Crossword Answer For
Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 16, 2020 Answers
The crossword clue "Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from April 16, 2020. We've gathered 178 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is MIDDLEEARTH (11 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across:
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178 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MIDDLEEARTH
Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2020
99%
MIDDLEEARTH
Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2020
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ARI
Name hidden in 45-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
ARI
Name hidden in 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
3%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
SEA
Mermaid's realm
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
3%
SEA
Mermaid's realm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
3%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
3%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
PENCE
Coins of the realm?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
PENCE
Coins of the realm?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
TERI
Name hidden in "late riser"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
TERI
Name hidden in "late riser"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
NOHO
NYC neighborhood hidden in "casino hotel"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
NOHO
NYC neighborhood hidden in "casino hotel"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SEAS
Neptune's realm
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
SEAS
Neptune's realm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
CARA
Name hidden in "Jessica Rabbit"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
CARA
Name hidden in "Jessica Rabbit"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
ELY
Name hidden in "I feel you"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
ELY
Name hidden in "I feel you"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
ASTRALPLANE
Spirit realm
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ASTRALPLANE
Spirit realm
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
LON
Name hidden in "Oslo, Norway"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
LON
Name hidden in "Oslo, Norway"
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
3%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
3%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
ANI
Name hidden in "Lean In"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
ANI
Name hidden in "Lean In"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 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%
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%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
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
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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West Point inst.
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"American" shade tree
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Cake section
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One of Eve's grandkids
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MIDDLEEARTH (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across"?
The best answer for "Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across" is MIDDLEEARTH with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Hobbits' realm, or a hint to the word hidden in 18-, 27- and 44-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on April 16, 2020.