Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 8, 2025, the clue "Give a leg up" has 176 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is BOOST (5 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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176 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BOOST
Give a leg up
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
99%
BOOST
Give a leg up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
99%
AID
Give a leg up
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2020
99%
AID
Give a leg up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
8%
CMON
"Shake a leg!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
CMON
"Shake a leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
ACTOR
"Break a leg" addressee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
8%
ACTOR
"Break a leg" addressee
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
8%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
8%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
8%
RUN
Last leg of a triathlon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
8%
RUN
Last leg of a triathlon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
8%
TIBIA
Lower leg bone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
TIBIA
Lower leg bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
KNEED
Gave a leg up to?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
KNEED
Gave a leg up to?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
TRIBUTEBAND
Gorillas who give glowing testimonies?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
TRIBUTEBAND
Gorillas who give glowing testimonies?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
FLESH
___ out (give substance to)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
FLESH
___ out (give substance to)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
VDAY
Time to give someone a 41-Down, in brief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
VDAY
Time to give someone a 41-Down, in brief
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
AMPS
They can give you a boost at a concert!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
AMPS
They can give you a boost at a concert!
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
HERESATIP
"Let me give you some advice ... "
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
HERESATIP
"Let me give you some advice ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
GAITER
Covering that keeps a pant leg dry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
GAITER
Covering that keeps a pant leg dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
UNCLE
"I give!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
UNCLE
"I give!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
SWUM
Like one leg of a triathlon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
SWUM
Like one leg of a triathlon
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
LENT
Time to give up?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
8%
LENT
Time to give up?
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
8%
SHINS
Lower leg fronts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
SHINS
Lower leg fronts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
LASTLAP
Final leg
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
LASTLAP
Final leg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
RETURNTRIP
Back leg?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
RETURNTRIP
Back leg?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
TESTRUN
Time to give it a shot!
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
TESTRUN
Time to give it a shot!
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
OPENANDSHUTCASE
Quickly resolved legal matter
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
OPENANDSHUTCASE
Quickly resolved legal matter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
OMAHA
Home of the College World Series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
OMAHA
Home of the College World Series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ESPN
"College GameDay" network
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ESPN
"College GameDay" network
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
RAPID
Allegro
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
RAPID
Allegro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ARETHA
Soul legend Franklin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ARETHA
Soul legend Franklin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
WOLF
Howler with four legs and teeth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
WOLF
Howler with four legs and teeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
TABLESAW
Cutter with four legs and teeth
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
TABLESAW
Cutter with four legs and teeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
MAJORS
College paths
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
MAJORS
College paths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
PETS
Domestic four-leggers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
PETS
Domestic four-leggers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TOUR
College admissions office offering
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
TOUR
College admissions office offering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ACTOFGOD
Natural disaster, legally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
ACTOFGOD
Natural disaster, legally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
EDU
End of a college email address
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
EDU
End of a college email address
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
USURP
Seize illegally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
USURP
Seize illegally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DRYCAMPUS
College with an alcohol ban
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
DRYCAMPUS
College with an alcohol ban
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
NESS
Loch with a legend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
NESS
Loch with a legend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
ASHE
Tennis legend Arthur
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
ASHE
Tennis legend Arthur
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
PSY
College maj. for an aspiring therapist
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
PSY
College maj. for an aspiring therapist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
BANS
Makes illegal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
BANS
Makes illegal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
TERP
College Park athlete, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
TERP
College Park athlete, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
EMT
CPR giver
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
EMT
CPR giver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
IRONSUPPLEMENT
Treatment for anemia, or a treatment given to 16-, 28-, and 48-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
IRONSUPPLEMENT
Treatment for anemia, or a treatment given to 16-, 28-, and 48-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
TEN
Number of legs on a prawn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
TEN
Number of legs on a prawn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
WILLIE
Giants legend Mays
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
WILLIE
Giants legend Mays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
ELECTORAL
__ college
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ELECTORAL
__ college
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
ONEAL
Lakers legend Shaquille
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
ONEAL
Lakers legend Shaquille
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
TAKEI
"Star Trek" legend George
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
TAKEI
"Star Trek" legend George
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
SUES
Takes legal action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
SUES
Takes legal action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
AWESOMESAUCE
Glowing review for a bootlegger?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
AWESOMESAUCE
Glowing review for a bootlegger?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
YMA
Peruvian legend Sumac
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
YMA
Peruvian legend Sumac
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
SUE
Take legal action against
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
SUE
Take legal action against
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
VASSAR
Hudson Valley college chartered by a brewer in 1861
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
VASSAR
Hudson Valley college chartered by a brewer in 1861
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
PSAT
College Board exam for sophs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
PSAT
College Board exam for sophs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
LORE
Stuff of legend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
LORE
Stuff of legend
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
WIRES
Telegrams
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
WIRES
Telegrams
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
AMHERST
College where Robert Frost taught English
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
AMHERST
College where Robert Frost taught English
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
CLASSEDUP
Brought elegance to
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
CLASSEDUP
Brought elegance to
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
TELL
Unintentional giveaway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
TELL
Unintentional giveaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
GPAS
College figs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
GPAS
College figs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
AGGIE
Athlete from College Station, Texas, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
AGGIE
Athlete from College Station, Texas, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
DINED
Enjoyed an elegant supper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
DINED
Enjoyed an elegant supper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
LIMBS
Arms and legs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
LIMBS
Arms and legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
ELITES
Privileged groups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
ELITES
Privileged groups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
TESTS
College stressors
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
TESTS
College stressors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
DENIESIT
Fights an allegation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
DENIESIT
Fights an allegation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
DIVORCE
Split with a legal process
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
DIVORCE
Split with a legal process
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
APS
College-level courses, familiarly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
APS
College-level courses, familiarly
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
AGASSI
Tennis legend Andre
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
AGASSI
Tennis legend Andre
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
ICON
Cultural legend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ICON
Cultural legend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
NANCI
Folk legend Griffith
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
NANCI
Folk legend Griffith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
NCAA
College World Series org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
NCAA
College World Series org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
ATM
It gives you bills: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ATM
It gives you bills: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
REED
Portland college that Steve Jobs briefly attended
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
SNAPBEANS
Crunchy legumes
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SNAPBEANS
Crunchy legumes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
PELE
Brazilian soccer legend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
PELE
Brazilian soccer legend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
TINA
Rock legend Turner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
TINA
Rock legend Turner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
AMES
Iowa college town
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
AMES
Iowa college town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
BAEZ
Folk legend Joan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
BAEZ
Folk legend Joan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
WIRE
Send a telegram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
WIRE
Send a telegram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
LEN
Ballroom legend Goodman
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LEN
Ballroom legend Goodman
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
REDANT
Six-legged stinger
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
REDANT
Six-legged stinger
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
CAROL
Comedy legend Burnett
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
CAROL
Comedy legend Burnett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
GPA
College app stat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
GPA
College app stat
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
YOUTH
Gift of a legendary fountain
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
YOUTH
Gift of a legendary fountain
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
CREDIT
College unit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
CREDIT
College unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
OBAMACARE
Health insurance marketplace legislation, familiarly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
OBAMACARE
Health insurance marketplace legislation, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
JANIS
Rock legend Joplin
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
JANIS
Rock legend Joplin
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
RITZ
Posh elegance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
RITZ
Posh elegance
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
KOBE
NBA legend Bryant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
KOBE
NBA legend Bryant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
REN
___ Faire (place to indulge in mead and turkey legs)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
REN
___ Faire (place to indulge in mead and turkey legs)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
YAO
NBA legend Ming
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
YAO
NBA legend Ming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
UNI
College, to Brits
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
UNI
College, to Brits
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
TEMPO
Allegro is a fast one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
TEMPO
Allegro is a fast one
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
ORR
Bruins legend Bobby
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ORR
Bruins legend Bobby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
FALSEGODS
Illegitimate deities
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
FALSEGODS
Illegitimate deities
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
ELON
North Carolina college town
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
ELON
North Carolina college town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
FATS
Jazz legend Waller
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
FATS
Jazz legend Waller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
SPELMAN
Women's liberal arts college in Atlanta
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
SPELMAN
Women's liberal arts college in Atlanta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SAVARD
Hockey legend Serge known for his "spin-o-rama"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SAVARD
Hockey legend Serge known for his "spin-o-rama"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
HIND
Like back legs
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%
IHATETOASK
"Forgive the imposition ... "
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
IHATETOASK
"Forgive the imposition ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
ELITE
Like top colleges
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
ELITE
Like top colleges
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
EXITROWS
Airplane seating options with extra legroom
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EXITROWS
Airplane seating options with extra legroom
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
CHARLIECHAPLIN
*Silent film legend in a bowler hat
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
CHARLIECHAPLIN
*Silent film legend in a bowler hat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ATMS
Note givers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
ATMS
Note givers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
LES
Guitar legend Paul
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
LES
Guitar legend Paul
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
SECONDSTORY
Allegory, [fable], anecdote, parable
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
SECONDSTORY
Allegory, [fable], anecdote, parable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
DONNA
Disco legend Summer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
DONNA
Disco legend Summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
LOREN
Screen legend Sophia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
LOREN
Screen legend Sophia
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
PIKEPOSITION
Diving stance with bent hips and straight legs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
PIKEPOSITION
Diving stance with bent hips and straight legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
ALUMNA
Smith College graduate
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
ALUMNA
Smith College graduate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ELLA
Jazz legend Fitzgerald
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
ELLA
Jazz legend Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
WAYNEGRETZKY
NHL legend known as "The Great One"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
WAYNEGRETZKY
NHL legend known as "The Great One"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
URBAN
__ legend
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
URBAN
__ legend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
ASSUME
Take as a given
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
ASSUME
Take as a given
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
YALE
Connecticut college
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
YALE
Connecticut college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
MARADONA
Argentine soccer legend Diego
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
MARADONA
Argentine soccer legend Diego
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
BAS
Some college degrees
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
BAS
Some college degrees
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ESSAYS
Contents of college blue books
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ESSAYS
Contents of college blue books
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
EMIL
Track legend Zátopek
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
EMIL
Track legend Zátopek
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
LIMA
South American capital city with a namesake legume
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
LIMA
South American capital city with a namesake legume
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
ICARE
"Who gives a hoot?" response
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ICARE
"Who gives a hoot?" response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
GRACE
Elegance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
GRACE
Elegance
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
PASTOR
Sermon giver
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
PASTOR
Sermon giver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
SEVE
Golf legend Ballesteros
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
SEVE
Golf legend Ballesteros
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
EDDIE
Guitar legend Van Halen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
EDDIE
Guitar legend Van Halen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
MEGAN
Soccer legend Rapinoe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
MEGAN
Soccer legend Rapinoe
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
GATORS
Gainesville collegians
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GATORS
Gainesville collegians
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
TESTCASE
Precedent setter, legally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
TESTCASE
Precedent setter, legally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
PEA
Green legume
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
PEA
Green legume
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
TRI
Three-legged race, briefly?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
TRI
Three-legged race, briefly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
EIGHT
Number of legs on some arthropods
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
EIGHT
Number of legs on some arthropods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
ORIENTATION
Stretch for a new college student
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
1%
ORIENTATION
Stretch for a new college student
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
WILL
Crossword legend Shortz
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
WILL
Crossword legend Shortz
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
TOTES
Bags often given as swag
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
TOTES
Bags often given as swag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
MEDIC
Combat caregiver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
MEDIC
Combat caregiver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
DEANS
College bigwigs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
DEANS
College bigwigs
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
ORU
It's an OK college!
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
ORU
It's an OK college!
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
ALTHEA
Tennis legend Gibson
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
ALTHEA
Tennis legend Gibson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
CURLYNEAL
*Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
CURLYNEAL
*Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
ERIC
Guitar legend Clapton
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
ERIC
Guitar legend Clapton
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
IBIS
Long-legged wader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
IBIS
Long-legged wader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
JOHNLEEHOOKER
"Boom Boom" blues legend
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
JOHNLEEHOOKER
"Boom Boom" blues legend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
OHIO
Oberlin College's state
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
OHIO
Oberlin College's state
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
FINALNOTICE
Recourse before pursuing legal action, maybe
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
FINALNOTICE
Recourse before pursuing legal action, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
GAYE
Motown's legendary Marvin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
GAYE
Motown's legendary Marvin
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
NORMA
Marilyn Monroe's given name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
NORMA
Marilyn Monroe's given name
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
TOW
Remove from an illegal parking spot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
TOW
Remove from an illegal parking spot
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
FROGS
Amphibians whose legs are a delicacy in French cuisine
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
FROGS
Amphibians whose legs are a delicacy in French cuisine
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
ELI
"Lux et Veritas" collegian
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
ELI
"Lux et Veritas" collegian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
GLAADAWARDS
Honors given to "Will & Grace" seven times
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
GLAADAWARDS
Honors given to "Will & Grace" seven times
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
LEI
Gift given with an "Aloha"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
1%
LEI
Gift given with an "Aloha"
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
AMNESTY
Blanket forgiveness
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
AMNESTY
Blanket forgiveness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
INSTANTRAMEN
Quick and classic meal for a college student
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
INSTANTRAMEN
Quick and classic meal for a college student
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
MAHRE
Ski-racing legend Phil
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
1%
MAHRE
Ski-racing legend Phil
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
1%
ANKLETS
Lower-leg accessories commonly worn by ancient Egyptians
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
1%
ANKLETS
Lower-leg accessories commonly worn by ancient Egyptians
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 8, 2025
Snail-paced
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Manually
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Oft-torn 103-Down pt.
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Wraps up
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Assails
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Paul of "The Kominsky Method"
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Exit
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Actor/activist Davis
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Ailment treated with an inhaler
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In direct competition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Give a leg up" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BOOST (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Give a leg up"?
The best answer for "Give a leg up" is BOOST with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include AID (3 letters).
Where has "Give a leg up" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 5 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 8, 2025.