Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 25, 2026, the clue "Held a match to" has 151 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is LIT (3 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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151 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LIT
Held a match to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
99%
LIT
Held a match to
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
8%
SETS
Tennis match units
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
8%
SETS
Tennis match units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
8%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
8%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
8%
IWIN
"Game, set, match"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
8%
IWIN
"Game, set, match"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
8%
SPAR
Train for a boxing match
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
SPAR
Train for a boxing match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
SET
Tennis match part
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
8%
SET
Tennis match part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
8%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
PRIZEMONEY
Purse at a boxing match
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
8%
PRIZEMONEY
Purse at a boxing match
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
BOUT
Boxing match
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
BOUT
Boxing match
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
THEONE
Perfect match
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
THEONE
Perfect match
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
CROPTOP
Revealing garment, or how to make 17-, 23-, 49-, and 53-Across match their clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
8%
CROPTOP
Revealing garment, or how to make 17-, 23-, 49-, and 53-Across match their clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
8%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
8%
NBAFINALS
Annual championship series held in May-June (... letters 4-2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
8%
TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
"You need some time away from work," and how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
"You need some time away from work," and how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
EYECONTACT
It can be held during a conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
EYECONTACT
It can be held during a conversation
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
REDDIT
Site that held the recurring social experiment r/place
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
REDDIT
Site that held the recurring social experiment r/place
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
USOPEN
Tennis tourney held in Queens
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
USOPEN
Tennis tourney held in Queens
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
TIE
Accessory that may match a prom date's dress
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
TIE
Accessory that may match a prom date's dress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
8%
YARDSALES
Events held after decluttering
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
8%
YARDSALES
Events held after decluttering
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
8%
JUSTICE
Title held by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
8%
JUSTICE
Title held by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
8%
GEORG
Conductor Solti who held the record for most Grammys before Beyoncé
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
GEORG
Conductor Solti who held the record for most Grammys before Beyoncé
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
8%
CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
8%
CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
8%
MAKEITADOUBLE
Request to a bartender, and what must be done to the last words of 20-, 30-, 36-, and 47-Across for the answers to match their clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
8%
MAKEITADOUBLE
Request to a bartender, and what must be done to the last words of 20-, 30-, 36-, and 47-Across for the answers to match their clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
8%
RIVAL
Nearly match
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
8%
RIVAL
Nearly match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
8%
FINALCUT
Edited version seen in theaters, and what six long answers in this puzzle need to match their clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
8%
FINALCUT
Edited version seen in theaters, and what six long answers in this puzzle need to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
8%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
8%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
8%
ARK
Big boat that held animal pairs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
8%
ARK
Big boat that held animal pairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
8%
PRELIM
Early match, for short
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
8%
PRELIM
Early match, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
8%
DROPIN
Stop by unannounced, and how to make the starred clues match their answers?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2025
8%
DROPIN
Stop by unannounced, and how to make the starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2025
8%
BONNAROO
Annual music festival held on a farm in Tennessee
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
8%
BONNAROO
Annual music festival held on a farm in Tennessee
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
8%
LOSEFACE
Suffer disgrace, or what the starred clues must do as a set to match their answers?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
8%
LOSEFACE
Suffer disgrace, or what the starred clues must do as a set to match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
8%
SCARF
Accessory that may match mittens
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
8%
SCARF
Accessory that may match mittens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
8%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
8%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
8%
OLE
Soccer match chant
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
8%
OLE
Soccer match chant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
8%
GAMETIME
When a match starts
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
8%
GAMETIME
When a match starts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
8%
SERVE
Start a match
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 15, 2024
8%
SERVE
Start a match
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 15, 2024
8%
SHOWTHEWAY
Give clear directions, or how to make the starred clues match their answers?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2024
8%
SHOWTHEWAY
Give clear directions, or how to make the starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
8%
RECORDCROWD
Feature of a 2023 women's volleyball match at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
8%
RECORDCROWD
Feature of a 2023 women's volleyball match at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
8%
RELIGHT
Take a match to once more
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
8%
RELIGHT
Take a match to once more
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
8%
MBAS
Degrees held by many CEOs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
8%
MBAS
Degrees held by many CEOs
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
8%
INDEXFINGER
*Digit often held up to indicate "one"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
8%
INDEXFINGER
*Digit often held up to indicate "one"
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
8%
EXTRACT
With 4-Down, how to make the seven starred clues match their answers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2024
8%
EXTRACT
With 4-Down, how to make the seven starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2024
8%
LETSGOYANKEES
Cheer heard in the Bronx, or a phonetic hint for making the starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2024
8%
LETSGOYANKEES
Cheer heard in the Bronx, or a phonetic hint for making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2024
8%
AITAKEOVER
Scenario where computers gain world domination, and what caused the starred clues not to match their answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2024
8%
AITAKEOVER
Scenario where computers gain world domination, and what caused the starred clues not to match their answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
8%
MAKEITNEAT
"Straight up, please," to match 17-, 25-, 37-, and 51-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
8%
MAKEITNEAT
"Straight up, please," to match 17-, 25-, 37-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
8%
OBAMA
President who held a widely upvoted Reddit AMA in 2012
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
8%
OBAMA
President who held a widely upvoted Reddit AMA in 2012
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
8%
DUMPLING
Wonton, e.g. ... or what you must do to make 22-Across, 27-Down or 29-Down match its clue?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
8%
DUMPLING
Wonton, e.g. ... or what you must do to make 22-Across, 27-Down or 29-Down match its clue?
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
8%
WATERPOLO
Olympic sport first held on the Seine in 1900
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
8%
WATERPOLO
Olympic sport first held on the Seine in 1900
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
8%
OLES
Cries during a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
8%
OLES
Cries during a Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
8%
MALALAYOUSAFZAI
Education activist and Nobel laureate who said, "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
8%
MALALAYOUSAFZAI
Education activist and Nobel laureate who said, "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
8%
CHILLBEFORESERVING
Meditate ahead of a big tennis match?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
8%
CHILLBEFORESERVING
Meditate ahead of a big tennis match?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
8%
KOS
Boxing match results: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2024
8%
KOS
Boxing match results: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2024
8%
TAM
Hat that may match a kilt
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
TAM
Hat that may match a kilt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
BELTITOUT
*Championship boxing match (In this clue's answer, see letters 1-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
BELTITOUT
*Championship boxing match (In this clue's answer, see letters 1-6)
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
ARLINGTON
Cemetery at which Memorial Day ceremonies are held
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 27, 2024
8%
ARLINGTON
Cemetery at which Memorial Day ceremonies are held
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 27, 2024
8%
ASPREVIOUSLYSTATIONED
At the post one formerly held?
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
ASPREVIOUSLYSTATIONED
At the post one formerly held?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
PHD
Deg. held by Wilson, but no other U.S. president
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2024
8%
PHD
Deg. held by Wilson, but no other U.S. president
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2024
8%
METS
Squad whose colors match the New York City flag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2024
8%
METS
Squad whose colors match the New York City flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2024
8%
BYEBYEBIRDIE
Musical with the song "Put On a Happy Face," and a hint to making four answers match their starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2024
8%
BYEBYEBIRDIE
Musical with the song "Put On a Happy Face," and a hint to making four answers match their starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2024
8%
FIRMBELIEF
Closely held conviction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
8%
FIRMBELIEF
Closely held conviction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
8%
ITGOESWITHOUTSAYING
"We all see the obvious here, right?," and how to make six long answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
8%
ITGOESWITHOUTSAYING
"We all see the obvious here, right?," and how to make six long answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
8%
DETAINEE
One held in custody
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 18, 2024
8%
DETAINEE
One held in custody
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
8%
YOUHADTOBETHERE
"It was even funnier at the time," or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2024
8%
YOUHADTOBETHERE
"It was even funnier at the time," or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
8%
TKOS
Boxing match decisions, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2024
8%
TKOS
Boxing match decisions, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
8%
ELOPE
Travel to an away match?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
8%
ELOPE
Travel to an away match?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
8%
SERVINGBOWL
Championship match for competitive waitstaff?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
8%
SERVINGBOWL
Championship match for competitive waitstaff?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
8%
TIED
Like a tennis match at deuce
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2024
8%
TIED
Like a tennis match at deuce
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
8%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
8%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
8%
ESTATECHAMPIONSHIP
Tournament finals held at a manor?
(18)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
8%
ESTATECHAMPIONSHIP
Tournament finals held at a manor?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
8%
TRADEMARKS
Corporate symbols, or how to make the answers to 15-/22-Across and 34-/46-Across match their clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
8%
TRADEMARKS
Corporate symbols, or how to make the answers to 15-/22-Across and 34-/46-Across match their clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
8%
LEVERHANG
Gymnastics rings position held with the body parallel to the ground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2023
8%
LEVERHANG
Gymnastics rings position held with the body parallel to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2023
8%
BLITZENBENZ
German roadster that once held the world speed record
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2023
8%
BLITZENBENZ
German roadster that once held the world speed record
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
8%
EVENSOUT
Balances, or, phonetically, how to make 18-, 32-, and 39-Across match their clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2023
8%
EVENSOUT
Balances, or, phonetically, how to make 18-, 32-, and 39-Across match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2023
8%
ONTHEEDGE
Exciting but dangerous way to live, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2023
8%
ONTHEEDGE
Exciting but dangerous way to live, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2023
8%
LIFEIMITATESART
Anti-mimetic position held by Oscar Wilde
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2023
8%
LIFEIMITATESART
Anti-mimetic position held by Oscar Wilde
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2023
8%
MAYO
It's sometimes held at a deli
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2023
8%
MAYO
It's sometimes held at a deli
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2023
8%
GOTEM
"They were no match for me!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
8%
GOTEM
"They were no match for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
8%
BERLINALE
"Big Five" film festival held in Germany
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
8%
BERLINALE
"Big Five" film festival held in Germany
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
LEFTOUT
Excluded, and what 18-, 22-, 38-, and 56-Across need to match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
8%
LEFTOUT
Excluded, and what 18-, 22-, 38-, and 56-Across need to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
8%
ADIDAS
Maker of the official match ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
8%
ADIDAS
Maker of the official match ball for the FIFA Women's World Cup
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
8%
ROBE
Garment that may match slippers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
8%
ROBE
Garment that may match slippers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
8%
TKO
Possible UFC match ender
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2023
8%
TKO
Possible UFC match ender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
8%
ELOPES
Travels to an away match?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
8%
ELOPES
Travels to an away match?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
8%
ASANAS
They're held in yoga studios
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2023
8%
ASANAS
They're held in yoga studios
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2023
8%
ERRORS
Crossword clues that don't match their answers, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2023
8%
ERRORS
Crossword clues that don't match their answers, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2023
8%
NOHESITATION
"Proceed with confidence!," and how to make the answers to 20-, 31-, and 43-Across match their clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2023
8%
NOHESITATION
"Proceed with confidence!," and how to make the answers to 20-, 31-, and 43-Across match their clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2023
8%
RINGSIDE
Like some expensive seats at a boxing match
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
8%
RINGSIDE
Like some expensive seats at a boxing match
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
8%
SCALE
Item held by Lady Justice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2023
8%
SCALE
Item held by Lady Justice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2023
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
EVEN
Equally matched
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Equally matched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
UNFIT
Not well-matched
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
UNFIT
Not well-matched
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ANNIE
Potts of "Young Sheldon"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ANNIE
Potts of "Young Sheldon"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
PSP
Bygone handheld game console, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
PSP
Bygone handheld game console, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
TENNIS
Game featuring matches and love
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
TENNIS
Game featuring matches and love
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
NIM
Strategic game with matchsticks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
1%
NIM
Strategic game with matchsticks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
1%
EMMA
Jane Austen's titular 19th-century matchmaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
EMMA
Jane Austen's titular 19th-century matchmaker
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
TACO
Handheld snack topped with salsa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TACO
Handheld snack topped with salsa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
EROS
Greek matchmaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
EROS
Greek matchmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
SPARKLER
Type of handheld firework
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2025
1%
SPARKLER
Type of handheld firework
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2025
1%
TEAS
Oolong and matcha
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
1%
TEAS
Oolong and matcha
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
1%
BFFS
Chums with matching bracelets, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
BFFS
Chums with matching bracelets, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
RAJ
TV friend of Sheldon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
1%
RAJ
TV friend of Sheldon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
OREO
Cookie with a matcha ice cream flavor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
1%
OREO
Cookie with a matcha ice cream flavor
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
1%
BOUTS
Boxing matches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
1%
BOUTS
Boxing matches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
1%
YENTE
"Fiddler on the Roof" matchmaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
YENTE
"Fiddler on the Roof" matchmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
COND
Collection of matching cruets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
1%
COND
Collection of matching cruets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
1%
POTTS
"Young Sheldon" actress Annie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
1%
POTTS
"Young Sheldon" actress Annie
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
1%
SEEN
Beheld
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
SEEN
Beheld
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
STRESSBALL
Handheld tension reliever
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
1%
STRESSBALL
Handheld tension reliever
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
1%
IAIN
"Young Sheldon" actor Armitage
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
IAIN
"Young Sheldon" actor Armitage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
ADLER
Irene who matched wits with Holmes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
1%
ADLER
Irene who matched wits with Holmes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2024
1%
HISANDHIS
Like some matching towel sets (In this answer, note letters 1-3 and 7-9)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2024
1%
HISANDHIS
Like some matching towel sets (In this answer, note letters 1-3 and 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
1%
CLUTCH
Handheld purse
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 10, 2024
1%
CLUTCH
Handheld purse
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
1%
LOVEISBLIND
Netflix show where singles seek matches sight unseen
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2024
1%
LOVEISBLIND
Netflix show where singles seek matches sight unseen
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
1%
ORG
www.bethematch.___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2024
1%
ORG
www.bethematch.___
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
1%
DSLITE
Slim, handheld Nintendo game console
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
1%
DSLITE
Slim, handheld Nintendo game console
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
1%
ODD
Unmatched
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
1%
ODD
Unmatched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
1%
NBAGAME
Heat-vs.-Suns matchup, e.g.
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
NBAGAME
Heat-vs.-Suns matchup, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
DATINGAPPS
Modern matchmakers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
1%
DATINGAPPS
Modern matchmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
SPARKPLUG
Presentation on how to generate chemistry when matchmaking?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
1%
SPARKPLUG
Presentation on how to generate chemistry when matchmaking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
1%
SPYGLASSES
Small handheld telescopes
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
1%
SPYGLASSES
Small handheld telescopes
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
1%
BOPIT
Handheld game of quick reflexes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
1%
BOPIT
Handheld game of quick reflexes
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
1%
GAMESEVEN
Final matchup in many a playoff series
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2024
1%
GAMESEVEN
Final matchup in many a playoff series
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2024
1%
CBS
"Young Sheldon" airer
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2024
1%
CBS
"Young Sheldon" airer
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2024
1%
DATES
eHarmony matches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
1%
DATES
eHarmony matches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
1%
FANS
Hand-held coolers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
1%
FANS
Hand-held coolers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
1%
TEA
Cha, chai, or matcha
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
TEA
Cha, chai, or matcha
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
PHOTOFINISH
When two fairly matched cameramen raced, it came down to a ...
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
PHOTOFINISH
When two fairly matched cameramen raced, it came down to a ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
NECKANDNECK
When two fairly matched giraffes raced, they were ...
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
NECKANDNECK
When two fairly matched giraffes raced, they were ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
DEADHEAT
When two fairly matched zombies raced, it was a ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
DEADHEAT
When two fairly matched zombies raced, it was a ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
WITHINARMSREACH
When two fairly matched rock climbers raced, victory was ...
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
WITHINARMSREACH
When two fairly matched rock climbers raced, victory was ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
COINTOSS
When two fairly matched gamblers raced, it was a ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
COINTOSS
When two fairly matched gamblers raced, it was a ...
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
ARENA
Place for matches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
1%
ARENA
Place for matches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
1%
GREENTEA
Drink like Sencha or matcha
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 5, 2023
1%
GREENTEA
Drink like Sencha or matcha
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
1%
PALMTOP
Handheld computer
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
1%
PALMTOP
Handheld computer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
BURRITOS
Handheld Tex-Mex foods
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2023
1%
BURRITOS
Handheld Tex-Mex foods
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2023
1%
HOTDATES
Heated singles matches?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2023
1%
HOTDATES
Heated singles matches?
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
1%
WIIMOTES
Handheld Nintendo devices
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
1%
WIIMOTES
Handheld Nintendo devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
1%
EPHEMERA
Collectibles such as ticket stubs and matchbooks
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2023
1%
EPHEMERA
Collectibles such as ticket stubs and matchbooks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2023
1%
TBD
Like postseason matchups before the end of the season: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
1%
TBD
Like postseason matchups before the end of the season: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
1%
PLAYCUPID
Act as a matchmaker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2023
1%
PLAYCUPID
Act as a matchmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 25, 2026
Sweeties
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Like Supreme Court arguments
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Sight-related
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Tick off
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Item in a hotel closet
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One thumbing for a ride
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Mother Earth, in Greek myth
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From __ Z
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How many possible solutions does "Held a match to" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 151 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LIT (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Held a match to"?
The best answer for "Held a match to" is LIT with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Held a match to" been used as a crossword clue?
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