Crossword Answer For
First of a series
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 17, 2018 Answers
Working through the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from August 17, 2018 and stuck on "First of a series"? Our solver has identified 195 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is OPENER, a 6-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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OPENER
First of a series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2018
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OPENER
First of a series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2018
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PILOT
First of a series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2018
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PILOT
First of a series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2018
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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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STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
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BEEF
Award-winning Netflix series about conflict
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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MABEL
Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
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MABEL
Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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PETE
"__ the Cat": children's book series
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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PETE
"__ the Cat": children's book series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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TEENTITANS
Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
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TEENTITANS
Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
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HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
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WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
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COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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READINGRAINBOW
PBS series hosted by librarian Mychal Threets
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
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READINGRAINBOW
PBS series hosted by librarian Mychal Threets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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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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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
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WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
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YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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CLONEWAR
Backdrop of an animated series in a Lucasfilm franchise
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
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CLONEWAR
Backdrop of an animated series in a Lucasfilm franchise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": Netflix series with a magic lab
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
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ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": Netflix series with a magic lab
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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LAUGHIN
Comedy series featuring Lily Tomlin
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
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LAUGHIN
Comedy series featuring Lily Tomlin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 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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KEIRA
Knightley of the Netflix series "Black Doves"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
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KEIRA
Knightley of the Netflix series "Black Doves"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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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NCIS
CBS military series in its 23rd season
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
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NCIS
CBS military series in its 23rd season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 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.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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)
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
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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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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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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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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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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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BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
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BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 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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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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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)
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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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
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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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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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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ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
8%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 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
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
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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MOTH
"The ___ Radio Hour" (storytelling series)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
MOTH
"The ___ Radio Hour" (storytelling series)
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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DORK
"How To __ Your Diary": interactive edition in a YA series
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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DORK
"How To __ Your Diary": interactive edition in a YA series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 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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DRAGONEGG
Unhatched prize in Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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DRAGONEGG
Unhatched prize in Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 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
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 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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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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WEBISODE
Installment in an online series
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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WEBISODE
Installment in an online series
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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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 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
8%
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
8%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
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YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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NTH
Last in a series
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
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NTH
Last in a series
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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AEON
"___ Flux" ('90s sci-fi series)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
AEON
"___ Flux" ('90s sci-fi series)
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
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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BASEL
Swiss namesake of an international series of art fairs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
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BASEL
Swiss namesake of an international series of art fairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 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
8%
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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ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
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
8%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
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
8%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
8%
AIRBENDER
Manipulator of one of the four elements, in a classic animated series
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
AIRBENDER
Manipulator of one of the four elements, in a classic animated series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
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
8%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
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NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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POSE
Billy Porter series about 1980s ball culture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
POSE
Billy Porter series about 1980s ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
EPIC
Like the "Stormlight Archives" series
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
EPIC
Like the "Stormlight Archives" series
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
DANIEL
"___ Tiger's Neighborhood" (PBS Kids series)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
DANIEL
"___ Tiger's Neighborhood" (PBS Kids series)
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
TNG
"Star Trek" series, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
TNG
"Star Trek" series, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
DEXTER
Michael C. Hall crime drama with a "Resurrection" sequel series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
DEXTER
Michael C. Hall crime drama with a "Resurrection" sequel series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
PARTI
Start of a series
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
PARTI
Start of a series
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
CSI
Former CBS forensic series
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
CSI
Former CBS forensic series
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
8%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
8%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
8%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
URSULA
"Earthsea" series writer __ K. Le Guin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
URSULA
"Earthsea" series writer __ K. Le Guin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
EDEDDNEDDY
Cartoon Network series about a trio of similarly named friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
EDEDDNEDDY
Cartoon Network series about a trio of similarly named friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
8%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
8%
THEBEAR
Jeremy Allen White series featuring the oft-repeated line "Yes, chef!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
THEBEAR
Jeremy Allen White series featuring the oft-repeated line "Yes, chef!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
EOS
Canon camera series
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
EOS
Canon camera series
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
OBAMAS
44th first family
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
OBAMAS
44th first family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
TEDX
Local lecture series
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
TEDX
Local lecture series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
8%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
LOTR
Tolkien series, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
8%
LOTR
Tolkien series, for short
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
8%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
NICKKROLL
Comedian who co-created the Netflix animated series "Big Mouth"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
NICKKROLL
Comedian who co-created the Netflix animated series "Big Mouth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
ETOILE
2025 television series about ballet
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
8%
ETOILE
2025 television series about ballet
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
8%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
8%
RERUN
Episode shown after the series finale
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
8%
RERUN
Episode shown after the series finale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
8%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
ENOS
Seth's first son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
ENOS
Seth's first son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
PHISH
Jam band with a series of "Live Bait" albums
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
PHISH
Jam band with a series of "Live Bait" albums
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
8%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 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%
OONA
Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
OONA
Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 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%
BOYBANDS
Focus of the 2024 miniseries "Dirty Pop"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
BOYBANDS
Focus of the 2024 miniseries "Dirty Pop"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 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
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 17, 2018
Amendment dealing with states' rights
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Hobby shop buy
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Longtime Wall Street name
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Spanish month
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Draft pick
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Outfielder Mike who finished first (twice) or second (three times) in 2012-2016 A.L. MVP voting
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Alien reptile in "Avatar"?
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Snake, e.g.
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Racks up
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Corpulent
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First of a series" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 195 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPENER (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "First of a series"?
The best answer for "First of a series" is OPENER with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include PILOT (5 letters).
Where has "First of a series" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 17, 2018.