Crossword Answer For
Holding back to gain an edge
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 2, 2020 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Holding back to gain an edge" has 179 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on December 2, 2020, the highest-ranked answer is SANDBAGGING (11 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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Date
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SANDBAGGING
Holding back to gain an edge
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2020
99%
SANDBAGGING
Holding back to gain an edge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2020
8%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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RIM
Canyon edge
(3)
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Sep 7, 2026
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RIM
Canyon edge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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HERE
"Come back __!"
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LAID
__-back
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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LAID
__-back
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TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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SASS
Talk back to
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
4%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
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RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
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RECANTS
Takes back
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RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
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RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
4%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
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UNDO
Go back a step
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HEM
Tailored edge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
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HEM
Tailored edge
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RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
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RESTORE
Put back
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
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ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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BRIM
Bowler's edge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
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BRIM
Bowler's edge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
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ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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EBBS
Flows back
(4)
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May 27, 2026
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EBBS
Flows back
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RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
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May 19, 2026
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RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
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REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
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RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
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SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
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Apr 26, 2026
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ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
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Apr 25, 2026
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RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
4%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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EAGLE
Old quarter back
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REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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REVISITS
Comes back to
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OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
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REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
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TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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YDS
What a QB might gain by rushing
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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YDS
What a QB might gain by rushing
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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EBB
Flow back to sea
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NATIONALARCHIVES
*Capital gain recordkeeper
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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NATIONALARCHIVES
*Capital gain recordkeeper
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PAT
___ on the back
(3)
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Mar 19, 2026
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PAT
___ on the back
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HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
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STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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FLOUNDERED
Struggled to gain traction
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POLECAR
Racer with an edge
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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POLECAR
Racer with an edge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
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Feb 14, 2026
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PRUNE
Cut back
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ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
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Feb 8, 2026
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ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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HIND
Like back legs
(4)
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Feb 4, 2026
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HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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PERIPHERY
Outer edge
(9)
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Feb 4, 2026
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PERIPHERY
Outer edge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
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4%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
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LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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TRIM
Take the edge off?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
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TRIM
Take the edge off?
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
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ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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EMU
Shaggy outback runner
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FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
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FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
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1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
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ELI
Former quarterback Manning
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LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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OLDIE
Throwback hit
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1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
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ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
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ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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BURN
Cutting comeback
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WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
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WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
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1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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FACEMASKS
Protections against respiratory illnesses
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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FACEMASKS
Protections against respiratory illnesses
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1%
RENEW
Subscribe again
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
RENEW
Subscribe again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
REAIR
Broadcast again
(5)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
REAIR
Broadcast again
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1%
UHNO
"Um, think again"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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UHNO
"Um, think again"
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ANTI
Voting against
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
ANTI
Voting against
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1%
ARTHISTORY
Record of one's attempts to enter a hedge maze?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
ARTHISTORY
Record of one's attempts to enter a hedge maze?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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GAWKY
Ungainly
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
GAWKY
Ungainly
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RETAG
Label again
(5)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
RETAG
Label again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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RERAISE
Bring up again
(7)
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Jul 17, 2026
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RERAISE
Bring up again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
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RESEW
Fix again, as a torn seam
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
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RESEW
Fix again, as a torn seam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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RACE
Compete against the clock
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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RACE
Compete against the clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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ENDUST
Pledge rival
(6)
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Jul 10, 2026
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ENDUST
Pledge rival
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ENCORE
"Do it again!"
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ENCORE
"Do it again!"
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
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SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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SSN
Fig. in a background check
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RESEND
Email again
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
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RESEND
Email again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
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ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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REEDIT
Bring out the blue pencil again
(6)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
REEDIT
Bring out the blue pencil again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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FOR
Not against
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
FOR
Not against
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REACTIVATE
Start again
(10)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
REACTIVATE
Start again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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ANEW
Over again
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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ANEW
Over again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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OATH
Courtroom pledge
(4)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
OATH
Courtroom pledge
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REDIALS
Tries calling again
(7)
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Jun 10, 2026
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REDIALS
Tries calling again
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REREADS
Goes over again, as a contract
(7)
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Jun 8, 2026
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REREADS
Goes over again, as a contract
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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ROONE
TV executive Arledge
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ROONE
TV executive Arledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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RELIVE
Experience again
(6)
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Jun 2, 2026
1%
RELIVE
Experience again
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SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
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May 31, 2026
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SKY
Rainbow backdrop
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LAPSAT
Splashes gently against
(6)
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May 29, 2026
1%
LAPSAT
Splashes gently against
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
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SUE
Take legal action against
(3)
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May 26, 2026
1%
SUE
Take legal action against
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OTOH
Brief "Then again ... "
(4)
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May 22, 2026
1%
OTOH
Brief "Then again ... "
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TOTE
Pledge drive gift
(4)
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May 19, 2026
1%
TOTE
Pledge drive gift
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1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
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May 19, 2026
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
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RELIT
Sparked again
(5)
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May 16, 2026
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RELIT
Sparked again
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SAY
"You can __ that again!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
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SAY
"You can __ that again!"
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EDEN
Tree of Knowledge location
(4)
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May 7, 2026
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EDEN
Tree of Knowledge location
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PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
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May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
RELET
Rent out again
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RELET
Rent out again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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LORE
Traditional cultural knowledge
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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LORE
Traditional cultural knowledge
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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YARDS
Gridiron gains
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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YARDS
Gridiron gains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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RECUR
Happen again
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
RECUR
Happen again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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WHAT
"Come again?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
WHAT
"Come again?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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REAIRS
Shows again
(6)
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Apr 6, 2026
1%
REAIRS
Shows again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
OFT
O'er and o'er again
(3)
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Apr 6, 2026
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OFT
O'er and o'er again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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NODAT
Acknowledge silently
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
NODAT
Acknowledge silently
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
RETYPE
Key in again
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
RETYPE
Key in again
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
RECOAT
Apply again, as paint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
RECOAT
Apply again, as paint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
NAY
Vote against
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
NAY
Vote against
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"Then again, I could be wrong"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"Then again, I could be wrong"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
REOIL
Lubricate again
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
REOIL
Lubricate again
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ANSWERME
"I won't ask again!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ANSWERME
"I won't ask again!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
RELOAD
Fill up again, as a dishwasher
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
RELOAD
Fill up again, as a dishwasher
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
RERAN
Aired again
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
RERAN
Aired again
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SWORN
Pledged
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
SWORN
Pledged
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
RETIES
Laces up again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RETIES
Laces up again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
RESHOES
Tends to again, as a horse's hoof
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
RESHOES
Tends to again, as a horse's hoof
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
TIL
"___ we meet again!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
TIL
"___ we meet again!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
SEGA
Game company with a hedgehog mascot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
SEGA
Game company with a hedgehog mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
IMBACK
"It's me again!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
IMBACK
"It's me again!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
PARED
Removed the outer edges of
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
PARED
Removed the outer edges of
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
REROSE
Stood up again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
REROSE
Stood up again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
IRRS
Bargain basket items, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
IRRS
Bargain basket items, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
BORDERS
Country's edges
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
BORDERS
Country's edges
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
SHIM
Carpentry wedge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
SHIM
Carpentry wedge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
INSIDE
__ baseball: esoteric knowledge
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
INSIDE
__ baseball: esoteric knowledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
SIGH
[Not again!]
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
SIGH
[Not again!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
REMOP
Swab again, as a deck
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
REMOP
Swab again, as a deck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CAKEBATTER
Baking mixture that the CDC advises against eating raw
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
CAKEBATTER
Baking mixture that the CDC advises against eating raw
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
WILBURWRIGHT
Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
WILBURWRIGHT
Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
REDO
Try again
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
REDO
Try again
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
FEN
Sedge-friendly habitat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
FEN
Sedge-friendly habitat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
REROOT
Take hold again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
REROOT
Take hold again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
RELOG
Enter again, as data
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
RELOG
Enter again, as data
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
CREPE
Pancake with frizzled edges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
CREPE
Pancake with frizzled edges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
OTRA
__ vez: again, in Spanish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
OTRA
__ vez: again, in Spanish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
HAVEANICELIFE
Remark to someone you won't see again
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
HAVEANICELIFE
Remark to someone you won't see again
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on December 2, 2020
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Crossword Clue
Tale about Tantalus, say
Crossword Clue
Gear tooth
Crossword Clue
Sets upon
Crossword Clue
Angelou or Dickinson
Crossword Clue
Celebrity chef Garten
Crossword Clue
Cause to blush
Crossword Clue
*Southeast Asian monarch
Crossword Clue
Stat
Crossword Clue
Fancy dresser
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Holding back to gain an edge" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SANDBAGGING (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Holding back to gain an edge"?
The best answer for "Holding back to gain an edge" is SANDBAGGING with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Holding back to gain an edge" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 2, 2020.