Crossword Answer For
Inventor's jumping-off point
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 12, 2026 Answers
Searching for the answer to "Inventor's jumping-off point"? This crossword clue was published in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 12, 2026. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is IDEA (4 letters). Our database has 164 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
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Date
99%
IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
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IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
ASSET
Strong point
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ASSET
Strong point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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NODE
Junction point
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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NODE
Junction point
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APT
On point
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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APT
On point
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ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
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ONEDAY
At some point
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AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
(10)
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Aug 25, 2026
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AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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DECIMAL
__ point
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
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DECIMAL
__ point
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ITEM
Bullet point
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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ITEM
Bullet point
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TINE
Antler point
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TINE
Antler point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
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TOE
Ballerina's turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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KETTLE
Boiling point?
(6)
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Jul 25, 2026
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KETTLE
Boiling point?
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GIST
Main point
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
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GIST
Main point
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FACT
Irrefutable point
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
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FACT
Irrefutable point
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GATE
Frontier departure point?
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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GATE
Frontier departure point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
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CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
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ACME
Crowning point
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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ACME
Crowning point
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STAND
Selling point?
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
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STAND
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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ATM
PIN point?
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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ATM
PIN point?
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ORIGIN
Starting point
(6)
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May 26, 2026
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ORIGIN
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
(8)
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May 20, 2026
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ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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BLUNTER
More to the point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
BLUNTER
More to the point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
TRUE
"Good point"
(4)
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May 13, 2026
5%
TRUE
"Good point"
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STORE
Selling point?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
STORE
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
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CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
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EVEREST
Highest point
(7)
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Apr 16, 2026
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EVEREST
Highest point
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EVER
At any point
(4)
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Apr 14, 2026
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EVER
At any point
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YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
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ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
(4)
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Apr 8, 2026
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ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
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FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
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FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
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FAIR
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
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FAIR
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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CRAW
Sticking point?
(4)
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Mar 16, 2026
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CRAW
Sticking point?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
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SCRATCH
Starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
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SCRATCH
Starting point
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DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
(3)
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Mar 4, 2026
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DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
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BODES
Appears to point to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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BODES
Appears to point to
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EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
(5)
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Jan 28, 2026
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EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
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NADIR
Lowest point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
NADIR
Lowest point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
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TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
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TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
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TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
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ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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ETNA
High point of a trip to Sicily?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
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ETNA
High point of a trip to Sicily?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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IMO
Lead-in to a point of view in a text
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
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IMO
Lead-in to a point of view in a text
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INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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ACE
One point in gin rummy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
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ACE
One point in gin rummy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
ICALLEDIT
"My psychic powers are on point today!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
ICALLEDIT
"My psychic powers are on point today!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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CRUX
Main point
(4)
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Dec 18, 2025
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CRUX
Main point
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ASYET
To this point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
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ASYET
To this point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
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OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
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TAPERED
Got to the point?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
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TAPERED
Got to the point?
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
TENTHS
Column that's beside the point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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TENTHS
Column that's beside the point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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UPONE
Winning by a point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
UPONE
Winning by a point
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
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AXIS
Turning point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
AXIS
Turning point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
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NIT
Minor point of objection
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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NIT
Minor point of objection
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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ITSTOOLATE
"We're past the point of no return!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
ITSTOOLATE
"We're past the point of no return!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
ROCKBOTTOM
*Absolute lowest point
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
5%
ROCKBOTTOM
*Absolute lowest point
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
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NIB
Pen point
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
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NIB
Pen point
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
TILNOW
Up to this point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
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TILNOW
Up to this point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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STAR
One point of a constellation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
STAR
One point of a constellation
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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SPEAR
Long weapon with a point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
SPEAR
Long weapon with a point
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
DIME
Stopping point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
DIME
Stopping point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
TAPER
Get to the point?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
5%
TAPER
Get to the point?
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
5%
HINTAT
Subtly point to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
5%
HINTAT
Subtly point to
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
5%
PERCH
Vantage point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
PERCH
Vantage point
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
STOVE
Heated counter point?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
STOVE
Heated counter point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
TERSE
To the point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
5%
TERSE
To the point
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
5%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
5%
EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
5%
OKIGETIT
"Fine, you made your point!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
OKIGETIT
"Fine, you made your point!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
5%
IDBOISE
Correctly point out the Gem State's capital?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
5%
IDBOISE
Correctly point out the Gem State's capital?
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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YET
To this point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
5%
YET
To this point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
5%
DATACAP
Fixed point in a mobile contract
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
5%
DATACAP
Fixed point in a mobile contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
5%
TWIST
Unexpected plot point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
5%
TWIST
Unexpected plot point
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
5%
HITTINGADEAD
*Reaching a point where progress stops
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
5%
HITTINGADEAD
*Reaching a point where progress stops
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
5%
ROOFTOPBAR
High point of hospitality?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
5%
ROOFTOPBAR
High point of hospitality?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
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OPINE
Offer one's point of view
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
5%
OPINE
Offer one's point of view
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
5%
AND
"Your point being?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
AND
"Your point being?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
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OVEN
Brownie point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
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OVEN
Brownie point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
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TODATE
Until this point
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
5%
TODATE
Until this point
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
5%
TYRESE
Pacers point guard Haliburton
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
5%
TYRESE
Pacers point guard Haliburton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
5%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
5%
EAST
Compass point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
5%
EAST
Compass point
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
5%
ENDOFANERA
Historical transition point
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
ENDOFANERA
Historical transition point
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
SCORES
Makes a good point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
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SCORES
Makes a good point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
5%
YEAHIGETIT
"You've made your point"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
5%
YEAHIGETIT
"You've made your point"
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
5%
DDAY
WWII turning point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
5%
DDAY
WWII turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
5%
SCREW
Turning point in a DIY project?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
5%
SCREW
Turning point in a DIY project?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
5%
HITANALLTIMELOW
Reach the bottom point in one's life
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
5%
HITANALLTIMELOW
Reach the bottom point in one's life
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
NIBS
Pen points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
NIBS
Pen points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
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THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
SCORED
Put points on the board
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCORED
Put points on the board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
LASER
__ pointer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
LASER
__ pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
NODES
Connection points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
NODES
Connection points
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
TDS
NFL six-pointers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
TDS
NFL six-pointers
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAGS
Price points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
TAGS
Price points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
TSK
Disappointed cluck
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSK
Disappointed cluck
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
DEES
Disappointing report card grades
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
DEES
Disappointing report card grades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ARC
Three-pointer's path
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
ARC
Three-pointer's path
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
PEN
Ballpoint ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
PEN
Ballpoint ___
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
LOCI
Sets of points
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
LOCI
Sets of points
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
DUD
Disappointing firecracker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
DUD
Disappointing firecracker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SMH
Texter's "I'm disappointed"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
SMH
Texter's "I'm disappointed"
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
THERE
Word said with a pointed finger
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
THERE
Word said with a pointed finger
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
ATMS
PIN-points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ATMS
PIN-points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
MINIMA
Low points on graphs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
MINIMA
Low points on graphs
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
EASYSTREET
"Annie" song that's a counterpoint to "It's the Hard-Knock Life"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
EASYSTREET
"Annie" song that's a counterpoint to "It's the Hard-Knock Life"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
LAPELS
Pin points?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
LAPELS
Pin points?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
FRISK
Pat down at a security checkpoint
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
FRISK
Pat down at a security checkpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
LINE
Security checkpoint formation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LINE
Security checkpoint formation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
TIP
Helpful pointer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
TIP
Helpful pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
ADS
Selling points?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
ADS
Selling points?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
IMHO
Lead-in to a texter's viewpoint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
IMHO
Lead-in to a texter's viewpoint
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
THIS
Caption with a finger-pointing emoji
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
THIS
Caption with a finger-pointing emoji
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
PRONGS
Sticking points?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
PRONGS
Sticking points?
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
THINKPIECE
Article with a viewpoint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
THINKPIECE
Article with a viewpoint
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
STANCE
Viewpoint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
STANCE
Viewpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
BASSSOLOS
Low points of some performances?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
1%
BASSSOLOS
Low points of some performances?
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
PIKES
Old pointed weapons
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
PIKES
Old pointed weapons
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
AGREE
Share a viewpoint
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
AGREE
Share a viewpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
DOORS
Access points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
DOORS
Access points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
SHOE
Item removed at a TSA checkpoint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
SHOE
Item removed at a TSA checkpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
STORES
Selling points?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
STORES
Selling points?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
CABINETPICK
Presidential appointment ... or the start of 18-, 24-, 39- or 52-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
INTERVIEWWHEEZE
Sound of a job seeker who ran hard to get to an appointment on time?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
1%
INTERVIEWWHEEZE
Sound of a job seeker who ran hard to get to an appointment on time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
1%
ADCOPY
Selling points?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
1%
ADCOPY
Selling points?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
1%
TINES
Antler points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
TINES
Antler points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
SAD
Like a disappointed face emoji
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
1%
SAD
Like a disappointed face emoji
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
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How many possible solutions does "Inventor's jumping-off point" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 164 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDEA (4 letters).
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