Crossword Answer For
It's been shortening for over a century
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword July 4, 2021 Answers
The crossword clue "It's been shortening for over a century" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on July 4, 2021 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 179 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is CRISCO (6 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CRISCO
It's been shortening for over a century
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
99%
CRISCO
It's been shortening for over a century
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
LYE
Curing agent for century eggs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
LYE
Curing agent for century eggs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
CEDE
Formally turn over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
CEDE
Formally turn over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
THATSNOTMAINE
Concern over travel plans to Portland, Oregon?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
THATSNOTMAINE
Concern over travel plans to Portland, Oregon?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
AGAIN
All over
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
AGAIN
All over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
TIP
Fall (over)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
TIP
Fall (over)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
TOPPLEDTHEFIFTH
Knocked over a bottle of booze?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
TOPPLEDTHEFIFTH
Knocked over a bottle of booze?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
DOTES
Fusses over, with "on"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
DOTES
Fusses over, with "on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
AWE
Bowl over
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
AWE
Bowl over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
EGGO
Waffle over in the freezer aisle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
EGGO
Waffle over in the freezer aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
REDO
Make over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
REDO
Make over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 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%
SCAN
Glance over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
4%
SCAN
Glance over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
TRAMPLE
Run roughshod over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
TRAMPLE
Run roughshod over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
RERAN
Played over
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
RERAN
Played over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
WOO
Try to win over
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
WOO
Try to win over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
NEON
Element seen all over Las Vegas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
NEON
Element seen all over Las Vegas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
REAL
"It's been __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
REAL
"It's been __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
PSST
"Hey, over here!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
PSST
"Hey, over here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
HAS
__-been
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
HAS
__-been
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
REREADS
Goes over again, as a contract
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
REREADS
Goes over again, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
PAVE
Smooth (over)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
4%
PAVE
Smooth (over)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
SENATE
American century
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
SENATE
American century
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
ELIDE
Gloss over, in speech
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
ELIDE
Gloss over, in speech
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
UPEND
Flip over
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
UPEND
Flip over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
STEW
Fret (over)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
4%
STEW
Fret (over)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
4%
AMASS
Collect over time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
AMASS
Collect over time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
ACCRUE
Build over time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
4%
ACCRUE
Build over time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
4%
GAGA
Crazy (over)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
GAGA
Crazy (over)
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
NAG
Remind over and over and over
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
NAG
Remind over and over and over
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
THOSE
The ones over there
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
THOSE
The ones over there
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
KEELS
Falls (over)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
KEELS
Falls (over)
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
BANGS
Hairs over the forehead
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
BANGS
Hairs over the forehead
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
KEEL
Topple (over)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
KEEL
Topple (over)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
STAYSMAD
Doesn't get over it
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
STAYSMAD
Doesn't get over it
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
WEEPAT
Shed tears over
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
WEEPAT
Shed tears over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
LAVA
It can be over 1,000 degrees Celsius
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
LAVA
It can be over 1,000 degrees Celsius
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
LAWS
They've been enacted
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
LAWS
They've been enacted
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
RELIEF
"Glad that's over!" feeling
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
RELIEF
"Glad that's over!" feeling
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Ornament that's over a foot
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Ornament that's over a foot
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
CONFERENCECALLS
Business meetings over the phone
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
CONFERENCECALLS
Business meetings over the phone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
MAMA
Cry heard over a baby monitor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
MAMA
Cry heard over a baby monitor
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
NBD
"Don't lose any sleep over it," in a text
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
NBD
"Don't lose any sleep over it," in a text
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
SCOOT
Move (over)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
SCOOT
Move (over)
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
TEMP
Coverage resource
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TEMP
Coverage resource
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Cover story
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Cover story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
LETS
Tennis do-overs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
LETS
Tennis do-overs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
EROS
Lovers' deity
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EROS
Lovers' deity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
SPY
Undercover agent
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPY
Undercover agent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
APRONS
Kitchen cover-ups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
APRONS
Kitchen cover-ups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
EYED
Gave the once-over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
EYED
Gave the once-over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
PEPPERRALLY
Gathering for chile lovers?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
PEPPERRALLY
Gathering for chile lovers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
ENAMEL
Molar cover
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ENAMEL
Molar cover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
NASA
Discovery org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
NASA
Discovery org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NIQAB
Muslim face covering
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
NIQAB
Muslim face covering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
BARE
Uncovered
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
BARE
Uncovered
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EYRE
Literary governess Jane
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
EYRE
Literary governess Jane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
CLEVELANDBROWNS
Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley)
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CLEVELANDBROWNS
Grover + (Alton + Helen Gurley)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SALONS
Makeover sites
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SALONS
Makeover sites
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
PJS
Sleepover attire, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
PJS
Sleepover attire, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
LET
Tennis do-over
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
LET
Tennis do-over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
ROMEO
Shakespeare lover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
ROMEO
Shakespeare lover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
PREP
Work overseen by a sous-chef
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
PREP
Work overseen by a sous-chef
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
TPS
Covers with sheets?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
TPS
Covers with sheets?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Discovery astronaut Ochoa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Discovery astronaut Ochoa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
EUREKA
Shout of discovery
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
EUREKA
Shout of discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
LAMONT
Connecticut governor Ned
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
VAN
Vehicle for movers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
VAN
Vehicle for movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
OAR
Dory mover
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
OAR
Dory mover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
JAMMIES
Sleepover duds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
JAMMIES
Sleepover duds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
TARS
Covers in goo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
TARS
Covers in goo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
EAVE
Roof overhang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
EAVE
Roof overhang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
IRON
Wrinkle remover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
IRON
Wrinkle remover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
LOCALLIBRARY
Community facility for researchers and book lovers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
LOCALLIBRARY
Community facility for researchers and book lovers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
ASHY
Covered in cinders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ASHY
Covered in cinders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
EAGLEEYESTRAIN
Sign of overwork for a bird of prey?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
EAGLEEYESTRAIN
Sign of overwork for a bird of prey?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
DUVETS
Bed covers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
DUVETS
Bed covers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
AKC
Org. that oversees NYC's Museum of the Dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
AKC
Org. that oversees NYC's Museum of the Dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
STOW
Put in the overhead bin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
STOW
Put in the overhead bin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Mined-over matter?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Mined-over matter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
TYRA
Banks on many covers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
TYRA
Banks on many covers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
LIDS
Lens covers?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
LIDS
Lens covers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Cover name
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Cover name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
IRA
401(k) rollover target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
IRA
401(k) rollover target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
SHAMS
Decorative pillow covers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHAMS
Decorative pillow covers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
APRON
Kitchen cover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
APRON
Kitchen cover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
BCC
Email covertly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
BCC
Email covertly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
WARIO
Nintendo character in purple overalls
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
WARIO
Nintendo character in purple overalls
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Proverb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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CSPAN
"Gavel-to-gavel" coverage provider
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
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CSPAN
"Gavel-to-gavel" coverage provider
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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AHAS
Expressions of discovery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
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AHAS
Expressions of discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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LAPSE
Coverage issue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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LAPSE
Coverage issue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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PEEL
Fruit covering
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
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PEEL
Fruit covering
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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RUNDMC
Hip-hop trio that covered Aerosmith's "Walk This Way"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
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RUNDMC
Hip-hop trio that covered Aerosmith's "Walk This Way"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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RULE
Govern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
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RULE
Govern
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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HIDE
"Take cover!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
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HIDE
"Take cover!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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TRAMS
Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
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TRAMS
Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
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OPENAIR
Like businesses with no overhead?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
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OPENAIR
Like businesses with no overhead?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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TESTA
Seed covering
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
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TESTA
Seed covering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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PIED
Covered with colorful blotches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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PIED
Covered with colorful blotches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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DUB
Add voice-over to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
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DUB
Add voice-over to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
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LETME
Phrase during a handover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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LETME
Phrase during a handover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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BANANABREAD
Treat that uses up overripe fruit
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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BANANABREAD
Treat that uses up overripe fruit
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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SCAB
Temporary wound cover
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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SCAB
Temporary wound cover
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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INN
Quaint stopover
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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INN
Quaint stopover
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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GRIMY
Covered in filth
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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GRIMY
Covered in filth
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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ONETOOMANY
Bit of an overindulgence, idiomatically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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ONETOOMANY
Bit of an overindulgence, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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NOPEEKING
"Keep your eyes covered!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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NOPEEKING
"Keep your eyes covered!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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BADPR
Unflattering news coverage
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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BADPR
Unflattering news coverage
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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DENTALPLAN
What covers canines?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
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DENTALPLAN
What covers canines?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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MICROMANAGER
*One who's overly concerned with pain control
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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MICROMANAGER
*One who's overly concerned with pain control
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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MOD
Chat room overseer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
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MOD
Chat room overseer
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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TRYST
Lovers' rendezvous
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
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TRYST
Lovers' rendezvous
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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SCABS
Wound covers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
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SCABS
Wound covers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
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ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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SODS
Covers with grass
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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SODS
Covers with grass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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ICANTEVEN
"Feeling overwhelmed here"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
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ICANTEVEN
"Feeling overwhelmed here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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WEBSUITES
Fancy hotel rooms overrun with spiders?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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WEBSUITES
Fancy hotel rooms overrun with spiders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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AREARUG
Floor covering
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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AREARUG
Floor covering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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UNEATEN
Like leftovers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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UNEATEN
Like leftovers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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INNS
Travelers' stopovers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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INNS
Travelers' stopovers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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MARIA
"The Sound of Music" governess
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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MARIA
"The Sound of Music" governess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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ENEWS
Online source of red carpet coverage
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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ENEWS
Online source of red carpet coverage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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LOTIONS
Ash removers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
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LOTIONS
Ash removers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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HOUSECOAT
Comfy cover-up
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
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HOUSECOAT
Comfy cover-up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
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TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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SEISMOLOGY
Field concerned with movers and shakers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
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SEISMOLOGY
Field concerned with movers and shakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
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OLDFLAME
Former lover
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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OLDFLAME
Former lover
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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PERGOLA
Covered walkway
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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PERGOLA
Covered walkway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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SNUB
Award season oversight
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
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SNUB
Award season oversight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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AHA
Cry of discovery
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
AHA
Cry of discovery
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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SOFTY
Pushover
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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SOFTY
Pushover
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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BREASTPLATE
*Defensive armor that covers the chest
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
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BREASTPLATE
*Defensive armor that covers the chest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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WIDTH
Mover's concern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
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WIDTH
Mover's concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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ATTRIBUTES
Where you may hear cover songs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ATTRIBUTES
Where you may hear cover songs
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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MASKS
Face coverings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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MASKS
Face coverings
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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USSEAL
Cover image on an Amer. passport
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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USSEAL
Cover image on an Amer. passport
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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IVIED
Covered in vines
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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IVIED
Covered in vines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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RAINDELAY
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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RAINDELAY
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It's been shortening for over a century" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CRISCO (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "It's been shortening for over a century"?
The best answer for "It's been shortening for over a century" is CRISCO with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It's been shortening for over a century" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 4, 2021.