The crossword puzzle clue "Lacking sparkle" has 36 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on April 5, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is FLAT (4 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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36 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FLAT
Lacking sparkle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
99%
FLAT
Lacking sparkle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
8%
SNAILSPASTE
Fake gems that add sparkle to a gastropod shell?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
SNAILSPASTE
Fake gems that add sparkle to a gastropod shell?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
8%
NOTHINGBURGER
Something lacking substance, in slang
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
8%
NEEDS
Is lacking
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
8%
NEEDS
Is lacking
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
8%
ADORN
Add sparkle, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
8%
ADORN
Add sparkle, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
8%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
8%
NONFACTORS
Things lacking influence
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
8%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
8%
BLAND
Vanilla, or lacking flavor
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
8%
BALLFIELDS
Diamonds that don't sparkle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2023
8%
BALLFIELDS
Diamonds that don't sparkle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2023
8%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2022
8%
NOMAD
One lacking roots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
8%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
INBETWEENJOBS
Often euphemistic words for lacking employment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
8%
BARESPOTS
Lawn areas lacking grass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
8%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
8%
RONIN
Samurai lacking a master
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
8%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2021
8%
BEREFT
___ of (lacking)
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2021
8%
ELAN
Special sparkle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2021
8%
ELAN
Special sparkle
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2021
8%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2020
8%
TROLL
One lacking netiquette
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2020
8%
BOOR
One lacking manners
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2020
8%
BOOR
One lacking manners
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2020
8%
TWINKLE
Intermittent sparkle
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 30, 2020
8%
TWINKLE
Intermittent sparkle
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 30, 2020
8%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2020
8%
WIDE
With 64-Across, like a town lacking restrictions ... and a hint to 17-, 23- and 32-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2020
8%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2020
8%
GRAYAREA
Situation lacking clarity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2020
8%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
TWOPEASINAPOD
Whales' sorely lacking veggie supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
HASNT
Is lacking
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
8%
HASNT
Is lacking
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
8%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2019
8%
ALBINO
One lacking pigment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2019
8%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2019
8%
WIG
Locks lacking keys
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2019
8%
AERATE
Make sparkle, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2018
8%
AERATE
Make sparkle, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2018
8%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2018
8%
DUD
Cracker lacking pop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2018
1%
DIAMONDSTUD
*Earlobe sparkler
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
DIAMONDSTUD
*Earlobe sparkler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
GEM
Tiara sparkler
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
GEM
Tiara sparkler
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
ROUT
Shellacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
SEQUINS
Prom dress sparklers
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 29, 2024
1%
SEQUINS
Prom dress sparklers
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2024
1%
SEEMEAFTERCLASS
*Teacher's request of a slacking student
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2024
1%
JEWEL
Crown sparkler
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2023
1%
JEWEL
Crown sparkler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2023
1%
BEJEWEL
Adorn with sparkles
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 25, 2023
1%
BEJEWEL
Adorn with sparkles
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
1%
CROWNJEWELS
Some sparklers at King Charles III's coronation, and a literal feature of 3-, 7-, and 22-Down?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2023
1%
CROWNJEWELS
Some sparklers at King Charles III's coronation, and a literal feature of 3-, 7-, and 22-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2023
1%
JEWELS
Crown sparklers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2021
1%
JEWELS
Crown sparklers
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2021
1%
TINSELS
Holiday sparklers
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 6, 2019
1%
TINSELS
Holiday sparklers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 6, 2019
1%
DIAMOND
Wedding ring sparkler
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 24, 2018
1%
DIAMOND
Wedding ring sparkler
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 24, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lacking sparkle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 36 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FLAT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lacking sparkle"?
The best answer for "Lacking sparkle" is FLAT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lacking sparkle" 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 April 5, 2025.