We found 189 possible answers for the crossword clue "Hard to come by", which was last featured in Universal Crossword on February 19, 2025. The most probable answer is SCARCE (6 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
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189 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SCARCE
Hard to come by
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
99%
SCARCE
Hard to come by
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
99%
RARE
Hard to come by
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
99%
RARE
Hard to come by
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
8%
SOFT
Hardly hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
8%
SOFT
Hardly hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
8%
PRINTS
Generates a hard copy of
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
PRINTS
Generates a hard copy of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
8%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
8%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
MINUTE
Very hard to see
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
MINUTE
Very hard to see
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
EARN
Work hard for
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
EARN
Work hard for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
PANT
Breathe hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
PANT
Breathe hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
HITON
Suddenly come up with
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
HITON
Suddenly come up with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
8%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
8%
ATONAL
Like music that's hard to sing along to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
ATONAL
Like music that's hard to sing along to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
ITLL
"__ come to me ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
ITLL
"__ come to me ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
KIMCHIPATCHKIDS
Dolls that come with adoption papers, once processed?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
KIMCHIPATCHKIDS
Dolls that come with adoption papers, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
TOIL
Work hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
TOIL
Work hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
OREOS
Cookies that come in "party size"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
OREOS
Cookies that come in "party size"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
RAGE
Party hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
RAGE
Party hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
LOCK
It can be hard to pick
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
LOCK
It can be hard to pick
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
HABITS
Old __ die hard
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
HABITS
Old __ die hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
IMEANREALLY
"Like, come on"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
IMEANREALLY
"Like, come on"
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
CIDER
Something hard to swallow, perhaps?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
8%
CIDER
Something hard to swallow, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
AGED
Like most hard cheeses
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
AGED
Like most hard cheeses
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
EENSY
Really hard to see
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
EENSY
Really hard to see
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
LOOSE
About to come undone, like a knot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
LOOSE
About to come undone, like a knot
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
MOIL
Work hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
MOIL
Work hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
WHY
"How come?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
8%
WHY
"How come?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
8%
CRAM
Hit the books hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
8%
CRAM
Hit the books hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
8%
UGHNO
"Eww, hard pass"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
8%
UGHNO
"Eww, hard pass"
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
8%
DISK
Floppy or hard medium
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
8%
DISK
Floppy or hard medium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
8%
ATIT
Working hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
ATIT
Working hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
YET
The best is __ to come
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
YET
The best is __ to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
ALLISLOST
"We can't come back from this!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
TEMPORARYFILE
Auto-erased item on a hard drive
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
TEMPORARYFILE
Auto-erased item on a hard drive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
GAH
"Oh, come on!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
GAH
"Oh, come on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
TIDED
Helped through hard times, with "over"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
TIDED
Helped through hard times, with "over"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
EATIT
"Weird Al" parody that begins, "How come you're always such a fussy young man?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
8%
EATIT
"Weird Al" parody that begins, "How come you're always such a fussy young man?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
8%
NOENTRANCE
"You can't come in here" sign
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
NOENTRANCE
"You can't come in here" sign
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
STEPCOUNTER
Reminder of how far you've come?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
8%
STEPCOUNTER
Reminder of how far you've come?
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
8%
HAT
Word after "hard" or "top"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
HAT
Word after "hard" or "top"
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
TUG
Pull hard
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
8%
TUG
Pull hard
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SERENA
One sister in "King Richard"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
SERENA
One sister in "King Richard"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
GETSORE
Become peeved
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
GETSORE
Become peeved
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PREGO
Italian "You're welcome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
PREGO
Italian "You're welcome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
FINN
"Stranger Things" actor Wolfhard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
FINN
"Stranger Things" actor Wolfhard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
SHALL
"We __ Overcome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
SHALL
"We __ Overcome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
SHACARRI
Olympic sprinter Richardson
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
SHACARRI
Olympic sprinter Richardson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
PEST
Unwelcome visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PEST
Unwelcome visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ACRE
Orchard unit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ACRE
Orchard unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
BUSHEL
Orchard basket
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
BUSHEL
Orchard basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
BEET
Root vegetable related to Swiss chard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
BEET
Root vegetable related to Swiss chard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
MAT
Welcome site?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
MAT
Welcome site?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
APPLE
Orchard pick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
APPLE
Orchard pick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
MAUI
"You're Welcome" singer in "Moana"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
MAUI
"You're Welcome" singer in "Moana"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
GERE
Richard of "Chicago"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
GERE
Richard of "Chicago"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
HOLE
Boring outcome?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
HOLE
Boring outcome?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
RHODA
Friend of TV's Mary Richards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
RHODA
Friend of TV's Mary Richards
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
ENDUP
Eventually become
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ENDUP
Eventually become
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
RENTS
Monopoly income
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
RENTS
Monopoly income
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
FRUITTREE
Orchard growth
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
FRUITTREE
Orchard growth
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
BONY
Like hard-to-eat fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
BONY
Like hard-to-eat fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
THX
Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
THX
Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
KARMIC
Like a well-earned comeuppance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
KARMIC
Like a well-earned comeuppance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
TIM
Actor/comedian Meadows
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
TIM
Actor/comedian Meadows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ALOHAS
Warm welcomes?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ALOHAS
Warm welcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
AFRO
Richard Roundtree's hairstyle in "Shaft"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
AFRO
Richard Roundtree's hairstyle in "Shaft"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SIDEHUSTLE
Source of extra income
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SIDEHUSTLE
Source of extra income
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
DOS
What comes after uno
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
DOS
What comes after uno
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
TAPER
Become narrower
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
TAPER
Become narrower
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
KEL
Kenan's comedic partner
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
KEL
Kenan's comedic partner
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
APPLEBLOSSOMS
*Flowers in an orchard (computers)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
APPLEBLOSSOMS
*Flowers in an orchard (computers)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
STEPINSIDE
"Welcome to our humble abode!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
STEPINSIDE
"Welcome to our humble abode!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
PIE
"American ___" (1999 teen comedy)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
PIE
"American ___" (1999 teen comedy)
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
MOHS
__ scale: measure of mineral hardness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
MOHS
__ scale: measure of mineral hardness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
BRAG
What blowhards do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
BRAG
What blowhards do
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
ARTE
"Laugh-In" comedian Johnson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ARTE
"Laugh-In" comedian Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
YANG
Universal basic income advocate Andrew
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
YANG
Universal basic income advocate Andrew
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
BEARHUGS
Some warm welcomes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
BEARHUGS
Some warm welcomes
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
BLUR
Become fuzzy
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
BLUR
Become fuzzy
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
RUNTHEGAUNT
*Overcome an intimidating crowd
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
RUNTHEGAUNT
*Overcome an intimidating crowd
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
OOPS
Unwelcome sound from a barber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
OOPS
Unwelcome sound from a barber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ISHTAR
Heavily panned 1987 Beatty/Hoffman comedy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ISHTAR
Heavily panned 1987 Beatty/Hoffman comedy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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DOOR
A welcome mat might be in front of one
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
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DOOR
A welcome mat might be in front of one
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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EULER
Swiss mathematician Leonhard
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
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EULER
Swiss mathematician Leonhard
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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NIHAO
Wuhan welcome
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
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NIHAO
Wuhan welcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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HADIN
Welcomed to one's home
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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HADIN
Welcomed to one's home
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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ROARS
Laughs extra-hard
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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ROARS
Laughs extra-hard
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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PERISH
Become destroyed
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
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PERISH
Become destroyed
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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BIT
Part of a comedy routine
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
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BIT
Part of a comedy routine
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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ADPAGE
Magazine income source
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
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ADPAGE
Magazine income source
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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INURE
Become accustomed (to)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
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INURE
Become accustomed (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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LAUGH
Encourage a comedian
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
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LAUGH
Encourage a comedian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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ALOHA
"Welcome to Maui!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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ALOHA
"Welcome to Maui!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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COLORBYNUMBER
Art activity that comes with a key
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
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COLORBYNUMBER
Art activity that comes with a key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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HOMEPLATE
What comes after third
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
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HOMEPLATE
What comes after third
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
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NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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TAMIL
Language from which "curry" comes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
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TAMIL
Language from which "curry" comes
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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PERKUP
Become more cheerful
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
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PERKUP
Become more cheerful
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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TREES
Orchard makeup
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
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TREES
Orchard makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
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OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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NATE
Bargatze of comedy
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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NATE
Bargatze of comedy
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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WINORLOSE
Whatever the outcome
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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WINORLOSE
Whatever the outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
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SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
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LOU
Bud's bud in comedy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
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LOU
Bud's bud in comedy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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OPENLATE
Welcome sign for a hungry night owl
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
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OPENLATE
Welcome sign for a hungry night owl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
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DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
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DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
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USA
Letters on Sha'Carri Richardson's top
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
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USA
Letters on Sha'Carri Richardson's top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
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DOESTOO
Playground comeback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
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DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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DENISE
Richards of "The Bold and the Beautiful"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
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DENISE
Richards of "The Bold and the Beautiful"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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EDMOND
Astronomer Halley with an eponymous comet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
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EDMOND
Astronomer Halley with an eponymous comet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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STROH
Detroit beer baron Bernhard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
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STROH
Detroit beer baron Bernhard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
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ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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CHOKEDUP
Overcome, in a way
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
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CHOKEDUP
Overcome, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
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SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
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ELF
Will Ferrell Christmas comedy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
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ELF
Will Ferrell Christmas comedy
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
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GABE
"Welcome Back, Kotter" actor Kaplan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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GABE
"Welcome Back, Kotter" actor Kaplan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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STRAY
Animal that may become a rescue pet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
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STRAY
Animal that may become a rescue pet
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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APRON
It comes with strings attached
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
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APRON
It comes with strings attached
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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SUSHI
It comes in rolls
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
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SUSHI
It comes in rolls
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
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UNITE
Become one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
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UNITE
Become one
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
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HIPPO
Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "river horse"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
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HIPPO
Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "river horse"
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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ROUTINE
What a comedian performs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
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ROUTINE
What a comedian performs
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
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GOBAD
Become spoiled
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
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GOBAD
Become spoiled
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
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EMEET
Become acquainted with on Tinder, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
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EMEET
Become acquainted with on Tinder, say
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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ABATES
Becomes less intense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
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ABATES
Becomes less intense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
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UHOH
"Here comes trouble!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
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UHOH
"Here comes trouble!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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QUICKSANDCASTLE
Beach race outcome?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
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QUICKSANDCASTLE
Beach race outcome?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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BALSA
Wood whose name comes from the Spanish for "raft"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
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BALSA
Wood whose name comes from the Spanish for "raft"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
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POPS
Unwelcome sounds for a balloon artist
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
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POPS
Unwelcome sounds for a balloon artist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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EPITHET
What Alexander the Great or Richard the Lionheart had
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
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EPITHET
What Alexander the Great or Richard the Lionheart had
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
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INURETO
Become familiar with
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
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INURETO
Become familiar with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
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LEI
Welcome gift in Hawaii
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
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LEI
Welcome gift in Hawaii
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
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FEARINGTHEWORST
Half expecting a terrible outcome
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
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FEARINGTHEWORST
Half expecting a terrible outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
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OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
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OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
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FATHEROFTHE
Spencer Tracy comedy with a remake starring Steve Martin
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
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FATHEROFTHE
Spencer Tracy comedy with a remake starring Steve Martin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
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BIGCHEESE
Cubes or slices for a 1988 Tom Hanks comedy?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
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BIGCHEESE
Cubes or slices for a 1988 Tom Hanks comedy?
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
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WANDA
Title fish in a 1988 heist comedy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
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WANDA
Title fish in a 1988 heist comedy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
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SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
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SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
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TAX
Word after "income" or "sales"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
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TAX
Word after "income" or "sales"
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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BLENDIN
Become one with the crowd
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
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BLENDIN
Become one with the crowd
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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FERN
Scottish comedian Brady
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
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FERN
Scottish comedian Brady
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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RUN
Become messy, as mascara
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
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RUN
Become messy, as mascara
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
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RENT
Landlord's income
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
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RENT
Landlord's income
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
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DENADA
"You're welcome," in Spanish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
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DENADA
"You're welcome," in Spanish
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
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The Scarecrow's desire in "The Wizard of Oz"
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Wood chopper
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Baby-bringing bird
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hard to come by" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SCARCE (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hard to come by"?
The best answer for "Hard to come by" is SCARCE with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include RARE (4 letters).
Where has "Hard to come by" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 10 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 19, 2025.