Crossword Answer For
First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 4, 2020 Answers
This crossword clue "First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on April 4, 2020. With 189 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is EARLYBIRD — a 9-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
Answer For First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters:
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189 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EARLYBIRD
First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2020
99%
EARLYBIRD
First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2020
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 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
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
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
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
SKI
Slalom, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
CODE
Work with Python, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
ATE
Did brunch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
2%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
2%
PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
2%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
2%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
NAP
Catch a few winks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
2%
NAP
Catch a few winks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
MANY
Quite a few
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MANY
Quite a few
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
2%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
2%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
2%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
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2%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
(3)
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AIL
Need a sick day, say
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SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
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CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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CSI
Forensics letters
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2%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
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AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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AMC
Theater chain letters
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LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
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2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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2%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
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2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
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2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
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Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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2%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
2%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
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IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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2%
IOU
Red letters?
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
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IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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2%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
2%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
2%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
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CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
2%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
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2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
2%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
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EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
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ETAILER
Shop online, say
(7)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
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2%
STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
2%
STEAL
Take third, say
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NOTMANY
A few
(7)
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NOTMANY
A few
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
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USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
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USS
Aircraft carrier letters
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
2%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
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PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
2%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
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Jun 14, 2026
2%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
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TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
2%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
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DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
2%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
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NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
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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2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
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Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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2%
UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
(8)
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Jun 2, 2026
2%
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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BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
(4)
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BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
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RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
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May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
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GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
(4)
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May 27, 2026
2%
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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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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ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
(5)
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May 20, 2026
2%
ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
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DJING
Working a dance party, say
(5)
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May 20, 2026
2%
DJING
Working a dance party, say
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2%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
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May 18, 2026
2%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
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SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
(5)
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May 18, 2026
2%
SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
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FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
(4)
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May 17, 2026
2%
FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
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1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
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NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
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SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
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1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
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SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
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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%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
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GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
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1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
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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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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
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LEAK
Security breach
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
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1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
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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%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
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1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
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1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
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1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
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1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
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1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
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May 20, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
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May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
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Clues for Universal Crossword on April 4, 2020
___ Gump Shrimp Co.
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Competitive personality
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Chop, as timber
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"Sounds like ___!"
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Goods for sale
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Singer DiFranco
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*Treasures stored at the Tower of London
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Blue
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Wail like a wolf
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Coffee dispenser
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EARLYBIRD (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters"?
The best answer for "First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters" is EARLYBIRD with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "First to arrive, say, or a hint to each starred answer's first few letters" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on April 4, 2020.