The Universal Crossword crossword published on July 31, 2022 contains the clue "Lead-in to "mater"". According to our crossword solution database, there are 102 possible answers. ALMA (4 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
Answer For Lead-in to "mater":
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102 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ALMA
Lead-in to "mater"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
99%
ALMA
Lead-in to "mater"
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
8%
ETON
Ian Fleming's alma mater
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
ETON
Ian Fleming's alma mater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
LSU
Angel Reese's Southern alma mater
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
LSU
Angel Reese's Southern alma mater
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
SPELMAN
Alma mater of Stacey Abrams
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
SPELMAN
Alma mater of Stacey Abrams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
UCONN
Sue Bird's alma mater, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
UCONN
Sue Bird's alma mater, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
NYU
Alma mater of Spike Lee and Ang Lee: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
8%
NYU
Alma mater of Spike Lee and Ang Lee: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
8%
SMU
Dallas alma mater of Laura Bush: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
SMU
Dallas alma mater of Laura Bush: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
1%
ORE
Minecraft material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ORE
Minecraft material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
NEWS
Front page material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
NEWS
Front page material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
DNA
Genetic material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
DNA
Genetic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
PEAT
Bog material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
PEAT
Bog material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SMUT
X-rated material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
SMUT
X-rated material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
CORAL
Reef material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
CORAL
Reef material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
SAND
Temporary castle material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
SAND
Temporary castle material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
LACE
Veil material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
LACE
Veil material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
IRONORE
Steel mill material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
IRONORE
Steel mill material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
CASELAW
Future attorney's study material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
CASELAW
Future attorney's study material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SATIN
Ballet slipper material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
SATIN
Ballet slipper material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DADTOBE
Anxious fellow in the maternity ward
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
DADTOBE
Anxious fellow in the maternity ward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
RATTAN
Woven furniture material
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
RATTAN
Woven furniture material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BONE
Skeleton material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
BONE
Skeleton material
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
GRAMMYNORMA
*Wise maternal figure voiced by Betty White in "The Lorax"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GRAMMYNORMA
*Wise maternal figure voiced by Betty White in "The Lorax"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
EMERY
Nail file material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
EMERY
Nail file material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
TEXTS
Scholarship materials
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
TEXTS
Scholarship materials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
GLASS
Windowpane material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
GLASS
Windowpane material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
METAL
Chain material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
METAL
Chain material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
SUEDE
Shoe material that rain can damage
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
SUEDE
Shoe material that rain can damage
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
TNT
Explosive material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
TNT
Explosive material
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CLAY
Pottery material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
CLAY
Pottery material
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
OSHA
Gp. concerned with NSFW material?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
OSHA
Gp. concerned with NSFW material?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ORO
El Dorado building material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
ORO
El Dorado building material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
CORK
Bulletin board material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
CORK
Bulletin board material
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
RESIN
Figurine material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
RESIN
Figurine material
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
STEEL
Gateway Arch material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
STEEL
Gateway Arch material
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
JOKE
Card material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
JOKE
Card material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
LINEN
Light material for pants
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
LINEN
Light material for pants
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
OAK
Bourbon barrel material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
OAK
Bourbon barrel material
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
MESH
Tea infuser material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
MESH
Tea infuser material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
NANAS
Some maternal babysitters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
NANAS
Some maternal babysitters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
NIT
*Classic can material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
NIT
*Classic can material
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
TAPE
Temporary repair material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
TAPE
Temporary repair material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
JUNKDNA
Outdated term for noncoding genetic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
JUNKDNA
Outdated term for noncoding genetic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
WOOD
Common furniture material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
WOOD
Common furniture material
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
COALBIN
Container for seamy material?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
COALBIN
Container for seamy material?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
LATEX
Swim cap material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
LATEX
Swim cap material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
YARN
Raw material for some bees
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
YARN
Raw material for some bees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
REDHERRING
Misleading clue
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
REDHERRING
Misleading clue
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
SLATE
Chalkboard material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
SLATE
Chalkboard material
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
ENAMEL
Crown material
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
ENAMEL
Crown material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
DIRT
Gossip material
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
1%
DIRT
Gossip material
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
CHROME
Shiny fender material
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
1%
CHROME
Shiny fender material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
1%
CHINO
Slacks material
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
CHINO
Slacks material
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
ORLON
Acrylic material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
1%
ORLON
Acrylic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
1%
LEATHER
Dress shoe material
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
LEATHER
Dress shoe material
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
FIRERETARDANT
*Like material that slows flames
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
FIRERETARDANT
*Like material that slows flames
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
BALSA
Model material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
BALSA
Model material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
BUTCHERBLOCK
Heavy-duty material for cutting boards
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
BUTCHERBLOCK
Heavy-duty material for cutting boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
BIRCHBARK
Traditional canoe material
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
1%
BIRCHBARK
Traditional canoe material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
1%
STARRED
Took a leading role
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
1%
STARRED
Took a leading role
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
1%
COTTON
Common T-shirt material
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
1%
COTTON
Common T-shirt material
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
1%
ILIAD
Source material for "Troilus and Cressida"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
1%
ILIAD
Source material for "Troilus and Cressida"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
1%
EBONY
Black piano key material
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
1%
EBONY
Black piano key material
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
1%
BUBBLEWRAP
*Some packing material
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
BUBBLEWRAP
*Some packing material
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
TWIGS
Nest material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
TWIGS
Nest material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
CEDAR
Chest material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
1%
CEDAR
Chest material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
1%
ABCS
Primer material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
1%
ABCS
Primer material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
1%
SOD
Lawn material
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
SOD
Lawn material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
ADOBE
Pueblo material
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
ADOBE
Pueblo material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
WOOL
Sweater material
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
WOOL
Sweater material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
PVC
Pipe material, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
1%
PVC
Pipe material, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
1%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
1%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
1%
DENIM
Durable jacket material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
DENIM
Durable jacket material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
TORT
Suit material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
TORT
Suit material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
COBBLESTONE
Road paving material widely used in ancient Rome
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
TAR
Road construction material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
TAR
Road construction material
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
KHAKI
Uniform material
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 11, 2025
1%
KHAKI
Uniform material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
1%
COAL
Button material for a snowman
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
COAL
Button material for a snowman
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
CANVAS
Sneaker material
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
1%
CANVAS
Sneaker material
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
1%
FALSEPOSITIVE
Misleading test result
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
1%
FALSEPOSITIVE
Misleading test result
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
1%
FELT
Muppet material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
1%
FELT
Muppet material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
1%
LAVA
Floor material, in a children's game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
1%
LAVA
Floor material, in a children's game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
1%
RNA
Genetic material
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
1%
RNA
Genetic material
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
1%
WORKBAG
Container for sewing materials
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
1%
WORKBAG
Container for sewing materials
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
1%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with a misleading name
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
1%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with a misleading name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
1%
MYLAR
Shiny balloon material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
1%
MYLAR
Shiny balloon material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
1%
CANON
Source material for fan fiction
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
1%
CANON
Source material for fan fiction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
1%
SHINGLE
Roofing material
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
1%
SHINGLE
Roofing material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
ORES
Raw materials
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
1%
ORES
Raw materials
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
1%
NYLON
Hose material
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
1%
NYLON
Hose material
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
NEWMOM
One taking maternity leave
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
1%
NEWMOM
One taking maternity leave
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
NACRE
Shiny shell material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
1%
NACRE
Shiny shell material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
1%
AGATE
Marble material
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2024
1%
AGATE
Marble material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
1%
TULLE
Veil material
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
1%
TULLE
Veil material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
1%
NERF
Foam toy material
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
1%
NERF
Foam toy material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
1%
MORTAR
Mason’s material
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
1%
MORTAR
Mason’s material
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lead-in to "mater"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 102 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALMA (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lead-in to "mater""?
The best answer for "Lead-in to "mater"" is ALMA with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lead-in to "mater"" 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 July 31, 2022.