Crossword Answer For
It can be novel or rough
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 21, 2025 Answers
The crossword clue "It can be novel or rough" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 21, 2025. We've carefully identified 191 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, IDEA (4 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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Answer
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Date
99%
IDEA
It can be novel or rough
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
99%
IDEA
It can be novel or rough
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
5%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
5%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
5%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
AIRY
Light as can be
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
AIRY
Light as can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
5%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
5%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
INEEDAHUG
"Today was rough"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
INEEDAHUG
"Today was rough"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
5%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
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IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
5%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
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DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
5%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
EGO
Problem that can grow with fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
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EGO
Problem that can grow with fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
NOLOSS
"We can manage without them"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
5%
NOLOSS
"We can manage without them"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
5%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
SAY
"You can __ that again!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
SAY
"You can __ that again!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
ONETRACKMINI
Small car that can only follow a single route?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
ONETRACKMINI
Small car that can only follow a single route?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
VAN
Vehicle that can really move?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
VAN
Vehicle that can really move?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
VIA
Passing through
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
VIA
Passing through
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
POPSCI
Genre for many an Attenborough documentary, in brief
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
POPSCI
Genre for many an Attenborough documentary, in brief
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOR
Scand. land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
YSER
River through Flanders
(4)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
YSER
River through Flanders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SIFTS
Searches (through)
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
SIFTS
Searches (through)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
WADED
Sloshed through water
(5)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
WADED
Sloshed through water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
CLEAR
See-through
(5)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
CLEAR
See-through
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
(5)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
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1%
TUNIS
North African capital
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
TUNIS
North African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
HMART
Korean-American grocery store
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAPER
Slender candle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
GNUS
African antelopes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
(5)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OPUS
Significant work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
(5)
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Aug 9, 2026
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EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
BEL
__ canto
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
BEL
__ canto
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1%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
(8)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
(5)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
TITI
South American monkey
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
TITI
South American monkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
TEST
Put through the paces
(4)
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1%
TEST
Put through the paces
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ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
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THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
(13)
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Jul 28, 2026
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THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
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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
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1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
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ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
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ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
(5)
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ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
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TRAMPLE
Run roughshod over
(7)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
TRAMPLE
Run roughshod over
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1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
(5)
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Jul 22, 2026
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YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
DINERO
Mexican bucks
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1%
ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
(5)
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Jul 18, 2026
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
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MRI
Hosp. scan
(3)
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
(6)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
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DOLL
American Girl product
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
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DOLL
American Girl product
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
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SIR
Title for David Attenborough
(3)
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Jul 11, 2026
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SIR
Title for David Attenborough
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IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
(14)
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Jul 10, 2026
1%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
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1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
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1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
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GAIT
Trot or canter
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
GAIT
Trot or canter
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1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
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LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
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1%
XED
Crossed through, with "out"
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
XED
Crossed through, with "out"
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
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1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
ROLOS
Caramel candies
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
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1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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1%
XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
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STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
(6)
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
(5)
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
(4)
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
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NEST
Wild canary's home
(4)
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NEST
Wild canary's home
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WINOUT
Triumph through adversity
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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WINOUT
Triumph through adversity
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
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TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
(7)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
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RIFLE
Rummage (through)
(5)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
RIFLE
Rummage (through)
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
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PESO
Mexican bar tender
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
PESO
Mexican bar tender
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EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
(10)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
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LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
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OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
(5)
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May 31, 2026
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OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
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AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
(4)
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May 31, 2026
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AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
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REESES
Big Cup candy brand
(6)
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May 31, 2026
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REESES
Big Cup candy brand
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ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
(5)
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ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
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MTETNA
Active volcano in Eur.
(6)
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MTETNA
Active volcano in Eur.
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BLANK
Like a brand-new canvas
(5)
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BLANK
Like a brand-new canvas
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SAVANNA
African grassland
(7)
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May 24, 2026
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SAVANNA
African grassland
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SENATE
American century
(6)
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May 23, 2026
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SENATE
American century
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SERE
Withered from drought
(4)
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May 20, 2026
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SERE
Withered from drought
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COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
(11)
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May 19, 2026
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COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
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ANACONDA
South American behemoth
(8)
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May 17, 2026
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ANACONDA
South American behemoth
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WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
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TORTA
Mexican sandwich
(5)
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TORTA
Mexican sandwich
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DINTY
__ Moore: canned stew brand
(5)
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May 14, 2026
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DINTY
__ Moore: canned stew brand
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SEES
California-based candy company
(4)
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May 13, 2026
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SEES
California-based candy company
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IRENE
Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
(5)
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May 12, 2026
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IRENE
Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
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ANDES
South American mountain range
(5)
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ANDES
South American mountain range
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MAUNA
__ Loa: world's largest active volcano
(5)
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May 11, 2026
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MAUNA
__ Loa: world's largest active volcano
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EYE
Hurricane center
(3)
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EYE
Hurricane center
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LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
(5)
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May 10, 2026
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LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
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KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
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SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
(6)
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May 9, 2026
1%
SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
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OXYGENTENT
Therapeutic canopy for some respiratory ailments
(10)
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May 7, 2026
1%
OXYGENTENT
Therapeutic canopy for some respiratory ailments
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CLASSEDUP
Brought elegance to
(9)
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1%
CLASSEDUP
Brought elegance to
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CREMA
Mexican condiment
(5)
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May 6, 2026
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CREMA
Mexican condiment
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FEZ
Moroccan cap with a tassel
(3)
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May 4, 2026
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FEZ
Moroccan cap with a tassel
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SIENA
Tuscan cathedral city south of Florence
(5)
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May 4, 2026
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SIENA
Tuscan cathedral city south of Florence
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DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
(5)
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May 3, 2026
1%
DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
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ITALIAN
Like tiramisu and cannoli
(7)
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May 3, 2026
1%
ITALIAN
Like tiramisu and cannoli
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TAYE
Diggs of "All American"
(4)
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May 3, 2026
1%
TAYE
Diggs of "All American"
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ERA
Significant stretch
(3)
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May 3, 2026
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ERA
Significant stretch
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1%
JARJARGON
Pickling, canning, headspace, annealing, etc.?
(9)
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May 1, 2026
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JARJARGON
Pickling, canning, headspace, annealing, etc.?
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PARTNER
Significant other
(7)
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Apr 28, 2026
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PARTNER
Significant other
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It can be novel or rough" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDEA (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "It can be novel or rough"?
The best answer for "It can be novel or rough" is IDEA with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It can be novel or rough" 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 January 21, 2025.