Looking up the clue "Good things in bad times" from Universal Crossword on May 21, 2025? Our crossword answer database returned 182 results. The best answer appears to be BRIGHTSPOTS, which is 11 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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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BRIGHTSPOTS
Good things in bad times
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
99%
BRIGHTSPOTS
Good things in bad times
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
YORE
Olden times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
YORE
Olden times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
STEAD
In good __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
4%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
4%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
ERAS
Noted times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
ERAS
Noted times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
4%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
4%
AIL
Feel bad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
AIL
Feel bad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
OOPS
"My bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
OOPS
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
SIGN
__ of the times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
SIGN
__ of the times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
4%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
4%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
4%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
4%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
4%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
SPOIL
Go bad
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
SPOIL
Go bad
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
ALL
"It's __ good"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
EARS
Hearing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
RILE
Irritate but good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
RILE
Irritate but good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
ROTS
Goes bad
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
ROTS
Goes bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
4%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
ADIN
Score after deuce, at times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
ADIN
Score after deuce, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
WORSE
Not as good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
WORSE
Not as good
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
LIED
Made things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
LIED
Made things up
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
SIMILES
Like things?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
SIMILES
Like things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SNL
Show Kristen Wiig has hosted five times, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
SNL
Show Kristen Wiig has hosted five times, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
ISOUT
Swings and misses three times, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ISOUT
Swings and misses three times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
BARD
Poet, in Shakespearean times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
BARD
Poet, in Shakespearean times
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
FREELABOR
Interns, at times
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
FREELABOR
Interns, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
4%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
4%
EYES
Seeing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
EYES
Seeing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
VERB
"Up" or "down," at times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
VERB
"Up" or "down," at times
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
EVILS
Unholy things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
EVILS
Unholy things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
4%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
4%
OFT
Many times o’er
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
4%
OFT
Many times o’er
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
SETS
Groups of things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
SETS
Groups of things
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
OSCAR
Award that Meryl Streep has been nominated for 21 times
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
OSCAR
Award that Meryl Streep has been nominated for 21 times
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
ALOT
Many times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
ALOT
Many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
FOULTIP
Third strike, at times
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
FOULTIP
Third strike, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
GETOVERIT
Terse advice for the brokenhearted, and what appears four times in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
4%
GETOVERIT
Terse advice for the brokenhearted, and what appears four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
FIT
In very good shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
4%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
ADAPTS
Changes with the times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
4%
ADAPTS
Changes with the times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
4%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
4%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
4%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
4%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
4%
CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
UPS
High times
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
UPS
High times
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
4%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ASKME
Words on a docent's badge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ASKME
Words on a docent's badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
RIG
Fix badly?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
RIG
Fix badly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CLAN
Group of badgers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
CLAN
Group of badgers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
OGRE
Fairy tale baddie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
OGRE
Fairy tale baddie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
ORC
Tolkien baddie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
ORC
Tolkien baddie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
NOWIN
Sure to end badly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
NOWIN
Sure to end badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 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%
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%
SWAG
Branded goodies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SEA
Sinbad's setting
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SEA
Sinbad's setting
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SAILOR
Sinbad, for one
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SAILOR
Sinbad, for one
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
DRYWINE
Unsweet beverage sometimes paired with cheese
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
DRYWINE
Unsweet beverage sometimes paired with cheese
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
GOSTALE
Age badly, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
GOSTALE
Age badly, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
MEAT
Ravioli filling, sometimes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
MEAT
Ravioli filling, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
NIGIRI
Sushi bite sometimes served on a model boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
NIGIRI
Sushi bite sometimes served on a model boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
CREMA
Elote condiment sometimes made with mayo
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
CREMA
Elote condiment sometimes made with mayo
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
SASH
Merit badge location
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge location
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
SCOUTS
Merit badge earners
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SCOUTS
Merit badge earners
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
CAKE
Candle holder, sometimes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
CAKE
Candle holder, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
SEAT
Race goal, sometimes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
SEAT
Race goal, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
FIGS
Fruits sometimes wrapped with prosciutto
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
FIGS
Fruits sometimes wrapped with prosciutto
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
MAUL
Injure badly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
MAUL
Injure badly
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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Bluish-green hue
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Ice Cube's real first name
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Ewe's mate
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Go all in on nothing, say
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Santa's facial feature
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Official proclamation
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Regretting
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Good things in bad times" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BRIGHTSPOTS (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Good things in bad times"?
The best answer for "Good things in bad times" is BRIGHTSPOTS with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Good things in bad times" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 21, 2025.