The answer you're looking for to the clue ""How come?"" is most likely WHY. This 3-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the Universal Crossword crossword on December 11, 2025, and we've found 184 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
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184 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WHY
"How come?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
99%
WHY
"How come?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
8%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
8%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
8%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
8%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
8%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
HITON
Suddenly come up with
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
HITON
Suddenly come up with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
8%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
8%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
ITLL
"__ come to me ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
ITLL
"__ come to me ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
SOWHATELSEISNEW
"And how is this surprising?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
SOWHATELSEISNEW
"And how is this surprising?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
KIMCHIPATCHKIDS
Dolls that come with adoption papers, once processed?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
KIMCHIPATCHKIDS
Dolls that come with adoption papers, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
8%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
OREOS
Cookies that come in "party size"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
OREOS
Cookies that come in "party size"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
PHONEHOMECASE
Investigation into how E.T. got away?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
PHONEHOMECASE
Investigation into how E.T. got away?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
ITSIMPERATIVE
"You must!," or how a demanding conductor would interpret 20-, 26-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
8%
ITSIMPERATIVE
"You must!," or how a demanding conductor would interpret 20-, 26-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
TEACHME
"I want to learn how to do that!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
TEACHME
"I want to learn how to do that!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
8%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 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%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
EXPO
Trade show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
EXPO
Trade show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
REVUE
Variety show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
REVUE
Variety show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
PACE
Show impatience
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
PACE
Show impatience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
GETSORE
Become peeved
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
GETSORE
Become peeved
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
LADLE
Chowder server
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
LADLE
Chowder server
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
PREGO
Italian "You're welcome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
PREGO
Italian "You're welcome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CARESS
Show of affection
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
CARESS
Show of affection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
EGOTS
Showbiz quartets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
EGOTS
Showbiz quartets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
DOTE
Shower with love, with "on"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
DOTE
Shower with love, with "on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
RUSTS
Shows signs of age
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
RUSTS
Shows signs of age
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
KOI
Showy carp
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
KOI
Showy carp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
HONOR
Show respect for
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
HONOR
Show respect for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
USO
GI show gp.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
USO
GI show gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
SHALL
"We __ Overcome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
SHALL
"We __ Overcome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
REACT
Show emotion
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
REACT
Show emotion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ARRIVES
Shows up
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ARRIVES
Shows up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
AXEL
Salchow kin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
AXEL
Salchow kin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
PEST
Unwelcome visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PEST
Unwelcome visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
ESPN
"The Pat McAfee Show" network
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ESPN
"The Pat McAfee Show" network
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
PROVES
Shows beyond doubt
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
PROVES
Shows beyond doubt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
LEAK
Showerhead problem
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
LEAK
Showerhead problem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
LEE
Greta of "The Morning Show"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
LEE
Greta of "The Morning Show"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
MAT
Welcome site?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
MAT
Welcome site?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
MAUI
"You're Welcome" singer in "Moana"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
MAUI
"You're Welcome" singer in "Moana"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ATTEND
Show up for
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
ATTEND
Show up for
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
HOLE
Boring outcome?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
HOLE
Boring outcome?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
WIG
Drag show accessory
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
WIG
Drag show accessory
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ENDUP
Eventually become
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ENDUP
Eventually become
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SATIRE
"The Daily Show" genre
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
SATIRE
"The Daily Show" genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
RENTS
Monopoly income
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
RENTS
Monopoly income
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
MERCHBOOTH
Place for fans to show support
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
MERCHBOOTH
Place for fans to show support
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATS
Chow for a Clydesdale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATS
Chow for a Clydesdale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
AIRER
Show runner?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
AIRER
Show runner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
THX
Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
THX
Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SNEERAT
Show contempt toward
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SNEERAT
Show contempt toward
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
BELOWDECK
Long-running reality show filmed on a yacht
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
BELOWDECK
Long-running reality show filmed on a yacht
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
KARMIC
Like a well-earned comeuppance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
KARMIC
Like a well-earned comeuppance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
FILM
Cannes festival showing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
FILM
Cannes festival showing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
AXELS
Salchow cousins
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
AXELS
Salchow cousins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
TIM
Actor/comedian Meadows
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
TIM
Actor/comedian Meadows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ALOHAS
Warm welcomes?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ALOHAS
Warm welcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
REAIRS
Shows again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
REAIRS
Shows again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
VOTE
Show of hands, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
VOTE
Show of hands, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SIDEHUSTLE
Source of extra income
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SIDEHUSTLE
Source of extra income
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
DOS
What comes after uno
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
DOS
What comes after uno
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
AIRS
Shows
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
AIRS
Shows
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
BOWED
Showed respect, in Japan
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
BOWED
Showed respect, in Japan
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
TAPER
Become narrower
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
TAPER
Become narrower
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
KEL
Kenan's comedic partner
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
KEL
Kenan's comedic partner
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
SMARTS
Know-how
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
SMARTS
Know-how
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%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ARTHUR
PBS Kids show about an aardvark
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
STEPINSIDE
"Welcome to our humble abode!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
STEPINSIDE
"Welcome to our humble abode!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
YAWN
Show boredom
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
YAWN
Show boredom
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PIE
"American ___" (1999 teen comedy)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
PIE
"American ___" (1999 teen comedy)
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
PETRIE
"The Dick Van Dyke Show" surname
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
PETRIE
"The Dick Van Dyke Show" surname
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
WAND
Magic show prop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
WAND
Magic show prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ACTS
"Show Boat" pair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
ACTS
"Show Boat" pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
RESPECT
"Show some ___"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
RESPECT
"Show some ___"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
DESI
Lydic of "The Daily Show"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
DESI
Lydic of "The Daily Show"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TVAD
Show disrupter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
TVAD
Show disrupter
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ARTE
"Laugh-In" comedian Johnson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ARTE
"Laugh-In" comedian Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
YANG
Universal basic income advocate Andrew
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
YANG
Universal basic income advocate Andrew
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
BEARHUGS
Some warm welcomes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
BEARHUGS
Some warm welcomes
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
PROVEIT
*"Show me evidence!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
PROVEIT
*"Show me evidence!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
BLUR
Become fuzzy
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
BLUR
Become fuzzy
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
RUNTHEGAUNT
*Overcome an intimidating crowd
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
RUNTHEGAUNT
*Overcome an intimidating crowd
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 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%
LEAN
Show bias
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LEAN
Show bias
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
RAINJACKET
Shower gift?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
RAINJACKET
Shower gift?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
NEWENGLAND
Clam chowder style
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
NEWENGLAND
Clam chowder style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
OOPS
Unwelcome sound from a barber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
OOPS
Unwelcome sound from a barber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
BRIDAL
__ shower
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
BRIDAL
__ shower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
SNORTAT
Show contempt for
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SNORTAT
Show contempt for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
ISHTAR
Heavily panned 1987 Beatty/Hoffman comedy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ISHTAR
Heavily panned 1987 Beatty/Hoffman comedy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
GOSTAG
Show up solo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
GOSTAG
Show up solo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
ENEWS
Celebrity gossip show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ENEWS
Celebrity gossip show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
IKE
Eisenhower's nickname
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
IKE
Eisenhower's nickname
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
EAT
Chow down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
EAT
Chow down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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2025 Best Picture winner
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Savory flavor
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Kendrick Lamar's music style
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Iraqi currency
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Silent Marx brother
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Boxer Muhammad
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""How come?"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHY (3 letters).
What is the best answer for ""How come?""?
The best answer for ""How come?"" is WHY with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""How come?"" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 11, 2025.