Crossword Answer For
Game that inspired this puzzle
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 4, 2024 Answers
The answer to "Game that inspired this puzzle" from the Universal Crossword crossword on June 4, 2024 is likely SCRABBLE. This 8-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 182 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
SCRABBLE
Game that inspired this puzzle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2024
99%
SCRABBLE
Game that inspired this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2024
10%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
10%
TECHDISRUPTIONS
Silicon Valley game changers, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
UNO
Mattel game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
UNO
Mattel game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
ACE
King topper in a game of war
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
ACE
King topper in a game of war
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
PSYOP
Mil. mind game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
PSYOP
Mil. mind game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
LUIGI
Video game brother
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
LUIGI
Video game brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
KENO
Casino game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
KENO
Casino game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
CATAN
Board game with settlers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
CATAN
Board game with settlers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
CRAPS
Dice game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
CRAPS
Dice game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
OIL
Novel that inspired "There Will Be Blood"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
OIL
Novel that inspired "There Will Be Blood"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
5%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
5%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
HEN
Cornish game __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
5%
HEN
Cornish game __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
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
5%
BOCCE
Italian bowling game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
BOCCE
Italian bowling game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
CHARADES
Guessing game
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
5%
CHARADES
Guessing game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
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
5%
SEGA
Video game giant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
SEGA
Video game giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
5%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ALASKA
State that inspired a "baked" ice cream dish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
ALASKA
State that inspired a "baked" ice cream dish
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
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
5%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BOSS
Major video game foe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BOSS
Major video game foe
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo game with flat characters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo game with flat characters
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOLDENGOAL
*Dramatic ending to a tied hockey game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
SEMI
Frozen Four game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
SEMI
Frozen Four game
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HOTPOTATO
Kids' vegetable-passing game
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
HOTPOTATO
Kids' vegetable-passing game
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlà Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlà Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
AGES
Suggested range on a game box
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
AGES
Suggested range on a game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
INATIE
How a soccer game may end
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
INATIE
How a soccer game may end
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
MEEPLE
Human-shaped board game piece
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
DARTS
Board game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
DARTS
Board game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
TARPONS
Big draws for Florida game fishermen
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
TARPONS
Big draws for Florida game fishermen
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
WINAPRIZE
Goal for a carnival game player
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
NEURALNETS
AI models inspired by the human brain
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
NEURALNETS
AI models inspired by the human brain
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
TBALL
Littlest league's game
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
PONG
Classic video game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
PONG
Classic video game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
NINTENDOGS
Puppy simulation game
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
TOSS
Ring ___ (carnival game)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
TOSS
Ring ___ (carnival game)
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
OCCAM
Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
OCCAM
Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
HALO
Video game franchise set on ring-shaped worlds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
HALO
Video game franchise set on ring-shaped worlds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
FINAL
Championship game
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
FINAL
Championship game
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
SEPARATE
With 65-Across, request from some diners, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 6, 8, and 10 of this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
5%
SEPARATE
With 65-Across, request from some diners, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 6, 8, and 10 of this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
5%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
JAMSESSION
Impromptu jazz performance, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
MAZE
Pencil puzzle with false paths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
MAZE
Pencil puzzle with false paths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
LEAVEALONE
*First stage in a video game
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
LEAVEALONE
*First stage in a video game
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
BINGO
Card game?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
BINGO
Card game?
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
POLO
Mallet game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
POLO
Mallet game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
GOL
Shout at a futbol game
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
GOL
Shout at a futbol game
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
DARE
Truth alternative, in a party game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
DARE
Truth alternative, in a party game
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
GORP
Prefix with -core for a style inspired by hiking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
GORP
Prefix with -core for a style inspired by hiking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
EVER
Never Have I ___ (party game)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
EVER
Never Have I ___ (party game)
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
ANTES
Buys into a poker game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
ANTES
Buys into a poker game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
SUPERSPRINT
1980s Atari racing game
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
SUPERSPRINT
1980s Atari racing game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
CARMEN
Video game thief Sandiego
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
CARMEN
Video game thief Sandiego
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
TRUTHS
Two __ and a lie: icebreaker game
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
TRUTHS
Two __ and a lie: icebreaker game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
TRIPS
Exotic game show prizes, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
TRIPS
Exotic game show prizes, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
KNOCKITOFF
"Cut that out!," or an apt title for this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
KNOCKITOFF
"Cut that out!," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
THROWTO
Target in a game of catch
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
THROWTO
Target in a game of catch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
PLAYINGFORTIME
Intentionally delaying, or a punny title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
PLAYINGFORTIME
Intentionally delaying, or a punny title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
EXITSTRATEGY
Plan for ending involvement, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
RUSSIANROULETTE
Reckless game of chance
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
RUSSIANROULETTE
Reckless game of chance
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
DRAB
Uninspired
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
DRAB
Uninspired
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
TOYSTORE
Place that's all fun and games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TOYSTORE
Place that's all fun and games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
CABER
Giant pole tossed in Highland games
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
CABER
Giant pole tossed in Highland games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
OPTICALMICE
Accessories favored by serious gamers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
OPTICALMICE
Accessories favored by serious gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
KNEE
Joint with crossed cruciate ligaments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
POOLROOM
Spot for table games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
POOLROOM
Spot for table games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
EIGHTBIT
Like old Nintendo games
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
EIGHTBIT
Like old Nintendo games
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
PROSY
Uninspired, as writing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
PROSY
Uninspired, as writing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
INOT
How tied NBA games are decided
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
INOT
How tied NBA games are decided
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ESPNU
Channel for ACC and SEC games
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
ESPNU
Channel for ACC and SEC games
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
ONTV
Like games at sports bars
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ONTV
Like games at sports bars
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
REC
___ room (place to play games)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
REC
___ room (place to play games)
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWAY
Like half of an MLB team's games
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
AWAY
Like half of an MLB team's games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
GLOBALSTAGE
Metaphorical arena for international affairs ... or this puzzle's setting?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
GLOBALSTAGE
Metaphorical arena for international affairs ... or this puzzle's setting?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BOSSLEVELS
Challenges for some gamers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
BOSSLEVELS
Challenges for some gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
NOOB
Beginner, in gamer lingo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
NOOB
Beginner, in gamer lingo
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
PSYCHSOUT
Plays mind games with
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
PSYCHSOUT
Plays mind games with
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
GODMODE
Period of invincibility in video games
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
GODMODE
Period of invincibility in video games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token sported by the game's mascot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token sported by the game's mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie with six Thanksgiving-inspired flavors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie with six Thanksgiving-inspired flavors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
WII
Console that got gamers moving
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
WII
Console that got gamers moving
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 4, 2024
Collect
Crossword Clue
Stole material?
Crossword Clue
Former labor secretary Elaine
Crossword Clue
Criticize severely
Crossword Clue
Suni Lee's Olympic team
Crossword Clue
How nice guys finish, it's said
Crossword Clue
Orion, for one
Crossword Clue
1+1+1, for a word meaning "fish catcher"
Crossword Clue
Surface calculation
Crossword Clue
Best Picture of 2012
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Game that inspired this puzzle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SCRABBLE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Game that inspired this puzzle"?
The best answer for "Game that inspired this puzzle" is SCRABBLE with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Game that inspired this puzzle" 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 June 4, 2024.