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Have exactly the wrong effect

Last seen in Eugene Sheffer Crossword April 14, 2021 Answers

Can't figure out the crossword clue "Have exactly the wrong effect"? This clue was in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword puzzle on April 14, 2021. Our database suggests BACKFIRE (8 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 183 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.

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183 Other Potential Answers

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BACKFIRE
Have exactly the wrong effect
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 14, 2021
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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SHIMMER
Sequins effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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SCAR
Lasting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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AMEN
"Yes, exactly!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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ETHICS
Standards of right and wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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ERR
Go wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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SETIN
Took effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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TRUE
"You're not wrong"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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ASTRAY
On the wrong path
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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AURA
Lighting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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THISISTRUE
"You're not wrong"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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DESK
One may have drawers
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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AYES
"The ___ have it"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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ORNOT
"Then again, I could be wrong"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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COW
"Don't have a ___, man!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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TORT
Legal wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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DEN
Room that might have a TV
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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MONOPOLIES
Companies that have exclusive control of a market
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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NAILED
Did exactly right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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PIE
Dessert that might have a graham cracker crust
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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DIDI
"Where ___ go wrong?"
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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ANYTIMENOW
"We don't have all day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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DEBATABLE
"Sure, but I have a different opinion"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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OHO
"What do we have here?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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FADE
Music outro effect
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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BETTERYOUTHANME
"So glad I don't have to deal with that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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ITSANO
"I'll have to pass"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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FACTS
They're not wrong
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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SIC
"I know this is wrong," from an editor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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ONYX
Gemstone that may have white bands
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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PJS
Garments that might have feet, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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CHAFE
Rub the wrong way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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ALLWET
Totally wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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IAMSOLOST
"You'll have to explain that again"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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ENACT
Put into effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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BINGO
"That's exactly right!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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LABPARTNER
Person you have chemistry with?
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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SIN
Moral wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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EVER
"Never have I ___ ..."
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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STEAL
Take the wrong way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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PAYTOILET
Place to go if you have the means?
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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MISLEAD
Give the wrong impression
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
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MURPHYSLAW
Principle that anything that can go wrong will go wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
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SUV
Auto that may have large blind spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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NASCAR
Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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SPOTS
What adult jaguars have that adult pumas don't
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
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YUK
___ it up (have a laugh)
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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TRU
"Ur not wrong"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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STOCKS
They have ticker symbols
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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CARGOVAN
Good vehicle to have for a move
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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ICAHN
Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
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NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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TOBECLEAR
"Don't get me wrong ..."
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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ASSET
Good thing to have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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NEED
Have to have
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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ZEBRAS
Animals that each have a unique stripe pattern
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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SLED
It may have runners
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
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FRENEMY
Person you have a love-hate relationship with
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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AWHOWSWEET
"For me? You shouldn't have!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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FALSESTEP
Move in the wrong direction (... letters 1-2 + 6-7)
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
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HERBALESSENCES
Shampoo brand that claims to be "plant obsessed," and what 20-, 34-, and 43-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
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ARBYS
"We have the meats" chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
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SIDEOFFRIES
Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
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CANADIANTUXEDO
Head-to-toe denim "suit" thought to have originated in Vancouver
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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ECHO
Lingering sound effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
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USES
Puts into effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
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AMORAL
Indifferent to right and wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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DEADENDS
Spots in mazes where you have to turn around
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
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TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
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ABRADES
Rubs the wrong way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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LUXOR
Vegas hotel whose rooms have slanted windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
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OCTOPI
They have eight arms
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
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KINDA
"Yeah ... but not exactly"
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
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SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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TADA
"There you have it!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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NOSTALGIA
Reason to have a reunion
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
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ERRS
Makes a wrong choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
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CAUSE
__ and effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
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SLEEPINGGIANTS
They have unrealized potential
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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ESP
What psychics supposedly have
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
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CASHUPFRONT
Demand for payment prior to service, or what 18-, 27-, 41-, and 54-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
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POLOS
Tops that might have popped collars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
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ONETOOMANY
The drink you shouldn't have had (... letters 3-4 and 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
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STOOD
Remained in effect
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
4%
ROOM
"Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
LONGDIVISION
Mathematical operation that may have a remainder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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PLOTS
They may have holes or twists
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
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TEA
Brew that might have ice or spice in it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
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FOG
Concert stage effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
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WENT
"What __ wrong?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
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TWISTMYARM
Ironic way of saying "You don't have to tell me twice!" ... or what the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
4%
MEALS
Hobbits have seven of them a day
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
4%
OHHELLO
"Well, what do we have here?!" (... letters 1-3)
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
ABET
Help in wrongdoing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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WEAK
Ineffective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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MIS
Start to behave?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
CESAR
Civil rights activist Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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TORTS
Legal wrongs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ACTEDUP
Misbehaved
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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NEEDS
Must-haves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
SNOWCONE
Shaved 25-Down treat
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ACTUP
Misbehave
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ANGELIC
Remarkably well-behaved
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
MET
"You haven't ___ the new me yet" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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INFORCE
Legally effective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
ASYLA
Safe havens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
CURLYNEAL
*Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
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SNOW
Lake-effect ___
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
AMENDS
Make ___ (right wrongs)
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
GROVEL
Behave like a suck-up
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
OASES
Desert havens
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
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HAIRY
Unshaven
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
TRON
1982 Disney film with pioneering CGI effects
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
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ATONE
Right wrongs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2025

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How many possible solutions does "Have exactly the wrong effect" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BACKFIRE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Have exactly the wrong effect"?
The best answer for "Have exactly the wrong effect" is BACKFIRE with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Have exactly the wrong effect" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Eugene Sheffer Crossword. It was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer Crossword on April 14, 2021.
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