Crossword Answer For
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword September 3, 2025 Answers
Working through the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from September 3, 2025 and stuck on "Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues"? Our solver has identified 192 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is AHEADOF, a 7-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
99%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
6%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
6%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
6%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
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
5%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
3%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
3%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
3%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
3%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
3%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
3%
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
3%
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%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
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SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
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OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
TILDA
Actress Swinton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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TILDA
Actress Swinton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ABRA
Incantation syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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ITME
Online "I can relate"
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
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SKA
Jamaican style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
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NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
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NOR
Scand. land
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SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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USE
Put into practice
(3)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
USE
Put into practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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UNIONREP
Local labor leader
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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UNIONREP
Local labor leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ACCRA
West African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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RATIO
Secant, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ELDER
Respected leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ELDER
Respected leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
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COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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GIRL
Scout leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
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GIRL
Scout leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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EMIR
Dubai leader
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMIR
Dubai leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
AIRY
Light as can be
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
AIRY
Light as can be
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EMPEROR
Japanese leader
(7)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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CEO
Corp. leader
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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CEO
Corp. leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
(8)
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Aug 28, 2026
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PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
TUNIS
North African capital
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
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TUNIS
North African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
(8)
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Aug 26, 2026
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ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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TAPER
Slender candle
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
GNUS
African antelopes
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PESOS
Mexican coins
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
IMAM
Mosque leader
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
IMAM
Mosque leader
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OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OPUS
Significant work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
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LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
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Aug 10, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
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Aug 9, 2026
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
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Aug 6, 2026
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
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BEL
__ canto
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
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BEL
__ canto
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
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Aug 3, 2026
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
(8)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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OKGO
"You can leave now"
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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OKGO
"You can leave now"
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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TITI
South American monkey
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
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TITI
South American monkey
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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APPLE
McIntosh or Macintosh
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
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APPLE
McIntosh or Macintosh
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HOST
Party leader?
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
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HOST
Party leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
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MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
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MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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ABBOT
Monastery leader
(5)
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Jul 23, 2026
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ABBOT
Monastery leader
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FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
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Jul 18, 2026
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BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
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UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
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Jul 17, 2026
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UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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MRI
Hosp. scan
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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DOLL
American Girl product
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
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DOLL
American Girl product
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DEAN
Campus leader
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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DEAN
Campus leader
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
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TITO
Bandleader Puente
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
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TITO
Bandleader Puente
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DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
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DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
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Jul 8, 2026
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
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DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
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DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
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FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
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SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
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Jul 6, 2026
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SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
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GAIT
Trot or canter
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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GAIT
Trot or canter
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LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
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LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
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PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
1%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
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SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
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Jun 30, 2026
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SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
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APEX
Mountaintop
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
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APEX
Mountaintop
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UNLIT
Like new candles
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
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UNLIT
Like new candles
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
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NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
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NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
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NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
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GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
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MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
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MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
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TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
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TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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STAR
Take the lead
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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STAR
Take the lead
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NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
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NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
(6)
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Jun 20, 2026
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
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Jun 17, 2026
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UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
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FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
(8)
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Jun 16, 2026
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FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
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DONS
Slips into, as clothes
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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DONS
Slips into, as clothes
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WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
(6)
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Jun 15, 2026
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WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
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NEST
Wild canary's home
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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NEST
Wild canary's home
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
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HOW
"By what means?"
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
HOW
"By what means?"
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TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
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TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
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DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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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
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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PESO
Mexican bar tender
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
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PESO
Mexican bar tender
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ISH
Somewhat
(3)
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Jun 6, 2026
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ISH
Somewhat
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EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
(10)
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Jun 5, 2026
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EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
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OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
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OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on September 3, 2025
Laundry basket
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Spice made from the husk of a nutmeg
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Indian beach destination
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Moon mission program
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Subject of a chemistry diagram
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Stat boosted by a home run
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*Extracts dirt from the carpet, maybe
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Countesses' counterparts
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Adds fuel to
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Old Ford flops
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AHEADOF (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues"?
The best answer for "Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues" is AHEADOF with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues" been used as a crossword clue?
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