The Universal Crossword puzzle from May 14, 2023 featured the clue "It's trapped in a dryer", and we've found 39 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to LINT as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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39 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LINT
It's trapped in a dryer
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2023
99%
LINT
It's trapped in a dryer
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2023
8%
SHRANK
Got smaller in the dryer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
SHRANK
Got smaller in the dryer
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
URSULA
Disney villain with a garden of trapped merpeople
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
URSULA
Disney villain with a garden of trapped merpeople
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
BOUNCE
Name on a box by the dryer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
BOUNCE
Name on a box by the dryer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
LOAD
Washer or dryer unit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
LOAD
Washer or dryer unit
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
WARMASTOAST
Like a blanket fresh from the dryer
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
WARMASTOAST
Like a blanket fresh from the dryer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
NAP
__ trapped: stuck at home because of a tot's sleep schedule
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
8%
NAP
__ trapped: stuck at home because of a tot's sleep schedule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
8%
DAMP
Like clothes that came out of the dryer too early
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
8%
DAMP
Like clothes that came out of the dryer too early
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
8%
ANOUT
Have -- (not be trapped)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
ANOUT
Have -- (not be trapped)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
LINTY
Like a dryer trap
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
8%
LINTY
Like a dryer trap
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
8%
INABOX
Where mimes may be trapped
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
8%
INABOX
Where mimes may be trapped
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
8%
DYSON
High-end hair dryer manufacturer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
8%
DYSON
High-end hair dryer manufacturer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
8%
TOWEL
Hair dryer
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 6, 2024
8%
TOWEL
Hair dryer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 6, 2024
8%
MAJORAPPLIANCE
Refrigerator, stove or dryer
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 31, 2024
8%
MAJORAPPLIANCE
Refrigerator, stove or dryer
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
8%
BOUNCEHOUSE
Home that uses certain dryer sheets?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2024
8%
BOUNCEHOUSE
Home that uses certain dryer sheets?
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2024
8%
WET
Ready for the dryer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
8%
WET
Ready for the dryer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
8%
INUNIT
Like a convenient washer and dryer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
8%
INUNIT
Like a convenient washer and dryer
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
8%
AIRVENT
Clothes dryer attachment
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2023
8%
AIRVENT
Clothes dryer attachment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2023
8%
ETNA
Volcano where Zeus trapped Typhon, in some myths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2023
8%
ETNA
Volcano where Zeus trapped Typhon, in some myths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
8%
GENTLE
Low dryer setting
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2023
8%
GENTLE
Low dryer setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2023
8%
HAVEANOUT
Not be trapped
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2022
8%
HAVEANOUT
Not be trapped
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2022
8%
THEODDCOUPLE
Show about a red sock, a blue sock, and the love they found in the dryer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
8%
THEODDCOUPLE
Show about a red sock, a blue sock, and the love they found in the dryer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
8%
ARES
He was trapped in a net with Aphrodite
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2022
8%
ARES
He was trapped in a net with Aphrodite
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
8%
SUN
Most eco-friendly dryer?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2021
8%
SUN
Most eco-friendly dryer?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2021
8%
MIMES
Performers often "trapped" in imaginary boxes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2020
8%
MIMES
Performers often "trapped" in imaginary boxes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2020
8%
EELS
Fish trapped in pots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2018
8%
EELS
Fish trapped in pots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2018
8%
PAIRS
Socks from the dryer, hopefully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2018
8%
PAIRS
Socks from the dryer, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2018
8%
THERESNOWAYOUT
"We're trapped in here!"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2018
8%
THERESNOWAYOUT
"We're trapped in here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2018
1%
BROKE
Strapped for cash
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
BROKE
Strapped for cash
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
TOWELS
Hair dryers
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
1%
TOWELS
Hair dryers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
1%
DYSONS
High-end hair dryers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
1%
DYSONS
High-end hair dryers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
1%
CAMI
Thin-strapped top
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2023
1%
CAMI
Thin-strapped top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
1%
SANDALTAN
Downside of wearing strapped shoes
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2023
1%
SANDALTAN
Downside of wearing strapped shoes
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2023
1%
BRA
Strapped garment
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 30, 2023
1%
BRA
Strapped garment
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
1%
SHORT
Strapped for cash
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 31, 2023
1%
SHORT
Strapped for cash
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 31, 2023
1%
COINOPS
Laundromat dryers, e.g.
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
1%
COINOPS
Laundromat dryers, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
1%
SNARED
Entrapped
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 2, 2019
1%
SNARED
Entrapped
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 2, 2019
1%
WATCH
Strapped-on accessory
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2018
1%
WATCH
Strapped-on accessory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2018
1%
HARDUP
Strapped
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2018
1%
HARDUP
Strapped
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It's trapped in a dryer" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 39 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LINT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "It's trapped in a dryer"?
The best answer for "It's trapped in a dryer" is LINT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It's trapped in a dryer" 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 14, 2023.