The Universal Crossword crossword from January 23, 2023 includes the clue "Germ of a patent". We've gathered 12 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is IDEA (4 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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12 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
IDEA
Germ of a patent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2023
99%
IDEA
Germ of a patent
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2023
8%
BRAN
Layer outside the germ
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
BRAN
Layer outside the germ
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
ABE
Only pres. to hold a patent
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2024
8%
ABE
Only pres. to hold a patent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2024
8%
HEDY
Lamarr who held a patent for a Secret Communication System
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2021
8%
HEDY
Lamarr who held a patent for a Secret Communication System
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2021
8%
GLOSSY
Like patent leather
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 29, 2021
8%
GLOSSY
Like patent leather
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 29, 2021
8%
VITAMINE
Wheat germ nutrient
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2020
8%
VITAMINE
Wheat germ nutrient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2020
1%
COOTIES
Playground "germs"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
COOTIES
Playground "germs"
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
IBM
Tech giant with more than 120,000 patents
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
IBM
Tech giant with more than 120,000 patents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
PERIL
Endangerment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2024
1%
PERIL
Endangerment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2024
1%
AVOCADOPIT
Seed germinated on toothpicks in some science projects
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2022
1%
AVOCADOPIT
Seed germinated on toothpicks in some science projects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2022
1%
COOTIEOPERATION
Mission to go after imaginary germs?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2022
1%
COOTIEOPERATION
Mission to go after imaginary germs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2022
1%
EDISON
Acquirer of more than 1,000 patents
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2020
1%
EDISON
Acquirer of more than 1,000 patents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Germ of a patent" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 12 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDEA (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Germ of a patent"?
The best answer for "Germ of a patent" is IDEA with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Germ of a patent" 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 January 23, 2023.