The answer to the crossword clue "First step, say" is most likely DENT, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on January 22, 2026, and we found 186 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in DENT sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For First step, say:
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186 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
DENT
First step, say
(4)
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Jan 22, 2026
99%
DENT
First step, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
10%
DEMO
First step of a home reno
(4)
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May 18, 2026
10%
DEMO
First step of a home reno
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
EDIT
Use the Track Changes feature in a document, say
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
5%
EDIT
Use the Track Changes feature in a document, say
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5%
ASIAN
From Laos, say
(5)
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Nov 8, 2026
5%
ASIAN
From Laos, say
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5%
LOSE
Exceed 21 at a casino, say
(4)
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Nov 6, 2026
5%
LOSE
Exceed 21 at a casino, say
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5%
MEALPREP
Cook for the week ahead, say
(8)
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Nov 5, 2026
5%
MEALPREP
Cook for the week ahead, say
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5%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
(8)
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Nov 4, 2026
5%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
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5%
ACHY
In need of a massage, say
(4)
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Nov 4, 2026
5%
ACHY
In need of a massage, say
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5%
RACY
R-rated, say
(4)
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Nov 4, 2026
5%
RACY
R-rated, say
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5%
GOSH
"You don't say!"
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
5%
GOSH
"You don't say!"
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5%
UNU
Burma's first prime minister
(3)
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Oct 29, 2026
5%
UNU
Burma's first prime minister
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5%
PODCASTSTUDIO
*Spot for a "Good Hang" recording, say
(13)
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Oct 28, 2026
5%
PODCASTSTUDIO
*Spot for a "Good Hang" recording, say
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5%
ACE
Get 10/10 on, say
(3)
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Oct 28, 2026
5%
ACE
Get 10/10 on, say
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5%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
(12)
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Oct 25, 2026
5%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
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5%
LAUGHS
Reacts to a riot, say
(6)
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Oct 24, 2026
5%
LAUGHS
Reacts to a riot, say
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5%
SOME
"__ might say ... "
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
5%
SOME
"__ might say ... "
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5%
OMEN
Gathering clouds, say
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
5%
OMEN
Gathering clouds, say
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5%
STOW
Place in the overhead bin, say
(4)
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Oct 20, 2026
5%
STOW
Place in the overhead bin, say
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5%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
5%
DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
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5%
REMIX
Dance club version, say
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
5%
REMIX
Dance club version, say
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5%
RAGE
Breathe fire, say
(4)
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Oct 16, 2026
5%
RAGE
Breathe fire, say
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5%
ASIN
"That is to say ... "
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
5%
ASIN
"That is to say ... "
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5%
REST
Take a day off, say
(4)
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Oct 13, 2026
5%
REST
Take a day off, say
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5%
WIN
Come in first
(3)
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Oct 12, 2026
5%
WIN
Come in first
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5%
BAIT
Worm on a hook, say
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
5%
BAIT
Worm on a hook, say
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5%
RECODE
Deal with bugs, say
(6)
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Oct 10, 2026
5%
RECODE
Deal with bugs, say
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RENEW
Commit to another year, say
(5)
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Oct 10, 2026
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RENEW
Commit to another year, say
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5%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
(5)
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Oct 8, 2026
5%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
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5%
ABET
Lie for, say
(4)
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Oct 7, 2026
5%
ABET
Lie for, say
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5%
HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
5%
HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
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5%
BAKE
Make a cake, say
(4)
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Oct 5, 2026
5%
BAKE
Make a cake, say
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5%
AIL
Have a cold, say
(3)
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Sep 30, 2026
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AIL
Have a cold, say
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5%
OARED
Used a pair of sculls, say
(5)
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Sep 28, 2026
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OARED
Used a pair of sculls, say
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5%
CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
(21)
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Sep 27, 2026
5%
CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
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5%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
5%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
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5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
5%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
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5%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
5%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
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5%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
5%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
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5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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5%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
5%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
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5%
SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
5%
SKI
Slalom, say
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5%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
5%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
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5%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
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Sep 20, 2026
5%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
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5%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
5%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
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5%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
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Sep 18, 2026
5%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
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5%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
5%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
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5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
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5%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
5%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
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5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
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Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
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5%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
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Sep 10, 2026
5%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
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5%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
5%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
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5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
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5%
CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
5%
CODE
Work with Python, say
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5%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
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Sep 4, 2026
5%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
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5%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
5%
ICY
In need of salt, say
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5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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5%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
5%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
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5%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
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Sep 1, 2026
5%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
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5%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
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Aug 31, 2026
5%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
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5%
ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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ATE
Did brunch, say
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5%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
5%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
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5%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
5%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
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5%
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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5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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5%
PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
5%
PAID
Took care of, say
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5%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
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Aug 21, 2026
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
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5%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
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Aug 19, 2026
5%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
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5%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
5%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
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5%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
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5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
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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
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5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
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EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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EATEN
All finished, say
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
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5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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5%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
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5%
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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5%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
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Aug 5, 2026
5%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
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5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
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5%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
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5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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5%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
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Jul 21, 2026
5%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
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5%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
5%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
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5%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
5%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
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5%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
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Jul 13, 2026
5%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
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5%
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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5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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NEWLY
For the first time
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5%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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5%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
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5%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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WON
Was first
(3)
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WON
Was first
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UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
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UNDO
Go back a step
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HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
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HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
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5%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
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5%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
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5%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
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5%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
(7)
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Jun 21, 2026
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ETAILER
Shop online, say
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5%
STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
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STEAL
Take third, say
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
(4)
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
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5%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
5%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
(5)
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
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Jun 14, 2026
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
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TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
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TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
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DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
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DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
(8)
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Jun 2, 2026
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UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
(4)
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GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
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NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
(10)
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May 25, 2026
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NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
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5%
HALT
"Not one more step!"
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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HALT
"Not one more step!"
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BASE
Clear nail polish, say
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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BASE
Clear nail polish, say
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DJING
Working a dance party, say
(5)
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DJING
Working a dance party, say
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ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
(5)
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ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
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SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
(5)
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SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
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FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
(4)
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FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
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MONTH
May, say
(5)
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MONTH
May, say
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LOST
Got the highest score in golf, say
(4)
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LOST
Got the highest score in golf, say
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PRAY
Say grace, say
(4)
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PRAY
Say grace, say
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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FAR
Not walkable, say
(3)
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FAR
Not walkable, say
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OKAY
Not great, say
(4)
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OKAY
Not great, say
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CALLITEVEN
"I say we're square now"
(10)
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CALLITEVEN
"I say we're square now"
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UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
(4)
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UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
(10)
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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HIKED
Walked in the woods, say
(5)
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May 5, 2026
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HIKED
Walked in the woods, say
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LEGO
Brick that's painful to step on
(4)
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May 4, 2026
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LEGO
Brick that's painful to step on
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RATE
Put on a scale, say
(4)
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May 2, 2026
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RATE
Put on a scale, say
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BAKED
Made cookies, say
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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BAKED
Made cookies, say
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HANDSFREE
Voice-activated, say
(9)
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Apr 25, 2026
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HANDSFREE
Voice-activated, say
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5%
SADLY
"I hate to say it ... "
(5)
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Apr 25, 2026
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SADLY
"I hate to say it ... "
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LED
Went first
(3)
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LED
Went first
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BLEW
Made bubbles, say
(4)
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BLEW
Made bubbles, say
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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EARLY
At 4 a.m., say
(5)
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EARLY
At 4 a.m., say
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SEESALL
Has a panoramic view, say
(7)
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SEESALL
Has a panoramic view, say
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PEP
__ in one's step
(3)
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PEP
__ in one's step
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ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
(6)
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ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
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THEATERKID
Minor character in a musical, say?
(10)
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THEATERKID
Minor character in a musical, say?
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RESELLS
Lists on Poshmark, say
(7)
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RESELLS
Lists on Poshmark, say
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MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
(3)
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MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
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RSVP
Say "I'll be there," say
(4)
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Apr 17, 2026
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RSVP
Say "I'll be there," say
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RUNG
Stepladder step
(4)
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RUNG
Stepladder step
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SEW
Attach a patch, say
(3)
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SEW
Attach a patch, say
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ERR
Miss a cue, say
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
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ERR
Miss a cue, say
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RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
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RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
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VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
(10)
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Apr 13, 2026
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VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
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TOLDALIE
Failed a polygraph, say
(8)
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Apr 13, 2026
5%
TOLDALIE
Failed a polygraph, say
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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HITSEND
Click a paper airplane icon, say
(7)
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Apr 12, 2026
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HITSEND
Click a paper airplane icon, say
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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
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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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FAST
Observe Ramadan, say
(4)
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FAST
Observe Ramadan, say
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SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
(9)
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SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
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ELECT
Put in a seat, say
(5)
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ELECT
Put in a seat, say
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LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
(6)
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LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
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LEAD
Go first
(4)
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LEAD
Go first
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TRAYNOVEL
"Naked Lunch" in a lunchroom, say?
(9)
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TRAYNOVEL
"Naked Lunch" in a lunchroom, say?
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
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WITTY
Good at banter, say
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
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WITTY
Good at banter, say
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TRIMS
Takes a little off the top, say
(5)
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TRIMS
Takes a little off the top, say
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VOTE
Show of hands, say
(4)
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VOTE
Show of hands, say
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NERD
Serious sci-fi fan, say
(4)
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NERD
Serious sci-fi fan, say
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ERRED
Made a 43-Down, say
(5)
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ERRED
Made a 43-Down, say
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ONLOAN
Not in the library, say
(6)
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ONLOAN
Not in the library, say
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EMCEE
One making introductions, say
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
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EMCEE
One making introductions, say
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COOLS
Approaches room temperature, say
(5)
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Mar 30, 2026
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COOLS
Approaches room temperature, say
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ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
(8)
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ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
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1%
TISNT
Naysayer's quaint contraction
(5)
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Oct 19, 2026
1%
TISNT
Naysayer's quaint contraction
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1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
(5)
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1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
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1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
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1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
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1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
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1%
ACTIONITEMS
Agreed-upon next steps
(11)
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1%
ACTIONITEMS
Agreed-upon next steps
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1%
INI
"Here Comes the Hotstepper" singer Kamoze
(3)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
INI
"Here Comes the Hotstepper" singer Kamoze
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ADAGES
Wise sayings
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
ADAGES
Wise sayings
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1%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
(4)
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Apr 8, 2026
1%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First step, say" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DENT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "First step, say"?
The best answer for "First step, say" is DENT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First step, say" been used as a crossword clue?
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