Crossword Answer For
Like five bones in the hand
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 14, 2025 Answers
Working through the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from December 14, 2025 and stuck on "Like five bones in the hand"? Our solver has identified 186 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is METACARPAL, a 10-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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186 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
99%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
99%
META
Like five bones in the hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2022
99%
META
Like five bones in the hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2022
8%
FOAMY
Like hand soap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
8%
FOAMY
Like hand soap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
8%
UNSPENT
Like cash on hand
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
UNSPENT
Like cash on hand
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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)
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Sep 15, 2026
4%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
4%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
4%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
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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4%
NEAR
At hand
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
4%
NEAR
At hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
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THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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%
AIDS
Lends a hand
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
AIDS
Lends a hand
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AID
Lend a hand
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
4%
AID
Lend a hand
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4%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
4%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
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BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
RIBS
Torso bones
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
4%
RIBS
Torso bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
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Aug 18, 2026
4%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
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4%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
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4%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
(5)
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Aug 16, 2026
4%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
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FIST
Clenched hand
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
4%
FIST
Clenched hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
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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)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
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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SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
(14)
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Aug 3, 2026
4%
SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
ANTE
Cost of hand delivery?
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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ANTE
Cost of hand delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
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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
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4%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
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Jul 23, 2026
4%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
4%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
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%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 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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ELOPES
Takes a hand in Vegas, perhaps
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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ELOPES
Takes a hand in Vegas, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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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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ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
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ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
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OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
4%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
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Jun 24, 2026
4%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
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%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
STIFFDRINK
Cocktail poured with a heavy hand
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
STIFFDRINK
Cocktail poured with a heavy hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 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)
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Jun 8, 2026
4%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
4%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
(7)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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4%
SIKH
One resisting the five thieves
(4)
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May 31, 2026
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SIKH
One resisting the five thieves
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
4%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
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May 28, 2026
4%
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%
SLEIGHT
__ of hand: magician's knack
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
SLEIGHT
__ of hand: magician's knack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 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%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
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%
ULNAE
Lower arm bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
ULNAE
Lower arm bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
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%
SIMONE
Biles with five eponymous gymnastics skills
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
SIMONE
Biles with five eponymous gymnastics skills
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
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%
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
4%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
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%
INEEDHELP
"Give me a hand!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
INEEDHELP
"Give me a hand!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
TOE
One of five on a foot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
TOE
One of five on a foot
Universal 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%
WON
Emptied one's hand first, in Uno
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
WON
Emptied one's hand first, in Uno
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
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%
SMEE
Hook's right hand?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
4%
SMEE
Hook's right hand?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 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%
MAGIC
Sleight of hand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
MAGIC
Sleight of hand
LA Times Daily 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%
REININ
Keep from getting out of hand
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
REININ
Keep from getting out of hand
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
ULNAS
Arm bones
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
ULNAS
Arm bones
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%
OKSIGNS
"Good to go" hand gestures
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
OKSIGNS
"Good to go" hand gestures
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%
REST
Take five
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
REST
Take five
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
HELPME
"I could use a hand"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
HELPME
"I could use a hand"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
IAM
[Raises hand]
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
IAM
[Raises hand]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 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%
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
1%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
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%
ZEKE
"The Wizard of Oz" farmhand
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ZEKE
"The Wizard of Oz" farmhand
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AREAMAP
Concierge's handout
(7)
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Sep 12, 2026
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AREAMAP
Concierge's handout
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1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
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1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
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ALONE
Hermitlike
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RECTO
Right-hand page
(5)
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RECTO
Right-hand page
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HAFT
Axe handle
(4)
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HAFT
Axe handle
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OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
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1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
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GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
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GRUB
Wormlike larva
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
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DECK
Dealer's handful
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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DECK
Dealer's handful
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1%
FIRESONALLCYLINDERS
Praise for a mechanic's handbook?
(19)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
FIRESONALLCYLINDERS
Praise for a mechanic's handbook?
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MOET
__ & Chandon Champagne
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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MOET
__ & Chandon Champagne
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PULLS
Drawer handles
(5)
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PULLS
Drawer handles
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1%
SLAP
High-five sound
(4)
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SLAP
High-five sound
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
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RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
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RHYME
Sound alike
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1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
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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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ACLU
Org. with a "Know Your Rights" handbook
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
1%
ACLU
Org. with a "Know Your Rights" handbook
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BASIC
Bare-bones
(5)
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BASIC
Bare-bones
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CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
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DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
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SIA
"Chandelier" singer
(3)
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Jun 18, 2026
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SIA
"Chandelier" singer
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PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
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STEAKS
T-bones, e.g.
(6)
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Jun 8, 2026
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STEAKS
T-bones, e.g.
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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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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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GOTOGUY
Right-hand man
(7)
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May 27, 2026
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GOTOGUY
Right-hand man
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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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ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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ETSY
Site with handmade goods
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TYPED
Not handwritten
(5)
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May 19, 2026
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TYPED
Not handwritten
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FINESSE
Delicate handling
(7)
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May 12, 2026
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FINESSE
Delicate handling
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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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TRAILMAP
National Park Service handout
(8)
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May 2, 2026
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TRAILMAP
National Park Service handout
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HILT
Dagger handle
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
1%
HILT
Dagger handle
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EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
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EEL
Snakelike fish
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OKLA
St. with a panhandle
(4)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
OKLA
St. with a panhandle
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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)
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Apr 17, 2026
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AVIAN
Birdlike
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LETME
Phrase during a handover
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
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LETME
Phrase during a handover
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SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
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SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
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OBOE
Instrument with a handcrafted reed
(4)
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Apr 11, 2026
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OBOE
Instrument with a handcrafted reed
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1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
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Apr 9, 2026
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SIMILAR
A lot alike
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REMARK
Offhand comment
(6)
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Apr 5, 2026
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REMARK
Offhand comment
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VOTE
Show of hands, say
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
1%
VOTE
Show of hands, say
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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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AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
(9)
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Mar 18, 2026
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AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
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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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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
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Mar 14, 2026
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
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ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
(3)
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Mar 14, 2026
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ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
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ROUT
Beat handily
(4)
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Mar 10, 2026
1%
ROUT
Beat handily
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1%
BLEWAFUSE
Flew off the handle
(9)
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Mar 4, 2026
1%
BLEWAFUSE
Flew off the handle
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1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
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Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
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1%
OVENMITT
Pan handler
(8)
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Feb 28, 2026
1%
OVENMITT
Pan handler
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1%
POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
(6)
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Feb 25, 2026
1%
POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
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1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
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Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
FISTS
Clenched hands
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
FISTS
Clenched hands
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1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
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Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
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1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
(7)
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Feb 21, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
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1%
BATON
Track and field handout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
BATON
Track and field handout
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1%
ATHENA
Greek goddess of handicrafts
(6)
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Feb 15, 2026
1%
ATHENA
Greek goddess of handicrafts
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1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
(5)
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Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
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1%
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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1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
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1%
CAF
Shorthand in a coffee order
(3)
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Feb 4, 2026
1%
CAF
Shorthand in a coffee order
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Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on December 14, 2025
Chicken piece
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"Look, I'm on TV!"
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Promising spot?
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Skewed views
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Substance in an Erlenmeyer flask, maybe
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Pont Neuf river
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Withstand
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Boxing judge locale
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"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
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Folklore beasts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like five bones in the hand" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is METACARPAL (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like five bones in the hand"?
The best answer for "Like five bones in the hand" is METACARPAL with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include META (4 letters).
Where has "Like five bones in the hand" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 14, 2025.