Crossword Answer For
It goes in circles but gets to the point
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 29, 2022 Answers
We've tracked down 173 possible answers for the clue "It goes in circles but gets to the point" from the Universal Crossword crossword on January 29, 2022. At the top of our list is PENCILSHARPENER — 15 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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173 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PENCILSHARPENER
It goes in circles but gets to the point
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2022
99%
PENCILSHARPENER
It goes in circles but gets to the point
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2022
4%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
ASSET
Strong point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
ASSET
Strong point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
NODE
Junction point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
NODE
Junction point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
APT
On point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
4%
APT
On point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
4%
ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
4%
ONEDAY
At some point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
4%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
DECIMAL
__ point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
DECIMAL
__ point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
ITEM
Bullet point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
4%
ITEM
Bullet point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
4%
TINE
Antler point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
TINE
Antler point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
LICORICEPIAZZA
Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
LICORICEPIAZZA
Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
EKES
Barely gets (by)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
EKES
Barely gets (by)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
BUBBLEMACHINE
Device that gets the party poppin'?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
BUBBLEMACHINE
Device that gets the party poppin'?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
GIST
Main point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
GIST
Main point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
FACT
Irrefutable point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
FACT
Irrefutable point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
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
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
IRES
Really gets to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
4%
IRES
Really gets to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
ACME
Crowning point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
ACME
Crowning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
STAND
Selling point?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
STAND
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
ATM
PIN point?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
ATM
PIN point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
BOUNDLESSENERGY
Get-up-and-go that never goes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
BOUNDLESSENERGY
Get-up-and-go that never goes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
ORIGIN
Starting point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
4%
ORIGIN
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
4%
ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
BLUNTER
More to the point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
BLUNTER
More to the point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
TRUE
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
TRUE
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
STORE
Selling point?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
STORE
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SEAL
Animal that goes with the floe?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
4%
SEAL
Animal that goes with the floe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
4%
PRANKSTER
One who really gets people?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
PRANKSTER
One who really gets people?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
EVEREST
Highest point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
EVEREST
Highest point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
JEREMYIRONS
"Reversal of Fortune" star gets the wrinkles out?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
JEREMYIRONS
"Reversal of Fortune" star gets the wrinkles out?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
EVER
At any point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
EVER
At any point
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
FAIR
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
FAIR
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
CRAW
Sticking point?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
CRAW
Sticking point?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
EARLY
Like the bird that gets the worm
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
EARLY
Like the bird that gets the worm
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
SCRATCH
Starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
SCRATCH
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
IDEALLY
If all goes well
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
IDEALLY
If all goes well
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
ORI
"Either he goes ___ go"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ORI
"Either he goes ___ go"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
4%
DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
BODES
Appears to point to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
BODES
Appears to point to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
EVENTIMER
*Stopwatch that goes 0:02, 0:04, 0:06, and so on?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
EVENTIMER
*Stopwatch that goes 0:02, 0:04, 0:06, and so on?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
ACTIV
When Ophelia goes mad in "Hamlet"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
ACTIV
When Ophelia goes mad in "Hamlet"
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
NADIR
Lowest point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
NADIR
Lowest point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
ARE
It goes by "they"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
ARE
It goes by "they"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
ETNA
High point of a trip to Sicily?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
ETNA
High point of a trip to Sicily?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
4%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
4%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
IMO
Lead-in to a point of view in a text
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
IMO
Lead-in to a point of view in a text
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
ACE
One point in gin rummy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
ACE
One point in gin rummy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
ICALLEDIT
"My psychic powers are on point today!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
ICALLEDIT
"My psychic powers are on point today!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
CRUX
Main point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
CRUX
Main point
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
ASYET
To this point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
ASYET
To this point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
TAPERED
Got to the point?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
TAPERED
Got to the point?
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
TENTHS
Column that's beside the point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
TENTHS
Column that's beside the point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
UPONE
Winning by a point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
4%
UPONE
Winning by a point
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
4%
AXIS
Turning point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
AXIS
Turning point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
NIT
Minor point of objection
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
NIT
Minor point of objection
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
ITSTOOLATE
"We're past the point of no return!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
4%
ITSTOOLATE
"We're past the point of no return!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
4%
NOSE
"___ goes!" ("Not it!")
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
NOSE
"___ goes!" ("Not it!")
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
ASS
Animal that goes hee-haw
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
ASS
Animal that goes hee-haw
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
ROCKBOTTOM
*Absolute lowest point
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
4%
ROCKBOTTOM
*Absolute lowest point
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
STIR
Move a spoon in circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
4%
STIR
Move a spoon in circles
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
NIB
Pen point
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
4%
NIB
Pen point
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
TILNOW
Up to this point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
TILNOW
Up to this point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
STAR
One point of a constellation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
STAR
One point of a constellation
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
NIBS
Pen points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
NIBS
Pen points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
UTERI
Ultrasound targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UTERI
Ultrasound targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
EMISSIONS
Targets of smog checks
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
EMISSIONS
Targets of smog checks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 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%
LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
BLOW
Major disappointment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
SCORED
Put points on the board
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCORED
Put points on the board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
STYES
Warm compress targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
STYES
Warm compress targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
LASER
__ pointer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
LASER
__ pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
NODES
Connection points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
NODES
Connection points
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest day targets, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
PECS
Chest day targets, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
TDS
NFL six-pointers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
TDS
NFL six-pointers
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
LEGPRESS
Exercise that targets quads and glutes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
LEGPRESS
Exercise that targets quads and glutes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
LATS
Pullup targets, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
LATS
Pullup targets, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
ANTS
Targets of Terro insect traps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
ANTS
Targets of Terro insect traps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
SMOKEALARMS
Targets of biannual battery replacements
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
SMOKEALARMS
Targets of biannual battery replacements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TVS
Remote targets?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TVS
Remote targets?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAGS
Price points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
TAGS
Price points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
TSK
Disappointed cluck
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSK
Disappointed cluck
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
ODORS
Baking soda targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
ODORS
Baking soda targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SAFES
Targets of heists
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
SAFES
Targets of heists
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
OUTLETS
Freelancer's targets
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
OUTLETS
Freelancer's targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
OXO
Maker of small kitchen gadgets
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
OXO
Maker of small kitchen gadgets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
DEES
Disappointing report card grades
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
DEES
Disappointing report card grades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ARC
Three-pointer's path
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
ARC
Three-pointer's path
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
CORES
Targets of some workouts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
CORES
Targets of some workouts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
PEN
Ballpoint ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
PEN
Ballpoint ___
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
LOCI
Sets of points
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
LOCI
Sets of points
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
ARMPITS
Tickling targets
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ARMPITS
Tickling targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
PARERS
Apple gadgets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
PARERS
Apple gadgets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
DUD
Disappointing firecracker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
DUD
Disappointing firecracker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SMH
Texter's "I'm disappointed"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
SMH
Texter's "I'm disappointed"
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
THERE
Word said with a pointed finger
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
THERE
Word said with a pointed finger
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
FLEAS
Pet collar targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
FLEAS
Pet collar targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
HITECH
Advanced, as gadgets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
HITECH
Advanced, as gadgets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
ATMS
PIN-points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ATMS
PIN-points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
MINIMA
Low points on graphs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
MINIMA
Low points on graphs
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
EASYSTREET
"Annie" song that's a counterpoint to "It's the Hard-Knock Life"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
EASYSTREET
"Annie" song that's a counterpoint to "It's the Hard-Knock Life"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
SKEET
Olympic sport with clay targets
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
SKEET
Olympic sport with clay targets
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
LAPELS
Pin points?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
LAPELS
Pin points?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
FRISK
Pat down at a security checkpoint
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
FRISK
Pat down at a security checkpoint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
STRAYCATS
Targets of trap-neuter-return programs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
STRAYCATS
Targets of trap-neuter-return programs
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
LINE
Security checkpoint formation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LINE
Security checkpoint formation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
LAWNS
Mower targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
LAWNS
Mower targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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Great songs, informally
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Detoxifying organ
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It fills un lago
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It goes in circles but gets to the point" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 173 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PENCILSHARPENER (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "It goes in circles but gets to the point"?
The best answer for "It goes in circles but gets to the point" is PENCILSHARPENER with 15 letters.
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Where has "It goes in circles but gets to the point" been used as a crossword clue?
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