Crossword Answer For
Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 12, 2021 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down"? This clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on April 12, 2021. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 178 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is ONTHERISE (9 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
Answer For Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down:
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178 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONTHERISE
Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2021
99%
ONTHERISE
Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2021
8%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
DENY
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
PARES
Cuts (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
ABASE
Take down a peg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
4%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
ENDS
Winds down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
RARE
Hard to track down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
4%
TONE
"__ it down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
TANK
Go down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
TANK
Go down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
DIS
Put down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ABRADES
Wears down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ABRADES
Wears down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
SAD
Feeling down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SAD
Feeling down
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
DEEP
Far down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
DEEP
Far down
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
DIM
Turn down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
DIM
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
ERODE
Wear down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ERODE
Wear down
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
4%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
SINK
Go down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
SINK
Go down
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
JOT
Take (down)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
JOT
Take (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
ATE
Wolfed down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
ATE
Wolfed down
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
FELL
Went down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
FELL
Went down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
EAT
Chow down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
EAT
Chow down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
EASY
"Slow down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
EASY
"Slow down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
MIRE
Bog down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
MIRE
Bog down
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
RENDER
Melt down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
RENDER
Melt down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
SMOTE
Struck down, biblically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
SMOTE
Struck down, biblically
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
HELL
Land down under?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
HELL
Land down under?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
NOTATE
Jot down, in music
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
NOTATE
Jot down, in music
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
SETTLES
Puts down roots
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
SETTLES
Puts down roots
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
SITS
Plops down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
SITS
Plops down
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
COOLIT
"Simmer down!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
COOLIT
"Simmer down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
4%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
4%
BRB
"Putting my phone down a sec"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
BRB
"Putting my phone down a sec"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
WELLTRAVELED
Mission: Ride a bucket down to an aquifer. Status: ___
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
WELLTRAVELED
Mission: Ride a bucket down to an aquifer. Status: ___
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
VERB
"Up" or "down," at times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
VERB
"Up" or "down," at times
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
SLOTH
Animal that may sleep upside down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
4%
SLOTH
Animal that may sleep upside down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
4%
SLAIN
Taken down, as a dragon
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
SLAIN
Taken down, as a dragon
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
LAID
Placed down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
LAID
Placed down
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
SOAK
Water down, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
4%
SOAK
Water down, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
GRINDITOUT
Put one's head down and get the work done
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
4%
GRINDITOUT
Put one's head down and get the work done
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
HERONS
Wading birds with powder down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
HERONS
Wading birds with powder down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
TIMBERLINE
"Pencils down!," for one?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TIMBERLINE
"Pencils down!," for one?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
SANK
Went down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
SANK
Went down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
PARE
Trim (down)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
4%
PARE
Trim (down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
BECOMEUNGOVERNABLE
Grow increasingly recalcitrant
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
BECOMEUNGOVERNABLE
Grow increasingly recalcitrant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
OFFS
Face-___ (showdowns)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
OFFS
Face-___ (showdowns)
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
USER
App downloader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
USER
App downloader
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
MENU
Drop-down list
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
MENU
Drop-down list
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 12, 2021
Soothing ointment
Crossword Clue
Criticize harshly
Crossword Clue
Deep-voiced singer
Crossword Clue
Great Lake that stretches from New York to Michigan
Crossword Clue
Every 12 mos.
Crossword Clue
Significant __: partner
Crossword Clue
Place for junk
Crossword Clue
Genetic twin
Crossword Clue
"Honey, I'm Home" singer Twain
Crossword Clue
Wagons at midday socials
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONTHERISE (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down"?
The best answer for "Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down" is ONTHERISE with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Increasing, and a hint to 17- and 40-Across and 11- and 27-Down" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 12, 2021.