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For a special purpose

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 23, 2018 Answers

Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "For a special purpose"? This clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 23, 2018. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 152 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is ADHOC (5 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.

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152 Other Potential Answers

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ADHOC
For a special purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2018
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OPS
Word after photo or special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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ALL
__-purpose flour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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MEH
Nothing special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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USE
Find purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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ONEINAMILLION
Extremely special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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FIRSTDANCE
Wedding tradition featuring a special song
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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ENTREE
Daily special, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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THREW
Lost on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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UTILE
Serving a purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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DIET
Lose on purpose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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AURA
That special something
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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ISNT
"___ that special?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ESOTERIC
Known by a special few
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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USES
Finds a purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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ROCKETARUGULA
Salad special at a Cape Canaveral cafe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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IDLY
With no particular purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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TINYHOMES
Residences with special storage solutions
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
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SKINDIVER
Underwater explorer with no special suit
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
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TANKS
Loses on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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SNL
NBC show that had a 50th anniversary special in Feb. 2025
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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REUSED
Put to a new purpose
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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WOKS
Pans that might require special burners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
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CHINA
Dishes for a special meal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
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ALT
Key for special characters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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SINGLEOUT
Give special attention to
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
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SAFETY
Helmet's purpose
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
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CANDYGRAM
Sweet special delivery
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
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SCORPS
Orgs. with a special tax designation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
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MERL
Reagle who was a special guest on a crossword episode of "The Simpsons"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
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CGI
Some special film FX
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
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ARENT
"___ you special?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
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REUSE
Find a new purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
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PLAT
__ du jour: bistro special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
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RUBRIC
Statement of purpose
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
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NONSTANDARDOIL
Salad dressing ingredient that has to be special ordered?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
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TWINPARADOX
Thought experiment illustrating special relativity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
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TANK
Lose on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
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USEDAS
Employed for the purpose of
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
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OTS
Certain special ed pros whose first letter stands for "occupational"
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
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DINER
Eatery that might offer a blue plate special
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
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TLC
Extra special attention, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
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ASATEST
For the purpose of diagnosing
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
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SERVE
___ a purpose
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
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BODEGACAT
Feline with a special store of food?
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2023
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GASP
Reaction to receiving that special gift
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2023
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REUSES
Finds a new purpose for
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
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THROW
Lose on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
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QUINCEANERA
Girl who has a special 15th birthday celebration
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
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GREATPUMPKIN
Mythical Halloween figure in a "Peanuts" special (... first 2 letters + last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2023
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AIMLESS
Lacking purpose
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
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TREAT
Something special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
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EVES
Nights before special days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2023
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WHITENS
Uses special toothpaste on
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2023
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PROMPOSAL
Senior's special offer?
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2023
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DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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LIV
With 55-Across, special uniforms
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
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DONTMAKEITWEIRD
"Act normal while we share this special moment"
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2023
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AGENT
"Secret" or "special" person
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2023
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TOYS
Santa's specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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SPORK
Multipurpose tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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ENTS
Some specialist MDs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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CUSTOMMAKES
Builds specially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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REFER
Send to a specialist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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AREAS
Research specialties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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DUAL
Two-purpose
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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TACOBAR
Buffet that's especially popular on Tuesdays
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
CONTOURGUIDE
Museum employee who specializes in topographic maps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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CODE
Cryptologist's specialty
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
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REIGNING
**Trick candle's specialty
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
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ERDOC
Urgent care specialist, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
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OREO
Cookie with many specialty flavors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
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ICERS
Decoration specialists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
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GLOSSARY
List of specialized terms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
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EPEE
Duel-purpose tool?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
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POOLNOODLE
Foam toy that can be repurposed for childproofing corners and doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
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EMTS
Defib specialists
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
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TISSUEBOX
Container that can be repurposed as a biodegradable planter for seedlings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
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JOKE
Dad's specialty
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
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LUBE
Jiffy __: chain that specializes in oil changes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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DENTIST
Tooth care specialist
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
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TIGERTEAMS
Ad hoc groups of specialists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
DIANA
Princess who inspired a special-edition Beanie Baby in 1997
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
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BUFFALOBUILDER
Artisan who specializes in life-size replicas of bison?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
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EDNA
Chef Lewis who specialized in Southern cooking
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2025
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RAG
Repurposed T-shirt, perhaps
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
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VET
Lab specialist?
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
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SCAN
Multipurpose printer function
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
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SATIRE
Swift specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
1%
BURSAR
Brown bread specialist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
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UTE
Multipurpose truck
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
AMOR
Cupid’s specialty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
1%
JAZZDANCE
Choreographer Katherine Dunham's specialty
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
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CHARACTERACTOR
Parts specialist?
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
1%
RAP
Cardi B specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
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ART
Augusta Savage's specialty
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
1%
HOTTOPIC
Mall retailer that once specialized in nu-metal merchandise
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
1%
ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Physician who specializes in perioperative care
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
RAGS
Repurposed T-shirts, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
GHOSTKITCHEN
Restaurant specializing in online orders ... or where you might find 20-, 33- and 42-Across?
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
1%
TAPDANCE
Savion Glover’s specialty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
1%
MONKEYBARS
Establishments that might specialize in banana daiquiris?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
1%
ARTDEALERS
Fine print specialists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
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SKIN
Dermatologist's specialty
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
1%
SLATERS
Some roofing specialists
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
SPYNOVEL
Ian Fleming specialty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
1%
RIBS
Smokehouse specialty
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
1%
CRAB
Maryland seafood specialty
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2024
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ROACH
Writer Mary who specializes in popular science
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
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SITCOMS
Norman Lear's specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
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EYEROLLS
Teenager's specialties
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
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STICKING
Gecko's specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
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KICKER
Field goal specialist
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
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CALLCENTER
Facility for a team of customer service specialists
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
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REDMEAT
Steakhouse specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
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ERDOCTORS
*Physicians who specialize in immediate medical care
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2024
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RAILTRAIL
Repurposed section of train tracks
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
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CUISINE
Chef’s specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 18, 2024
1%
LIAR
Fabrication specialist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2024
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KARATE
Black belt’s specialty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 9, 2024
1%
BEETGENERATION
In the field, farmers often specialize in __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
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DOTCOMPOUND
Group of art galleries specializing in pointillism?
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
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IRISHSETTERS
*Florists who specialize in purple bouquets?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2024
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REFERRAL
Suggestion of a specialist
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 28, 2024
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NICHE
For a specialized audience
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2024
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IRONY
O. Henry’s specialty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 25, 2024
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NOTICENOADMITTANCE
Sign at a law firm specializing in the Fifth Amendment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
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PERFORMINGARTS
*Curling team's specialty?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2023
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THERAPY
Shrink’s specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 27, 2023
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NEWSBEAT
Reporter’s specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
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IPA
Lagunitas Brewing Co. specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
1%
PASTRAMI
Langer's Deli specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
1%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
Something especially attractive?
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2023
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MEAT
Churrascaria specialty
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
1%
MEINEKE
Car care franchise that started as a muffler specialist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
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STRIDES
Walks purposefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
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TAXACCOUNTANT
Financial professional who specializes in government levies
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
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MURDERMYSTERY
Agatha Christie specialty
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
1%
DDS
Oral specialist: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
1%
INTENTS
For all __ and purposes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
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GUMS
Periodontist's specialty
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2023
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EMT
CPR specialist
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2023

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How many possible solutions does "For a special purpose" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 152 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ADHOC (5 letters).
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The best answer for "For a special purpose" is ADHOC with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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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 May 23, 2018.
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