Crossword Answer For
Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 25, 2021 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword published on December 25, 2021 contains the clue "Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer". According to our crossword solution database, there are 179 possible answers. WATER (5 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
Answer For Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer:
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WATER
Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2021
99%
WATER
Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2021
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%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 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%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 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
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 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
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 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?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 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%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 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?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 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
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 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?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 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%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 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%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 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%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
OWE
Be behind, in a way
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
OWE
Be behind, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
LYE
Caustic chemical
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
LYE
Caustic chemical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
TAU
19th Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
TAU
19th Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
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
2%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
UTURN
Drastic policy change
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
UTURN
Drastic policy change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
CHIRP
Signal to change a battery
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
CHIRP
Signal to change a battery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
ECOLOGIST
Many a climate change expert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
LOSESTO
Ends up behind
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
2%
LOSESTO
Ends up behind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
SWATH
Path behind a mower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
SWATH
Path behind a mower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
LAGS
Drops behind
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
LAGS
Drops behind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
MUTATION
Genetic change
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
2%
MUTATION
Genetic change
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
OMEGA
Last Greek letter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
2%
OMEGA
Last Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
KEEP
"__ the change"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
KEEP
"__ the change"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
CEE
Horseshoe-shaped letter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
CEE
Horseshoe-shaped letter
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
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
2%
ACID
Base's chemical opposite
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
ACID
Base's chemical opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
SATEDFATS
*They're in butter and beef (... letter two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
SATEDFATS
*They're in butter and beef (... letter two)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
WATERMOLES
*H2O particles (... letter eight)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
WATERMOLES
*H2O particles (... letter eight)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSE
Start to change?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSE
Start to change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
ADAPT
Adjust to change
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
ADAPT
Adjust to change
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
WHEELNUTS
Fasteners in a tyre change
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
WHEELNUTS
Fasteners in a tyre change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
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%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
REVISE
Make changes to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
REVISE
Make changes to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
IDOS
Vows exchanged with rings
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
IDOS
Vows exchanged with rings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
STIFF
Shortchange
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
STIFF
Shortchange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SELLS
Exchanges for money
(5)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
SELLS
Exchanges for money
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 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
(4)
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?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 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?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 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
(4)
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%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 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.
(4)
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
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
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
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%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 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!"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 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
(12)
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
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 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
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 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
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 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)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
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
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
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%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 25, 2021
Having the means
Crossword Clue
DEF lead-in
Crossword Clue
Bathtub part
Crossword Clue
Some "Downton Abbey" attendants
Crossword Clue
Karen Lynch of CVS, for one
Crossword Clue
Salary increase
Crossword Clue
Sauce brand whose name translates to "you're welcome"
Crossword Clue
Entered the race
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Fund
Crossword Clue
*Beneath a bit of muesli?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WATER (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer"?
The best answer for "Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind each starred clue's answer" is WATER with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Its chemical formula hints at the letter change behind 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 December 25, 2021.