trail (... first two letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
MEDIC
Soldier trained in first aid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
5%
MEDIC
Soldier trained in first aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
EXPO
Member of the first Canadian MLB team
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
5%
EXPO
Member of the first Canadian MLB team
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
5%
NONE
Quantity increased by removing its first letter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
5%
NONE
Quantity increased by removing its first letter
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
5%
FULLSCALE
Like a 1:1 model (... first three letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
FULLSCALE
Like a 1:1 model (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
REN
Stimpy's pal (... the first two letters of this answer)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
REN
Stimpy's pal (... the first two letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
CNET
Tech review site whose first letter stands for "computer"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
CNET
Tech review site whose first letter stands for "computer"
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
CIDER
Fall juice (... first three letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
CIDER
Fall juice (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
MEETCUTES
First encounters in rom-coms
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
5%
MEETCUTES
First encounters in rom-coms
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
5%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
HADABEER
Imbibed at a ball game (... first three letters + the last two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
HADABEER
Imbibed at a ball game (... first three letters + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
GROUPDATES
Outings for multiple couples (In this answer, note the first letter + the last four letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
GROUPDATES
Outings for multiple couples (In this answer, note the first letter + the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
NAKEDEYE
Natural vision (... first letter + the last two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
NAKEDEYE
Natural vision (... first letter + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
RODEO
"It's not my first ___!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
RODEO
"It's not my first ___!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
ONCE
Fairy tale first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
ONCE
Fairy tale first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
ANAKIN
Darth Vader's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
5%
ANAKIN
Darth Vader's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
5%
DOWNS
This clue is the first of them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
5%
DOWNS
This clue is the first of them
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
5%
SOYFORMULA
Vegan product for infant feeding (In this answer, note the first letter + the last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
SOYFORMULA
Vegan product for infant feeding (In this answer, note the first letter + the last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
LEDOFF
Batted first in softball
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
LEDOFF
Batted first in softball
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
NONSTOPFLIGHT
Air travel option with no connections (... first letter + the last four letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
NONSTOPFLIGHT
Air travel option with no connections (... first letter + the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
DUNGBEETLE
Certain scarab (... first three letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
DUNGBEETLE
Certain scarab (... first three letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
SAFE
On first, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
SAFE
On first, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
5%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
5%
OPENED
Was on first
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
5%
OPENED
Was on first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
5%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
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%
RARE
Hardly encountered
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RARE
Hardly encountered
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
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%
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%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 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%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 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
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
SLID
Reached base feet-first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
SLID
Reached base feet-first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
TEENS
Many first-year students
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
TEENS
Many first-year students
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 6, 2019
Nurse Barton
Crossword Clue
Work with a libretto
Crossword Clue
Capture
Crossword Clue
Spring for a drink?
Crossword Clue
Piece of info
Crossword Clue
"What __ the odds?"
Crossword Clue
It may require a permission slip
Crossword Clue
"Narcos" org.
Crossword Clue
Open, as a gate latch
Crossword Clue
Pigs out (on), briefly
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First encounter in a romcom" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MEETCUTE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "First encounter in a romcom"?
The best answer for "First encounter in a romcom" is MEETCUTE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First encounter in a romcom" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 6, 2019.