For the clue "__ in a while" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword (May 7, 2026), we recommend ONCE as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 174 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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174 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONCE
__ in a while
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
99%
ONCE
__ in a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
99%
LATER
In a while
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 14, 2024
99%
LATER
In a while
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 14, 2024
99%
ANON
In a while
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 10, 2019
99%
ANON
In a while
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 10, 2019
50%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
50%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
50%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
50%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
50%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
50%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
50%
IDLE
Run while sitting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
50%
IDLE
Run while sitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
50%
SLEEP
Go out for a while?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
50%
SLEEP
Go out for a while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
50%
TWIRL
Movement while asking "How do I look?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
50%
TWIRL
Movement while asking "How do I look?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
50%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
50%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
50%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
50%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
50%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
50%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
50%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
50%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
50%
POPUPSHOP
Store for a little while?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
50%
POPUPSHOP
Store for a little while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
50%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
50%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
50%
ERST
___while (former)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
50%
ERST
___while (former)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
50%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
50%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
50%
LENDS
Gives for a while
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
50%
LENDS
Gives for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
50%
DONTLEAVE
"Stick around a while!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
50%
DONTLEAVE
"Stick around a while!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
50%
HSN
TV channel you may watch while on your phone
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
50%
HSN
TV channel you may watch while on your phone
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
50%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
50%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
50%
PDA
Making out while out, e.g.: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
50%
PDA
Making out while out, e.g.: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
50%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
50%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
50%
LANDED
Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
50%
LANDED
Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
50%
FLIPS
Uses a spatula while frying
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
50%
FLIPS
Uses a spatula while frying
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
50%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
50%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
50%
CHAIRYOGA
Meditative exercise done while sitting
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
50%
CHAIRYOGA
Meditative exercise done while sitting
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
50%
CMERE
Request made while beckoning
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
50%
CMERE
Request made while beckoning
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
50%
INA
Once __ while
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
50%
INA
Once __ while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
50%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question while filling out a form
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
50%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question while filling out a form
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
50%
SOTHEN
Segue while discussing a recent night out, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
50%
SOTHEN
Segue while discussing a recent night out, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
50%
HOTELSAFE
Place to keep your valuables while traveling
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
50%
HOTELSAFE
Place to keep your valuables while traveling
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
50%
RAWR
Noise made while curling one's fingers, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
50%
RAWR
Noise made while curling one's fingers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
50%
ABS
Muscles worked while planking
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
50%
ABS
Muscles worked while planking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
50%
HIP
Joint touched while doing the Macarena
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
50%
HIP
Joint touched while doing the Macarena
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
50%
SOON
In a short while
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
50%
SOON
In a short while
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
50%
ATEFORTWO
Dined while pregnant, facetiously
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
50%
ATEFORTWO
Dined while pregnant, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
50%
TOURISTTRAP
You might avoid one while exploring a new city
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
50%
TOURISTTRAP
You might avoid one while exploring a new city
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
50%
PARALLELPLAY
Hanging out in the same space while doing separate activities
(12)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
50%
PARALLELPLAY
Hanging out in the same space while doing separate activities
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
50%
ELOPE
Unite while away
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
50%
ELOPE
Unite while away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
50%
LONGLASTING
Continuing for quite a while
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
50%
LONGLASTING
Continuing for quite a while
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
50%
RANON
Rambled for a while
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
50%
RANON
Rambled for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
50%
LENTTO
Gave for a while
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
50%
LENTTO
Gave for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
50%
PEPSICOLA
*Michael Jackson burned his hair while filming an ad for this soda
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
50%
PEPSICOLA
*Michael Jackson burned his hair while filming an ad for this soda
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
50%
PRAY
Speak while kneeling, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
50%
PRAY
Speak while kneeling, maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
50%
SUITCASELUNGES
Leg day exercises performed while holding dumbbells
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
50%
SUITCASELUNGES
Leg day exercises performed while holding dumbbells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
50%
SPARE
What you might pick up while bowling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
50%
SPARE
What you might pick up while bowling
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
50%
LOANSOUT
Gives for a while
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
50%
LOANSOUT
Gives for a while
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
50%
ABED
Reading while propped up by pillows, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
50%
ABED
Reading while propped up by pillows, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
50%
PERM
Do for a while?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
50%
PERM
Do for a while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
50%
ADS
Interruptions while watching "WandaVision"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
50%
ADS
Interruptions while watching "WandaVision"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
50%
THAT
Word said while pointing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
50%
THAT
Word said while pointing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
50%
WHATMORECANIDO
Comment while washing one's hands?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
50%
WHATMORECANIDO
Comment while washing one's hands?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
50%
HOPUP
Invitation to a dog while patting the bed, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
50%
HOPUP
Invitation to a dog while patting the bed, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
50%
SWEAT
Something you work up while working out
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
50%
SWEAT
Something you work up while working out
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
50%
ADAPTTO
Accept after a while
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
50%
ADAPTTO
Accept after a while
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
50%
YUMYUM
Syllables said while rubbing one's tummy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2025
50%
YUMYUM
Syllables said while rubbing one's tummy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2025
50%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
50%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
50%
DREAMWORLD
Realm you can only visit while sleeping
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
50%
DREAMWORLD
Realm you can only visit while sleeping
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
50%
NOTIT
Phrase you might say while touching your nose
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
50%
NOTIT
Phrase you might say while touching your nose
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
50%
BEEN
"It's ___ a while"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
50%
BEEN
"It's ___ a while"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
50%
STIRREDIN
Added while baking
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
50%
STIRREDIN
Added while baking
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
50%
ONTASK
Focused while working
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
50%
ONTASK
Focused while working
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
50%
BOOED
Made noise while throwing tomatoes, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
50%
BOOED
Made noise while throwing tomatoes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
50%
HID
Found a spot while a seeker counted
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
50%
HID
Found a spot while a seeker counted
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
50%
EDITIN
Add while proofing
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
50%
EDITIN
Add while proofing
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
50%
ASONEDOES
Sarcastic remark while listening to a ridiculous story
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
50%
ASONEDOES
Sarcastic remark while listening to a ridiculous story
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
50%
LIFE
What happens to you while you're busy making other plans, per "Beautiful Boy"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
50%
LIFE
What happens to you while you're busy making other plans, per "Beautiful Boy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
50%
NEVERSAYDIE
"You can't give up" ... or a command you'll obey while reading the answers to the starred clues aloud
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
50%
NEVERSAYDIE
"You can't give up" ... or a command you'll obey while reading the answers to the starred clues aloud
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
50%
LEND
Give for a while
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
50%
LEND
Give for a while
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
50%
BASTE
Moisten while roasting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
50%
BASTE
Moisten while roasting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
50%
DRIVEANDRIDE
What you do while traveling on a horse, technically? (P to D)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
50%
DRIVEANDRIDE
What you do while traveling on a horse, technically? (P to D)
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
50%
INVERTEDROW
Gym exercise done while reclined
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2024
50%
INVERTEDROW
Gym exercise done while reclined
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
50%
IMONTHEPHONE
Mouthed words that can also be said while doing the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
50%
IMONTHEPHONE
Mouthed words that can also be said while doing the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
50%
TUTU
What one might wear while twirling
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
50%
TUTU
What one might wear while twirling
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
50%
LISTENINON
Attend while muted, as a virtual company meeting
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
50%
LISTENINON
Attend while muted, as a virtual company meeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
50%
DREAMT
Experienced while sleeping
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
50%
DREAMT
Experienced while sleeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
50%
NAP
Go out for a little while?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2024
50%
NAP
Go out for a little while?
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
50%
HOTELSPA
Place to be pampered while on vacation
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
50%
HOTELSPA
Place to be pampered while on vacation
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
50%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
50%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
50%
PRUNEDANISH
Cut out excess vocabulary while vacationing in Odense?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
50%
PRUNEDANISH
Cut out excess vocabulary while vacationing in Odense?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
50%
PADTHAI
Add "um" and "er" while visiting Chiang Mai?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
50%
PADTHAI
Add "um" and "er" while visiting Chiang Mai?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
50%
GOGREEK
Talk like the locals while staying in Thessaloniki?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
50%
GOGREEK
Talk like the locals while staying in Thessaloniki?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
50%
DOUBLEDUTCH
Repeat oneself while touring The Hague?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
50%
DOUBLEDUTCH
Repeat oneself while touring The Hague?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
50%
SWALLOWDOVE
Ingest lather while getting one's mouth washed out with soap?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2024
50%
SWALLOWDOVE
Ingest lather while getting one's mouth washed out with soap?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2024
50%
SHOULDI
Question asked while waffling
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
50%
SHOULDI
Question asked while waffling
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
50%
VROOM
Noise made while playing with a Matchbox car
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
50%
VROOM
Noise made while playing with a Matchbox car
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
50%
MAGMA
Lava, while underground
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2024
50%
MAGMA
Lava, while underground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2024
50%
DININGCAR
Place to eat while on the go
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
50%
DININGCAR
Place to eat while on the go
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
50%
INAPP
Like purchases made while playing freemium games
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2024
50%
INAPP
Like purchases made while playing freemium games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
50%
SIDESADDLE
Historical method for riding a horse while wearing a skirt
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2024
50%
SIDESADDLE
Historical method for riding a horse while wearing a skirt
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2024
50%
POPTARTFOULS
*Mistakes made while preparing a simple breakfast?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2024
50%
POPTARTFOULS
*Mistakes made while preparing a simple breakfast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2024
50%
LUCIDDREAM
Certain state of awareness while sleeping
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2024
50%
LUCIDDREAM
Certain state of awareness while sleeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
50%
LAP
Body part that appears while sitting
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2024
50%
LAP
Body part that appears while sitting
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2024
50%
STAMMER
Speak while flustered, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2024
50%
STAMMER
Speak while flustered, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2024
50%
SNORTED
Involuntarily made noise while laughing, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
50%
SNORTED
Involuntarily made noise while laughing, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
50%
MOUTHS
Moves one's lips while using sign language
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2024
50%
MOUTHS
Moves one's lips while using sign language
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
50%
YEARS
Quite a while
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
50%
YEARS
Quite a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
50%
FORGOTTHEWORDS
Embarrassed oneself while singing, in a way
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 31, 2023
50%
FORGOTTHEWORDS
Embarrassed oneself while singing, in a way
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
50%
UNO
Word shouted while putting a card down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2023
50%
UNO
Word shouted while putting a card down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2023
50%
SKIPABEET
Make an unusual choice while making borscht?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
50%
SKIPABEET
Make an unusual choice while making borscht?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
50%
LENT
Gave for a while
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2023
50%
LENT
Gave for a while
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2023
50%
BUBBLEBATH
You could aptly sip Champagne while soaking in it
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2023
50%
BUBBLEBATH
You could aptly sip Champagne while soaking in it
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2023
50%
DONE
Comment made while dusting off one's hands, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
50%
DONE
Comment made while dusting off one's hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
50%
DALCLOTHES
Attire worn while eating a lentil dish?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2023
50%
DALCLOTHES
Attire worn while eating a lentil dish?
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
50%
TRICKORTREAT
Cry while wearing a costume
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
50%
TRICKORTREAT
Cry while wearing a costume
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
50%
STARGAZER
Person who's focused while staring into space?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2023
50%
STARGAZER
Person who's focused while staring into space?
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
50%
AVOCADOHAND
Injury sustained while making guacamole
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2023
50%
AVOCADOHAND
Injury sustained while making guacamole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2023
50%
DRUNKDIAL
Call while wasted
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2023
50%
DRUNKDIAL
Call while wasted
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2023
50%
BUSTAMOVE
1989 Young MC hit, or what you might do while listening to it
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2023
50%
BUSTAMOVE
1989 Young MC hit, or what you might do while listening to it
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
50%
ENGLISHACCIDENT
Tearing the felt while attempting to put spin on the ball, e.g.?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
50%
ENGLISHACCIDENT
Tearing the felt while attempting to put spin on the ball, e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
50%
BROWSERTAB
Something opened while on Safari?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2023
50%
BROWSERTAB
Something opened while on Safari?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
50%
YOULLPAYFORTHIS
Vow made while shaking one's fist or when referring to the ends of 17-, 29-, 43-, and 59-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2023
50%
YOULLPAYFORTHIS
Vow made while shaking one's fist or when referring to the ends of 17-, 29-, 43-, and 59-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
50%
CALLME
Words mouthed while holding an imaginary phone to one's ear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2023
50%
CALLME
Words mouthed while holding an imaginary phone to one's ear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2023
50%
HOTELPOOL
Spot for a dip while on a trip
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2023
50%
HOTELPOOL
Spot for a dip while on a trip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2023
50%
SAFESOUND
*Faint click while turning a dial?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2023
50%
SAFESOUND
*Faint click while turning a dial?
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2023
50%
GOGOBELLYUP
Disco performed while doing the limbo?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2023
50%
GOGOBELLYUP
Disco performed while doing the limbo?
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2023
50%
DIVIDEDHIGHWAY
Apt thing to drive on while pondering this puzzle’s theme?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 9, 2023
50%
DIVIDEDHIGHWAY
Apt thing to drive on while pondering this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
50%
COUCHSURFING
Staying with a series of people while traveling (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2023
50%
COUCHSURFING
Staying with a series of people while traveling (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2023
50%
FEVER
What you may run while sick
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2023
50%
FEVER
What you may run while sick
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2023
50%
BOOP
Sound made while poking a pet's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2023
50%
BOOP
Sound made while poking a pet's nose
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2023
50%
DONTMAKEITWEIRD
"Act normal while we share this special moment"
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2023
50%
DONTMAKEITWEIRD
"Act normal while we share this special moment"
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2023
50%
SIPTEA
Hydrate while down with the flu, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2023
50%
SIPTEA
Hydrate while down with the flu, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2023
50%
PACE
Walk while worried
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2023
50%
PACE
Walk while worried
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2023
50%
REIN
It may be pulled while yelling "Whoa!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2023
50%
REIN
It may be pulled while yelling "Whoa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2023
50%
SIT
Word often said while holding a treat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2023
50%
SIT
Word often said while holding a treat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2023
50%
POINT
Gesture while giving directions, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2023
50%
POINT
Gesture while giving directions, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2023
50%
LOBSTERBIB
Cover worn while cracking claws
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2023
50%
LOBSTERBIB
Cover worn while cracking claws
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2023
50%
LUGED
Raced while supine
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2023
50%
LUGED
Raced while supine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2023
50%
ICEPALACE
Elsa builds one while singing "Let It Go"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2023
50%
ICEPALACE
Elsa builds one while singing "Let It Go"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2023
50%
SOAKINGWET
*Practice for "The Voice" while in the shower?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2023
50%
SOAKINGWET
*Practice for "The Voice" while in the shower?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2023
50%
CHOKE
Talk while teary, with "up"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2023
50%
CHOKE
Talk while teary, with "up"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2023
50%
THATSTHEPICKET
Declaration while pointing at a group of workers on strike?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 12, 2023
50%
THATSTHEPICKET
Declaration while pointing at a group of workers on strike?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
50%
MOVIENIGHT
Occasion to snuggle while streaming a film
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2023
50%
MOVIENIGHT
Occasion to snuggle while streaming a film
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2023
50%
BOSSINONESSLEEP
Give orders, even while dreaming?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
50%
BOSSINONESSLEEP
Give orders, even while dreaming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
50%
BALLETSHOES
Flats worn while bending
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2022
50%
BALLETSHOES
Flats worn while bending
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2022
50%
TOOKTEN
Rested a while
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2022
50%
TOOKTEN
Rested a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2022
50%
REST
Lie down for a while
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2022
50%
REST
Lie down for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2022
50%
SCATS
Improvises with nonsense syllables while singing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2022
50%
SCATS
Improvises with nonsense syllables while singing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
50%
ANDONE
Shot made while being fouled, in NBA lingo
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2022
50%
ANDONE
Shot made while being fouled, in NBA lingo
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2022
50%
IMHEREALLWEEK
Comedian's line while waiting for laughs
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2022
50%
IMHEREALLWEEK
Comedian's line while waiting for laughs
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2022
50%
SPORTSBARS
Places to take shots while watching basketball
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
50%
SPORTSBARS
Places to take shots while watching basketball
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
50%
LOANTO
Let use for a while
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2022
50%
LOANTO
Let use for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2022
50%
IMLATE
Words said while rushing off
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2022
50%
IMLATE
Words said while rushing off
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2022
50%
GOPAST
Miss, as a turn while driving
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2022
50%
GOPAST
Miss, as a turn while driving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2022
50%
LITDECISION
Choice made while drunk?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2022
50%
LITDECISION
Choice made while drunk?
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2022
50%
LALA
Syllables repeated while plugging one's ears
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2022
50%
LALA
Syllables repeated while plugging one's ears
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2022
50%
STANCE
Position while batting
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
50%
STANCE
Position while batting
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
50%
REAMEDANDSHOUTED
Yelled while using a juicer?
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 10, 2022
50%
REAMEDANDSHOUTED
Yelled while using a juicer?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 10, 2022
50%
OTTER
Critter that eats while floating on its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2022
50%
OTTER
Critter that eats while floating on its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2022
50%
LUMBERMILL
Where you should be awake while sawing logs
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2022
50%
LUMBERMILL
Where you should be awake while sawing logs
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2022
50%
AGES
A good long while
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2022
50%
AGES
A good long while
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2022
50%
REFS
They whistle while they work
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2022
50%
REFS
They whistle while they work
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2022
50%
BREAKSIN
Wears for a while, like new boots
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2022
50%
BREAKSIN
Wears for a while, like new boots
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2022
50%
MISSEDCALL
Notification while in silent mode, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2022
50%
MISSEDCALL
Notification while in silent mode, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2022
50%
ITS
"__ been a while!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2022
50%
ITS
"__ been a while!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2022
50%
FAD
It's big for a little while
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2022
50%
FAD
It's big for a little while
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2022
50%
INVENTING
Like someone expressing anger while at home?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2022
50%
INVENTING
Like someone expressing anger while at home?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
50%
GETEM
"__ while they're hot!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2022
50%
GETEM
"__ while they're hot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2022
50%
WHYWONTITFIT
Question muttered while tackling a 57-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2022
50%
WHYWONTITFIT
Question muttered while tackling a 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2022
50%
ROOMBA
It gathers dust while in motion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2022
50%
ROOMBA
It gathers dust while in motion
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2022
50%
DESKS
You can stand at some while working
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2022
50%
DESKS
You can stand at some while working
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2022
50%
PBRFORTHECOURSE
Cheap beer to sip while golfing?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2021
50%
PBRFORTHECOURSE
Cheap beer to sip while golfing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2021
50%
HONKAT
Warn while driving
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 22, 2021
50%
HONKAT
Warn while driving
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 22, 2021
50%
STIRIN
Add while mixing
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 19, 2021
50%
STIRIN
Add while mixing
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 19, 2021
50%
OPERATINGTABLES
People go under while on top of them
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2021
50%
OPERATINGTABLES
People go under while on top of them
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2021
50%
SLEEPERCAR
Where to hit the sack while on a track
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2021
50%
SLEEPERCAR
Where to hit the sack while on a track
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2021
1%
PAST
Erstwhile
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
PAST
Erstwhile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ETHERS
Erstwhile anesthetics
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
1%
ETHERS
Erstwhile anesthetics
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
1%
OAKS
Erstwhile acorns
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
1%
OAKS
Erstwhile acorns
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
1%
HOARDS
Keeps far more than is worthwhile
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2024
1%
HOARDS
Keeps far more than is worthwhile
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2024
1%
TWA
Erstwhile flight inits.
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
1%
TWA
Erstwhile flight inits.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
1%
CZARINA
Erstwhile empress of Russia
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 16, 2023
1%
CZARINA
Erstwhile empress of Russia
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "__ in a while" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONCE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "__ in a while"?
The best answer for "__ in a while" is ONCE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include LATER (5 letters), ANON (4 letters).
Where has "__ in a while" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 12 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 7, 2026.