Crossword Answer For
Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 3, 2020 Answers
The Universal Crossword puzzle from June 3, 2020 featured the clue "Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across", and we've found 188 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to SCOVILLESCALE as the most likely solution — it's 13 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
Answer For Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across:
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188 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SCOVILLESCALE
Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2020
99%
SCOVILLESCALE
Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2020
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
4%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
4%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
4%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
4%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
PAIR
Salt and pepper, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
PAIR
Salt and pepper, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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%
LICORICEPIAZZA
Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
LICORICEPIAZZA
Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
SPF
UV-filtering measurement
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
SPF
UV-filtering measurement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
ETHIC
Value system
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
ETHIC
Value system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
EBT
SNAP system
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
EBT
SNAP system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
INSEAM
Pants measurement
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
INSEAM
Pants measurement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
DOERS
Active types
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
DOERS
Active types
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
STEREO
Audiophile's system
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
STEREO
Audiophile's system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
WII
Game system with Nunchuk controllers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
WII
Game system with Nunchuk controllers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
NEST
Smart home system by Google
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
2%
NEST
Smart home system by Google
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
2%
EXOPLANETS
Bodies beyond the solar system
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
EXOPLANETS
Bodies beyond the solar system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
TCELL
Immune system component
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
2%
TCELL
Immune system component
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
GRAYMATTER
Some tissue in the central nervous system
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
GRAYMATTER
Some tissue in the central nervous system
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
UNIX
Early operating system
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
UNIX
Early operating system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 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%
NAV
___ system (GPS)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
NAV
___ system (GPS)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
CSU
Higher ed. system with a Sacramento campus
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
CSU
Higher ed. system with a Sacramento campus
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%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
ISM
Belief system
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ISM
Belief system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
SMELT
Extract metal using heat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
SMELT
Extract metal using heat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
GIRDER
Part of a support system
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
GIRDER
Part of a support system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
CREDO
Belief system
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
CREDO
Belief system
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 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%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
ECO
Prefix with "system"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
ECO
Prefix with "system"
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
GASHEAT
Warming system that might use propane
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
GASHEAT
Warming system that might use propane
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
UNDERFIRE
Taking heat
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
UNDERFIRE
Taking heat
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
RADAR
Detection system
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
RADAR
Detection system
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
MORSECODE
Communication system with dots and dashes
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
MORSECODE
Communication system with dots and dashes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
ETHOS
Shared belief system
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
ETHOS
Shared belief system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
CAYENNE
Hot pepper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
CAYENNE
Hot pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
TAEBO
1990s cardio workout system
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
TAEBO
1990s cardio workout system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
SERRANO
Pico de gallo pepper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SERRANO
Pico de gallo pepper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
2%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
2%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
2%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
2%
STERNO
Caterer's heat source
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
2%
STERNO
Caterer's heat source
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
2%
SEPTA
Philly transit system that anagrams to "tapes"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
2%
SEPTA
Philly transit system that anagrams to "tapes"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
PIMENTO
One spelling for a cherry pepper
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
2%
PIMENTO
One spelling for a cherry pepper
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
2%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
2%
HONORCODE
Academic system that may cover AI use
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
2%
HONORCODE
Academic system that may cover AI use
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
ROPEANDPEY
Lift system that offers a mechanical advantage
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
ROPEANDPEY
Lift system that offers a mechanical advantage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
NODE
Lymph __: immune system part
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
NODE
Lymph __: immune system part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
OWNERS
Possessive types
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
2%
OWNERS
Possessive types
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
WELDS
Joins with heat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
2%
WELDS
Joins with heat
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
2%
REWIRE
Update, as an electrical system
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
2%
REWIRE
Update, as an electrical system
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
2%
ITCHY
Like heat rash
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
2%
ITCHY
Like heat rash
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
2%
ANCHO
Dried poblano pepper
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
2%
ANCHO
Dried poblano pepper
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
2%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
2%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
2%
ADREPS
"Mad Men" types
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
2%
ADREPS
"Mad Men" types
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
2%
WELD
Fuse with heat
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
2%
WELD
Fuse with heat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
2%
NERDS
Brainy types
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
2%
NERDS
Brainy types
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
2%
CODE
Secret system
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
2%
CODE
Secret system
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
2%
GONERS
Toast types
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
2%
GONERS
Toast types
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
2%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
2%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
2%
HIFI
Classic sound system
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
2%
HIFI
Classic sound system
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
2%
WIDTH
One measurement of a rectangle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
2%
WIDTH
One measurement of a rectangle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
2%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
2%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
2%
SNOBS
Supercilious types
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
2%
SNOBS
Supercilious types
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
2%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
2%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
MFA
Theater director's deg.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MFA
Theater director's deg.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
EMOTE
Be theatrical
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
EMOTE
Be theatrical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SCENE
Theater section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
SCENE
Theater section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
CRITICS
Theater reviewers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CRITICS
Theater reviewers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
SPELT
Ancient hulled wheat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
SPELT
Ancient hulled wheat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CUED
Prompted, in a theater
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
CUED
Prompted, in a theater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
RISTRA
String of dried chile peppers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
RISTRA
String of dried chile peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
TONGUETWISTER
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," e.g.
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TONGUETWISTER
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ISMS
Belief systems
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
ISMS
Belief systems
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
BIOME
Ecosystem
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
BIOME
Ecosystem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
EVADER
Tax cheat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
EVADER
Tax cheat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
HIFIS
Old audio systems
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HIFIS
Old audio systems
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
ORS
Med. theaters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ORS
Med. theaters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
OBIE
Theater honor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
OBIE
Theater honor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
EMOTERS
Theatrical folks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
EMOTERS
Theatrical folks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
APOLLO
Historic Harlem theater
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
APOLLO
Historic Harlem theater
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
SPICYMUSEUM
Place to learn about chili peppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ANCHOS
Pozole peppers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
ANCHOS
Pozole peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
CTUREHALLS
Theaters that typically don't serve popcorn
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
CTUREHALLS
Theaters that typically don't serve popcorn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
LOGE
Theater section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
LOGE
Theater section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
LOEW
Theater eponym
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
LOEW
Theater eponym
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
MARS
Home to the solar system's largest volcano
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
MARS
Home to the solar system's largest volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
RABE
Broccoli ___ (peppery vegetable)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RABE
Broccoli ___ (peppery vegetable)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
CINEMAS
Movie theaters
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CINEMAS
Movie theaters
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
LOGES
Pricey theater boxes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
LOGES
Pricey theater boxes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARTSCENES
Local cultural ecosystems
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
ARTSCENES
Local cultural ecosystems
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
BOSTONGLOBE
... "Replica Shakespearean Theater Opens Near Fenway Park"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
BOSTONGLOBE
... "Replica Shakespearean Theater Opens Near Fenway Park"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
NTS
Some Windows systems
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
NTS
Some Windows systems
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
STEREOS
Sound systems
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
STEREOS
Sound systems
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
VCR
'80s home theater device
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
VCR
'80s home theater device
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOBA
Buckwheat noodle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
SOBA
Buckwheat noodle
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
ARMY
Theater group?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
ARMY
Theater group?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
PLANETARIA
Some science museum theaters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PLANETARIA
Some science museum theaters
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
SCRIM
Hanging in the theater
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
SCRIM
Hanging in the theater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
STAGEMANAGEMENT
Theater responsibility (... letters 3-5 and 9-11)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
STAGEMANAGEMENT
Theater responsibility (... letters 3-5 and 9-11)
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
BOILER
Water heater
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
BOILER
Water heater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
SETS
Theater backdrops
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
STAGEMANAGER
*Overseer of a theatrical production
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
STAGEMANAGER
*Overseer of a theatrical production
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
SHEAF
Bundle of wheat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
SHEAF
Bundle of wheat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
GLUTENFREE
Without wheat, rye, or barley
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
1%
GLUTENFREE
Without wheat, rye, or barley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
1%
SING
Animated musical film set in a theater
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
SING
Animated musical film set in a theater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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Give up, as land
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Cabinet feature
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Capital of Latvia
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University grad
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Creepy
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Ages and ages
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Like the number 19
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Fourth installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise
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Blended margarita ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SCOVILLESCALE (13 letters).
What is the best answer for "Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across"?
The best answer for "Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across" is SCOVILLESCALE with 13 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Heat measurement system, or a hint to the pepper types at the starts of 20-, 24- and 42-Across" 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 June 3, 2020.