Crossword Answer For
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 27, 2025 Answers
The crossword clue "Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from October 27, 2025. We've gathered 182 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is BOOMORBUST (10 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2):
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
99%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
3%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
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3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
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Sep 22, 2026
3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
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3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
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EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
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Sep 20, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
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DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DIY
Handmade letters
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3%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
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LSD
Acid letters
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HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
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HDMI
TV cable letters
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SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
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SOAR
Fly like a dragon
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3%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ACTASIF
Make like
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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
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Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
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MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
3%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
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3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
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SIDLES
Moves like a crab
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PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
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THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
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THAT
"Don't be like __!"
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OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
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OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
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3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
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COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
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3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
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Sep 2, 2026
3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
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3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OOO
"Away from work" letters
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3%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
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AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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AKA
Pseudonym letters
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3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
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3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
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
3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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SPF
Tanning oil letters
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3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RSVP
Invitation letters
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3%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
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Aug 18, 2026
3%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
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3%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
3%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
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3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
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3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
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IRA
Nest egg letters
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YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
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YSL
Fashion letters
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
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3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
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BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
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NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
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NSFW
Content warning letters
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LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
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ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
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ASLEEP
Out like a light
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
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BLT
Sandwich letters
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3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
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3%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
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3%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
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WHIR
Sound like a fan
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ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
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ROAR
Sound like fans
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3%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
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Jul 23, 2026
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OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
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3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
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Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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3%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
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Jul 20, 2026
3%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
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3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
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3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
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SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
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3%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
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CSI
Forensics letters
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AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
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AMC
Theater chain letters
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3%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
3%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
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3%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
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Jul 9, 2026
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TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
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3%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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LTE
Cell service letters
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3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
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3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
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RSS
Blog feed letters
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3%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
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3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
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Jul 1, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
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3%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
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WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
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IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
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IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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3%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
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SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
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EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
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Jun 24, 2026
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EMULATE
Try to be like
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3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
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3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
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ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
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ISH
"Kinda like that"
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3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
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3%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
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Jun 17, 2026
3%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
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USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
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3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
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3%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
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3%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
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Jun 8, 2026
3%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
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3%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
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Jun 8, 2026
3%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
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OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
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OOZES
Moves like lava
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GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
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GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
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3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
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Jun 3, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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3%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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ADHERE
Stick like glue
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SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
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May 28, 2026
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SHUN
Treat like a pariah
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3%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
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May 21, 2026
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HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
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RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
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May 12, 2026
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RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
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TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
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May 11, 2026
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TENSILE
Like elastic material
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IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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IOUS
Promising letters
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BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
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May 10, 2026
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BAYED
Howled like a wolf
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WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
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WWW
Address bar letters
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3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
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May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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SLR
Camera letters
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
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HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
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HTTP
Address letters
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XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
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XOXO
Love letters?
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3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
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POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
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MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
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Apr 27, 2026
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MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
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LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
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WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
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Apr 24, 2026
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WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
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3%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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EEO
Job listing letters
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DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
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Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
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3%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
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Apr 14, 2026
3%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
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UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 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%
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
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
ALL
Every last one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
ALL
Every last one
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%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
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%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 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%
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
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Swanky parties
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Melee
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Meaning of "chai" in Hindi
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Atlanta university
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Loosen, as a knot
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Bowler or beanie
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Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
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Syst. used in the Deaf community
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Spacecraft's return
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Subject of Newton's first law
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BOOMORBUST (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)"?
The best answer for "Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)" is BOOMORBUST with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on October 27, 2025.