Crossword Answer For
Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 16, 2022 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 16, 2022. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 188 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is AJAR (4 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
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99%
AJAR
Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
99%
AJAR
Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
9%
OPEN
Like an unlocked door
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
9%
OPEN
Like an unlocked door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
6%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
6%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
6%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
6%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
6%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
6%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
6%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
6%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
6%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
6%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
6%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
6%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
6%
STOP
Word after "door" or "bus"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
6%
STOP
Word after "door" or "bus"
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
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THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
3%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
3%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
3%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 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%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
3%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
3%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
3%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
3%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
3%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
OVEN
Tandoor, for one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
OVEN
Tandoor, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ASH
Tandoor residue
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
ASH
Tandoor residue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOANS
Zen riddles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOANS
Zen riddles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DOME
Top of many an indoor stadium
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
DOME
Top of many an indoor stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
PATIO
Outdoor dining spot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
PATIO
Outdoor dining spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
COUPES
Two-door cars
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
COUPES
Two-door cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
NERFBALL
Toy for indoor games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
VAN
Vehicle with sliding doors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
VAN
Vehicle with sliding doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
YEARROUND
Not seasonal, as an indoor ski resort
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
YEARROUND
Not seasonal, as an indoor ski resort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
CAMPINGTRIP
Outdoor family getaway
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CAMPINGTRIP
Outdoor family getaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LARP
Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
AREPA
Griddled corn cake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
AREPA
Griddled corn cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
REI
Outdoor gear giant
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
REI
Outdoor gear giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SHED
Outdoor storage structure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
SHED
Outdoor storage structure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
TENTSALE
Outdoor event for a shopper
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
TENTSALE
Outdoor event for a shopper
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
CAROL
Sing door-to-door
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
CAROL
Sing door-to-door
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
OMAHA
Nebraska city with North America's largest indoor swamp
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
OMAHA
Nebraska city with North America's largest indoor swamp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
PATIOS
Places for outdoor furniture
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
PATIOS
Places for outdoor furniture
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
NATURE
The great outdoors
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
NATURE
The great outdoors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Let's use our indoor voices"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Let's use our indoor voices"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
ERG
Indoor rower, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ERG
Indoor rower, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
ERGS
Indoor rowers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ERGS
Indoor rowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SENSORS
Motion detectors for automatic doors
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
SENSORS
Motion detectors for automatic doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
RAINDATE
Contingency for an outdoor event
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
RAINDATE
Contingency for an outdoor event
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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Norwegian inlet
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Art school submission
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AJAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle"?
The best answer for "Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle" is AJAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like a door when it's not a door, in a riddle" 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 September 16, 2022.