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Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme

Last seen in Universal Crossword October 23, 2025 Answers

We've analysed the crossword clue "Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 23, 2025 and found 185 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is PUTSONTHEPOUNDS (15 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.

Answer For Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme:

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185 Other Potential Answers

99%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
8%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
AGE
Sit in a cellar, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
AORTA
Angiogram image, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
3%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
BUY
Take advantage of a bear market, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
BUSTS
Hits 22, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
RAKED
Made a leaf pile, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
3%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
ONADATE
Looking for sparks, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
SWOON
React to meeting one's hero, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
TURNEDPRO
Gave up one's amateur status, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
TVPG
Rating for mild language, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
WAX
Buildup on a menorah, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
3%
GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
CATTREE
The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
3%
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
3%
KNEEPATCH
Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
PEC
Chest muscle, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
DIDALITTLEDANCE
Celebrated, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
3%
STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
USED
Thrifted, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
RETIES
Tightens, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
ETRE
Peut-__: French "perhaps"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
ROVE
Explore Mars, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
SUE
Refuse to settle, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
BASTE
Slather with butter, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
3%
ELOPES
Gets married by Elvis, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
3%
TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
ATEIN
Ordered from DoorDash, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
ININK
Hard to erase, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
VINYLRECORD
Old 45, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
CTSCAN
X-ray follow-up, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
STIRS
Keeps from sticking to the pot, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
PRESSTHEISSUE
Insist on a debate, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
PAIR
Impetus for a bluff, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
LOL
Reply to a meme, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
3%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
DVDSET
Movie franchise package, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
3%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
3%
ECONOMYCAR
Option for travelers on a budget, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
APNEA
Cause of interrupted sleep, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
GTS
Some classic muscle cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
3%
BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
3%
DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
3%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
STEER
Turn a corner, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
COMOESTA
"Hola" follower, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
TUNA
Tsukiji market buy, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
DAREDEVIL
Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
3%
INKMARK
Result of a leaking 4-Down, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
3%
FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
3%
SLEETED
Created hazardous driving conditions, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
MANSCAPE
Use Beard Club products, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
3%
EMIGRE
New citizen, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
3%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
LACTIC
Kind of acid produced in muscle tissue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
CLIFF
Hang glider's launching spot, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
SIDE
Cucumber salad, perhaps, for General Tso's chicken
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
YARDS
Gridiron gains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
EAR
Piercing spot, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
AGED
Got wrinkles, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
POUNCES
Mimics a cat, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
CARSELFIE
Pic snapped from the driver's seat, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
TRESS
Ringlet, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
ONLINE
Doomscrolling, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
SEMESTER
Two quarters, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
TATTOO
Heart on one's sleeve, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
AVIAN
Feathery, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
TUTEES
Contracted pupils, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
PET
Furry companion, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ENCRYPT
Secure, as 4-Down, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
CHEF
Graduate of the CIA, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
PAREDOWN
Streamline, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ITALIC
Not bold, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
OVERRULED
"Objection!" reply, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
DRESS
Pour ranch on, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
EEL
That's a moray (perhaps!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
QBS
TD pass throwers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
MOVIEROLE
Cage part, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
WELT
Antihistamine target, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
BRAINROT
Result of doomscrolling, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
CAWED
Ignored a scarecrow, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
PRISM
One end of a rainbow, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
ASSAM
Tea in masala chai, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
OMENS
Signals from space, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
ACL
Focus of a skier's MRI, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
ATALOSS
Totally speechless, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
RENTME
Moving van sign, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
MEOW
React to ear scritches, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
3%
ONBADTERMS
Feuding, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
ARMBRACES
Supports for sore elbows, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
HONOR
Present with an award, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
GLUTE
Posterior muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
ILL
Dealing with a bug, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ABS
Six-pack muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
ACHING
Like post-marathon muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FACEMASKS
Protections against respiratory illnesses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
QUADS
Thigh muscles, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ANTI
Voting against
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
RACE
Compete against the clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
DELTS
Bench press muscles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
FOR
Not against
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
LAPSAT
Splashes gently against
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
NAY
Vote against
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
CAKEBATTER
Baking mixture that the CDC advises against eating raw
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PUTSONTHEPOUNDS (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme" is PUTSONTHEPOUNDS with 15 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme" 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 October 23, 2025.
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