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He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach

Last seen in Universal Crossword August 6, 2025 Answers

The crossword puzzle clue "He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach" has 186 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 6, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is TANTALUS (8 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.

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TANTALUS
He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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FAIR
County event with lots of fried food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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ALL
Not just most
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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WADED
Sloshed through water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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TACOTRUCKS
Some street food vendors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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FLASHFREEZING
Cool way to keep food fresh?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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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
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MAIN
Major water pipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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STEEPING
In hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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ASKS
Doesn't just assume
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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PELLET
Bit of hamster food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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AISLEOFDOGS
Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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OARS
Sticks in the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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INIT
"My heart's just not __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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ONCUE
At just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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IAMS
Pet food brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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NOFAT
Diet food phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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SEA
Salty body of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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BANAL
Not just unoriginal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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ERIE
Lake just south of London
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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AGUA
Oaxaca water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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EATUP
"Your food is getting cold!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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NOANSWER
"I'll just leave a message"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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INTAKE
Amount of food consumed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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HEY
"Wait just a minute!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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WHERE
"__ were we?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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SEAS
Bodies of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
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NERF
Backyard water fight brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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MENU
Posting on the side of a food truck
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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YOU
"If I were __ ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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AHA
"It just clicked!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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MASH
Turn into baby food
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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ASEA
Out on the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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ECOLI
Cause of some food poisoning
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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POTAB
Like clean water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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FITS
Is just the right size for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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LASAGNA
Garfield's favorite food
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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BREAKINGNEWS
"This just in!," or what 20-, 33-, and 40-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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CHAAT
Layered South Asian street food
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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HALAL
Designation for some food carts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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NAIL
Get just right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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AJAR
Open just a crack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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SEE
"I'm on a ___-food diet" (omnivore's pun)
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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ELMO
"Sesame Street" character whose favorite food is wasabi
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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PURINA
"Your Pet, Our Passion" food brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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ACTS
Doesn't just stand there
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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TOGO
Like food truck orders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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FLUMES
Some water rides
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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NEED
Not just want
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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SCALD
Burn with hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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MANNA
Heavenly food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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LAKECOVER
*Ice sheet on a body of water?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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MEOW
__ Mix cat food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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NECTAR
Hummingbird food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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MINDREADERS
They know just what you're thinking
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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RAIN
Part of the water cycle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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WETTER
Holding more water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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HOUSEBOAT
Home on the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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INNER
___ tube (water park float)
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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HANGRY
Grumpy due to lack of food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WADES
Walks in shallow water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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LOCH
Highlands water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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GOYA
Latino food company
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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PIER
Walkway over water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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PAP
Mushy baby food
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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NOMSG
Request regarding a food additive
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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OHEXCUSEME
*"What did you just say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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DELI
Jewish American food vendor
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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PLANTS
Herbivores' food
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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HOWONEARTH
"There's no way that just happened!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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MUSH
Soft food
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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BATHE
Get into hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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CALZONE
Folded Italian food
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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TACO
Mexican street food
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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EPICUREAN
Fond of fine food and drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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NAAN
High-carb Indian food
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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BMINUS
Grade just above C level
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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BIB
Baby food catcher
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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POI
Introductory food for keiki
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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EVERY
Not just some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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LOVE
Not just fancy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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WHOA
"Hold on just a second!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
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SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
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ROSSSEA
Antarctic body of water with penguin rookeries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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OCEAN
Large body of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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SHOES
“If I were in your __ ... ”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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BLESS
Sprinkle with holy water, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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ATE
Put away, as food
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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STEAM
Boiling water output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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AURORABOREALIS
Solar-powered lighting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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REFI
Loan adjustment, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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MOES
Springfield watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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OASIS
Camel's watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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SONAR
Underwater detector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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LIVINGWAGE
Economic justice topic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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OTO
Many a Chiwere language student
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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WEAN
Gradually introduce to solid foods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LETSDIGIN
"Our food's getting cold!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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NOTFAIR
"The injustice!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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RSVPED
Answered, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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MCRIB
Fast-food pork sandwich
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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SALTPIT
Seawater evaporation site
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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HEM
Adjustable border
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
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RELACE
Adjust, as a corset
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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LOCHS
Scottish waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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TRAMS
Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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ELENA
Supreme Court justice Kagan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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SET
Adjust, as an alarm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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OTOE
Chiwere speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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CISTERN
Collector of rainwater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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SETAT
Adjust to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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SCALER
Gadget for a seafood chef
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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TUNER
Device that helps adjust the pitch of musical instruments
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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GMO
Non-___ foods
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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RBG
SCOTUS justice who was known for her dissents
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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ACME
Maker of jet-powered pogo sticks, in cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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TWEAK
Slight adjustment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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CONAGRA
Packaged foods giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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INMYDEFENSE
Start of a justification for questionable behavior
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
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EATER
App for foodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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KAZOO
Hum-powered instrument
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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PEDICAB
Human-powered taxi
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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DEGAS
"Dancer Adjusting Her Slipper" artist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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UMAMI
Flavor of fermented foods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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SEAT
Bike part that can be raised and lowered
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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BAYOU
Louisiana waterway
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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DRNO
Bond villain with an underwater lair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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SINGIT
"Preach!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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FOB
Battery-powered key
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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MILESTONE
Solid foods for a baby, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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SWANS
White waterbirds
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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LECTERN
Preacher's stand
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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GMOS
Engineered foods, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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RUDY
Name that rhymes with "foodie"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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SWAN
Graceful waterbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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SERPENTS
Treacherous snakes
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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EGRET
White waterbird
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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SUBS
Underwater vessels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
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TUNES
Adjusts a piano's pitch, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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PALEO
Diet that shuns processed foods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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CHIA
Seed that's a superfood
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025

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How many possible solutions does "He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TANTALUS (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach"?
The best answer for "He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach" is TANTALUS with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach" 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 August 6, 2025.
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