The Universal Crossword puzzle from May 10, 2021 featured the clue "Instruments to shake", and we've found 105 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to MARACAS as the most likely solution — it's 7 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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105 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MARACAS
Instruments to shake
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2021
99%
MARACAS
Instruments to shake
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2021
8%
DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
8%
DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
8%
CELLI
String section instruments
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
CELLI
String section instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
UKES
Luau instruments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
8%
UKES
Luau instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
8%
VANES
Wind instruments?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
VANES
Wind instruments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
TUNER
Device that helps adjust the pitch of musical instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
TUNER
Device that helps adjust the pitch of musical instruments
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
VIOLAS
Midsize stringed instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
VIOLAS
Midsize stringed instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
GUITARS
Rock instruments
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
GUITARS
Rock instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
SEISM
Big shake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
SEISM
Big shake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
KAZOOS
Buzzy instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
8%
KAZOOS
Buzzy instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
8%
PIANOS
Keyed instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
PIANOS
Keyed instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
OBOES
Woodwind instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
OBOES
Woodwind instruments
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
YAMAHA
World's largest manufacturer of musical instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
YAMAHA
World's largest manufacturer of musical instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
PAW
What a dog gives to "shake"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
STEELDRUMS
Metal percussion instruments
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
8%
STEELDRUMS
Metal percussion instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
8%
CONGADRUMS
Percussion instruments with Cuban roots
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
CONGADRUMS
Percussion instruments with Cuban roots
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
AIRGUITARS
Imaginary instruments
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
8%
AIRGUITARS
Imaginary instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
8%
ONEMANBAND
He plays many instruments simultaneously
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
8%
ONEMANBAND
He plays many instruments simultaneously
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
8%
HARPS
Pair of stringed instruments in "The Nutcracker"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
HARPS
Pair of stringed instruments in "The Nutcracker"
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
DEAL
"Let's shake on it!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
DEAL
"Let's shake on it!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
QUAVER
Vocal shake
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
8%
QUAVER
Vocal shake
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
8%
BAGPIPES
Irish or Scottish instruments
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
8%
BAGPIPES
Irish or Scottish instruments
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
8%
SEXTANTS
Mariners’ instruments
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
SEXTANTS
Mariners’ instruments
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
BATONS
Conductors' "instruments"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
8%
BATONS
Conductors' "instruments"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
8%
TUBAS
Big band instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
TUBAS
Big band instruments
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
CLARINETPROFITS
Windfall from the sale of wind instruments?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
CLARINETPROFITS
Windfall from the sale of wind instruments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
CLARINETS
Woodwind instruments that need 16-Acrosses
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
8%
CLARINETS
Woodwind instruments that need 16-Acrosses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
8%
CASTANETS
Flamenco dancer’s instruments
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 11, 2024
8%
CASTANETS
Flamenco dancer’s instruments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 11, 2024
8%
DENALI
*"Let's shake on it!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
8%
DENALI
*"Let's shake on it!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
8%
TREMOR
Slight shake
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
TREMOR
Slight shake
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
SITARS
Indian string instruments
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
8%
SITARS
Indian string instruments
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
8%
PENS
Pilot's instruments?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2024
8%
PENS
Pilot's instruments?
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2024
8%
ASHA
"Wish" heroine whose name is hidden in "vanilla shake"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
8%
ASHA
"Wish" heroine whose name is hidden in "vanilla shake"
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
8%
ALTOSAXES
*Some jazz combo instruments
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
8%
ALTOSAXES
*Some jazz combo instruments
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
8%
BABYRATTLES
New folk instruments?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
BABYRATTLES
New folk instruments?
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
PUTITTHERE
“Let’s shake hands!”
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
PUTITTHERE
“Let’s shake hands!”
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
BANJOS
Bluegrass instruments
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 18, 2024
8%
BANJOS
Bluegrass instruments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 18, 2024
8%
OCARINAS
Oval wind instruments
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
8%
OCARINAS
Oval wind instruments
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
8%
ITSADEAL
"Let's shake on that!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
8%
ITSADEAL
"Let's shake on that!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
8%
KEYTARS
Hybrid instruments with shoulder straps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
8%
KEYTARS
Hybrid instruments with shoulder straps
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
8%
BASSGUITARS
Rock instruments
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 22, 2024
8%
BASSGUITARS
Rock instruments
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 22, 2024
8%
BASSOONS
Reed instruments
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 22, 2024
8%
BASSOONS
Reed instruments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 22, 2024
8%
TROMBONES
Ska instruments
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2024
8%
TROMBONES
Ska instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2024
8%
HIPS
Hula dancers shake them
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2023
8%
HIPS
Hula dancers shake them
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2023
8%
CELLOS
Orchestral instruments
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 27, 2023
8%
CELLOS
Orchestral instruments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 27, 2023
8%
WHEYPOWDER
Popular protein shake ingredient
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
8%
WHEYPOWDER
Popular protein shake ingredient
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
8%
ORGANS
Church instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2023
8%
ORGANS
Church instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
8%
SAXES
“Wailing” instruments
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 7, 2023
8%
SAXES
“Wailing” instruments
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 7, 2023
8%
SYNTHS
Electronic musical instruments, briefly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2023
8%
SYNTHS
Electronic musical instruments, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2023
8%
SAWS
Cutting tools that can also be instruments
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2023
8%
SAWS
Cutting tools that can also be instruments
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2023
8%
AMP
Hookup for electric instruments
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2022
8%
AMP
Hookup for electric instruments
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2022
8%
CELTICHARPS
*Stringed instruments of Northwest Europe (In this answer, note letters 6-9)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2022
8%
CELTICHARPS
*Stringed instruments of Northwest Europe (In this answer, note letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2022
8%
THEFAULTINOURSITARS
Film remake featuring broken raga instruments?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
8%
THEFAULTINOURSITARS
Film remake featuring broken raga instruments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
8%
FREEHAND
Drawn without instruments
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2022
8%
FREEHAND
Drawn without instruments
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2022
8%
CELESTAS
Keyboard instruments that sound like glockenspiels
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2022
8%
CELESTAS
Keyboard instruments that sound like glockenspiels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2022
8%
LUTES
Renaissance Faire instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
8%
LUTES
Renaissance Faire instruments
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
8%
HORNS
French ___ (mellow instruments)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2021
8%
HORNS
French ___ (mellow instruments)
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2021
8%
LYRES
Old harplike instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2021
8%
LYRES
Old harplike instruments
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2021
8%
THICK
Like a good shake
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2021
8%
THICK
Like a good shake
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2021
8%
PURIM
Jewish holiday when you might shake a grager
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2021
8%
PURIM
Jewish holiday when you might shake a grager
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2021
8%
UKULELES
Luau instruments
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2021
8%
UKULELES
Luau instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
8%
TRIO
Piece for three instruments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2021
8%
TRIO
Piece for three instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2021
8%
FLUTES
Wind instruments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2021
8%
FLUTES
Wind instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
8%
JUGS
Band wind instruments
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2021
8%
JUGS
Band wind instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2021
8%
RECORDERS
Elementary school instruments
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2020
8%
RECORDERS
Elementary school instruments
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2020
8%
BUGLES
Taps instruments
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 26, 2020
8%
BUGLES
Taps instruments
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2020
8%
GONGS
Large percussion instruments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2020
8%
GONGS
Large percussion instruments
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2020
8%
SEPTET
Beethoven work for seven instruments
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2020
8%
SEPTET
Beethoven work for seven instruments
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2020
8%
ACAPPELLA
Without instruments
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2020
8%
ACAPPELLA
Without instruments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2020
8%
PAWNBROKERS
They may give you C-notes for instruments
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2020
8%
PAWNBROKERS
They may give you C-notes for instruments
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2020
8%
GREET
Receive with a shake, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2020
8%
GREET
Receive with a shake, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2020
1%
FISTBUMP
*Handshake alternative
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
FISTBUMP
*Handshake alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
REORG
Corp. shake-up
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
REORG
Corp. shake-up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
SEISMOLOGY
Field concerned with movers and shakers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
SEISMOLOGY
Field concerned with movers and shakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
JIFFY
Two shakes of a lamb's tail
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
JIFFY
Two shakes of a lamb's tail
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
ICE
Cocktail shaker noisemaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ICE
Cocktail shaker noisemaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
MARACA
Percussion shaker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
MARACA
Percussion shaker
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
MALT
Grain in milkshakes or scotch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
MALT
Grain in milkshakes or scotch
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
MARTINIBAR
Spot where cocktails may be shaken or stirred
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
1%
MARTINIBAR
Spot where cocktails may be shaken or stirred
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
1%
SOSO
No great shakes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
1%
SOSO
No great shakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
OREO
Cookie sometimes added to a milkshake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2024
1%
OREO
Cookie sometimes added to a milkshake
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
1%
MOVER
___ and shaker (influential person)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
1%
MOVER
___ and shaker (influential person)
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
POLAROIDS
Pictures that don't need to be shaken
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
1%
POLAROIDS
Pictures that don't need to be shaken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
1%
TAXIDANCER
Early 20th-century mover and shaker?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
1%
TAXIDANCER
Early 20th-century mover and shaker?
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
1%
DOGTREAT
Reward for giving a pawshake, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
1%
DOGTREAT
Reward for giving a pawshake, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
1%
STRAW
Milkshake insert
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
STRAW
Milkshake insert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
TSK
Verbal headshake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
TSK
Verbal headshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
ENSURE
Big name in nutritional shakes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2024
1%
ENSURE
Big name in nutritional shakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
1%
DANCETEAM
Group of movers and shakers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2024
1%
DANCETEAM
Group of movers and shakers?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
1%
MAINSQUEEZE
Handshake, in Franglais?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2023
1%
MAINSQUEEZE
Handshake, in Franglais?
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2023
1%
IPAS
Milkshake beers, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2023
1%
IPAS
Milkshake beers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
1%
POLAROID
Photo that might be shaken
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2023
1%
POLAROID
Photo that might be shaken
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2023
1%
SALT
Flavoring in a shaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2023
1%
SALT
Flavoring in a shaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2023
1%
MALTEDTALKS
Negotiations over the ingredients of a milkshake?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2023
1%
MALTEDTALKS
Negotiations over the ingredients of a milkshake?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2023
1%
DAP
Handshake alternative
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2022
1%
DAP
Handshake alternative
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2022
1%
DEADFISH
Metaphor for a bad handshake
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
1%
DEADFISH
Metaphor for a bad handshake
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
1%
FRAPPE
Milkshake, in Massachusetts
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2021
1%
FRAPPE
Milkshake, in Massachusetts
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2021
1%
DAPS
Handshake alternatives
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2021
1%
DAPS
Handshake alternatives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2021
1%
VANS
Movers but not shakers, ideally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2021
1%
VANS
Movers but not shakers, ideally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2021
1%
PEPPERGRINDER
Saltshaker's companion
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2020
1%
PEPPERGRINDER
Saltshaker's companion
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2020
1%
MALTEDS
Some shakes
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 15, 2020
1%
MALTEDS
Some shakes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 15, 2020
1%
WAGS
Finger shakes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2020
1%
WAGS
Finger shakes
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2020
1%
DEALS
Handshake events
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2020
1%
DEALS
Handshake events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Instruments to shake" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 105 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MARACAS (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Instruments to shake"?
The best answer for "Instruments to shake" is MARACAS with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Instruments to shake" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 10, 2021.