Crossword Answer For
He knows when you've been bad or good
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 8, 2022 Answers
Need the answer to "He knows when you've been bad or good" from the Universal Crossword puzzle dated December 8, 2022? We've got you covered. Our database contains 182 possible solutions for this clue. The most probable answer is SANTA at 5 letters long, with a 99% confidence rating derived from historical crossword data.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SANTA
He knows when you've been bad or good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2022
99%
SANTA
He knows when you've been bad or good
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2022
5%
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
5%
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
5%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
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
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
STEAD
In good __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
3%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
AIL
Feel bad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
AIL
Feel bad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
3%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
REAL
"It's been __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
REAL
"It's been __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
OOPS
"My bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
OOPS
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
HAS
__-been
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
HAS
__-been
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
3%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
3%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
3%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
3%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
3%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
3%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
SPOIL
Go bad
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
SPOIL
Go bad
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
ALL
"It's __ good"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
LAWS
They've been enacted
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
LAWS
They've been enacted
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
RILE
Irritate but good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
RILE
Irritate but good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
CANTSAY
"Who knows"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
CANTSAY
"Who knows"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
ROTS
Goes bad
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
ROTS
Goes bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
WORSE
Not as good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
WORSE
Not as good
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
CAMERAREADY
Like someone who knows their angles
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
CAMERAREADY
Like someone who knows their angles
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
YOUVE
"__ been warned"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
YOUVE
"__ been warned"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
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
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
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
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
ITS
"__ been a minute"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ITS
"__ been a minute"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
3%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"This could've been a lot worse"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"This could've been a lot worse"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
RUSTED
Like a bike that's been left in the rain, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
RUSTED
Like a bike that's been left in the rain, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
OSCAR
Award that Meryl Streep has been nominated for 21 times
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
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OSCAR
Award that Meryl Streep has been nominated for 21 times
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
DUH
"Everybody knows that!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
DUH
"Everybody knows that!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
3%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
BRUSHEDUPONYX
Gem that's been photoshopped?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
BRUSHEDUPONYX
Gem that's been photoshopped?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
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
3%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
3%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
3%
FIT
In very good shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
3%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
3%
CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
ATLAS
Book that's been mapped out?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
3%
ATLAS
Book that's been mapped out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
EVIL
Not good at all
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
EVIL
Not good at all
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
ALAS
"Too bad"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
3%
ALAS
"Too bad"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
3%
SWEAR
Say a bad word
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
3%
SWEAR
Say a bad word
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
3%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
3%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
RUES
Feels bad about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
RUES
Feels bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 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%
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%
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%
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%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 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
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 8, 2022
Seeing stars
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Nativity figure
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Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
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Old enough
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Valley called "the Garden of France"
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"___ is me!"
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JD
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Charged particle
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"... ish"
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Previous partners
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "He knows when you've been bad or good" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SANTA (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "He knows when you've been bad or good"?
The best answer for "He knows when you've been bad or good" is SANTA with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "He knows when you've been bad or good" 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 December 8, 2022.