Crossword Answer For
In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 9, 2018 Answers
The crossword clue "In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from March 9, 2018. We've gathered 194 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is SCAM (4 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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SCAM
In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true
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Mar 9, 2018
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SCAM
In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true
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PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
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Oct 4, 2026
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PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
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POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
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POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
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Sep 21, 2026
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
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WANT
Have too little of
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WANT
Have too little of
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MERRYCREWS
Rowing teams that spread good cheer?
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Nov 8, 2026
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MERRYCREWS
Rowing teams that spread good cheer?
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MULTIMASKING
Solution when it's too hard to choose one Halloween costume?
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MULTIMASKING
Solution when it's too hard to choose one Halloween costume?
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RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
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Nov 4, 2026
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RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
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TAGSALE
Neighborhood event with good deals
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Nov 3, 2026
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TAGSALE
Neighborhood event with good deals
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OUGHT
"This __ to be good"
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Nov 3, 2026
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OUGHT
"This __ to be good"
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EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
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Nov 1, 2026
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EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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Nov 1, 2026
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
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TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
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SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
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SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
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TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
(3)
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TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
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ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
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ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
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AVER
Affirm as true
(4)
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AVER
Affirm as true
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TAXINGDRIVER
Golf club that's almost too heavy to swing?
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Oct 25, 2026
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TAXINGDRIVER
Golf club that's almost too heavy to swing?
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LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
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Oct 24, 2026
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LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
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LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
(4)
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LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
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NOW
"I don't have all day!"
(3)
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NOW
"I don't have all day!"
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TOO
"__ true!"
(3)
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TOO
"__ true!"
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ALL
__ too soon
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ALL
__ too soon
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CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
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CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
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POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
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POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
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PRIED
Dug a little too deep
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PRIED
Dug a little too deep
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BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
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Oct 10, 2026
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BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
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ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
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ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
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CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
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CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
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RILE
Annoy but good
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RILE
Annoy but good
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WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
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PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
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CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
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CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
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BASED
__ on a true story
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BASED
__ on a true story
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LEERY
None too trusting
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LEERY
None too trusting
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ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
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ARE
"__ we good?"
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SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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SODOI
"We have that in common"
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SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
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Sep 16, 2026
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SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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Sep 14, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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ROAR
Laugh good and hard
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ROAR
Laugh good and hard
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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STEAD
In good __
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STEAD
In good __
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
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OVERDIDIT
Indulged too much
(9)
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OVERDIDIT
Indulged too much
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DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
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BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
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BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
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Aug 14, 2026
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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Aug 8, 2026
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
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Aug 3, 2026
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LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
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Jul 14, 2026
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
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CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
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CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
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CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
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HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
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KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
(4)
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KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
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FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
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FIRM
Like a good handshake
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HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
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HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
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FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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MENU
List that may drop with a click
(4)
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MENU
List that may drop with a click
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2%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
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HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
(4)
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ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
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ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
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ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
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SAME
"Me too"
(4)
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SAME
"Me too"
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BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
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BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
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ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
(3)
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ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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SEA
With 73-Across, semiaquatic mammal that uses rocks as tools
(3)
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SEA
With 73-Across, semiaquatic mammal that uses rocks as tools
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OHNO
Cry of dismay
(4)
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OHNO
Cry of dismay
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INK
Tattoo parlor supply
(3)
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INK
Tattoo parlor supply
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RIPSAW
Carpentry tool
(6)
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RIPSAW
Carpentry tool
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SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
(10)
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1%
SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
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USE
Mistreat, maybe
(3)
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USE
Mistreat, maybe
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RARE
Red inside, maybe
(4)
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RARE
Red inside, maybe
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ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
(4)
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ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
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PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
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PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
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ADZ
Woodworking tool that resembles an axe
(3)
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ADZ
Woodworking tool that resembles an axe
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RAZOR
Barber's tool
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RAZOR
Barber's tool
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
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BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
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BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
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MOLAR
Back tooth
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Oct 21, 2026
1%
MOLAR
Back tooth
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CROWBAR
Prying tool
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1%
CROWBAR
Prying tool
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PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
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PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
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CLOSECALLS
Scary-good moments?
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CLOSECALLS
Scary-good moments?
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STONEAXE
Prehistoric hand tool
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STONEAXE
Prehistoric hand tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of instant roads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of instant roads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
AMERICANDAD
Seth MacFarlane cartoon series
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
AMERICANDAD
Seth MacFarlane cartoon series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
HOE
Garden tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
HOE
Garden tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
CORER
Apple pie-making tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
CORER
Apple pie-making tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
TAKETHEHIGHROAD
"Don't stoop to their level"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
TAKETHEHIGHROAD
"Don't stoop to their level"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
ADZE
Woodworking tool
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
ADZE
Woodworking tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
FILE
Nail salon tool
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
FILE
Nail salon tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
YER
"__ darn tootin'!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
YER
"__ darn tootin'!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AIDS
Learning tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
AIDS
Learning tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SIEVE
Baking tool with holes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
SIEVE
Baking tool with holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
OAR
Sculling tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
OAR
Sculling tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
ADA
Abbreviation on a toothpaste box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
ADA
Abbreviation on a toothpaste box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
JAWBREAKERCANDY
Hard stuff for a sweet tooth
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
JAWBREAKERCANDY
Hard stuff for a sweet tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
ROGER
"Understood"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
ROGER
"Understood"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
AWL
Piercing tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
AWL
Piercing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
PENS
Calligraphy tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PENS
Calligraphy tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
RASP
Cobbler's tool
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
RASP
Cobbler's tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
LLM
A.I. tool that generates text
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LLM
A.I. tool that generates text
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
LASERPOINTER
*Presentation tool that doubles as a cat toy
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
LASERPOINTER
*Presentation tool that doubles as a cat toy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
DRAWINGPIN
*Ink-filled tool for illustrators
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
DRAWINGPIN
*Ink-filled tool for illustrators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
PEN
Writing tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
PEN
Writing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
SCENE
All-too-public argument
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
SCENE
All-too-public argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
FALSE
Untrue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
FALSE
Untrue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LATHE
Shaping tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
LATHE
Shaping tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
SABER
__-toothed cat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
SABER
__-toothed cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
CANINE
Pointy tooth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
CANINE
Pointy tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOES
Weeding tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
HOES
Weeding tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
STYLER
Salon tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
STYLER
Salon tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
RAKES
Landscaping tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
RAKES
Landscaping tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
COG
Gear tooth
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
COG
Gear tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ICESAW
Winter fishing tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ICESAW
Winter fishing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
AXE
Chopping tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
AXE
Chopping tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SLIMJIM
Car-unlocking tool
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
SLIMJIM
Car-unlocking tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SIDED
Stood (with)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SIDED
Stood (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 9, 2018
In need of mopping
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Apple app mostly replaced by Messages
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Clock std.
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Some plankton
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Iconic Vivien Leigh role
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2014 World Cup Final host
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Bungles
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Stable moms
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"What is THAT?"
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What Darwin did aboard the Beagle?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SCAM (4 letters).
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The best answer for "In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true" is SCAM with 4 letters.
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Where has "In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true" been used as a crossword clue?
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