For the clue "Gem that's often black" from the Universal Crossword crossword (April 22, 2025), we recommend ONYX as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 184 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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184 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONYX
Gem that's often black
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
99%
ONYX
Gem that's often black
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
8%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
PERIDOT
Green gem
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
PERIDOT
Green gem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
ONCE
Not often, but not never
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
4%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
4%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
4%
RARE
Not often seen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
RARE
Not often seen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
EST
Population fig., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
EST
Population fig., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
APR
Easter mo., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
APRIL
Easter month, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
JADE
Imperial gem of ancient China
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
JADE
Imperial gem of ancient China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
EMAIL
Username, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
MOONSTONE
Shimmery gem
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
MOONSTONE
Shimmery gem
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
FACETS
Sides of a gem
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
FACETS
Sides of a gem
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
ART
Messy class, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
4%
ART
Messy class, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
4%
OPAL
Iridescent gem
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
OPAL
Iridescent gem
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
THEDEADMANSHAND
Black aces and black eights
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
THEDEADMANSHAND
Black aces and black eights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
COM
URL ending, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
COM
URL ending, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
RARELY
Not often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
RARELY
Not often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
EMOHAIR
Choppy, layered style with black bangs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
EMOHAIR
Choppy, layered style with black bangs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
AIDES
Interns, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
ACES
Highest cards, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
GAINSMASS
Grows, as a black hole
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
GAINSMASS
Grows, as a black hole
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
UVTATTOO
Skin art only visible in black light
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
UVTATTOO
Skin art only visible in black light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
PRINTERINK
It can be cyan, magenta, yellow or black
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
PRINTERINK
It can be cyan, magenta, yellow or black
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
PEARL
Oyster's gem
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
PEARL
Oyster's gem
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
OPS
Word with "black" or "special"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
OPS
Word with "black" or "special"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
AGED
Like black vinegar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AGED
Like black vinegar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
4%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
STREETNAME
Main, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
4%
STREETNAME
Main, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
4%
SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
4%
SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
4%
MOLENEGRO
Traditional black Oaxacan sauce
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
4%
MOLENEGRO
Traditional black Oaxacan sauce
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
4%
DAD
He often tells corny jokes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
DAD
He often tells corny jokes
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
AXES
x and y, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
AXES
x and y, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
TARS
Covers with black goo
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
4%
TARS
Covers with black goo
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
4%
PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
EVE
Suspenseful time, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
EVE
Suspenseful time, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
4%
FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
4%
BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
4%
ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
4%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
4%
SEND
Button often clicked too soon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
4%
SEND
Button often clicked too soon
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
EVILGENIUS
Superhero nemesis, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
4%
EVILGENIUS
Superhero nemesis, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
4%
BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
TOTES
Bags often given as swag
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
TOTES
Bags often given as swag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
DOWN
Comforter filler, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
4%
DOWN
Comforter filler, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
4%
LIPS
They're often glossed over!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
LIPS
They're often glossed over!
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
KILLSWITCH
Big red button, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
4%
KILLSWITCH
Big red button, often
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
4%
PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
4%
PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
4%
GRANDEEDDAAMME
*Meryl Streep is often regarded as one in the film industry
(14)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
4%
GRANDEEDDAAMME
*Meryl Streep is often regarded as one in the film industry
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
4%
SCORCH
Leave a black mark on, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
4%
SCORCH
Leave a black mark on, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
4%
VIPACCESS
Admission granted to the rich and famous, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
4%
VIPACCESS
Admission granted to the rich and famous, often
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
4%
MEETS
They're often on-track!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
4%
MEETS
They're often on-track!
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
4%
MIXEDMEDIA
Found object art, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
4%
MIXEDMEDIA
Found object art, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
4%
ROPELADDER
Obstacle course component, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
4%
ROPELADDER
Obstacle course component, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
4%
DOSA
South Indian food often served with chutney
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
4%
DOSA
South Indian food often served with chutney
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
OPALS
Milky gems
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
OPALS
Milky gems
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ARTIFICE
Stratagem
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ARTIFICE
Stratagem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
DIAGONAL
Like the arrangement of the squares numbered 56, 59 and 62 in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
WFH
Arrangement for a remote employee: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
WFH
Arrangement for a remote employee: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
AGATE
State gemstone of Minnesota
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
AGATE
State gemstone of Minnesota
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasel with a short black-tipped tail
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasel with a short black-tipped tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
OPENIT
Gift-giver's encouragement
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
OPENIT
Gift-giver's encouragement
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
EMERALDS
Green gemstones
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
EMERALDS
Green gemstones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
BUST
Get three eights in blackjack, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
BUST
Get three eights in blackjack, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ELOPE
Abruptly end an engagement?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
ELOPE
Abruptly end an engagement?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
OPENAI
Target of some copyright infringement lawsuits
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
OPENAI
Target of some copyright infringement lawsuits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
INKY
Jet-black
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
INKY
Jet-black
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
TEMPO
Arrangement speed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
TEMPO
Arrangement speed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
TONED
Softened, with "down"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
TONED
Softened, with "down"
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
PRINCESSCUT
Engagement ring option
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
PRINCESSCUT
Engagement ring option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
FOODART
Edible arrangement
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
FOODART
Edible arrangement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
EASE
Soften
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
EASE
Soften
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Gem that's often black" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONYX (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Gem that's often black"?
The best answer for "Gem that's often black" is ONYX with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gem that's often black" 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 April 22, 2025.