Crossword Answer For
In need of a back rub, say
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 2, 2021 Answers
The crossword clue "In need of a back rub, say" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from October 2, 2021. We've gathered 192 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is TENSE (5 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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Answer
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Date
99%
TENSE
In need of a back rub, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2021
99%
TENSE
In need of a back rub, say
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2021
8%
ACHY
In need of a massage, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
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ACHY
In need of a massage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
8%
CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
(21)
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Sep 27, 2026
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CARRIESTHEBIRDOFPROOF
Is able to say, "This parrot is all the evidence I need!"?
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ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
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ICY
In need of salt, say
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ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
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Sep 1, 2026
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ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
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4%
EDIT
Use the Track Changes feature in a document, say
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
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EDIT
Use the Track Changes feature in a document, say
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ASIAN
From Laos, say
(5)
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Nov 8, 2026
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ASIAN
From Laos, say
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STAT
"I need it now!"
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
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STAT
"I need it now!"
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LOSE
Exceed 21 at a casino, say
(4)
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Nov 6, 2026
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LOSE
Exceed 21 at a casino, say
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MEALPREP
Cook for the week ahead, say
(8)
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Nov 5, 2026
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MEALPREP
Cook for the week ahead, say
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RACY
R-rated, say
(4)
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Nov 4, 2026
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RACY
R-rated, say
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ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
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Nov 3, 2026
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ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
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GOSH
"You don't say!"
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
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GOSH
"You don't say!"
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ACE
Get 10/10 on, say
(3)
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Oct 28, 2026
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ACE
Get 10/10 on, say
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PODCASTSTUDIO
*Spot for a "Good Hang" recording, say
(13)
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Oct 28, 2026
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PODCASTSTUDIO
*Spot for a "Good Hang" recording, say
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ETC
Short "... need I go on?"
(3)
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Oct 25, 2026
4%
ETC
Short "... need I go on?"
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LAUGHS
Reacts to a riot, say
(6)
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Oct 24, 2026
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LAUGHS
Reacts to a riot, say
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SOME
"__ might say ... "
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
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SOME
"__ might say ... "
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OMEN
Gathering clouds, say
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
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OMEN
Gathering clouds, say
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STOW
Place in the overhead bin, say
(4)
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Oct 20, 2026
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STOW
Place in the overhead bin, say
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REMIX
Dance club version, say
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
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REMIX
Dance club version, say
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MODEM
Home network need
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
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MODEM
Home network need
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DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
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DOSED
Shot in the arm, say
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EGG
Cake mix need
(3)
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Oct 18, 2026
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EGG
Cake mix need
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REEARN
Gain back
(6)
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Oct 18, 2026
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REEARN
Gain back
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RAGE
Breathe fire, say
(4)
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Oct 16, 2026
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RAGE
Breathe fire, say
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ASIN
"That is to say ... "
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
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ASIN
"That is to say ... "
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REST
Take a day off, say
(4)
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Oct 13, 2026
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REST
Take a day off, say
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FAKETREE
Greenery that doesn't need water
(8)
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Oct 12, 2026
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FAKETREE
Greenery that doesn't need water
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BAIT
Worm on a hook, say
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
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BAIT
Worm on a hook, say
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RENEW
Commit to another year, say
(5)
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Oct 10, 2026
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RENEW
Commit to another year, say
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RECODE
Deal with bugs, say
(6)
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Oct 10, 2026
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RECODE
Deal with bugs, say
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REBELS
Fights back
(6)
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Oct 9, 2026
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REBELS
Fights back
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COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
(5)
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Oct 8, 2026
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COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
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HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
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HASUP
Invites to one's apartment, say
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ABET
Lie for, say
(4)
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Oct 7, 2026
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ABET
Lie for, say
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BAKE
Make a cake, say
(4)
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Oct 5, 2026
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BAKE
Make a cake, say
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COMEGETME
"I need a ride home"
(9)
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Oct 4, 2026
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COMEGETME
"I need a ride home"
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AIL
Have a cold, say
(3)
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Sep 30, 2026
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AIL
Have a cold, say
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OARED
Used a pair of sculls, say
(5)
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Sep 28, 2026
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OARED
Used a pair of sculls, say
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ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
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ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
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REED
Saxophone need
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
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REED
Saxophone need
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SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
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SURESURE
"Anything you say"
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CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
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CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
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SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
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SCOUT
Single ant, say
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DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
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DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
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SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
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SLID
Tried to get home, say
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SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
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SKI
Slalom, say
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SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
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Sep 21, 2026
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SASSES
Talks back to
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LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
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OIL
Frying need
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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OIL
Frying need
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SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
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Sep 20, 2026
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SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
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DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
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IGETIT
"No need to explain"
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
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IGETIT
"No need to explain"
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SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
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Sep 18, 2026
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SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
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ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ABETS
Helps with a job, say
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RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
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RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
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APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
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HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
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Sep 10, 2026
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HITRECORD
Start filming, say
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
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HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
4%
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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CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
4%
CODE
Work with Python, say
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4%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
4%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
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4%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
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Sep 4, 2026
4%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
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GLUE
Macaroni art need
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
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GLUE
Macaroni art need
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BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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BALE
Hayride seat, say
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4%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
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Aug 31, 2026
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REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
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ROD
Casting need
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
ROD
Casting need
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ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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ATE
Did brunch, say
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
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4%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
4%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
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4%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
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4%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
(17)
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Aug 23, 2026
4%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
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Aug 21, 2026
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
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PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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PAID
Took care of, say
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4%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
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Aug 19, 2026
4%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
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4%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
4%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
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KEY
Decryption need
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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KEY
Decryption need
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ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
4%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
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EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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EATEN
All finished, say
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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Aug 10, 2026
4%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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4%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
4%
SASS
Talk back to
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
4%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
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4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
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Aug 7, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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4%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
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Aug 5, 2026
4%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
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4%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
(6)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
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4%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
4%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
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RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
4%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
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RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
4%
RECANTS
Takes back
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4%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
4%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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4%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
4%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
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RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
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Jul 21, 2026
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RELO
Move for one's co., say
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PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
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PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
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4%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
(11)
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Jul 19, 2026
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MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
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IRON
Pressing need
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
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IRON
Pressing need
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4%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
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Jul 13, 2026
4%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
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RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
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Jul 8, 2026
4%
RUES
Wants to take back
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4%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
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PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
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UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
4%
UNDO
Go back a step
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4%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
4%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
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RESTORE
Put back
(7)
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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)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
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CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
4%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
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4%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
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ETAILER
Shop online, say
(7)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
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STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
4%
STEAL
Take third, say
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ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
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ECHO
Bounce back
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WET
In need of a towel
(3)
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Jun 18, 2026
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WET
In need of a towel
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
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PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
4%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
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Jun 14, 2026
4%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
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4%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
4%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
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4%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
4%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
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4%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
4%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
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4%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
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Jun 9, 2026
4%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
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4%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
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Jun 9, 2026
4%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
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4%
DESK
Home office need
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
4%
DESK
Home office need
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4%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
4%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
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4%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
4%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
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4%
UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
(8)
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Jun 2, 2026
4%
UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
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4%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
4%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
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May 29, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
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4%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
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May 28, 2026
4%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
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4%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
(4)
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May 27, 2026
4%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
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May 27, 2026
4%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
(10)
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May 25, 2026
4%
NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
4%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
(4)
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May 24, 2026
4%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
(5)
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May 20, 2026
4%
ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
DJING
Working a dance party, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
DJING
Working a dance party, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
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May 19, 2026
4%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
REDS
Maroon, crimson, ruby, and the like
(4)
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Nov 9, 2026
1%
REDS
Maroon, crimson, ruby, and the like
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1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
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1%
REYES
Judy of "Scrubs"
(5)
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Nov 4, 2026
1%
REYES
Judy of "Scrubs"
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1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
(3)
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Nov 2, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
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1%
TISNT
Naysayer's quaint contraction
(5)
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Oct 19, 2026
1%
TISNT
Naysayer's quaint contraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
CARLA
"Scrubs" role for Judy Reyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
CARLA
"Scrubs" role for Judy Reyes
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1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
(4)
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Oct 18, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
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1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
(3)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
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1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
(4)
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Oct 7, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
(6)
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Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
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1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
(11)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
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1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
(7)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
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1%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
(7)
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Sep 28, 2026
1%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
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1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
LOOFAH
Exfoliating scrubber
(6)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
LOOFAH
Exfoliating scrubber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
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1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
DEMO
Turn to rubble, briefly
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
DEMO
Turn to rubble, briefly
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1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
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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1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
CUPID
Cherubic god
(5)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
CUPID
Cherubic god
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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1%
SPAS
Spots for scrubs
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
SPAS
Spots for scrubs
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1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
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1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
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1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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1%
SPA
Cocoa scrub venue
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
SPA
Cocoa scrub venue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
RED
Like rubies and garnets
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
RED
Like rubies and garnets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
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1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
BEETLE
Grown-up grub
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
BEETLE
Grown-up grub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
GEM
Emerald or ruby
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
GEM
Emerald or ruby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
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1%
IVES
St. __ Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
IVES
St. __ Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
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
1%
MENU
Grubhub link
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
MENU
Grubhub link
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
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May 31, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
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May 28, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 2, 2021
"SNL" alum Carvey
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Incurred, as charges
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Have a sample of
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Decorates with frosting
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Rub out
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Gum may stick to one
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"I really don't care" (In this clue's answer, see letters 3 to 1)
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___ colada
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Lo-___ (a bit fuzzy)
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Musical Horne
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "In need of a back rub, say" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TENSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "In need of a back rub, say"?
The best answer for "In need of a back rub, say" is TENSE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "In need of a back rub, say" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 2, 2021.