Crossword Answer For
Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 14, 2022 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from April 14, 2022 includes the clue "Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers". We've gathered 193 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is WHYONEARTH (10 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
Answer For Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers:
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193 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WHYONEARTH
Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2022
99%
WHYONEARTH
Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
4%
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
4%
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
4%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
4%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
2%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
BRAID
Challah feature
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
2%
BRAID
Challah feature
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2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
2%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
INSET
Map feature
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
2%
INSET
Map feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
INLET
Shoreline feature
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
2%
INLET
Shoreline feature
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2%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
2%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
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Aug 30, 2026
2%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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2%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
2%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
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2%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
SAIL
Catamaran feature
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
2%
SAIL
Catamaran feature
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2%
WOLF
Howler with four legs and teeth
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
WOLF
Howler with four legs and teeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
INE
Having four sharps
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
INE
Having four sharps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
TABLESAW
Cutter with four legs and teeth
(8)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
TABLESAW
Cutter with four legs and teeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
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2%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
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2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
2%
DENY
Turn down
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2%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
2%
PARES
Cuts (down)
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2%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
2%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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2%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
2%
ABASE
Take down a peg
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2%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
2%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
BELTLOOP
Waistband feature
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
2%
BELTLOOP
Waistband feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
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2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
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Jul 28, 2026
2%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
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2%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
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2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
EARLAP
Winter cap feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
EARLAP
Winter cap feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
KNOT
Celtic artwork feature
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
2%
KNOT
Celtic artwork feature
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2%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
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2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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2%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
ENDS
Winds down
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2%
SLIT
Skirt feature
(4)
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Jul 1, 2026
2%
SLIT
Skirt feature
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2%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
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Jun 30, 2026
2%
RARE
Hard to track down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
2%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
2%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
2%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
2%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
2%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
2%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
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2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
CAVERN
Luray feature
(6)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
CAVERN
Luray feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
NEW
Word in four state names
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
2%
NEW
Word in four state names
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2%
AVENUE
City grid feature
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
2%
AVENUE
City grid feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
INLAY
Parquet floor feature
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
2%
INLAY
Parquet floor feature
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2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
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2%
CRAG
Rugged feature
(4)
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May 30, 2026
2%
CRAG
Rugged feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
PLAID
Common feature of flannel shirts
(5)
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May 26, 2026
2%
PLAID
Common feature of flannel shirts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
2%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
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May 24, 2026
2%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
PANICBUTTON
Emergency feature on a car's key fob
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
PANICBUTTON
Emergency feature on a car's key fob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
2%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
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May 17, 2026
2%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
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May 14, 2026
2%
TONE
"__ it down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
2%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
2%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
2%
REEL
Instagram feed feature
(4)
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May 13, 2026
2%
REEL
Instagram feed feature
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2%
TANK
Go down
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
TANK
Go down
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2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
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May 9, 2026
2%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
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Apr 30, 2026
2%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
DIS
Put down
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
2%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
2%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
2%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
2%
HAIR
Prominent troll doll feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
HAIR
Prominent troll doll feature
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
TYRE
One of four on a British car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
TYRE
One of four on a British car
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
ABRADES
Wears down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ABRADES
Wears down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
SAD
Feeling down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
SAD
Feeling down
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
DEEP
Far down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
DEEP
Far down
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
DOOR
Common feature of a grandfather clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
DOOR
Common feature of a grandfather clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
DIM
Turn down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
DIM
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
ERODE
Wear down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
ERODE
Wear down
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
TYRES
Set of four on a British car
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
TYRES
Set of four on a British car
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
1%
LSD
Drug featured in the Dock Ellis biopic "No No: A Dockumentary"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
LSD
Drug featured in the Dock Ellis biopic "No No: A Dockumentary"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
PETS
Domestic four-leggers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
PETS
Domestic four-leggers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
HAITI
Carrefour's country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
HAITI
Carrefour's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
PLEATS
Accordion features
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
PLEATS
Accordion features
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ANGLES
Right features of every square
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
ANGLES
Right features of every square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
OBOE
Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBOE
Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AUDI
Automaker with a four-ring logo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
AUDI
Automaker with a four-ring logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
EPIC
Many a four-hour film
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
EPIC
Many a four-hour film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAS
Some four-year degs.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
BAS
Some four-year degs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
CYAN
Shade in four-color printing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CYAN
Shade in four-color printing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
XINGS
Ped ___ (street features)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
XINGS
Ped ___ (street features)
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
JENNIFERANISTON
American actress who's four-N?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
JENNIFERANISTON
American actress who's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SINGININTHERAIN
American film that's four-N?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
SINGININTHERAIN
American film that's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
LYNDONBJOHNSON
American president who's four-N?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
LYNDONBJOHNSON
American president who's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
STRINGS
Kite and apron features
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
STRINGS
Kite and apron features
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 14, 2022
"Leaves of Grass" name
Crossword Clue
Links to a social media post
Crossword Clue
Ivy, e.g.: Abbr.
Crossword Clue
They're better boosted than inflated
Crossword Clue
Actor Willem
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NCAA's "Tide"
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Where many blood cells are produced
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Witty retort
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French film
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Be in session
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHYONEARTH (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers"?
The best answer for "Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers" is WHYONEARTH with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Head-scratching words ... and, phonetically, a feature of the four longest Down answers" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 14, 2022.