Crossword Answer For
It's often played in the dark
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 21, 2023 Answers
Have you been trying to solve "It's often played in the dark"? This clue was published in the Universal Crossword crossword on May 21, 2023. We maintain a database of crossword solutions and found 196 possible answers for this clue. WHITENOISE (10 letters) is our top recommendation at 99% confidence.
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WHITENOISE
It's often played in the dark
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2023
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WHITENOISE
It's often played in the dark
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2023
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
(4)
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RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
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Sep 10, 2026
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TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
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Aug 31, 2026
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CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
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HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
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EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
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Aug 27, 2026
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EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
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Jul 27, 2026
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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Jul 10, 2026
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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RARE
Not often seen
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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RARE
Not often seen
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
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EST
Population fig., often
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
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CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
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JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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WILL
Last words, often
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ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
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ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
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APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
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APR
Easter mo., often
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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Jun 17, 2026
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
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Jun 7, 2026
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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EMAIL
Username, often
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
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May 12, 2026
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
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May 9, 2026
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
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OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
(5)
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OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
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ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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ART
Messy class, often
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FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
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May 3, 2026
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FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
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ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
(8)
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May 1, 2026
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ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
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ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
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ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
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ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
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ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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Apr 27, 2026
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
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HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
(12)
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Apr 27, 2026
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HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
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DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
(9)
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Apr 23, 2026
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DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
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Apr 21, 2026
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
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Apr 17, 2026
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ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
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Apr 15, 2026
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
(11)
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Apr 14, 2026
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TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
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Apr 11, 2026
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
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Apr 8, 2026
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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COM
URL ending, often
(3)
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Apr 6, 2026
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COM
URL ending, often
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TAKEI
George who played Sulu
(5)
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Apr 6, 2026
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TAKEI
George who played Sulu
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GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
(7)
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Apr 4, 2026
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GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
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Apr 2, 2026
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
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STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
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Apr 2, 2026
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STAB
Shot in the dark
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
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Mar 31, 2026
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
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HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
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HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
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RARELY
Not often
(6)
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Mar 31, 2026
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RARELY
Not often
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GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
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GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
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Mar 29, 2026
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
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AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
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AIDES
Interns, often
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
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Mar 28, 2026
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
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Mar 19, 2026
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
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Mar 19, 2026
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
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Mar 17, 2026
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
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LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
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Mar 16, 2026
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LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
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ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
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Mar 15, 2026
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ACES
Highest cards, often
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RAUL
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
(4)
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Mar 12, 2026
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RAUL
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
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Mar 8, 2026
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
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TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
(3)
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Mar 7, 2026
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TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
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STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
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Mar 3, 2026
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STY
Pen that's often messy
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
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Mar 1, 2026
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
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Feb 27, 2026
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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NABORS
Jim who played Gomer Pyle
(6)
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Feb 26, 2026
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NABORS
Jim who played Gomer Pyle
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
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Feb 24, 2026
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
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Feb 23, 2026
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
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Feb 22, 2026
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
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BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
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Feb 22, 2026
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BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
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TYNER
Pianist McCoy who played with the John Coltrane Quartet
(5)
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Feb 21, 2026
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TYNER
Pianist McCoy who played with the John Coltrane Quartet
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ESPORTS
They're played in gaming competitions
(7)
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Feb 20, 2026
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ESPORTS
They're played in gaming competitions
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ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
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Feb 20, 2026
5%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
SETLISTS
Lineups of songs played at concerts
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
SETLISTS
Lineups of songs played at concerts
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
RAJ
"The Big Bang Theory" character played by Kunal
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
RAJ
"The Big Bang Theory" character played by Kunal
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
CHERIOTERI
"SNL" alum who played a Spartan
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
CHERIOTERI
"SNL" alum who played a Spartan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
LUGOSI
Bela who played Dracula
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
LUGOSI
Bela who played Dracula
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
EDONEILL
He played Al Bundy on "Married... With Children"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
EDONEILL
He played Al Bundy on "Married... With Children"
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
LIU
Lucy who played Dr. Watson
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
5%
LIU
Lucy who played Dr. Watson
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
5%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
STREETNAME
Main, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
STREETNAME
Main, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
5%
DORN
Infielder played by Bernsen in the "Major League" films
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
DORN
Infielder played by Bernsen in the "Major League" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
5%
SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
5%
DAD
He often tells corny jokes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
DAD
He often tells corny jokes
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
YAHTZEE
Game played with five dice
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
5%
YAHTZEE
Game played with five dice
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
5%
AXES
x and y, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
5%
AXES
x and y, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
KEN
Doll played by Ryan Gosling
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
KEN
Doll played by Ryan Gosling
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
EVE
Suspenseful time, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
EVE
Suspenseful time, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
5%
BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
RAYALLEN
He played Jesus Shuttlesworth in "He Got Game"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
5%
RAYALLEN
He played Jesus Shuttlesworth in "He Got Game"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
5%
ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
5%
FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
5%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
SEND
Button often clicked too soon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
SEND
Button often clicked too soon
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
EVILGENIUS
Superhero nemesis, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
EVILGENIUS
Superhero nemesis, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
BUN
Deliberately messy hairstyle, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
TOTES
Bags often given as swag
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
TOTES
Bags often given as swag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
BEACHVOLLEYBALL
Team sport played on sand
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
BEACHVOLLEYBALL
Team sport played on sand
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
DOWN
Comforter filler, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
DOWN
Comforter filler, often
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
LIPS
They're often glossed over!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
LIPS
They're often glossed over!
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
AYKROYD
"SNL" alum Dan who played Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
AYKROYD
"SNL" alum Dan who played Ray Stantz in "Ghostbusters"
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
POPSONGS
Many are played at school dances
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
SKIRTSTEAK
Beef often used for fajitas
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
VITO
Corleone played by Marlon Brando
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
5%
VITO
Corleone played by Marlon Brando
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
5%
KILLSWITCH
Big red button, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
KILLSWITCH
Big red button, often
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
PASSIONPLAY
Dramatic presentation often staged during Lent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
GRANDEEDDAAMME
*Meryl Streep is often regarded as one in the film industry
(14)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
5%
GRANDEEDDAAMME
*Meryl Streep is often regarded as one in the film industry
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
5%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
SOPHIE
Turner who played Sansa Stark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
5%
SOPHIE
Turner who played Sansa Stark
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
SIDEB
Lesser-played part of a 45
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SIDEB
Lesser-played part of a 45
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
GRAYED
___ out (displayed in a lighter font)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
GRAYED
___ out (displayed in a lighter font)
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
TONED
Softened, with "down"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
TONED
Softened, with "down"
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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Neither a majority nor a minority
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Just sitting around
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Woolly female animals
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Chef who founded World Central Kitchen
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Fake
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Avatar 2 setting?
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Bank that "never sleeps," informally
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"You can credit me"
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Engages in a fight
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Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra competitor
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It's often played in the dark" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHITENOISE (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "It's often played in the dark"?
The best answer for "It's often played in the dark" is WHITENOISE with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It's often played in the dark" 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 May 21, 2023.