Crossword Answer For
Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 20, 2022 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across", last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on January 20, 2022. Our database holds 181 possible answers, with WATERSHEDMOMENT (15 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across:
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WATERSHEDMOMENT
Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2022
99%
WATERSHEDMOMENT
Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2022
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 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%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
ASSET
Strong point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
ASSET
Strong point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 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%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
NODE
Junction point
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
2%
NODE
Junction point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
APT
On point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
APT
On point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
2%
ONEDAY
At some point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
DECIMAL
__ point
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
DECIMAL
__ point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
ITEM
Bullet point
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
2%
ITEM
Bullet point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
TINE
Antler point
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
2%
TINE
Antler point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
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
2%
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
2%
IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 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%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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%
ENOLA
Sherlock's sister, per three Netflix films
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ENOLA
Sherlock's sister, per three Netflix films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
GIST
Main point
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
GIST
Main point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
FACT
Irrefutable point
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
2%
FACT
Irrefutable point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
2%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 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%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
ACME
Crowning point
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
2%
ACME
Crowning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
2%
STAND
Selling point?
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
2%
STAND
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
ATM
PIN point?
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
2%
ATM
PIN point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
LOOSELEAFBINDER
School organizer with three rings
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
LOOSELEAFBINDER
School organizer with three rings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 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%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
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%
ORIGIN
Starting point
(6)
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May 26, 2026
2%
ORIGIN
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
2%
ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
BLUNTER
More to the point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
BLUNTER
More to the point
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2%
TRUE
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
2%
TRUE
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
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May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
STORE
Selling point?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
STORE
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
2%
CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
2%
EVEREST
Highest point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
EVEREST
Highest point
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%
EVER
At any point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
EVER
At any point
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
TRIO
Group of three
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
TRIO
Group of three
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
LA Times Daily 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%
FAIR
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
FAIR
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
CRAW
Sticking point?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRAW
Sticking point?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 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%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
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%
SCRATCH
Starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
SCRATCH
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
PRIME
Two or three, for example
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
PRIME
Two or three, for example
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 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%
BODES
Appears to point to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
BODES
Appears to point to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
ILOSTIT
Excuse for not turning in homework
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
2%
ILOSTIT
Excuse for not turning in homework
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
2%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
2%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
NADIR
Lowest point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
NADIR
Lowest point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
BLANKSHEET
*Result of turning over a new leaf
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
BLANKSHEET
*Result of turning over a new leaf
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
OCALA
One of three national forests in Florida
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
OCALA
One of three national forests in Florida
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
2%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
ISOUT
Swings and misses three times, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
ISOUT
Swings and misses three times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
BUST
Get three eights in blackjack, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
BUST
Get three eights in blackjack, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
NIBS
Pen points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
NIBS
Pen points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 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%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
SCORED
Put points on the board
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCORED
Put points on the board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
HOE
Earth-turning tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
HOE
Earth-turning tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
LASER
__ pointer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
LASER
__ pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
NODES
Connection points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
NODES
Connection points
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
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
1%
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
1%
ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
TDS
NFL six-pointers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
TDS
NFL six-pointers
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
LATHE
Wood-turning tool
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
LATHE
Wood-turning tool
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 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%
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%
TIN
Only three-letter chemical element
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
TIN
Only three-letter chemical element
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAGS
Price points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
TAGS
Price points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
TSK
Disappointed cluck
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSK
Disappointed cluck
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
DEES
Disappointing report card grades
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
DEES
Disappointing report card grades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
ARC
Three-pointer's path
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
ARC
Three-pointer's path
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
PEN
Ballpoint ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
PEN
Ballpoint ___
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
LOCI
Sets of points
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
LOCI
Sets of points
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on January 20, 2022
Rearmost, as decks
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Winter wear
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App with pics, familiarly
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Lead-in to gender
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Brown and Yale
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Auctioned autos, often
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Ended corruption
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__ fire
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Tofu source
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First Nations tribe
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WATERSHEDMOMENT (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across"?
The best answer for "Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across" is WATERSHEDMOMENT with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Historical turning point ... and, as three words, a literal description of 17-, 27- and 48-Across" 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 January 20, 2022.