Crossword Answer For
Form phrase that hints at which letters to ignore in the starred clues' answers
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 9, 2023 Answers
Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from August 9, 2023 and stuck on "Form phrase that hints at which letters to ignore in the starred clues' answers"? Our solver has identified 172 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is NOTAPPLICABLE, a 13-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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Answer
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Date
99%
NOTAPPLICABLE
Form phrase that hints at which letters to ignore in the starred clues' answers
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2023
99%
NOTAPPLICABLE
Form phrase that hints at which letters to ignore in the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2023
5%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
5%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
5%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
5%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
5%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
5%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
5%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
5%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
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%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
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
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
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
5%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
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
5%
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%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
3%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
2%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
2%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
2%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
2%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
EEG
Brain test letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
2%
EEG
Brain test letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
2%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
2%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
2%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
2%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
2%
DNA
Genetic letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
DNA
Genetic letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
ACDC
Adapter letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
2%
ACDC
Adapter letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
2%
SPF
Block letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
2%
SPF
Block letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
2%
SOS
Distress letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
2%
SOS
Distress letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
2%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
2%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
2%
YSL
Runway letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Runway letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
HELLOMYNAMEIS
*Introductory phrase
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
2%
HELLOMYNAMEIS
*Introductory phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
2%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
2%
LAO
Language in which "Baw pen nyang" means "It's nothing"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
2%
LAO
Language in which "Baw pen nyang" means "It's nothing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
2%
COMMONERA
Modern dating phrase
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
2%
COMMONERA
Modern dating phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
2%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
2%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
2%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
2%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
2%
ALOOF
Tough to form a bond with
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2026
2%
ALOOF
Tough to form a bond with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2026
2%
USEBY
Food package phrase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
2%
USEBY
Food package phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
2%
PABLO
Spanish form of Paul
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
2%
PABLO
Spanish form of Paul
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
2%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
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%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
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%
TRAINSET
Purchase for which it's important to consider tracking?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
TRAINSET
Purchase for which it's important to consider tracking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 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%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
IWILL
Volunteer's phrase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
IWILL
Volunteer's phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 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%
RAP
Art form that originated in the Bronx
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
RAP
Art form that originated in the Bronx
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%
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%
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%
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%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
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%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 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%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
NOFAT
Diet food phrase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
NOFAT
Diet food phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
ASIN
Clarifying phrase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
ASIN
Clarifying phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
ANDSCENE
Improviser's concluding phrase
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
ANDSCENE
Improviser's concluding phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
LEITMOTIF
Recurring melodic phrase
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
2%
LEITMOTIF
Recurring melodic phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
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
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
CPA
IRS form expert
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
CPA
IRS form expert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
2%
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
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
DOUBLETROUBLE
Worry for a stunt performer?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
DOUBLETROUBLE
Worry for a stunt performer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
MAHI
Fish often grilled for tacos, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
MAHI
Fish often grilled for tacos, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
FOROLDMIMESSAKE
"Let's raise a glass to our favorite silent performers of yore!"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
FOROLDMIMESSAKE
"Let's raise a glass to our favorite silent performers of yore!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
IOS
Apple platform
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
IOS
Apple platform
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
SKID
Shipping platform
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
SKID
Shipping platform
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
APOP
Each, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
APOP
Each, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
FLOWERPOWER
Catchphrase associated with hippies
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
FLOWERPOWER
Catchphrase associated with hippies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
VEE
Migrating geese formation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
VEE
Migrating geese formation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
CHER
Performer honored with a Billboard Icon Award in 2017
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
CHER
Performer honored with a Billboard Icon Award in 2017
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
1%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
UBER
Very, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
UBER
Very, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
ARAL
Name on a former lake in Central Asia
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
ARAL
Name on a former lake in Central Asia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
UIES
Informal reversals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
UIES
Informal reversals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
DAIS
Guest speaker's platform
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
DAIS
Guest speaker's platform
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
MERE
"A __ formality"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
MERE
"A __ formality"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
STINK
Perform terribly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
STINK
Perform terribly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
MESA
Monument Valley formation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
MESA
Monument Valley formation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EROSION
Canyon former
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
EROSION
Canyon former
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
MACAW
Large parrot that forms a pair bond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
MACAW
Large parrot that forms a pair bond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
RELEASEDATE
Information on a movie poster
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
RELEASEDATE
Information on a movie poster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
FANFIC
Some unofficial sequels, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
FANFIC
Some unofficial sequels, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
PATREON
Membership platform for content creators
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
PATREON
Membership platform for content creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
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COMIC
Stand-up performer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
COMIC
Stand-up performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
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KMS
Tour de France distances, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
KMS
Tour de France distances, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
GUMUP
Clog, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
GUMUP
Clog, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
KINDA
Not exactly, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
KINDA
Not exactly, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
MPEG
Video file format
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
MPEG
Video file format
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
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MAVERICK
Nonconformist
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
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MAVERICK
Nonconformist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
WENTHALFSIESON
Split evenly, informally
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2026
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WENTHALFSIESON
Split evenly, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2026
1%
PLATFORMDIVE
Feat performed with a twist
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
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PLATFORMDIVE
Feat performed with a twist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
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TAKES
Opinions, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
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TAKES
Opinions, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
ARTISTE
Skilled performer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
1%
ARTISTE
Skilled performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
1%
TROU
Britches, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
TROU
Britches, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
TRI
Swim-bike-run race, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
1%
TRI
Swim-bike-run race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
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FANDANCE
Burlesque performance
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
1%
FANDANCE
Burlesque performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
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BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
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DVD
Netflix format, originally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
DVD
Netflix format, originally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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SLANG
Informal lingo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
SLANG
Informal lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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VOCAB
Informal lexicon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
VOCAB
Informal lexicon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FREERIDES
Full scholarships, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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CHARACTERARCS
Some transformations
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
CHARACTERARCS
Some transformations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GORMAN
First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
GORMAN
First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
SANS
Comic __: informal typeface
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SANS
Comic __: informal typeface
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
MANI
Digital art, informally?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
MANI
Digital art, informally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
DIBS
Informal claim
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
DIBS
Informal claim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
GEESE
V-formation flyers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
GEESE
V-formation flyers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
EID
Ramadan-ending holiday, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
SELLOUTS
Performances with no empty seats
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
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SELLOUTS
Performances with no empty seats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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RELO
Move, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
RELO
Move, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
BEERBRAT
Oktoberfest sausage, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
BEERBRAT
Oktoberfest sausage, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
LAL
Kareem's former team, on scoreboards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
LAL
Kareem's former team, on scoreboards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
JDATE
Matchmaking platform available in Hebrew
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
JDATE
Matchmaking platform available in Hebrew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
BILLTHECAT
*Perform a daring act
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
BILLTHECAT
*Perform a daring act
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BOPS
Catchy tunes, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
BOPS
Catchy tunes, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
TONE
__ poem: free-form orchestral work
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
TONE
__ poem: free-form orchestral work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
NFLDRAFT
Annual Player Selection Meeting, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
NFLDRAFT
Annual Player Selection Meeting, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
ACTS
Performs in a play
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
ACTS
Performs in a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
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CAT
Purr former
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
CAT
Purr former
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKESTHEL
Admits defeat, informally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
TAKESTHEL
Admits defeat, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
UKE
Luau instrument, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
UKE
Luau instrument, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
AGE
Bio information
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
AGE
Bio information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
STANDUPROUTINE
Comedian's performance
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
STANDUPROUTINE
Comedian's performance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
APEMEN
Primitive bipeds, informally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
APEMEN
Primitive bipeds, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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