If the clue ""Hold on a sec ..."" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 25, 2024, this clue has 173 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is WAIT (4 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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173 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WAIT
"Hold on a sec ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2024
99%
WAIT
"Hold on a sec ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2024
99%
BERIGHTBACK
"Hold on a sec"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2018
99%
BERIGHTBACK
"Hold on a sec"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2018
8%
BRB
Texter's "Just a sec"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
8%
BRB
Texter's "Just a sec"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
8%
SETIN
Took hold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
SETIN
Took hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
GRIP
Strong hold
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
GRIP
Strong hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
ICETRAYS
They hold frozen cubes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
ICETRAYS
They hold frozen cubes
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
REROOT
Take hold again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
REROOT
Take hold again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
CALLOUT
Publicly hold accountable
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
CALLOUT
Publicly hold accountable
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
WHOA
"Hold on just a second!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
WHOA
"Hold on just a second!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
JUST
A second ago
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
JUST
A second ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
CTO
Exec concerned with network security
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
CTO
Exec concerned with network security
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EARWIG
Pincered insect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
EARWIG
Pincered insect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ANTENNAE
Insect feelers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ANTENNAE
Insect feelers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
DAS
Govt. prosecutors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ADT
Home security co.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADT
Home security co.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
CLUE
Game with secret passages
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
CLUE
Game with secret passages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
STOW
Stash securely
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
STOW
Stash securely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
PLACE
Come in second
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
PLACE
Come in second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SCENE
Theater section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
SCENE
Theater section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
RAE
"Insecure" star Issa
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RAE
"Insecure" star Issa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 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%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CELLI
String section instruments
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
CELLI
String section instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
ANTS
Insects in a colony
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ANTS
Insects in a colony
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BLESS
Consecrate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
BLESS
Consecrate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
ABEL
Eve's second son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
ABEL
Eve's second son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ENDNOTES
Thesis section
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
ENDNOTES
Thesis section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
LOBES
Lung sections
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
LOBES
Lung sections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
ARK
Torah holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARK
Torah holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Table where Holy Communion is consecrated
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Table where Holy Communion is consecrated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ANT
Crumb-carrying insect
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
ANT
Crumb-carrying insect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
STR
Cello's sect.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
STR
Cello's sect.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
VASE
Bouquet holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
VASE
Bouquet holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
DISTANTRELATIVE
Forty-second cousin
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DISTANTRELATIVE
Forty-second cousin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
ERAS
History book sections
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ERAS
History book sections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
SESTET
Six-line section of a sonnet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
SESTET
Six-line section of a sonnet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
CDS
Record store section
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
CDS
Record store section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
AISLE
Grocery section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
AISLE
Grocery section
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ASTI
Prosecco kin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
ASTI
Prosecco kin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EAR
AirPod holder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EAR
AirPod holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
ARMYANT
Insect that forages in large raids
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
ARMYANT
Insect that forages in large raids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
LOGE
Theater section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
LOGE
Theater section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
BIOS
"About the Author" sections
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
BIOS
"About the Author" sections
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
SLYLY
With secrecy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
SLYLY
With secrecy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
ASIA
Atlas section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
ASIA
Atlas section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
HALVE
Bisect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HALVE
Bisect
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ALIST
Group with many household names
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ALIST
Group with many household names
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
TORSOS
Midsections of bodies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TORSOS
Midsections of bodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
STANZA
Poem section
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
STANZA
Poem section
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SAP
Sticky secretion
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SAP
Sticky secretion
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
LOOP
Roller coaster section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
LOOP
Roller coaster section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
FLY
Household pest with wings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
FLY
Household pest with wings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
SPORTS
Newspaper section with game recaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
INON
Aware of, as a secret
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
INON
Aware of, as a secret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SHIA
Predominant Islamic sect of Iran and Iraq
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SHIA
Predominant Islamic sect of Iran and Iraq
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ISSA
"Insecure" star Rae
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
ISSA
"Insecure" star Rae
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
TENORS
Choral section
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
TENORS
Choral section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
MODULE
Spacecraft section
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
MODULE
Spacecraft section
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
BEES
Insects necessary for producing mead
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
BEES
Insects necessary for producing mead
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ZEN
Buddhist sect
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
ZEN
Buddhist sect
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
CICADAS
Noisy insects that emerge in summer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
CICADAS
Noisy insects that emerge in summer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TEE
Kicker's holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TEE
Kicker's holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SIDINGS
Low-speed railroad track sections
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIDINGS
Low-speed railroad track sections
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
VIRUSSCAN
Part of a security check
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
VIRUSSCAN
Part of a security check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIMCARDS
Some chip holders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIMCARDS
Some chip holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
ONEMOMENT
"Just a second"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ONEMOMENT
"Just a second"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
REF
Cardholder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
REF
Cardholder?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
PSAKI
Biden-era press secretary Jen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
PSAKI
Biden-era press secretary Jen
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
NOW
This very second
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
NOW
This very second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
STEMS
Bud holders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
STEMS
Bud holders
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
BINS
Airport security containers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
BINS
Airport security containers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
VELCRO
Means of securing many children's shoes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
VELCRO
Means of securing many children's shoes
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
WALLETS
Money holders
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
WALLETS
Money holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
WONSILVER
Took second, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
WONSILVER
Took second, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ECCE
Behold, in Latin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ECCE
Behold, in Latin
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TWO
Most consecutive Super Bowls won by the same team
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
MUG
Coffee holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
MUG
Coffee holder
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ULOCKS
Bike securers named for their shape
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
ULOCKS
Bike securers named for their shape
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
CHIN
Viola holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
CHIN
Viola holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
EMUS
World's second-tallest birds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
EMUS
World's second-tallest birds
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ULOCK
Letter-shaped bike security device
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
ULOCK
Letter-shaped bike security device
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
PEN
Stock holder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
PEN
Stock holder?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
PETTY
Like one who holds grudges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
RING
Big name in security cameras
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
RING
Big name in security cameras
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
CICADA
Noisy summer insect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
CICADA
Noisy summer insect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
RESIN
Pine secretion
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
RESIN
Pine secretion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DELI
Grocery section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
DELI
Grocery section
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
FACECARDID
Need for the queen of hearts to get past security?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
FACECARDID
Need for the queen of hearts to get past security?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ERS
Hospital sections, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
RADON
Dangerous household gas
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
RADON
Dangerous household gas
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
MANTIS
"Praying" insect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
MANTIS
"Praying" insect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
POTS
Gold holders by rainbows
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
POTS
Gold holders by rainbows
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAN
Gold holder by a river
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAN
Gold holder by a river
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
EMU
Australian bird with secondary eyelids
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
EMU
Australian bird with secondary eyelids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
GNAT
Annoying insect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
GNAT
Annoying insect
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ACCORDIONFOLDER
File holder at a music store?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ACCORDIONFOLDER
File holder at a music store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
SCAN
Airport security check
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
SCAN
Airport security check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ROD
Curtain holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ROD
Curtain holder
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
HUNDREDYARDDASH
What Jamaica's Asafa Powell ran in a record 9.09 seconds
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
HUNDREDYARDDASH
What Jamaica's Asafa Powell ran in a record 9.09 seconds
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
SLAB
Concrete section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
SLAB
Concrete section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
STEREO
Record holder?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
STEREO
Record holder?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
STINKBUG
Invasive insect native to East Asia
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
STINKBUG
Invasive insect native to East Asia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NOLAN
Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
TONEARM
Needle holder
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
TONEARM
Needle holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
LSAT
Exam with an Argumentative Writing section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
LSAT
Exam with an Argumentative Writing section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Right this second!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Right this second!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with a Home Favorites section
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with a Home Favorites section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 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%
ERA
Shaded section of a timeline
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
ERA
Shaded section of a timeline
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
SEAL
Close securely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
SEAL
Close securely
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ second now"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ second now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
PSST
"Hey, can you keep a secret?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
PSST
"Hey, can you keep a secret?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
GNATS
Swarming insects
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
GNATS
Swarming insects
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SELES
Tennis great who won three consecutive French Opens in the 1990s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
LASTACT
Final section of a play
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
LASTACT
Final section of a play
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
KEEP
Castle stronghold
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
KEEP
Castle stronghold
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
SPY
Julia Child or Josephine Baker, secretly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
SPY
Julia Child or Josephine Baker, secretly
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
DAM
Water holder?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
DAM
Water holder?
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
PANE
Window section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
PANE
Window section
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
OBS
C-section docs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
OBS
C-section docs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
STOPSIGN
Octagon at an intersection
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
STOPSIGN
Octagon at an intersection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OWNER
Deed holder
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
OWNER
Deed holder
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
TIGERMOTH
Insect with striped wings
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
TIGERMOTH
Insect with striped wings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
CONSTRAINEDPEAS
Well-secured garden vines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONSTRAINEDPEAS
Well-secured garden vines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
AROD
Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
OVENRACK
Roasting pan holder
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
OVENRACK
Roasting pan holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
PEST
Irksome insect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
PEST
Irksome insect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
ARKS
Torah holders
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
ARKS
Torah holders
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
NODE
Intersection point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
NODE
Intersection point
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
MENS
Clothing store section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
MENS
Clothing store section
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
MITTS
Cookie sheet holders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
MITTS
Cookie sheet holders
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
SPORTSPAGE
Newspaper section with stats and scores (... letters 2, 5 and 8)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
SPORTSPAGE
Newspaper section with stats and scores (... letters 2, 5 and 8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
PITAS
Falafel holders
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
PITAS
Falafel holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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Zigs' opposites
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"___ boy!" ("Well done!")
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Treat with watermelon and cherry cola flavors
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Congresswoman Omar
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"That MUST be a joke!"
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"Ripe" part of life
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Road deicer
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Stephanie of "Joy Ride"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""Hold on a sec ..."" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 173 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WAIT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Hold on a sec ...""?
The best answer for ""Hold on a sec ..."" is WAIT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include BERIGHTBACK (11 letters).
Where has ""Hold on a sec ..."" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 25, 2024.