Crossword Answer For
Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 24, 2021 Answers
If the clue "Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 24, 2021, this clue has 191 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is SKIPSABUTT (10 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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191 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
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Date
99%
SKIPSABUTT
Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2021
99%
SKIPSABUTT
Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2021
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
3%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
AMI
Bon ___ (cleaning powder brand)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
AMI
Bon ___ (cleaning powder brand)
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
WETMOP
Tool for cleaning a grimy floor
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
WETMOP
Tool for cleaning a grimy floor
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
SCOURINGPAD
Writing tablet at a cleaning service?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
SCOURINGPAD
Writing tablet at a cleaning service?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
TAGSALE
Event after spring cleaning, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
TAGSALE
Event after spring cleaning, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
3%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
3%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
3%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
3%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
DUSTS
Does some light cleaning
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
3%
DUSTS
Does some light cleaning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
3%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
3%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
3%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
3%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
3%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
3%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
3%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
3%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
3%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
3%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
3%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
3%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
3%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
3%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
3%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
3%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
3%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
3%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
3%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
3%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
3%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
3%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
3%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
3%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
3%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
3%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
3%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
3%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
3%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
3%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
3%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
3%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
3%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
3%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
3%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
3%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
3%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
3%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
3%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
3%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
3%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
3%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
3%
ONCE
Way back when
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
3%
ONCE
Way back when
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
3%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
3%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
3%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
3%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
3%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
3%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
3%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
3%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
3%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
3%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
3%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
3%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
3%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
3%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
3%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
3%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
3%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
3%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
3%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
3%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
3%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
3%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
3%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
3%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
3%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
3%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
3%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
3%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
3%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
3%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
3%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
3%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
3%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
3%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
3%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
3%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
3%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
3%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
3%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
3%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
3%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
3%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
3%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
3%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
3%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
3%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
3%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
3%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
3%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
3%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
3%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
3%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
3%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
3%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
3%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
3%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
3%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
3%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
3%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
3%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
3%
LIONCUB
Simba, when lifted up by Rafiki
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
3%
LIONCUB
Simba, when lifted up by Rafiki
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
3%
TEAKETTLE
It whistles when it's ready for English breakfast (In this answer, see letters 1-4)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
3%
TEAKETTLE
It whistles when it's ready for English breakfast (In this answer, see letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
3%
UNTIL
Up to the time when
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2024
3%
UNTIL
Up to the time when
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2024
3%
SANDBOX
Where a kid might build a castle ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2024
3%
SANDBOX
Where a kid might build a castle ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
3%
NUDESCENES
Occasions when an actor bares it all
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
3%
NUDESCENES
Occasions when an actor bares it all
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
3%
XENON
Gas that lowers your voice when inhaled
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
3%
XENON
Gas that lowers your voice when inhaled
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
3%
BOSS
A solitaire window may be minimized when one walks by
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
3%
BOSS
A solitaire window may be minimized when one walks by
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
3%
DIVININGMOMENT
Instant when something is perceived intuitively?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
3%
DIVININGMOMENT
Instant when something is perceived intuitively?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
3%
HERE
Word said when pointing to a map
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
3%
HERE
Word said when pointing to a map
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
3%
CAPEVERDE
"What would you wear, say, when spending St. Patrick's Day in Madrid?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
3%
CAPEVERDE
"What would you wear, say, when spending St. Patrick's Day in Madrid?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
3%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
3%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
3%
WHATAREWE
Question asked when defining a relationship
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2024
3%
WHATAREWE
Question asked when defining a relationship
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
3%
IRONAGE
*Toolmaking period when bronze was replaced with steel
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
3%
IRONAGE
*Toolmaking period when bronze was replaced with steel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
3%
YMCA
Where to go "when you're short on your dough," per a disco classic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
3%
YMCA
Where to go "when you're short on your dough," per a disco classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
3%
ELIDE
Omit when pronouncing
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
3%
ELIDE
Omit when pronouncing
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
3%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
3%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
3%
DAM
Punchline to "What did the fish say when it hit a cement wall?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2024
3%
DAM
Punchline to "What did the fish say when it hit a cement wall?"
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
3%
IMOUT
Phrase when folding
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
3%
IMOUT
Phrase when folding
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
3%
CREDITCARDS
They're often charged when checking out (... letters 5-11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
3%
CREDITCARDS
They're often charged when checking out (... letters 5-11)
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
3%
REPAIRPERSON
Mechanic, e.g. ... and when parsed differently, a description of 20-, 31- or 48-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2024
3%
REPAIRPERSON
Mechanic, e.g. ... and when parsed differently, a description of 20-, 31- or 48-Across
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2024
3%
THEPRISRIGHT
Exclamation when a product lives up to the hype?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
3%
THEPRISRIGHT
Exclamation when a product lives up to the hype?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
3%
CRISISMODE
State entered when trying to prevent catastrophe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2024
3%
CRISISMODE
State entered when trying to prevent catastrophe
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
3%
SPARKPLUG
Presentation on how to generate chemistry when matchmaking?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
3%
SPARKPLUG
Presentation on how to generate chemistry when matchmaking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
3%
OPENNET
Situation when the goalie is away
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
3%
OPENNET
Situation when the goalie is away
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
3%
OFFDAYS
Times when you're not doing so hot
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
3%
OFFDAYS
Times when you're not doing so hot
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
3%
SOL
Pine-__: cleaning brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
3%
SOL
Pine-__: cleaning brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
3%
ATHENS
Capital of Greece ... and when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
3%
ATHENS
Capital of Greece ... and when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
3%
CARSEAT
Child holder when traveling
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
3%
CARSEAT
Child holder when traveling
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
3%
HASAGOAT
Attempts ... or, when read differently, contains a sports legend?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
3%
HASAGOAT
Attempts ... or, when read differently, contains a sports legend?
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
3%
CHIN
Something to keep up when you're down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2024
3%
CHIN
Something to keep up when you're down
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
3%
PINESOL
Evergreen-scented cleaning brand
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
3%
PINESOL
Evergreen-scented cleaning brand
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
3%
MALALAYOUSAFZAI
Education activist and Nobel laureate who said, "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
3%
MALALAYOUSAFZAI
Education activist and Nobel laureate who said, "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
3%
INSIDECLOTHES
What you might put on when you get home
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
3%
INSIDECLOTHES
What you might put on when you get home
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
3%
AJAX
Trojan War hero, or a cleaning product brand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2024
3%
AJAX
Trojan War hero, or a cleaning product brand
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
3%
SCRUBDADDYO
Give a cool cat a thorough bath?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2024
3%
SCRUBDADDYO
Give a cool cat a thorough bath?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2024
3%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question of when
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2024
3%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question of when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2024
3%
LISP
Struggle with "s" sounds when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2024
3%
LISP
Struggle with "s" sounds when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2024
3%
LYES
Potent cleaning solutions
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2024
3%
LYES
Potent cleaning solutions
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2024
3%
MIDDLECSPAN
*Bridge that plays a familiar note when crossed?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2024
3%
MIDDLECSPAN
*Bridge that plays a familiar note when crossed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2024
3%
THOU
You, way back when?
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2024
3%
THOU
You, way back when?
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2024
3%
TRASHPANDA
Humorous nickname for a raccoon ... or when parsed differently, a hint to understanding the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
3%
TRASHPANDA
Humorous nickname for a raccoon ... or when parsed differently, a hint to understanding the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
3%
ABS
They look good when they're ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
3%
ABS
They look good when they're ripped
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
3%
EOS
Greek goddess who becomes a god when "r" is added to her name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
3%
EOS
Greek goddess who becomes a god when "r" is added to her name
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
3%
SNORE
[Wake me when it's over]
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2024
3%
SNORE
[Wake me when it's over]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2024
3%
ARLO
It becomes another name when bookended by "C" and "S"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
3%
ARLO
It becomes another name when bookended by "C" and "S"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
3%
ELON
It becomes another name when "L" is moved to its front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2024
3%
ELON
It becomes another name when "L" is moved to its front
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2024
3%
STATIC
Cause of a zap when touching a doorknob
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
3%
STATIC
Cause of a zap when touching a doorknob
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
3%
BEDELIA
Fictional Amelia who, when asked to remove spots from a dress, cut out all the polka dots
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
3%
BEDELIA
Fictional Amelia who, when asked to remove spots from a dress, cut out all the polka dots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
3%
ELENA
It becomes another name when H, S or Y is added to its front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
3%
ELENA
It becomes another name when H, S or Y is added to its front
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
3%
MAKESABEELINE
What this puzzle’s solver does when filling in the upper-left to lower-right diagonal?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 3, 2024
3%
MAKESABEELINE
What this puzzle’s solver does when filling in the upper-left to lower-right diagonal?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
3%
FREEFALL
It ends when the parachute opens
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 29, 2024
3%
FREEFALL
It ends when the parachute opens
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
3%
HAIRS
Things "split" when picking nits
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 29, 2024
3%
HAIRS
Things "split" when picking nits
Universal Crossword · Feb 29, 2024
3%
LOL
Letters used when amused
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
3%
LOL
Letters used when amused
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
3%
LIFE
What happens when you're busy making other plans, it's said
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
3%
LIFE
What happens when you're busy making other plans, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
3%
NOONDAY
Time when shadows are shortest
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2024
3%
NOONDAY
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2024
3%
OLDSOFTSHOO
Quiet exclamation of dismissal from way back when?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2024
3%
OLDSOFTSHOO
Quiet exclamation of dismissal from way back when?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2024
3%
YEAST
What's helpful when you need to raise dough?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2024
3%
YEAST
What's helpful when you need to raise dough?
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2024
3%
APRILFEELSDAY
Spring occasion when people get really emotional?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
3%
APRILFEELSDAY
Spring occasion when people get really emotional?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
3%
MISSACUE
Fail to come onstage when signaled
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
3%
MISSACUE
Fail to come onstage when signaled
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
3%
TET
Holiday when li xi is given to children
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2024
3%
TET
Holiday when li xi is given to children
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2024
3%
ALARMBELLS
*They ring when danger is at hand
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2024
3%
ALARMBELLS
*They ring when danger is at hand
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2024
3%
ARIE
It becomes a name in another clue when "l" is added
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2024
3%
ARIE
It becomes a name in another clue when "l" is added
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2024
1%
SCALER
Fish-cleaning gadget
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SCALER
Fish-cleaning gadget
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
PARKAVENUE
Manhattan thoroughfare known for ritzy residences
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
PARKAVENUE
Manhattan thoroughfare known for ritzy residences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SCAN
Examine thoroughly or hastily
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
SCAN
Examine thoroughly or hastily
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
SAVOR
Enjoy thoroughly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
SAVOR
Enjoy thoroughly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
SCRUB
Clean thoroughly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
SCRUB
Clean thoroughly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
SWIFFER
Fast-cleaning mop brand
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
SWIFFER
Fast-cleaning mop brand
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
MISSEDASPOT
Comment to a less-than-thorough cleaner, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
MISSEDASPOT
Comment to a less-than-thorough cleaner, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
COMB
Search thoroughly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2025
1%
COMB
Search thoroughly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2025
1%
DIGDEEP
Investigate thoroughly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2024
1%
DIGDEEP
Investigate thoroughly
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2024
1%
BLENDS
Mixes thoroughly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
1%
BLENDS
Mixes thoroughly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
1%
NETI
— pot (sinus-cleaning product)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
NETI
— pot (sinus-cleaning product)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
MEANSTREETS
Average thoroughfares?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2024
1%
MEANSTREETS
Average thoroughfares?
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2024
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 24, 2021
Agreement
Crossword Clue
When doubled, a Hawaiian fish
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Hoover ___ (Colorado River structure)
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Haitian religion involving sorcery
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Hugh Laurie's boys' school
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Former quarterback Manning
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Waiting one's turn
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Rustic home
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University official
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Shortly, in poetry
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SKIPSABUTT (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?"?
The best answer for "Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?" is SKIPSABUTT with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Isn't thorough when cleaning an ashtray?" 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 February 24, 2021.