Crossword Answer For
Like a last, desperate effort
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 8, 2025 Answers
The answer you're looking for to the clue "Like a last, desperate effort" is most likely DOORDIE. This 7-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on April 8, 2025, and we've found 188 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
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188 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
99%
DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
8%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
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
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
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THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
4%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
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ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
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OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
4%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
4%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
4%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
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Jul 9, 2026
4%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
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WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
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SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
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RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
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LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
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ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
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SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
4%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
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MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
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PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
ALL
Every last one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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ALL
Every last one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
TRY
Make an effort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
4%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
4%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
LOSE
Come in last
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
LOSE
Come in last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
GOTABREAK
Lucked out at last
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
GOTABREAK
Lucked out at last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
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
4%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
WIKIS
Websites like Brickipedia
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
UNTAG
Remove ID from, like on Instagram
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
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%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
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%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
BALL
Blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
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%
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
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 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%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 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%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 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%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
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%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 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%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 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%
TNT
Blasting material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
BASH
Big blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
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
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 8, 2025
Wears a long face
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Designer Wang known for bridal gowns
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Tears roughly
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Insider vocabulary
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Lab flunky of cinema
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Quod __ demonstrandum
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Chevy model that shares a name with an alpine lake
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Soft drink
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Constellation in the southern sky also known as the Sails
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One who is easily awakened
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like a last, desperate effort" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DOORDIE (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like a last, desperate effort"?
The best answer for "Like a last, desperate effort" is DOORDIE with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like a last, desperate effort" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 8, 2025.