Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from October 27, 2022? The clue "Lacks the ability to" stumps many solvers, but we've found 112 possible answers. Our top solution is CANNOT (6 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CANNOT
Lacks the ability to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2022
99%
CANNOT
Lacks the ability to
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2022
99%
CANT
Lacks the ability to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2019
99%
CANT
Lacks the ability to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2019
8%
ESP
Medium ability
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
8%
ESP
Medium ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
8%
SECRETTALENT
*Yet-to-be-revealed ability
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
8%
SECRETTALENT
*Yet-to-be-revealed ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
8%
LEAFINSECT
Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
LEAFINSECT
Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
EMPTYSEATS
What a full house lacks
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
EMPTYSEATS
What a full house lacks
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo hero who lacks depth?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
PAPERMARIO
Nintendo hero who lacks depth?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
BRAINGAME
Cognitive ability improver
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
8%
BRAINGAME
Cognitive ability improver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
8%
ADHD
Condition that affects one's ability to focus, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
ADHD
Condition that affects one's ability to focus, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
ICAN
Declaration of ability
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
ICAN
Declaration of ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
PIPES
Singing ability, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
PIPES
Singing ability, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
TREAD
What a bald tire lacks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
TREAD
What a bald tire lacks
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
NOOB
Gamer who lacks game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
NOOB
Gamer who lacks game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
EEL
Fish that lacks pelvic fins
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
EEL
Fish that lacks pelvic fins
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
SENSEOFSMELL
Hunting dog's prized ability
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
8%
SENSEOFSMELL
Hunting dog's prized ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
FUR
What a sphynx cat seemingly lacks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
8%
FUR
What a sphynx cat seemingly lacks
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
8%
TALENT
Natural ability
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
8%
TALENT
Natural ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
8%
LEGROOM
What an airplane seat often lacks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
LEGROOM
What an airplane seat often lacks
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
BLINDSPOT
Area in which one lacks understanding
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
8%
BLINDSPOT
Area in which one lacks understanding
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
8%
NOEAR
Lack of musical ability
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
NOEAR
Lack of musical ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
EAR
Musical ability
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
8%
EAR
Musical ability
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
8%
SCRIPT
What an improv show lacks
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2024
8%
SCRIPT
What an improv show lacks
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2024
8%
GMOS
What organic food lacks: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2024
8%
GMOS
What organic food lacks: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
8%
LOSS
What a perfect season lacks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2024
8%
LOSS
What a perfect season lacks
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2024
8%
EAGLEEYE
*Keen observer's ability
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
8%
EAGLEEYE
*Keen observer's ability
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
8%
AGAME
Height of one's ability
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
8%
AGAME
Height of one's ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
8%
APHASIA
Loss of linguistic ability
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
APHASIA
Loss of linguistic ability
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
8%
GHOSTKITCHEN
Eatery that lacks a dining room
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
GHOSTKITCHEN
Eatery that lacks a dining room
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
SPINE
What an invertebrate lacks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2024
8%
SPINE
What an invertebrate lacks
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2024
8%
IRON
In a chemistry joke, it's what a female has that a male lacks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
IRON
In a chemistry joke, it's what a female has that a male lacks
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
APTITUDE
Natural ability
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
8%
APTITUDE
Natural ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
8%
CAMP
Style that intentionally lacks style
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2023
8%
CAMP
Style that intentionally lacks style
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
8%
MASS
What a photon lacks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2023
8%
MASS
What a photon lacks
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
8%
NOSE
Facial feature that a Minion lacks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2023
8%
NOSE
Facial feature that a Minion lacks
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2023
8%
BACHELORPADDLE
Table-tennis implement that lacks a partner?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2023
8%
BACHELORPADDLE
Table-tennis implement that lacks a partner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2023
8%
ORE
Substance that lacks refinement?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2023
8%
ORE
Substance that lacks refinement?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2023
8%
EMPTYCALORIES
*Food that lacks nutritional value
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2023
8%
EMPTYCALORIES
*Food that lacks nutritional value
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2023
8%
PLATFORMBED
*Sleeping option that lacks a box spring
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2022
8%
PLATFORMBED
*Sleeping option that lacks a box spring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2022
8%
SPIDEYSENSE
Supernatural ability to detect impending danger
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2022
8%
SPIDEYSENSE
Supernatural ability to detect impending danger
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2022
8%
ODOR
What hydrogen lacks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
8%
ODOR
What hydrogen lacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
8%
ONEVENTERMS
Having the same ability
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2022
8%
ONEVENTERMS
Having the same ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2022
8%
SERIF
Feature that 4-Down lacks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2022
8%
SERIF
Feature that 4-Down lacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2022
8%
CAN
Has the ability to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2022
8%
CAN
Has the ability to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2022
8%
SENSE
"Common" ability
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2021
8%
SENSE
"Common" ability
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2021
8%
YEAST
What quick bread lacks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2021
8%
YEAST
What quick bread lacks
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2021
8%
MUSCLEMEMORY
*Physical ability acquired via repetition
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2021
8%
MUSCLEMEMORY
*Physical ability acquired via repetition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2021
8%
RAWTALENT
Natural's ability
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2021
8%
RAWTALENT
Natural's ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2021
8%
AMORALHISTORY
*Social studies class that lacks an honor code?
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2021
8%
AMORALHISTORY
*Social studies class that lacks an honor code?
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2021
8%
TAIL
Body part that a human lacks
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2021
8%
TAIL
Body part that a human lacks
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2021
8%
GIFT
Natural ability
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 28, 2021
8%
GIFT
Natural ability
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
8%
TENSILE
__ strength: ability to withstand stretching
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2020
8%
TENSILE
__ strength: ability to withstand stretching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2020
8%
COULD
Have the ability to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2020
8%
COULD
Have the ability to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2020
1%
IOU
Letters of liability?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
IOU
Letters of liability?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
CHINOS
Casual slacks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
CHINOS
Casual slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
FORGE
Blacksmith's workshop
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
FORGE
Blacksmith's workshop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
DEBT
Financial liability
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DEBT
Financial liability
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ASSET
Liability opposite
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ASSET
Liability opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TINEAR
Musical liability
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
TINEAR
Musical liability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
FORGES
Blacksmiths' workplaces
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
FORGES
Blacksmiths' workplaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Expression of probability
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
RATIO
Expression of probability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
ROGUEAGENT
Asset turned liability?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
ROGUEAGENT
Asset turned liability?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
ECO
Sustainability prefix
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
ECO
Sustainability prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
ODDSARE
"In all probability ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
1%
ODDSARE
"In all probability ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
1%
SEALEGS
Sailor's stability
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
1%
SEALEGS
Sailor's stability
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
1%
CHINO
Slacks material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
CHINO
Slacks material
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
ZEROWASTE
Ambitious sustainability goal
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
ZEROWASTE
Ambitious sustainability goal
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
APRON
Blacksmith garb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
APRON
Blacksmith garb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
GLASSJAW
Boxer's liability
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
GLASSJAW
Boxer's liability
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
RAIL
Stability aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
RAIL
Stability aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
SHOE
Something dropped in an idiom about inevitability
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
1%
SHOE
Something dropped in an idiom about inevitability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
1%
INEEDHELP
Words admitting vulnerability
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
1%
INEEDHELP
Words admitting vulnerability
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
1%
ODDS
Probability
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
1%
ODDS
Probability
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
1%
CHANCE
Probability
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
1%
CHANCE
Probability
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
1%
ANVIL
Blacksmith's block
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
1%
ANVIL
Blacksmith's block
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
1%
TROU
Slacks, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
1%
TROU
Slacks, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
1%
BLAMESTORM
Discussion to assign culpability
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
BLAMESTORM
Discussion to assign culpability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
EVENKEEL
State of stability
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2024
1%
EVENKEEL
State of stability
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2024
1%
JULY
Disability Pride Month
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
JULY
Disability Pride Month
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
PANTS
Slacks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
1%
PANTS
Slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
SWEDE
Soccer star Stina Blackstenius, for one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
1%
SWEDE
Soccer star Stina Blackstenius, for one
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
1%
ROGUESTATE
Threat to global stability
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
1%
ROGUESTATE
Threat to global stability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
1%
BELTLOOPS
Features of dress slacks
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
1%
BELTLOOPS
Features of dress slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
1%
BALLAST
Source of stability
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2024
1%
BALLAST
Source of stability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2024
1%
TRYFORSIZE
Test the suitability of
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 21, 2024
1%
TRYFORSIZE
Test the suitability of
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
1%
SKIRT
Slacks alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
1%
SKIRT
Slacks alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
1%
HOTMIC
Liability on a lapel
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2023
1%
HOTMIC
Liability on a lapel
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
1%
REUSE
Practice sustainability
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
1%
REUSE
Practice sustainability
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
LOUNGES
*Slacks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2023
1%
LOUNGES
*Slacks
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
1%
POISE
Unflappability
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
1%
POISE
Unflappability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
1%
ILLINOISHUMOR
Irritability, fully stated?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 28, 2023
1%
ILLINOISHUMOR
Irritability, fully stated?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 28, 2023
1%
ANYNEON
Question about the availability of a gas for signs?
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2023
1%
ANYNEON
Question about the availability of a gas for signs?
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2023
1%
METOOERA
Period of accountability for men in power
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2023
1%
METOOERA
Period of accountability for men in power
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2023
1%
ESPY
Award such as Best Female Athlete with a Disability
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2023
1%
ESPY
Award such as Best Female Athlete with a Disability
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2023
1%
OUTSIDESHOT
Low probability of success
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 27, 2022
1%
OUTSIDESHOT
Low probability of success
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 27, 2022
1%
INSOMNIA
Inability to sleep
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 4, 2022
1%
INSOMNIA
Inability to sleep
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 4, 2022
1%
SSA
Disability benefits org.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2022
1%
SSA
Disability benefits org.
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2022
1%
YSL
Fashion monogram hidden in "fancy slacks"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2022
1%
YSL
Fashion monogram hidden in "fancy slacks"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2022
1%
IDBET
“In all probability ...”
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
1%
IDBET
“In all probability ...”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
FAME
Notability
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2022
1%
FAME
Notability
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2022
1%
SANSA
Prefix with belt, in slacks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
1%
SANSA
Prefix with belt, in slacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
1%
UPSETTHEBALANCE
Create instability ... or a hint to each set of circles
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2021
1%
UPSETTHEBALANCE
Create instability ... or a hint to each set of circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2021
1%
IRONMAN
Ripken nickname based on his durability
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2021
1%
IRONMAN
Ripken nickname based on his durability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2021
1%
BIMODAL
Like a probability distribution with two peaks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2021
1%
BIMODAL
Like a probability distribution with two peaks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2021
1%
POSTDATE
When to decide on a lover's suitability?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2021
1%
POSTDATE
When to decide on a lover's suitability?
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2021
1%
CRED
Believability, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2021
1%
CRED
Believability, informally
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2021
1%
TORENT
Apartment's availability sign
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2021
1%
TORENT
Apartment's availability sign
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2021
1%
CREDENCE
Believability
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 2, 2021
1%
CREDENCE
Believability
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 2, 2021
1%
ENHANCES
Increases in desirability
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2020
1%
ENHANCES
Increases in desirability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2020
1%
REDS
Blacks' foes in checkers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2020
1%
REDS
Blacks' foes in checkers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2020
1%
ANVILS
Blacksmiths’ blocks
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 26, 2020
1%
ANVILS
Blacksmiths’ blocks
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 26, 2020
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 27, 2022
Without a date
Crossword Clue
Where wraps might be on the menu?
Crossword Clue
Rodent in a maze
Crossword Clue
Hearty's partner
Crossword Clue
___ person (fan of felines)
Crossword Clue
Wear down
Crossword Clue
*Regular pay for a rabbi or priest?
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Serve as a go-between
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"Ditto"
Crossword Clue
Calf-length skirts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lacks the ability to" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 112 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CANNOT (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lacks the ability to"?
The best answer for "Lacks the ability to" is CANNOT with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include CANT (4 letters).
Where has "Lacks the ability to" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 27, 2022.