Stumped by the crossword clue "Hits different?"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 8, 2026. We've scoured our database and found 158 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is REMAKES (7 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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158 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
REMAKES
Hits different?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
99%
REMAKES
Hits different?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
CAREW
Hall of Famer Rod with 3,053 career hits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
CAREW
Hall of Famer Rod with 3,053 career hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
FOUNDASWEETSPOT
"Japan's flag hits all the right notes! Its designers ___"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
8%
FOUNDASWEETSPOT
"Japan's flag hits all the right notes! Its designers ___"
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
8%
DEBATABLE
"Sure, but I have a different opinion"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
DEBATABLE
"Sure, but I have a different opinion"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
REWORDS
Puts a different way
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
REWORDS
Puts a different way
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
HAMMER
It hits the nail on the head!
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
HAMMER
It hits the nail on the head!
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
ODDONEOUT
Thing that's different from the rest
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
8%
ODDONEOUT
Thing that's different from the rest
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
8%
OTOH
Texter's "Let's look at this a different way"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
OTOH
Texter's "Let's look at this a different way"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
AMORE
"When the moon hits your eye" condition
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
AMORE
"When the moon hits your eye" condition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
REFILE
Move to a different folder, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
8%
REFILE
Move to a different folder, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
8%
AHH
"That hits the spot"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
8%
AHH
"That hits the spot"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
8%
PECAN
Nut whose name has different regional pronunciations
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
PECAN
Nut whose name has different regional pronunciations
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
BOUNCEPASS
Potential basketball assist that hits the floor
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
8%
BOUNCEPASS
Potential basketball assist that hits the floor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
8%
MUSICBINGO
Game whose object is to get lots of hits
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
MUSICBINGO
Game whose object is to get lots of hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
8%
POWERCLASHING
Looks in two different directions at once?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
POWERCLASHING
Looks in two different directions at once?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
8%
MOVEABLEFEAST
*Christian observance that's on a different day every year
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
MOVEABLEFEAST
*Christian observance that's on a different day every year
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
TOP
Toy that's one letter different from "toy"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
8%
TOP
Toy that's one letter different from "toy"
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
8%
AAH
"That hits the spot"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
8%
AAH
"That hits the spot"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
8%
THATSAMORE
Words after "When the moon hits your eye / Like a big pizza pie"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
8%
THATSAMORE
Words after "When the moon hits your eye / Like a big pizza pie"
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
8%
COUNTERS
Makes a different offer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
8%
COUNTERS
Makes a different offer
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
8%
ERAGON
2003 fantasy novel whose title is one letter different from a fantasy creature
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
ERAGON
2003 fantasy novel whose title is one letter different from a fantasy creature
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
BUNTS
Light hits
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
BUNTS
Light hits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
HOMERS
Out-of-the-park hits
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
HOMERS
Out-of-the-park hits
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
8%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
CLUE
'80s mystery flick with three different endings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
8%
CLUE
'80s mystery flick with three different endings
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
8%
JUSTTHEOPPOSITE
Completely different, or what each starred clue is to its answer?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
8%
JUSTTHEOPPOSITE
Completely different, or what each starred clue is to its answer?
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
8%
ROCKOFAGES
Musical featuring hair metal hits
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
ROCKOFAGES
Musical featuring hair metal hits
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
SLEEPERS
Surprise hits
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
8%
SLEEPERS
Surprise hits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
8%
EXOTIC
Strangely different
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
8%
EXOTIC
Strangely different
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
8%
PART
Take different routes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
PART
Take different routes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
WORLDSAPART
Utterly different, and what can be found in four of this puzzle's answers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
WORLDSAPART
Utterly different, and what can be found in four of this puzzle's answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
SARI
Garment that can be draped more than 100 different ways
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2024
8%
SARI
Garment that can be draped more than 100 different ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2024
8%
ELLAMAI
Vocalist with the 2018 hits “Boo’d Up” and “Trip”
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 2, 2024
8%
ELLAMAI
Vocalist with the 2018 hits “Boo’d Up” and “Trip”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
8%
NEIL
Diamond with hits
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
NEIL
Diamond with hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
ELSEWHERE
In a different place
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
8%
ELSEWHERE
In a different place
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
8%
ACE
Card with two different point values in blackjack
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2024
8%
ACE
Card with two different point values in blackjack
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
8%
SHAPESHIFTS
Takes a different form, or a hint to this puzzle's scrambled 4-, 5-, 9- and 3-sided figures
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
8%
SHAPESHIFTS
Takes a different form, or a hint to this puzzle's scrambled 4-, 5-, 9- and 3-sided figures
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
8%
CHANGEDIRECTION
Take a different route, and a hint to the circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
8%
CHANGEDIRECTION
Take a different route, and a hint to the circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
8%
CODESWITCH
What a bilingual speaker may do in different situations ... or a three-part theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
8%
CODESWITCH
What a bilingual speaker may do in different situations ... or a three-part theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
8%
SLAPS
Openhanded hits
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 25, 2023
8%
SLAPS
Openhanded hits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 25, 2023
8%
THEERASTOUR
Taylor Swift show series with songs from 10 different albums
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2023
8%
THEERASTOUR
Taylor Swift show series with songs from 10 different albums
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2023
8%
HRS
Big baseball hits: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2023
8%
HRS
Big baseball hits: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
8%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who racked up an MLB record 262 hits in a single season
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2023
8%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who racked up an MLB record 262 hits in a single season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2023
8%
POPUPS
High hits
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 14, 2023
8%
POPUPS
High hits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 14, 2023
8%
WHOLENOTHER
Totally different, slangily
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2023
8%
WHOLENOTHER
Totally different, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2023
8%
PERFECTCUBAN
Havana cigar that hits all the right notes?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
8%
PERFECTCUBAN
Havana cigar that hits all the right notes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
8%
DARETO
Words before “dream” or “be different”
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 9, 2023
8%
DARETO
Words before “dream” or “be different”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
8%
SHOWOFHANDS
Quick polling method, and what 17-, 29-, and 49-Across all are, in different ways
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2023
8%
SHOWOFHANDS
Quick polling method, and what 17-, 29-, and 49-Across all are, in different ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2023
8%
ANYHOO
"On a different note ..."
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2023
8%
ANYHOO
"On a different note ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
8%
OUTOFPLAY
Like some foul hits
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 1, 2023
8%
OUTOFPLAY
Like some foul hits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2023
8%
REASSIGN
Appoint to a different task
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2023
8%
REASSIGN
Appoint to a different task
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2023
8%
PETEROSE
Baseballer with a record 4,256 hits
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 16, 2022
8%
PETEROSE
Baseballer with a record 4,256 hits
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 16, 2022
8%
SUE
Bird who is the only player to win WNBA titles in three different decades
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2022
8%
SUE
Bird who is the only player to win WNBA titles in three different decades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2022
8%
DEREKJETER
This D.J. likes big hits!
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2022
8%
DEREKJETER
This D.J. likes big hits!
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2022
8%
NONOTTONY
"I mean a different cereal box mascot!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
8%
NONOTTONY
"I mean a different cereal box mascot!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
8%
LETSDANCE
1983 album with the hits "China Girl" and "Modern Love"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2022
8%
LETSDANCE
1983 album with the hits "China Girl" and "Modern Love"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2022
8%
TENSE
"Bear" has a different one than "bore"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2022
8%
TENSE
"Bear" has a different one than "bore"
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2022
8%
BSIDES
Some surprise hits
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2022
8%
BSIDES
Some surprise hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2022
8%
RESTATE
Say a different way
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 12, 2022
8%
RESTATE
Say a different way
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 12, 2022
8%
ITTAKESALLSORTS
"Hey, everyone's different"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2022
8%
ITTAKESALLSORTS
"Hey, everyone's different"
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2022
8%
CHANGESGEARS
Switches to a different approach (... letters 5-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2022
8%
CHANGESGEARS
Switches to a different approach (... letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2022
8%
ACTOR
One who's a different person at work?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2022
8%
ACTOR
One who's a different person at work?
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
8%
NICKELBACK
Band with the hits "Photograph" and "Far Away"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2022
8%
NICKELBACK
Band with the hits "Photograph" and "Far Away"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2022
8%
EEL
It's different from a sea snake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
EEL
It's different from a sea snake
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
SMASHES
Big hits
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
8%
SMASHES
Big hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
8%
EDDIE
Money with hits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2022
8%
EDDIE
Money with hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2022
8%
REHANGS
Moves to a different wall, say
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
REHANGS
Moves to a different wall, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
BIOTAS
Flora and fauna of different regions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2022
8%
BIOTAS
Flora and fauna of different regions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2022
8%
AWHOLEOTHLGAME
Completely different situation
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2022
8%
AWHOLEOTHLGAME
Completely different situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2022
8%
EARNEDSOMETHINGNEW
Worked to get a different reward?
(18)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
EARNEDSOMETHINGNEW
Worked to get a different reward?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
APART
In different places
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
APART
In different places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
BAMS
Cartoon hits
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
8%
BAMS
Cartoon hits
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
8%
POLAROPPOSITES
Completely different entities ... or the pairs of indicated words in 3-, 5- and 8-Down, in terms of meaning and location?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2021
8%
POLAROPPOSITES
Completely different entities ... or the pairs of indicated words in 3-, 5- and 8-Down, in terms of meaning and location?
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2021
8%
ELOSRETUO
It hits the ground when you're running
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2021
8%
ELOSRETUO
It hits the ground when you're running
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2021
8%
MIKE
Stage prop with a different spelling nowadays
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2021
8%
MIKE
Stage prop with a different spelling nowadays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
8%
POEHLEROPPOSITE
Someone completely different from comedian Amy?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2021
8%
POEHLEROPPOSITE
Someone completely different from comedian Amy?
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2021
8%
MASTERPIECES
"Mona Lisa" and "Guernica" ... and, in a different way, the last words of 20-, 34- and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2021
8%
MASTERPIECES
"Mona Lisa" and "Guernica" ... and, in a different way, the last words of 20-, 34- and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2021
8%
TOPTEN
Best of the hits
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2021
8%
TOPTEN
Best of the hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2021
8%
PENNAMES
What the answers to starred clues are, in different ways
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2021
8%
PENNAMES
What the answers to starred clues are, in different ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2021
8%
BALLPARKFIGURES
Estimates, and what the last parts of 20-, 28- and 48-Across are, in different ways
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2021
8%
BALLPARKFIGURES
Estimates, and what the last parts of 20-, 28- and 48-Across are, in different ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2021
8%
LACKEY
Pitcher John on three different MLB championship teams
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
8%
LACKEY
Pitcher John on three different MLB championship teams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
8%
SLOGANS
"Think different" and "Just Do It"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2021
8%
SLOGANS
"Think different" and "Just Do It"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2021
8%
SEX
It's different from gender
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2021
8%
SEX
It's different from gender
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2021
8%
LOOSELEAF
Kind of paper ... and a hint to a sequence, each starting with a different letter, found in four other puzzle answers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2021
8%
LOOSELEAF
Kind of paper ... and a hint to a sequence, each starting with a different letter, found in four other puzzle answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2021
8%
OTHER
Treat as different from oneself, in modern lingo
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2021
8%
OTHER
Treat as different from oneself, in modern lingo
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2021
8%
AJA
Steely Dan album with the hits “Peg” and “Deacon Blues”
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 21, 2021
8%
AJA
Steely Dan album with the hits “Peg” and “Deacon Blues”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 21, 2021
8%
HETERO
Prefix meaning "different"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
8%
HETERO
Prefix meaning "different"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
8%
BANKSHOT
One hits the backboard
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2021
8%
BANKSHOT
One hits the backboard
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2021
8%
WEDESERVEBEER
Captain's declaration before a team hits the bar?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2020
8%
WEDESERVEBEER
Captain's declaration before a team hits the bar?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2020
8%
FARCRY
Something very different
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2020
8%
FARCRY
Something very different
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2020
8%
PAULANKA
'50s-'70s singer with 12 Billboard Top 10 hits
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2020
8%
PAULANKA
'50s-'70s singer with 12 Billboard Top 10 hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2020
8%
REZONE
Divide into different districts
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 20, 2020
8%
REZONE
Divide into different districts
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 20, 2020
8%
REORDER
Arrange in a different way
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
8%
REORDER
Arrange in a different way
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
8%
BLOOPS
Soft hits just over the infield
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
8%
BLOOPS
Soft hits just over the infield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
8%
RAGDOLL
Hit for Aerosmith and The 4 Seasons (different songs, though)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2020
8%
RAGDOLL
Hit for Aerosmith and The 4 Seasons (different songs, though)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2020
8%
APPROACHSHOTS
Many golf hits onto the green
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 12, 2020
8%
APPROACHSHOTS
Many golf hits onto the green
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 12, 2020
8%
FRANKIEVALLI
*Lead singer of a group whose first two Top 40 hits reached #1
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2020
8%
FRANKIEVALLI
*Lead singer of a group whose first two Top 40 hits reached #1
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2020
8%
NAP
Word with very different meanings after "dog" and "cat"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2020
8%
NAP
Word with very different meanings after "dog" and "cat"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2020
8%
DROPCHARGE
Fee for returning a rental car at a different location
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2020
8%
DROPCHARGE
Fee for returning a rental car at a different location
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2020
8%
RECAST
Present in a different form
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2019
8%
RECAST
Present in a different form
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2019
8%
SAMEAS
No different from, with "the"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2019
8%
SAMEAS
No different from, with "the"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2019
8%
REMAPS
Zones for different usage, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2019
8%
REMAPS
Zones for different usage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2019
8%
HOTDESK
Workstation shared by employees on different shifts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2019
8%
HOTDESK
Workstation shared by employees on different shifts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2019
8%
LOBS
High hits
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 16, 2019
8%
LOBS
High hits
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 16, 2019
1%
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
1%
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
1%
AMORAL
Virtually indifferent?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
AMORAL
Virtually indifferent?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 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%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
1%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
1%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
NONSTANDARD
Out of the ordinary, or, parsed differently, what has been applied to the phrases in 18-, 24-, 41-, and 53-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
1%
NONSTANDARD
Out of the ordinary, or, parsed differently, what has been applied to the phrases in 18-, 24-, 41-, and 53-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
1%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
1%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
1%
EVENAS
While ... or, read differently, a letter pattern shared by the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
1%
EVENAS
While ... or, read differently, a letter pattern shared by the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
1%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
1%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
1%
ICONIC
Memorable ... or, parsed differently, the two-row arrangement in each pair of starred clues' answers?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
ICONIC
Memorable ... or, parsed differently, the two-row arrangement in each pair of starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
IWASBORED
Indifferent response to "Why'd you do it?"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
IWASBORED
Indifferent response to "Why'd you do it?"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
SANDBOX
Where a kid might build a castle ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2024
1%
SANDBOX
Where a kid might build a castle ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
1%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
1%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
1%
BADLANDS
National park in South Dakota ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the meanings and initials of 17-, 24-, 39- and 51-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
1%
BADLANDS
National park in South Dakota ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the meanings and initials of 17-, 24-, 39- and 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
1%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
1%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
1%
REPAIRPERSON
Mechanic, e.g. ... and when parsed differently, a description of 20-, 31- or 48-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2024
1%
REPAIRPERSON
Mechanic, e.g. ... and when parsed differently, a description of 20-, 31- or 48-Across
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2024
1%
ATHENS
Capital of Greece ... and when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
1%
ATHENS
Capital of Greece ... and when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
1%
HASAGOAT
Attempts ... or, when read differently, contains a sports legend?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
1%
HASAGOAT
Attempts ... or, when read differently, contains a sports legend?
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
1%
DEMOREELS
Actors' greatest-hits compilations
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
1%
DEMOREELS
Actors' greatest-hits compilations
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
1%
ITSGOINGDOWN
Piece of smack talk ... or, read differently, a description of the starred clues' answers
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
ITSGOINGDOWN
Piece of smack talk ... or, read differently, a description of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
PENTECOST
Whitsunday, by another name
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
PENTECOST
Whitsunday, by another name
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
TRASHPANDA
Humorous nickname for a raccoon ... or when parsed differently, a hint to understanding the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
1%
TRASHPANDA
Humorous nickname for a raccoon ... or when parsed differently, a hint to understanding the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
1%
CHANGESONESTUNE
Starts looking at things differently, as demonstrated by the first words of the answers to the starred clues?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2024
1%
CHANGESONESTUNE
Starts looking at things differently, as demonstrated by the first words of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2024
1%
TURNITON
Suddenly become charming ... or, parsed differently, the rule for formulating 18-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2024
1%
TURNITON
Suddenly become charming ... or, parsed differently, the rule for formulating 18-, 23-, 38- and 50-Across?
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2024
1%
MEH
Indifferent review
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2023
1%
MEH
Indifferent review
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2023
1%
IDIGIT
"Righteous, dude!" ... or, parsed differently, a hint to parts of the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2023
1%
IDIGIT
"Righteous, dude!" ... or, parsed differently, a hint to parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
1%
LOSTART
Skill that's rare these days ... or, parsed differently, a hint to 17-, 27-, 45- and 61-Across
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
1%
LOSTART
Skill that's rare these days ... or, parsed differently, a hint to 17-, 27-, 45- and 61-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
1%
FIVERS
Fins, or when parsed differently, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
1%
FIVERS
Fins, or when parsed differently, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
1%
LENTILS
Staple legumes, or parsed differently, what 16- and 24-Across did for 51- and 63-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2023
1%
LENTILS
Staple legumes, or parsed differently, what 16- and 24-Across did for 51- and 63-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2023
1%
IOUS
Chits
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2023
1%
IOUS
Chits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
1%
MOVESOVER
Makes room, and when parsed differently, an instruction for four answers in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2023
1%
MOVESOVER
Makes room, and when parsed differently, an instruction for four answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2023
1%
ENDOW
Furnish with funds, and when parsed differently, a double feature of the answers to 18-, 26-, 41-, 53-, and 65-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2023
1%
ENDOW
Furnish with funds, and when parsed differently, a double feature of the answers to 18-, 26-, 41-, 53-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2023
1%
SLUMBER
Sleep ... or, parsed differently, the result of chopping 41-Across?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2023
1%
SLUMBER
Sleep ... or, parsed differently, the result of chopping 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2023
1%
SAXES
Jazz instruments ... or, parsed differently, tools for chopping 41-Across?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2023
1%
SAXES
Jazz instruments ... or, parsed differently, tools for chopping 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2023
1%
SLOGS
Tedious tasks ... or, parsed differently, the ends of 23-Across, 28-Down and 30-Down?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2023
1%
SLOGS
Tedious tasks ... or, parsed differently, the ends of 23-Across, 28-Down and 30-Down?
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2023
1%
SOWHAT
Indifferent question
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2023
1%
SOWHAT
Indifferent question
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2023
1%
BLINKING
Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2023
1%
BLINKING
Flickering ... or, read differently, what connects 16-, 20-, 36-, 38- and 50-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
1%
REWORD
Express differently
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
1%
REWORD
Express differently
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
1%
GODSEND
Blessing ... or, read differently, a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2022
1%
GODSEND
Blessing ... or, read differently, a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2022
1%
TURNAROUNDTIMES
*Sega? (Hint: Read each starred clue differently and interpret its answer as an instruction)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2022
1%
TURNAROUNDTIMES
*Sega? (Hint: Read each starred clue differently and interpret its answer as an instruction)
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2022
1%
BLASE
Indifferent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2021
1%
BLASE
Indifferent
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2021
1%
BLOCKBUSTERS
Megahits, and what the interior letters of 20-, 33- and 43-Across effectively are?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2021
1%
BLOCKBUSTERS
Megahits, and what the interior letters of 20-, 33- and 43-Across effectively are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2021
1%
COMINGTOTERMS
Reaching an agreement ... or, parsed differently, what the starts of 20-, 34- and 40-Across are?
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2021
1%
COMINGTOTERMS
Reaching an agreement ... or, parsed differently, what the starts of 20-, 34- and 40-Across are?
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2021
1%
ALLSWELL
"We're doing OK!" ... or, read differently, a hint to each starred answer's first word
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2021
1%
ALLSWELL
"We're doing OK!" ... or, read differently, a hint to each starred answer's first word
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2021
1%
NETPROCEEDS
*Earnings you keep ... or, read differently, what happens in the starred answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2021
1%
NETPROCEEDS
*Earnings you keep ... or, read differently, what happens in the starred answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2021
1%
NUMB
Indifferent
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2020
1%
NUMB
Indifferent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2020
1%
CARED
Wasn't indifferent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2020
1%
CARED
Wasn't indifferent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hits different?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 158 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is REMAKES (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hits different?"?
The best answer for "Hits different?" is REMAKES with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Hits different?" 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 February 8, 2026.