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First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 6, 2022 Answers

The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 6, 2022 includes the clue "First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb". We've gathered 193 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is SHOE (4 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.

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193 Other Potential Answers

99%
SHOE
First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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WET
Like fresh nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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AGREED
"I was thinking the same thing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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SPILLTHETEA
"I want all the juicy details!"
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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LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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SCAT
"Get lost!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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ERR
Do the wrong thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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ALSO
"Another thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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ATSEA
Completely lost
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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CLEAR
Like the top coat of nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 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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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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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SHOO
"Get lost"
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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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ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal 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"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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QUOTING
Saying the same thing as?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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THAT
Yonder thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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RES
Latin for "thing"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 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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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the 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)
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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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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APPLY
Put on, as nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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SHOULDI
"Do you want me to?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 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)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
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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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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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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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POLLY
"___ want a cracker"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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NEED
Not just want
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 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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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 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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ITEM
Individual thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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MADAME
Nice thing to call someone?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 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
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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ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 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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TEACHME
"I want to learn how to do that!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 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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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
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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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
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
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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NAMEIT
"Anything you want!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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AREYOUGOOD
"Need anything?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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ALICE
__ + Olivia: clothing brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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HOLEY
Like moth-eaten clothing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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THATSIT
"There isn't anything else!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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HOTTEA
Throat-soothing brew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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PLANER
Smoothing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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REGIFT
Pass on, as an unwanted present
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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CLIP
Trim, as fingernails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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NEEDS
More than wants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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INVAIN
For nothing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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THESIS
Something to prove
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
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OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
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NIENTE
Nothing, in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
CURIO
Something unusual
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
CLAW
Tabby's toenail
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ALOEGEL
Soothing balm for a sunburn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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MERELY
Nothing more than
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
LOVE
Nothing, to Nadal
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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QUASARJET
Something a galactic nucleus expels
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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TACKS
Short nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
SMOG
Unwanted sun screen
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
SPACE
Breathing room
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
WEEDS
Unwanted garden plants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
MEANDWHO
Instagram caption from someone who wants a boyfriend to do cute stuff with
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
FLANNEL
Grungy clothing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOTTHAT
"Anything else!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ALBUMART
Thumbnails in a music collection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
NEVERBEENBETTER
"Everything is awesome!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
MUM
Not giving anything away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
ALL
___-or-nothing
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
NET
"Nothing but ___" ("Swish")
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
SIDEDOOR
Something that might be right up one's alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
STONE
Something to skip
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
RARITY
Something unusual
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
GOPAPERLESS
Opt out of snail mail
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
EGG
Something a baker cracks
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
PAR
Something to shoot for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
NONEWS
"Nothing yet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ICON
Something to click
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
THELOT
Everything
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
LIED
Made things up
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
SIMILES
Like things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
SLOWLY
At a snail's pace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SAYNO
Reject something
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
ITRY
"It was nothing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
SCRATCHPAPER
*Something to write a note on
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
HOLMES
Watson's sleuthing pal
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
IRED
Seething
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
RUOK
Texter's "Everything all right?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
AREWEDONE
"Anything else?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
ADO
"Much ___ About Nothing"
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
IMEASY
"Anything works for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 6, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHOE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb"?
The best answer for "First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb" is SHOE with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First thing lost in the "For Want of a Nail" proverb" 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, 2022.
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