Crossword Answer For
Good thing to have near the start of a game
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 20, 2024 Answers
Looking up the clue "Good thing to have near the start of a game" from Universal Crossword on April 20, 2024? Our crossword answer database returned 192 results. The best answer appears to be EARLYLEAD, which is 9 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.
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99%
EARLYLEAD
Good thing to have near the start of a game
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2024
99%
EARLYLEAD
Good thing to have near the start of a game
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
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MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
(9)
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Sep 26, 2026
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MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
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ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ESS
Slow start?
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
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ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ARE
"__ we good?"
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UNO
Mattel game
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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UNO
Mattel game
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SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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SODOI
"We have that in common"
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SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
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Sep 16, 2026
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SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
ATARI
Video game pioneer
(5)
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Sep 15, 2026
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ATARI
Video game pioneer
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
(7)
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Sep 14, 2026
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CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
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ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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ASOF
Words before a start date
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ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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ROAR
Laugh good and hard
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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ACE
King topper in a game of war
(3)
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Sep 9, 2026
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ACE
King topper in a game of war
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STEAD
In good __
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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STEAD
In good __
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AFAR
Nowhere near
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
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AFAR
Nowhere near
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GEO
Logical start
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
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GEO
Logical start
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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ESC
Key near F1
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
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ESC
Key near F1
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
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Sep 1, 2026
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
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AGREED
"I was thinking the same thing"
(6)
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Sep 1, 2026
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AGREED
"I was thinking the same thing"
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RENO
Gambling town near Tahoe
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
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RENO
Gambling town near Tahoe
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PSYOP
Mil. mind game
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
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PSYOP
Mil. mind game
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CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
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CAMEL
__ Up: board game with a desert motif
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DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
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Aug 27, 2026
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DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
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TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
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TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
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STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
(10)
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Aug 27, 2026
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STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
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Aug 25, 2026
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
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HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
(15)
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Aug 24, 2026
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HITSFORTHECYCLE
Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
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ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
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ALAI
Jai __: fast-moving court game
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BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
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BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
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LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
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LUIGI
Video game brother
(5)
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Aug 21, 2026
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LUIGI
Video game brother
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KENO
Casino game
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
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KENO
Casino game
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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OSSA
Peak near Olympus
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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OSSA
Peak near Olympus
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
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Aug 14, 2026
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
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NILE
River near the Great Pyramid
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
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NILE
River near the Great Pyramid
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CATAN
Board game with settlers
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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CATAN
Board game with settlers
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SEDONA
Arizona city near the Seven Sacred Pools
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
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SEDONA
Arizona city near the Seven Sacred Pools
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CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
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CLAW
Prize grabber in an arcade game
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IRVINE
California city near Santa Ana
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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IRVINE
California city near Santa Ana
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
(4)
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Aug 7, 2026
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MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
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NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
(5)
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Aug 7, 2026
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NOHIT
Like a 2024 Blake Snell game
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CRAPS
Dice game
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
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CRAPS
Dice game
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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3%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
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HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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TAMPA
Florida city near St. Petersburg
(5)
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Jul 27, 2026
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TAMPA
Florida city near St. Petersburg
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LIST
One thing after another
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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LIST
One thing after another
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SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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SKEE
__-Ball: arcade game
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
(15)
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Jul 8, 2026
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RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
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LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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LARA
Video game archaeologist Croft
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CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
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CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
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CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
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LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
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LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
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ERR
Do the wrong thing
(3)
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Jun 25, 2026
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ERR
Do the wrong thing
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FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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FIRM
Like a good handshake
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HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
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HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
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HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
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Jun 13, 2026
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
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TEN
Countdown start
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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TEN
Countdown start
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UCLA
Campus near Sunset Blvd.
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
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UCLA
Campus near Sunset Blvd.
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YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
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Jun 10, 2026
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YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
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ALSO
"Another thing ... "
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
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ALSO
"Another thing ... "
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
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Jun 9, 2026
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
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UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
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UBISOFT
Assassin's Creed game company
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
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MIS
Start to behave?
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
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MIS
Start to behave?
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TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
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TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
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REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
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Jun 5, 2026
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REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
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3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
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Jun 3, 2026
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SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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3%
PALOALTO
City near Stanford University
(8)
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Jun 2, 2026
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PALOALTO
City near Stanford University
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ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
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Jun 2, 2026
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ADEPT
Very good (at)
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
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Jun 1, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
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ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
(3)
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May 25, 2026
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ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
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HEN
Cornish game __
(3)
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May 25, 2026
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HEN
Cornish game __
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
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May 25, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
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PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
(11)
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May 19, 2026
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PLAYSTATION
Sony game console
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ONEIDA
Lake near Syracuse, New York
(6)
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May 17, 2026
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ONEIDA
Lake near Syracuse, New York
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TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
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May 13, 2026
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TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
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May 12, 2026
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
(11)
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May 11, 2026
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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SCARE
Give a start
(5)
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May 10, 2026
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SCARE
Give a start
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MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
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May 9, 2026
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MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
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MALTA
Island near Sicily
(5)
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May 8, 2026
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MALTA
Island near Sicily
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SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
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May 7, 2026
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SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
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BOCCE
Italian bowling game
(5)
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May 7, 2026
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BOCCE
Italian bowling game
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POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
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May 6, 2026
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POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
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May 6, 2026
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
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NEGEV
Desert near the Sinai Peninsula
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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NEGEV
Desert near the Sinai Peninsula
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CHARADES
Guessing game
(8)
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May 2, 2026
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CHARADES
Guessing game
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VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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VOILA
"And there you have it!"
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
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Apr 26, 2026
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DOITALL
Be good at everything
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NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
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Apr 23, 2026
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NEO
Fresh start?
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SEGA
Video game giant
(4)
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Apr 23, 2026
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SEGA
Video game giant
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AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
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AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
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ELPASO
City near Hueco Tanks
(6)
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Apr 19, 2026
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ELPASO
City near Hueco Tanks
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ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
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Apr 18, 2026
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ASSET
That's a good point!
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
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Apr 17, 2026
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
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ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
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ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
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NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
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Apr 15, 2026
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NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
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CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
CLUE
Suspect-weapon-room game
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SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
(6)
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Apr 14, 2026
3%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
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3%
TIBET
Land near 41-Down
(5)
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Apr 13, 2026
3%
TIBET
Land near 41-Down
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3%
ALT
PC key near Z
(3)
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Apr 13, 2026
3%
ALT
PC key near Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
(11)
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Apr 12, 2026
3%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
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3%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
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Apr 12, 2026
3%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
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3%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
3%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
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1%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
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1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
(6)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
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1%
AREYOUGOOD
"Need anything?"
(10)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
AREYOUGOOD
"Need anything?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ALICE
__ + Olivia: clothing brand
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
ALICE
__ + Olivia: clothing brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
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1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEWB
Rookie gamer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
HOLEY
Like moth-eaten clothing
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
HOLEY
Like moth-eaten clothing
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1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
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1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
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1%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
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1%
THATSIT
"There isn't anything else!?"
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
THATSIT
"There isn't anything else!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
HOTTEA
Throat-soothing brew
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
HOTTEA
Throat-soothing brew
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1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
(10)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
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1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
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ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
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1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
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1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
(8)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
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1%
EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
(13)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
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1%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
ATONE
Square things
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1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
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ROOTUP
Unearth
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
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1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
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INVAIN
For nothing
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
INVAIN
For nothing
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OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
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1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
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1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
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1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
AVATARS
Guises for gamers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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
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1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
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1%
ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
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1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
(6)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
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1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
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1%
THESIS
Something to prove
(6)
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May 30, 2026
1%
THESIS
Something to prove
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
(8)
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May 27, 2026
1%
PLAYOFFS
Some postseason games
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
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1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
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May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
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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)
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May 14, 2026
1%
NEWBS
Novice gamers, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
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May 11, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
NIENTE
Nothing, in Italian
(6)
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May 10, 2026
1%
NIENTE
Nothing, in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 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%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on April 20, 2024
___ Scout cookies
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First words of "Crazy Train"
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Inkling
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"No doubt about it"
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Become worn at the edge
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Admitting one's mistakes
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Kind of jar near the cash register, maybe
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Stare in amazement
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Give a glowing review
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Raptors also known as sea hawks
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Good thing to have near the start of a game" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EARLYLEAD (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Good thing to have near the start of a game"?
The best answer for "Good thing to have near the start of a game" is EARLYLEAD with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Good thing to have near the start of a game" been used as a crossword clue?
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