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Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?

Last seen in Universal Crossword October 17, 2021 Answers

The answer to "Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?" from the Universal Crossword crossword on October 17, 2021 is likely BACKTOBACK. This 10-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 196 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.

Answer For Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?:

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196 Other Potential Answers

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BACKTOBACK
Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2021
6%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
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
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
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
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
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
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
4%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
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
3%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
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%
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%
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
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
IPAGLIACCI
*Silent film based on a Leoncavallo opera
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
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SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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ABRA
Incantation syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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NOR
Scand. land
LA Times Daily Crossword · 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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ACTASIF
Make like
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%
ACCRA
West African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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RATIO
Secant, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 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
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LETSBE
Doesn't bother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
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
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CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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LAVA
Volcano's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
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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GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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SOL
Mexican lager
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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AIRY
Light as can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAPER
Slender candle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
GNUS
African antelopes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
OPUS
Significant work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · 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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
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
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
TAEBO
Martial arts-based fitness regimen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
BEL
__ canto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical based on "La bohème"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CDC
Atlanta-based health agcy.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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TITI
South American monkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Cereal-based snack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith based in Haifa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
DINERO
Mexican bucks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
MRI
Hosp. scan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
SEAGAN
One with a plant- and fish-based diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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DOLL
American Girl product
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
GAIT
Trot or canter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ROLOS
Caramel candies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
POSTS
Earring parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026

Clues for Universal Crossword on October 17, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BACKTOBACK (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?"?
The best answer for "Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?" is BACKTOBACK with 10 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like a doubleheader ... or each starred clue's answer, based on what can precede both its parts?" 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 October 17, 2021.
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