Stuck on "Grates, as a lemon" from the Universal Crossword crossword? This clue was published on September 1, 2025 and we've identified 39 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. ZESTS (5 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
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39 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ZESTS
Grates, as a lemon
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
99%
ZESTS
Grates, as a lemon
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
8%
OREOS
Cookies that debuted with a lemon meringue variety
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
OREOS
Cookies that debuted with a lemon meringue variety
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
ZEST
Grated lemon peel
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
ZEST
Grated lemon peel
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
SOLE
Fish with a lemon variety
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
SOLE
Fish with a lemon variety
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
CARVAC
Tool used to go suck a lemon?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
CARVAC
Tool used to go suck a lemon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
OVAL
Like a lemon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
OVAL
Like a lemon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
LOX
Cured fish often topped with capers and lemon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
8%
LOX
Cured fish often topped with capers and lemon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
8%
TARAMASALATA
*Greek dip of pureed roe, olive oil and lemon juice
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
TARAMASALATA
*Greek dip of pureed roe, olive oil and lemon juice
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
ACIDS
Vinegar and lemon juice, chemically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
8%
ACIDS
Vinegar and lemon juice, chemically
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
8%
EASY
"__ peasy lemon squeezy!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
8%
EASY
"__ peasy lemon squeezy!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
8%
ACIDIC
Like lemon juice
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 7, 2024
8%
ACIDIC
Like lemon juice
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 7, 2024
8%
WHISKEYSMASH
Cocktail of bourbon, lemon and mint
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
WHISKEYSMASH
Cocktail of bourbon, lemon and mint
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
CITRIC
Kind of acid in a lemon
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2024
8%
CITRIC
Kind of acid in a lemon
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2024
8%
TABBOULEH
Middle Eastern salad with parsley and lemon
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
8%
TABBOULEH
Middle Eastern salad with parsley and lemon
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
8%
ADE
Suffix with lemon and Gator
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2024
8%
ADE
Suffix with lemon and Gator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2024
8%
MEYER
__ lemon: citrus hybrid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
8%
MEYER
__ lemon: citrus hybrid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
8%
USEDCARLOT
Bad place to pick a lemon
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2023
8%
USEDCARLOT
Bad place to pick a lemon
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2023
8%
SCRAP
Like a lemon, eventually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2023
8%
SCRAP
Like a lemon, eventually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2023
8%
LULU
Name before "lemon," in an activewear brand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2023
8%
LULU
Name before "lemon," in an activewear brand
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2023
8%
ICEDTEA
Beverage that may be served with a lemon slice
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2022
8%
ICEDTEA
Beverage that may be served with a lemon slice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2022
8%
OREO
Cookie that may have lemon creme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2022
8%
OREO
Cookie that may have lemon creme
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2022
8%
USEDCAR
It may be a lemon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2021
8%
USEDCAR
It may be a lemon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2021
8%
SIDECAR
Cocktail made with lemon juice
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2021
8%
SIDECAR
Cocktail made with lemon juice
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
8%
RIPE
Like a yellow lemon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2021
8%
RIPE
Like a yellow lemon
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2021
8%
EDSEL
Automotive lemon of note
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2021
8%
EDSEL
Automotive lemon of note
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2021
8%
SORBETS
Raspberry or lemon desserts
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
8%
SORBETS
Raspberry or lemon desserts
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
8%
DROPS
Classic lemon candies
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2019
8%
DROPS
Classic lemon candies
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2019
8%
TARTER
Containing more lemon
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2019
8%
TARTER
Containing more lemon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2019
1%
PIECEOFCAKE
"Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
PIECEOFCAKE
"Easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
SOUR
Like lemons
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
SOUR
Like lemons
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
ORZO
Avgolemono option
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
ORZO
Avgolemono option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
TART
Like lemons
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
1%
TART
Like lemons
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
1%
HARD
Like spiked lemonade
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
HARD
Like spiked lemonade
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
ACAI
Strawberry ___ lemonade (Starbucks drink)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2024
1%
ACAI
Strawberry ___ lemonade (Starbucks drink)
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
1%
THAI
Cuisine with lemongrass and peanut sauce
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2023
1%
THAI
Cuisine with lemongrass and peanut sauce
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2023
1%
TANGY
Like lemonade
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2022
1%
TANGY
Like lemonade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2022
1%
UPUPUPUPUPUPUP
Soda with a lemon-lime flavor, literally?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2021
1%
UPUPUPUPUPUPUP
Soda with a lemon-lime flavor, literally?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2021
1%
GROVE
Source of lemons
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
1%
GROVE
Source of lemons
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
1%
CITRICACID
It's in lemons and limes
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2020
1%
CITRICACID
It's in lemons and limes
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Grates, as a lemon" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 39 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ZESTS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Grates, as a lemon"?
The best answer for "Grates, as a lemon" is ZESTS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Grates, as a lemon" 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 September 1, 2025.