Crossword Answer For
It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 9, 2020 Answers
The clue "It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"" from the Universal Crossword crossword on July 9, 2020 has 171 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that EMU (3 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
Answer For It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r":
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171 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
EMU
It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2020
99%
EMU
It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2020
6%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
6%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
6%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
6%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
6%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
6%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
6%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
6%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
6%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
6%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
6%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
6%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
3%
ASS
Braying pack animal
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
3%
ASS
Braying pack animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
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%
SIB
One bro to another?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
3%
SIB
One bro to another?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 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%
RHINO
Big horned animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
RHINO
Big horned animal
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%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
3%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
3%
LIST
One thing after another
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
RAM
Aries animal
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
3%
RAM
Aries animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 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%
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%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
REUPS
Signs on for another tour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
3%
REUPS
Signs on for another tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
3%
STAG
Antlered animal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
STAG
Antlered animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
LLAMA
Quechua pack animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
LLAMA
Quechua pack animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 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%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
GOAT
Best, in modern lingo ... or a farm animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
GOAT
Best, in modern lingo ... or a farm animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
SEAL
Barking animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
SEAL
Barking animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ELK
Antlered animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
ELK
Antlered animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
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%
BEAR
Brown or polar animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
BEAR
Brown or polar animal
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 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%
MEESE
Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
MEESE
Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
SEAPICKLE
Marine animal with a cylindrical body, once processed?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
SEAPICKLE
Marine animal with a cylindrical body, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 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%
ISLE
Turf surrounded by surf
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
ISLE
Turf surrounded by surf
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
VEGAN
One who eschews animal products
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
VEGAN
One who eschews animal products
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 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%
PRAIRIEDOG
Burrowing animal that isn't a canine, despite its name
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
PRAIRIEDOG
Burrowing animal that isn't a canine, despite its name
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 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%
ROO
Aussie animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
ROO
Aussie animal
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
SHEETS
Excel at another company?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
SHEETS
Excel at another company?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 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%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
ANOTTERYOUCANTREFUSE
Irresistibly cute river animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
ONE
___ after another
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
ONE
___ after another
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
SIEGED
Completely surrounded
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
3%
SIEGED
Completely surrounded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 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%
BRUNEI
Country surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
BRUNEI
Country surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
COLOR
One may clash with another, in fashion
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
COLOR
One may clash with another, in fashion
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
EDYS
Dreyer's, by another name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
EDYS
Dreyer's, by another name
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
RINK
Playing surface surrounded by boards
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
3%
RINK
Playing surface surrounded by boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
3%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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%
THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
DEER
"In the headlights" animal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
DEER
"In the headlights" animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
BISON
Yellowstone animal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
BISON
Yellowstone animal
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
ISLES
Bits of land surrounded by water
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
ISLES
Bits of land surrounded by water
Universal 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%
NESTS
Rests one inside another
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
NESTS
Rests one inside another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
STEER
Cattle ranch animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
3%
STEER
Cattle ranch animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
3%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
3%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
3%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
MOLE
Burrowing animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
3%
MOLE
Burrowing animal
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 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%
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%
PET
Companion animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
PET
Companion animal
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
LESOTHO
Country surrounded by South Africa
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
LESOTHO
Country surrounded by South Africa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
NEOPET
Virtual animal such as Xweetok
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
NEOPET
Virtual animal such as Xweetok
LA Times Daily 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%
STRAY
Many a shelter animal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
3%
STRAY
Many a shelter animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 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%
MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
3%
MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
3%
SLOTH
A deadly sin, or an animal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
SLOTH
A deadly sin, or an animal
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
SAILFISH
Fast marine animal named for a ship part
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
3%
SAILFISH
Fast marine animal named for a ship part
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 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%
OTTER
Sea animal with "pockets" to store food and tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
OTTER
Sea animal with "pockets" to store food and tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 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%
REDO
Have another go
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
3%
REDO
Have another go
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
3%
PASTICHE
Artistic style that imitates another
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
3%
PASTICHE
Artistic style that imitates another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
3%
DONKEY
Party animal?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
3%
DONKEY
Party animal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
3%
RETRY
Give it another go
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
RETRY
Give it another go
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
EFLAT
D sharp, by another name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
3%
EFLAT
D sharp, by another name
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 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%
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%
SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
3%
SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 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%
HIPPO
"Hungry hungry" animal in a kids game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
3%
HIPPO
"Hungry hungry" animal in a kids game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
3%
ANTELOPE
"Home on the Range" animal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
3%
ANTELOPE
"Home on the Range" animal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
RETASTE
Have another nibble of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
RETASTE
Have another nibble of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 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%
REPEALS
Rings at the top of another hour?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
3%
REPEALS
Rings at the top of another hour?
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 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%
ALPACA
Woolly Andean animal
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
ALPACA
Woolly Andean animal
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
SEAANEMONE
Marine animal that resembles a flower
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
3%
SEAANEMONE
Marine animal that resembles a flower
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 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%
MIMIC
___ octopus (animal that can change color to disguise itself)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
3%
MIMIC
___ octopus (animal that can change color to disguise itself)
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
3%
SABLE
Furry animal native to Siberia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
3%
SABLE
Furry animal native to Siberia
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
3%
AGES
Has another birthday
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
3%
AGES
Has another birthday
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 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%
ALSO
"Oh, and another thing ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
3%
ALSO
"Oh, and another thing ..."
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
3%
INAROW
One after another
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
3%
INAROW
One after another
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 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%
ARK
Big boat that held animal pairs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
3%
ARK
Big boat that held animal pairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 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%
GIRAFFE
World ___ Day (June 21 celebration of the animal pictured in this grid)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
3%
GIRAFFE
World ___ Day (June 21 celebration of the animal pictured in this grid)
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
3%
NEOPETS
Virtual animal fad of the early 2000s
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
3%
NEOPETS
Virtual animal fad of the early 2000s
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 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%
NIL
Love of another sport?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
3%
NIL
Love of another sport?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 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%
LION
Cowardly animal in Oz
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
3%
LION
Cowardly animal in Oz
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
3%
COW
Sacred Hindu animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
3%
COW
Sacred Hindu animal
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
3%
ORCA
Black-and-white animal
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
3%
ORCA
Black-and-white animal
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
3%
ENDSUP
Ultimately becomes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
3%
ENDSUP
Ultimately becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 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%
TOY
Stuffed animal or Slinky
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2025
3%
TOY
Stuffed animal or Slinky
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
3%
ZIPIT
"Not another sound!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2025
3%
ZIPIT
"Not another sound!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 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%
RAT
Chinese zodiac animal
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
3%
RAT
Chinese zodiac animal
Universal Crossword · May 2, 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
1%
ALPACAS
Pack animals known for spitting
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
ALPACAS
Pack animals known for spitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
APES
"Great" animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
APES
"Great" animals
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical rescuer of animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical rescuer of animals
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAMS
Aries animals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
RAMS
Aries animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
BEASTS
__ of burden: plow-pulling animals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BEASTS
__ of burden: plow-pulling animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
ASSES
Stubborn animals
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
ASSES
Stubborn animals
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
DOCILE
Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
DOCILE
Like animals in a petting zoo, ideally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
ASPS
Hieroglyphic animals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
1%
ASPS
Hieroglyphic animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
HOTFUZZIES
Stuffed animals that go viral?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
HOTFUZZIES
Stuffed animals that go viral?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
1%
CATS
Self-grooming animals
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
CATS
Self-grooming animals
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
ANTS
Six-legged farm animals
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
ANTS
Six-legged farm animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
SHEEP
Woolly animals
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
SHEEP
Woolly animals
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
RHINOS
Heavy animals seen on safaris
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
1%
RHINOS
Heavy animals seen on safaris
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
1%
GOATYOGA
Exercise with barnyard animals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2025
1%
GOATYOGA
Exercise with barnyard animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EMU (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r""?
The best answer for "It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"" is EMU with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It becomes another animal when surrounded by "l" and "r"" 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 July 9, 2020.