Crossword Answer For
Gives only perfunctory effort
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 22, 2026 Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
99%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
SOLE
One and only
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
SOLE
One and only
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
PLUS
"Not only that ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
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PLUS
"Not only that ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
4%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
4%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
4%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
4%
ONE
__ and only
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
ONE
__ and only
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
ONETRACKMINI
Small car that can only follow a single route?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
ONETRACKMINI
Small car that can only follow a single route?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
EXISTSSTAGERIGHT
Performs for only one side of the audience?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
EXISTSSTAGERIGHT
Performs for only one side of the audience?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
VINESNOB
Gardener who only plants the most exquisite ivy?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
VINESNOB
Gardener who only plants the most exquisite ivy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
ONECANHOPE
"If only ... "
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ONECANHOPE
"If only ... "
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
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
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
ATM
It gives you bills: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
ATM
It gives you bills: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
OPEC
Grp. whose only member in the Americas is Venezuela
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
OPEC
Grp. whose only member in the Americas is Venezuela
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
AIRGUITARS
Things people only pretend to play
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
AIRGUITARS
Things people only pretend to play
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
PLEA
Request such as "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
4%
PLEA
Request such as "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
TRY
Make an effort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
OSLO
City of the only Nobel Prize not awarded in Sweden
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
OSLO
City of the only Nobel Prize not awarded in Sweden
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
WEST
Direction in the name of only one U.S. state
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
WEST
Direction in the name of only one U.S. state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
4%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
HED
"If only ___ listened ..."
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
HED
"If only ___ listened ..."
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
IGSTORIES
Posts viewable for only a day, familiarly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
IGSTORIES
Posts viewable for only a day, familiarly
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
ICARE
"Who gives a hoot?" response
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
ICARE
"Who gives a hoot?" response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
BGAME
Subpar effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
BGAME
Subpar effort
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
SCRUB
Clean with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
SCRUB
Clean with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
PARTIALECLIPSES
Events that only get some coverage?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
PARTIALECLIPSES
Events that only get some coverage?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
4%
EXERT
Put forth, as effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
4%
EXERT
Put forth, as effort
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
4%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
4%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
4%
OWL
One who gives a hoot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
4%
OWL
One who gives a hoot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
4%
ACCENT
It gives speech local color
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
4%
ACCENT
It gives speech local color
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
MEREMORTALS
They're only human
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
4%
MEREMORTALS
They're only human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
4%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
4%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
4%
HAUL
Carry with effort
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
4%
HAUL
Carry with effort
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
4%
IDOTHATTOO
"You're not the only one!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
4%
IDOTHATTOO
"You're not the only one!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
4%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
4%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
4%
ART
"___ is never finished, only abandoned" (Leonardo da Vinci)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
4%
ART
"___ is never finished, only abandoned" (Leonardo da Vinci)
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
4%
VIV
Nickname comprised only of Roman numerals
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
4%
VIV
Nickname comprised only of Roman numerals
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
4%
NOWORNEVER
"It's your only chance!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
4%
NOWORNEVER
"It's your only chance!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
4%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
4%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
4%
LSITS
Exercises where only your hands are on the ground
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2025
4%
LSITS
Exercises where only your hands are on the ground
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2025
4%
EARN
Acquire with effort
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2025
4%
EARN
Acquire with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
ARENTWEALL
"You're not the only one"
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
4%
ARENTWEALL
"You're not the only one"
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
4%
GOHARD
Give every last drop of effort
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
4%
GOHARD
Give every last drop of effort
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
4%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
4%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
DHS
Players who only bat, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
4%
DHS
Players who only bat, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
4%
LEMURS
Animals found only in Madagascar
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2025
4%
LEMURS
Animals found only in Madagascar
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2025
4%
CLOSEDCIRCUS
Tent event with a "members only" policy?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
4%
CLOSEDCIRCUS
Tent event with a "members only" policy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
4%
DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
4%
DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
4%
PODCAST
Radio program that plays only whale song?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
4%
PODCAST
Radio program that plays only whale song?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
4%
EEL
Fish whose only breeding ground is located in the Bermuda Triangle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
4%
EEL
Fish whose only breeding ground is located in the Bermuda Triangle
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
4%
LONE
One and only
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
4%
LONE
One and only
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
4%
EMUS
The only birds with calf muscles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
4%
EMUS
The only birds with calf muscles
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
CICCARELLI
*Dino who's the only undrafted player in NHL history with more than 600 goals
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
4%
CICCARELLI
*Dino who's the only undrafted player in NHL history with more than 600 goals
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
KEA
Mauna __: only Hawaiian volcano taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
4%
KEA
Mauna __: only Hawaiian volcano taller than Mauna Loa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
DEVILINDISGUISE
Elvis Presley hit about someone who only looks like an angel
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
4%
DEVILINDISGUISE
Elvis Presley hit about someone who only looks like an angel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
4%
AMI
"___ the only one?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
4%
AMI
"___ the only one?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
4%
UMBRELLAPOLICY
"I only carry one if there's more than a 50% chance of rain"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
4%
UMBRELLAPOLICY
"I only carry one if there's more than a 50% chance of rain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
4%
IWISH
"If only"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
4%
IWISH
"If only"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
4%
LUGGING
Pulling with effort
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
4%
LUGGING
Pulling with effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
4%
CONSTRAINING
Prisoner exerting great effort?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
4%
CONSTRAINING
Prisoner exerting great effort?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
4%
ANTIAIRCRAFT
Plane carrying “nay” voters only?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
4%
ANTIAIRCRAFT
Plane carrying “nay” voters only?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
4%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
4%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
4%
DEEPCUT
Song that might only be known by superfans
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
4%
DEEPCUT
Song that might only be known by superfans
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
4%
TRYYOURBEST
Put in a solid effort
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
4%
TRYYOURBEST
Put in a solid effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
4%
NDA
"For your eyes only" contract, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
4%
NDA
"For your eyes only" contract, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
4%
REDHEAD
Person with hair that only 2% of the world has, by some estimates
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
4%
REDHEAD
Person with hair that only 2% of the world has, by some estimates
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
4%
DREAMWORLD
Realm you can only visit while sleeping
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
4%
DREAMWORLD
Realm you can only visit while sleeping
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
4%
LES
Paul who's the only inductee of both the Rock & Roll and National Inventors halls of fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
4%
LES
Paul who's the only inductee of both the Rock & Roll and National Inventors halls of fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
4%
SPECIAL
"Today only!" menu offering
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
4%
SPECIAL
"Today only!" menu offering
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
4%
PAINTINGSMOCK
Article of clothing that gives a pop of color?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
4%
PAINTINGSMOCK
Article of clothing that gives a pop of color?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
4%
LUG
Carry with effort
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
4%
LUG
Carry with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
4%
GOSSIPGIRL
"___ here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
4%
GOSSIPGIRL
"___ here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
4%
POURSITON
Spares no effort
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
4%
POURSITON
Spares no effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
4%
TEST
"This is only a __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
4%
TEST
"This is only a __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
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PHONEDITIN
Gave minimal effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
4%
PHONEDITIN
Gave minimal effort
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
4%
SCOUR
Clean with effort
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
4%
SCOUR
Clean with effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
4%
HAWAII
Home of the only royal residence in the United States
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2024
4%
HAWAII
Home of the only royal residence in the United States
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
4%
EASYA
Course not requiring much effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
4%
EASYA
Course not requiring much effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
4%
PICTUREWINDOW
It gives a good view of the outdoors
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
4%
PICTUREWINDOW
It gives a good view of the outdoors
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
4%
BABAORILEY
The Who song with the lyric "It's only teenage wasteland" (... letters 1-3 and 10)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
4%
BABAORILEY
The Who song with the lyric "It's only teenage wasteland" (... letters 1-3 and 10)
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
4%
MELODICALLYSUPERVISED
Having a boss who will only communicate with you by singing?
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
4%
MELODICALLYSUPERVISED
Having a boss who will only communicate with you by singing?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
4%
UNSEE
"If only I could __ that"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
4%
UNSEE
"If only I could __ that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
4%
ITRY
"Glad my effort was good enough"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
4%
ITRY
"Glad my effort was good enough"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
4%
ALOU
Family name in baseball's only all-brother outfield
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
4%
ALOU
Family name in baseball's only all-brother outfield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
4%
KFC
Company whose X account only follows some Spice Girls and seven guys named Herb
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
4%
KFC
Company whose X account only follows some Spice Girls and seven guys named Herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
4%
TEAMWORK
Group effort
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
4%
TEAMWORK
Group effort
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
4%
INOT
How only two Super Bowls have ended, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
4%
INOT
How only two Super Bowls have ended, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
4%
HARDWON
Earned with extreme effort
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
4%
HARDWON
Earned with extreme effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
4%
LAO
Language of Southeast Asia's only landlocked country
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
4%
LAO
Language of Southeast Asia's only landlocked country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
4%
GREG
Louganis who is the only man to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympics
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2024
4%
GREG
Louganis who is the only man to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
4%
ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
4%
ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
4%
LOVE
"My only __ sprung from my only hate!": Juliet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2024
4%
LOVE
"My only __ sprung from my only hate!": Juliet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2024
4%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
4%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
4%
IHAD
“If only — known!”
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
4%
IHAD
“If only — known!”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
4%
CONTROLLEDCHAOS
Situation that only looks like disarray
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
4%
CONTROLLEDCHAOS
Situation that only looks like disarray
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
4%
GEORG
Solti whose Grammy count (31) is second only to Beyonce's
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
4%
GEORG
Solti whose Grammy count (31) is second only to Beyonce's
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
4%
STEP
Tentative first effort
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
4%
STEP
Tentative first effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
4%
SELECTIVEMEMORY
Recollection of only the good parts, possibly
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
4%
SELECTIVEMEMORY
Recollection of only the good parts, possibly
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
4%
HADI
"__ only known ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2024
4%
HADI
"__ only known ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
4%
CHINS
Humans are the only animals that have them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
4%
CHINS
Humans are the only animals that have them
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
4%
ALSO
"Not only that ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2024
4%
ALSO
"Not only that ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2024
4%
ONAPLATTER
Without effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2024
4%
ONAPLATTER
Without effort
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2024
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
MBA
CEO's degree, commonly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
MBA
CEO's degree, commonly
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
GHOST
___ kitchen (delivery-only establishment)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
GHOST
___ kitchen (delivery-only establishment)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
MBADEGREE
CEO's credential, commonly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
MBADEGREE
CEO's credential, commonly
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
LUGS
Pulls effortfully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
LUGS
Pulls effortfully
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 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
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
1%
TACOS
Foods commonly discounted on Tuesday
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
TACOS
Foods commonly discounted on Tuesday
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
ANKLE
Commonly sprained body part
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
ANKLE
Commonly sprained body part
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
PAWN
Chess piece that's commonly sacrificed
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
1%
PAWN
Chess piece that's commonly sacrificed
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
1%
NIECE
Flower girl, commonly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
1%
NIECE
Flower girl, commonly
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
1%
NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
1%
GLIDE
Move effortlessly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
GLIDE
Move effortlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
INSTYLE
Fashion magazine that went digital-only in 2022
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2025
1%
INSTYLE
Fashion magazine that went digital-only in 2022
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
1%
STAG
Men-only
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
STAG
Men-only
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
THYME
Herb commonly used in coq au vin
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
THYME
Herb commonly used in coq au vin
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
COASTED
Biked effortlessly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
1%
COASTED
Biked effortlessly
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
1%
ANCHOVY
Fish commonly used to make Korean broth
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
1%
ANCHOVY
Fish commonly used to make Korean broth
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
1%
DOVERSOLE
Fish commonly prepared à la meunière
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2025
1%
DOVERSOLE
Fish commonly prepared à la meunière
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2025
1%
ITS
Commonly mispunctuated possessive
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2025
1%
ITS
Commonly mispunctuated possessive
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2025
1%
IMITATIONCRAB
Sushi roll ingredient commonly made from Alaskan pollock (In this clue's answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
1%
IMITATIONCRAB
Sushi roll ingredient commonly made from Alaskan pollock (In this clue's answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
1%
COASTS
Moves effortlessly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
1%
COASTS
Moves effortlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
1%
CYNICS
Critics of good-faith efforts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
1%
CYNICS
Critics of good-faith efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
ARROW
Turn-only lane symbol
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
ARROW
Turn-only lane symbol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
NEXTLEVEL
Uncommonly impressive
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2024
1%
NEXTLEVEL
Uncommonly impressive
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2024
1%
FIREDOGS
Dalmatians, commonly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
FIREDOGS
Dalmatians, commonly
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
LEDZEPPELINIV
*"Stairway to Heaven" album, as it's commonly known
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
1%
LEDZEPPELINIV
*"Stairway to Heaven" album, as it's commonly known
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
1%
ATMINSIDE
Welcome sign at a cash-only market
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
ATMINSIDE
Welcome sign at a cash-only market
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
COAST
Bike effortlessly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
COAST
Bike effortlessly
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
PHOTODUMPS
*Low-effort posts of vacation pics, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
1%
PHOTODUMPS
*Low-effort posts of vacation pics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
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Like the top coat of nail polish
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Toll unit
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Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
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Mrs. in Mallorca
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First light
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Gives only perfunctory effort" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 153 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PHONESITIN (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Gives only perfunctory effort"?
The best answer for "Gives only perfunctory effort" is PHONESITIN with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Gives only perfunctory effort" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 22, 2026.