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*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)

Last seen in Universal Crossword November 9, 2021 Answers

This crossword clue "*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on November 9, 2021. With 184 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is BELLYRUB — a 8-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.

Answer For *It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer):

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184 Other Potential Answers

99%
BELLYRUB
*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2021
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
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
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
FIDO
Classic dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
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
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ENOLA
Sherlock's sister, per three Netflix films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
SAD
Unhappy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
LOOSELEAFBINDER
School organizer with three rings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ASANAS
Poses such as happy baby and humble warrior
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
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
1%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
AAA
Tower of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
SHEP
Herding dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BELLYRUB (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)"?
The best answer for "*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)" is BELLYRUB with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*It makes a dog happy (Theme hint: Note three letters in each starred clue's answer)" 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 November 9, 2021.
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