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It's often merit-based

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 25, 2018 Answers

This crossword clue "It's often merit-based" appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on November 25, 2018. With 189 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is RAISE — a 5-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.

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189 Other Potential Answers

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RAISE
It's often merit-based
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2018
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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RARE
Not often seen
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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EST
Population fig., often
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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WILL
Last words, often
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APR
Easter mo., often
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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EMAIL
Username, often
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
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ART
Messy class, often
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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COM
URL ending, often
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
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RARELY
Not often
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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AIDES
Interns, often
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
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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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LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
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ACES
Highest cards, often
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
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STY
Pen that's often messy
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
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ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
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EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
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AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
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SLIT
Cat's eye, often
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ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
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EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
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CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
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JOBHOP
Change positions often
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POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
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MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
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PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
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BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
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GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
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ADAPTER
International travel need, often
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HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
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IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
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OYL
Olive often found with spinach
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ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
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RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
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URLS
Lines that are often blue
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QUITEALOT
Rather often
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EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
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SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
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OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
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MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
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SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
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STREETNAME
Main, often
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SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
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DAD
He often tells corny jokes
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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AXES
x and y, often
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PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
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SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
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EVE
Suspenseful time, often
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BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
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ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
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FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
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CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
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SEND
Button often clicked too soon
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EVILGENIUS
Superhero nemesis, often
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BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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TOTES
Bags often given as swag
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DOWN
Comforter filler, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
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LIPS
They're often glossed over!
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
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CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
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SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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KILLSWITCH
Big red button, often
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
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PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
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GRANDEEDDAAMME
*Meryl Streep is often regarded as one in the film industry
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
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VIPACCESS
Admission granted to the rich and famous, often
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MIXEDMEDIA
Found object art, often
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ROPELADDER
Obstacle course component, often
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MEETS
They're often on-track!
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
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DOSA
South Indian food often served with chutney
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
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ACE
Card that often beats a king
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
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ELOTE
Corn often topped with chile powder and cotija cheese
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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SPARETIRE
Item often stored in a trunk
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
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CELSHADING
Technique often used to make 3D images appear in the style of a comic book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
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PTAS
STEM project fundraisers, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
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REED
Something a saxophonist often replaces
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
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TAS
They're often grad students
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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BRUNCHMENU
*List including omelets and mimosas, often
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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SIREN
Warning often accompanied by flashing lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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ROTEL
Canned brand often used in chili con queso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
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RAFTS
Boats often made of logs
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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USED
What "vintage" often means
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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IBET
Words often said sarcastically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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TICTACTOE
Pencil game that often has no winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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TAO
Philosophy often translated as "way"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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EDGE
Jigsaw puzzle starting point, often
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ECOLI
Produce recall cause, often
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IDCARD
Proof of legal age, often
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LIPSYNCER
Drag performer, often
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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SAMOSA
Pastry often served with mint chutney
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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PIEROGI
Dumplings often served with sour cream
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JUICEPRESS
Kitchen gadget often used on oranges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
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PUNS
Dad jokes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
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HOMESTATES
Easy wins for presidential candidates, often
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ALTO
Harmonizer, often
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INSIDEOUT
Like socks after washing, often
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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WATERHEATER
Tank often found near a furnace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
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MANGA
Anime source, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
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PTA
Book drive org., often
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
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USUALLY
More often than not
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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PENS
They're often stolen from banks
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
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ONCD
How music was often sold in the '90s
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
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COOP
Grocery store that's often member-owned
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
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YMCA
Org. with a pool, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
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MOBILES
Items that often hang above cribs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
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TWICE
How often Emma Stone has won Best Actress
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
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SERVICEANIMAL
Furry helper who often wears a vest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
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SALAD
Starter course, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
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ADUE
Italian musical phrase often abbreviated as "a2"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
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GRADUATIONPHOTO
Shot often taken in June
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
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NOREGRETS
Tattoo words that are often misspelled
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
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CHEESY
Like paternal humor, often
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
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LOX
Cured fish often topped with capers and lemon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
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ANKLE
Sock terminus, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
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TOTE
Gift bag, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
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PUTT
Stroke to hit par, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
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LIE
"I have read and agree to the above terms and conditions," often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
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INSET
Like Alaska, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
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STREETSIGN
It often features white writing on a green background (... letters 7-3)
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
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SWIPER
Thieving fox often scolded by 15-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
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ANGELHAIR
Delicate pasta often served with a light sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
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TONED
Softened, with "down"
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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EASE
Soften
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "It's often merit-based" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RAISE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "It's often merit-based"?
The best answer for "It's often merit-based" is RAISE with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It's often merit-based" 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 November 25, 2018.
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