The answer to the crossword clue "Like a tight race" is most likely CLOSE, a 5-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 13, 2023, and we found 187 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in CLOSE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Like a tight race:
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187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CLOSE
Like a tight race
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
99%
CLOSE
Like a tight race
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
10%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
10%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
NICE
"I like it!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
5%
NICE
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
5%
REDS
Maroon, crimson, ruby, and the like
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
5%
REDS
Maroon, crimson, ruby, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
5%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
5%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
5%
SIDLE
Move like a crab
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
5%
SIDLE
Move like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
5%
OVERTHEMOON
Ecstatic, like a nursery rhyme cow?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
5%
OVERTHEMOON
Ecstatic, like a nursery rhyme cow?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
5%
INHOGHEAVEN
Ecstatic, like a big pig?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
5%
INHOGHEAVEN
Ecstatic, like a big pig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
5%
HAPPYASALARK
Ecstatic, like a songbird?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
5%
HAPPYASALARK
Ecstatic, like a songbird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
5%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
5%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
5%
SKYHIGH
Like exorbitant prices, and like 17-, 24-, 51-, and 62-Across?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
5%
SKYHIGH
Like exorbitant prices, and like 17-, 24-, 51-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
5%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
5%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
5%
HARE
Fabled race day napper
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
5%
HARE
Fabled race day napper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
5%
SWIM
Move like a fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
5%
SWIM
Move like a fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
5%
MICAH
Hebrew name that means "who is like God"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
5%
MICAH
Hebrew name that means "who is like God"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
5%
BLOW
Move like the wind
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
5%
BLOW
Move like the wind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
5%
PESTS
Gnats, termites, and the like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
5%
PESTS
Gnats, termites, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
5%
TRI
Swim-bike-run race, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
5%
TRI
Swim-bike-run race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
5%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
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
5%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
SEALS
Shuts up tight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
SEALS
Shuts up tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
SACK
Picnic race bag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
SACK
Picnic race bag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
RUN
Enter a race
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
RUN
Enter a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
5%
TIERED
Like the rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
INDY
Annual May auto race, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ONEK
Short race, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ONEK
Short race, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
SHAPER
Body ___ (tight garment)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
SHAPER
Body ___ (tight garment)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
PELOTON
Pack of cyclists in a race
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
PELOTON
Pack of cyclists in a race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
STP
Brand on a racetrack
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
STP
Brand on a racetrack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
MESSY
Stylike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
MESSY
Stylike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
ESPOUSE
Embrace, as a cause
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
ESPOUSE
Embrace, as a cause
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
ONEDGE
Uptight
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
ONEDGE
Uptight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
SPLINT
Brace
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
SPLINT
Brace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 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%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
BFF
One to share a matching bracelet with, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 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%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SEAL
Make airtight
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SEAL
Make airtight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 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%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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
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ALONE
Hermitlike
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PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
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Sep 5, 2026
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PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
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ASCOT
Tie at a racetrack?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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ASCOT
Tie at a racetrack?
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ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
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ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
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OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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OTHER
Unlike the rest
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GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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GRUB
Wormlike larva
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
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SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
(7)
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Aug 17, 2026
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SLALOMS
Ski races with gates
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WISP
Trace of smoke
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
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WISP
Trace of smoke
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
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RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
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Jul 22, 2026
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RHYME
Sound alike
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BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
(7)
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Jul 18, 2026
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BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
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ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ORZO
Ricelike pasta
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ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
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BEAD
Bracelet component
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
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BEAD
Bracelet component
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ANKLE
Bracelet spot
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
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ANKLE
Bracelet spot
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TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
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ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
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PRAYS
Says grace, e.g.
(5)
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May 31, 2026
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PRAYS
Says grace, e.g.
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DASHES
Short races
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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DASHES
Short races
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GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
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May 28, 2026
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GEE
"__ willikers!"
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ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
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May 28, 2026
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ABR
Unlike the OED
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ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
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May 28, 2026
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ELS
Unlikely pair?
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HUG
Embrace
(3)
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May 26, 2026
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HUG
Embrace
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GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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GOOS
Honeylike substances
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POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
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May 19, 2026
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POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
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MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
(7)
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May 16, 2026
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MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
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PRAY
Say grace, say
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
PRAY
Say grace, say
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ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
(5)
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May 4, 2026
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ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
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SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
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TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
(4)
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May 1, 2026
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TRIS
Swim/bike/run races, briefly
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DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
(15)
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Apr 30, 2026
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DEVELOPINGSTORY
"Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
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HOLD
Embrace
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
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HOLD
Embrace
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ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
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Apr 18, 2026
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ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
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AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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AVIAN
Birdlike
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SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
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ORBIT
It's traced in space
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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ORBIT
It's traced in space
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SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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SIMILAR
A lot alike
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MARIO
Nintendo kart racer
(5)
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Apr 8, 2026
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MARIO
Nintendo kart racer
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ELVIS
Graceland icon
(5)
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Apr 5, 2026
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ELVIS
Graceland icon
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
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LACES
Corset tighteners
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
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LACES
Corset tighteners
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SWAN
Graceful lake bird
(4)
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Mar 23, 2026
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SWAN
Graceful lake bird
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SNUG
Fitting tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
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SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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INDYCARS
Brickyard racers, casually
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
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INDYCARS
Brickyard racers, casually
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ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
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Mar 17, 2026
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ORC
Goblinlike creature
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HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
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HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
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WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
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DRAPE
Fall gracefully
(5)
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Mar 7, 2026
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DRAPE
Fall gracefully
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LITHE
Gracefully flexible
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
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LITHE
Gracefully flexible
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CLUMSY
Ungraceful
(6)
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Mar 2, 2026
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CLUMSY
Ungraceful
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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ASHAMED
Fearing disgrace
(7)
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Feb 27, 2026
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ASHAMED
Fearing disgrace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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GOKARTS
Kids' racers
(7)
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Feb 25, 2026
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GOKARTS
Kids' racers
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PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
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EPODE
Horace composition
(5)
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Feb 18, 2026
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EPODE
Horace composition
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ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
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ACADIA
French colony that some Louisianans trace ancestry to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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ACADIA
French colony that some Louisianans trace ancestry to
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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
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TAPE
End of some races
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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TAPE
End of some races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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SLEDDOG
Iditarod racer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
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SLEDDOG
Iditarod racer
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SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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STEELS
Braces (oneself)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like a tight race" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CLOSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like a tight race"?
The best answer for "Like a tight race" is CLOSE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like a tight race" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 13, 2023.