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 198 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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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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Sep 25, 2026
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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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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Aug 8, 2026
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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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Jun 13, 2026
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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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Jun 12, 2026
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WANT
Have too little of
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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May 11, 2026
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
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May 6, 2026
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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Apr 27, 2026
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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LEERY
None too trusting
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Sep 23, 2026
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LEERY
None too trusting
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ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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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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Sep 12, 2026
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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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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Sep 10, 2026
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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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Sep 6, 2026
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STEAD
In good __
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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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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Sep 5, 2026
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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
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
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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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Sep 1, 2026
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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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Aug 31, 2026
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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
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DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
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Aug 26, 2026
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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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Aug 25, 2026
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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
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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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
(10)
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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
(14)
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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
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Aug 3, 2026
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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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Jul 19, 2026
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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Jul 18, 2026
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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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Jul 16, 2026
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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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Jul 14, 2026
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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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Jul 5, 2026
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CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
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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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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
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Jun 27, 2026
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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?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
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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
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
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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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Jun 23, 2026
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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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Jun 21, 2026
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FIRM
Like a good handshake
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HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
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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
(9)
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Jun 18, 2026
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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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Jun 17, 2026
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MENU
List that may drop with a click
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REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
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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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Jun 16, 2026
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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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Jun 15, 2026
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ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
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ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
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ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
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SAME
"Me too"
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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SAME
"Me too"
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BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
(13)
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Jun 10, 2026
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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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Jun 9, 2026
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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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Jun 7, 2026
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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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Jun 7, 2026
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
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Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
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Jun 2, 2026
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ADEPT
Very good (at)
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MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
(5)
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May 29, 2026
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MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
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LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
(9)
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May 29, 2026
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LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
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ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
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HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
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May 25, 2026
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HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
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May 25, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
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ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
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ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
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PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
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OVERDO
Carry too far
(6)
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May 22, 2026
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OVERDO
Carry too far
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HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
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May 20, 2026
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HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
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WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
(9)
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May 14, 2026
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WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
(5)
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May 12, 2026
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
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May 12, 2026
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
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LIES
"None of that is true!"
(4)
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May 12, 2026
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LIES
"None of that is true!"
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LOYAL
Unwaveringly true
(5)
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May 10, 2026
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LOYAL
Unwaveringly true
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MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
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May 9, 2026
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MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
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POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
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May 6, 2026
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POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
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ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
(3)
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May 6, 2026
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ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
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ETTU
"Not you too!"
(4)
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May 3, 2026
2%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
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VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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VOILA
"And there you have it!"
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ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
(7)
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Apr 27, 2026
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ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
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DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
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Apr 26, 2026
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DOITALL
Be good at everything
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APP
Where a QR code may lead
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
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OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
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ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
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Apr 18, 2026
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ASSET
That's a good point!
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QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
(10)
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Apr 18, 2026
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QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
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BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
(3)
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Apr 18, 2026
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BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
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GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
(5)
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Apr 17, 2026
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GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
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ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
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ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
(5)
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Apr 16, 2026
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
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PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
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PTA
Org. that may take summers off
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NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
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COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
(7)
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Apr 15, 2026
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COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
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ALIEN
One may ride in 66-Across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
ALIEN
One may ride in 66-Across
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BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
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BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
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EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
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ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ABETS
Lies for, maybe
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ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
(4)
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Sep 18, 2026
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ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
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ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
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Sep 16, 2026
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ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
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FILE
Nail salon tool
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
FILE
Nail salon tool
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YER
"__ darn tootin'!"
(3)
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Sep 10, 2026
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YER
"__ darn tootin'!"
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
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UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
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UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
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1%
AIDS
Learning tools
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
AIDS
Learning tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
(6)
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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%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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%
MOLAR
Grinding tooth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
MOLAR
Grinding tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 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%
HOE
Weeding tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
HOE
Weeding tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ADZ
Curved cutting tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 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
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
GARY
"The Far Side" cartoonist Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GARY
"The Far Side" cartoonist Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
HEMAN
Cartoon hero with a blond bob
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
HEMAN
Cartoon hero with a blond bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
ISEE
"Understood"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
ISEE
"Understood"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
ERASER
Handy tool for the error-prone
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
ERASER
Handy tool for the error-prone
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MOE
Fellow Stooge of Larry and Curly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
MOE
Fellow Stooge of Larry and Curly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
RAKE
Zen garden tool
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
RAKE
Zen garden tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
TMNT
Cartoon quartet named for Renaissance artists, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
TMNT
Cartoon quartet named for Renaissance artists, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 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 198 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SCAM (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true"?
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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