Crossword Answer For
It's usually played by a star
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 13, 2021 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "It's usually played by a star" is? This crossword clue appeared in LA Times Daily Crossword on June 13, 2021. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 194 possible answers. LEAD (4 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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99%
LEAD
It's usually played by a star
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2021
99%
LEAD
It's usually played by a star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2021
10%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
10%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
HAWK
Skateboarding star Tony
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
5%
HAWK
Skateboarding star Tony
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
5%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
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5%
WYLE
"The Pitt" star
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
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WYLE
"The Pitt" star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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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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5%
RITA
Pop star Ora
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
5%
RITA
Pop star Ora
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
IDRIS
"Hijack" star Elba
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
5%
IDRIS
"Hijack" star Elba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
OSAKA
Tennis star Naomi
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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OSAKA
Tennis star Naomi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TRISHA
Country star Yearwood
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
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TRISHA
Country star Yearwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
SELES
1990s tennis star Monica
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SELES
1990s tennis star Monica
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
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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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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5%
LAU
Cantopop star Andy
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
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LAU
Cantopop star Andy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
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Aug 20, 2026
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
RAE
"Insecure" star Issa
(3)
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Aug 18, 2026
5%
RAE
"Insecure" star Issa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
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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5%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
(12)
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Aug 15, 2026
5%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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5%
ARNETT
"Is This Thing On?" star Will
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
5%
ARNETT
"Is This Thing On?" star Will
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
USAIN
Track star Bolt
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
5%
USAIN
Track star Bolt
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5%
ASTERISK
"M*A*S*H" star?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
ASTERISK
"M*A*S*H" star?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
YAO
Former NBA star Ming
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
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YAO
Former NBA star Ming
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NIELSEN
"Airplane!" star Leslie
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
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NIELSEN
"Airplane!" star Leslie
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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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MARA
"Matilda" star Wilson
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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MARA
"Matilda" star Wilson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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NAOMI
Tennis star Osaka
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
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NAOMI
Tennis star Osaka
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OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
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OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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ESME
"Hanna" star Creed-Miles
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ESME
"Hanna" star Creed-Miles
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ICED
Like cupcakes but not muffins, usually
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ICED
Like cupcakes but not muffins, usually
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5%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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5%
WES
"Yellowstone" star Bentley
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
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WES
"Yellowstone" star Bentley
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5%
MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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5%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
5%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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ELVIS
"Jailhouse Rock" star
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
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ELVIS
"Jailhouse Rock" star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
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CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
BOGIE
"Casablanca" star, affectionately
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
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BOGIE
"Casablanca" star, affectionately
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5%
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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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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AMANDA
"Mamma Mia!" star Seyfried
(6)
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Jun 14, 2026
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AMANDA
"Mamma Mia!" star Seyfried
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RENEE
"Judy" star Zellweger
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
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RENEE
"Judy" star Zellweger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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GLEN
"Twisters" star Powell
(4)
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Jun 2, 2026
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GLEN
"Twisters" star Powell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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CAINE
"Alfie" star Michael
(5)
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May 27, 2026
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CAINE
"Alfie" star Michael
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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ANYA
"The Menu" star Taylor-Joy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
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ANYA
"The Menu" star Taylor-Joy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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BATMAN
Superhero star of a Lego movie
(6)
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May 16, 2026
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BATMAN
Superhero star of a Lego movie
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OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
(5)
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May 7, 2026
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OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
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DENIRO
"The Irishman" star Robert
(6)
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May 5, 2026
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DENIRO
"The Irishman" star Robert
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
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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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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
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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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HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
(12)
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Apr 27, 2026
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HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
SHAH
Hindi film star __ Rukh Khan
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
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SHAH
Hindi film star __ Rukh Khan
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5%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
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DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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REALID
Driver's lic. with an added star
(6)
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Apr 23, 2026
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REALID
Driver's lic. with an added star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
ILANA
"Broad City" star Glazer
(5)
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Apr 22, 2026
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ILANA
"Broad City" star Glazer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
TORERO
Corrida star
(6)
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Apr 19, 2026
5%
TORERO
Corrida star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
LON
Silent film star Chaney
(3)
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Apr 19, 2026
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LON
Silent film star Chaney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
JEREMYIRONS
"Reversal of Fortune" star gets the wrinkles out?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
JEREMYIRONS
"Reversal of Fortune" star gets the wrinkles out?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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EVA
TV star Longoria
(3)
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Apr 14, 2026
5%
EVA
TV star Longoria
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
CARELL
"The Office" star Steve
(6)
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Apr 13, 2026
5%
CARELL
"The Office" star Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ISSA
"Insecure" star Rae
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
ISSA
"Insecure" star Rae
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
LYONNE
"Poker Face" star Natasha
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
LYONNE
"Poker Face" star Natasha
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LEA
"Glee" star Michele
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
LEA
"Glee" star Michele
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
IMALITTLETEAPOT
Song usually accompanied by pantomime
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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IMALITTLETEAPOT
Song usually accompanied by pantomime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
NIA
Track star ___ Ali
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
NIA
Track star ___ Ali
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
TAKEI
George who played Sulu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
TAKEI
George who played Sulu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
CLARA
Silent film star Bow
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
CLARA
Silent film star Bow
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
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GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
ANGEL
WNBA star Reese
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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ANGEL
WNBA star Reese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
TIM
"I Think You Should Leave" star Robinson
(3)
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Mar 27, 2026
5%
TIM
"I Think You Should Leave" star Robinson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
THERESAWAY
*"Long Island Medium" star Caputo
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
THERESAWAY
*"Long Island Medium" star Caputo
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
ANA
"Blonde" star de Armas
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
ANA
"Blonde" star de Armas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
MELBA
Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MELBA
Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
LONE
Like the Texas flag's star
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
LONE
Like the Texas flag's star
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
HALLE
"The Little Mermaid" star Bailey
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
HALLE
"The Little Mermaid" star Bailey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
GINA
"Jane the Virgin" star Rodriguez
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
GINA
"Jane the Virgin" star Rodriguez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
SLIDE
End of a stolen base attempt, usually
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
SLIDE
End of a stolen base attempt, usually
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
ETOILE
French for "star"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
ETOILE
French for "star"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
MESSI
Argentine soccer star Lionel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
MESSI
Argentine soccer star Lionel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
RAUL
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
(4)
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Mar 12, 2026
5%
RAUL
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
MAEWEST
1930s film star known for double entendres
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
MAEWEST
1930s film star known for double entendres
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
PETERS
Broadway star Bernadette
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
PETERS
Broadway star Bernadette
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
UZO
"The Residence" star Aduba
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
UZO
"The Residence" star Aduba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
ANT
___-Man (nickname for NBA star Anthony Edwards)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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ANT
___-Man (nickname for NBA star Anthony Edwards)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ONTV
Like a sitcom star
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
ONTV
Like a sitcom star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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BEN
Tennis star Shelton
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
BEN
Tennis star Shelton
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
BRIE
"The Marvels" star Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
BRIE
"The Marvels" star Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
NABORS
Jim who played Gomer Pyle
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NABORS
Jim who played Gomer Pyle
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
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
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SHEEPSEYES
Exhibit D: That goofy stare
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SHEEPSEYES
Exhibit D: That goofy stare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ARGO
Cornstarch brand
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARGO
Cornstarch brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
NOTIMETODIE
Last film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
NOTIMETODIE
Last film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
RATE
Assign stars to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
RATE
Assign stars to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
IDOL
Megastar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
IDOL
Megastar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
OLMOS
"Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
OLMOS
"Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SUSAN
Geena's "Thelma & Louise" co-star
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
SUSAN
Geena's "Thelma & Louise" co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
HUDSON
"Heated Rivalry" co-star Williams
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
HUDSON
"Heated Rivalry" co-star Williams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
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
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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%
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
1%
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
1%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ERIVO
"Wicked" co-star Cynthia
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ERIVO
"Wicked" co-star Cynthia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
KOHLS
Department store chain with TV ads starring Ellie Kemper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
KOHLS
Department store chain with TV ads starring Ellie Kemper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ALDA
Farr co-star
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ALDA
Farr co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
GAWK
Be starstruck
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
GAWK
Be starstruck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
FLANS
Custardy desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
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
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
GAGA
Superstar Lady
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
GAGA
Superstar Lady
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SCARFACE
Brian De Palma crime classic starring Al Pacino
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
SCARFACE
Brian De Palma crime classic starring Al Pacino
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
PANS
Zero-star reviews
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
PANS
Zero-star reviews
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 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%
SANDRAOH
Jodie Comer's "Killing Eve" co-star
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
SANDRAOH
Jodie Comer's "Killing Eve" co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
DANIELS
"Dumb & Dumber" co-star
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
DANIELS
"Dumb & Dumber" co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
TED
Kristen's "The Good Place" co-star
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
TED
Kristen's "The Good Place" co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ANORA
Best Picture Oscar winner starring Mikey Madison
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ANORA
Best Picture Oscar winner starring Mikey Madison
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
DAZED
Seeing stars
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
DAZED
Seeing stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
ARENAS
Venues for pop stars
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
ARENAS
Venues for pop stars
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ICET
"Law & Order: SVU" co-star
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ICET
"Law & Order: SVU" co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FLAN
Custard dessert similar to crème caramel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FLAN
Custard dessert similar to crème caramel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 13, 2021
Jelly Roll Morton genre
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Benjamin
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Kind of manner
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Repertoire
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Riveting WWII icon
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Volatile solvent
Crossword Clue
Irish region named for a literary nobleman?
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Vehicle in a pit
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Works with purls
Crossword Clue
Easy comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "It's usually played by a star" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEAD (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "It's usually played by a star"?
The best answer for "It's usually played by a star" is LEAD with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "It's usually played by a star" 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 June 13, 2021.