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Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?

Last seen in Universal Crossword January 10, 2023 Answers

Stumped by the crossword clue "Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 10, 2023. We've scoured our database and found 181 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is BLINKING (8 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.

Answer For Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?:

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181 Other Potential Answers

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BLINKING
Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
8%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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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
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SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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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
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
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SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
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CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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SPLITTHEATOM
Initiate fission ... or what 20-, 26- and 41-Across do?
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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BREAKINGNEWS
"This just in!," or what 20-, 33-, and 40-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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PARTINGWORDS
Goodbyes, or what 20-, 33-, and 41-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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PITA
53-Across bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
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LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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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
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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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
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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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
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YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
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EMAG
Digital read
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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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
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SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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ROVER
App that connects pet sitters and pet owners
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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TEALEAF
Bit read by a fortune teller
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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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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DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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LIFE
*With 27-Across, widespread religious belief
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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TREE
What a breadfruit grows on
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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PANAMACANAL
It connects the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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PACE
Treadmill setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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SEW
Use a needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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MAYO
BLT spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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DATA
Spreadsheet input
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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ARENT
"Why __ you ready?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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KNEAD
Manipulate, as bread dough
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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ACT
Tread the boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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PREP
Get ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ATM
Bread machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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EBOOKS
Paperless reads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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ATE
Broke bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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STOMP
Tread heavily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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FORCE
Word in Beaufort readings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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SPEED
Treadmill setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PATES
Party spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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RYE
Deli bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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PATE
Meaty spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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ROTIS
Flatbreads served with saag paneer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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ROPY
Thread-bearing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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SCREW
Threaded fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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ROTI
Indian flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
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OLEO
Cooking spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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EURO
Bread for an Italian sandwich?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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BORN
"I was __ ready!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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TNUT
Threaded fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
TOME
Big addition to a to-be-read pile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
PAIN
French bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
CHALLAH
Rosh Hashanah bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
PACES
Treadmill settings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
BLOCKLETTERS
Features of easy-to-read signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
EMAIL
Part of a thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TACH
Speed reader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
EAGER
More than ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
PERMEATED
Spread throughout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
DINERO
Bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
USER
Manual reader
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
INPLACE
Already established
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SOP
Dipping bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ABIT
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SAVINGSBANK
Bread source?
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOAF
Bread purchase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ISTHATALLYOUGOT
"Wanna quit already?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
WICKS
Threads in tea lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
OLIVEGARDEN
Restaurant chain with an unlimited breadsticks deal
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
RASPBERRYJAMS
*Some fruity sandwich spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
USERS
Manual readers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
TOAST
Bread at breakfast
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ATTIRE
Threads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BLINKING (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?"?
The best answer for "Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?" is BLINKING with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?" 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 January 10, 2023.
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