Crossword Answer For
Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 23, 2020 Answers
The Universal Crossword puzzle from December 23, 2020 featured the clue "Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across", and we've found 187 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to SPIKED as the most likely solution — it's 6 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
Answer For Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across:
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187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SPIKED
Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2020
99%
SPIKED
Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2020
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%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
SLUG
Hard punch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
2%
SLUG
Hard punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
2%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
USOC
Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
USOC
Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
REAL
"It's been __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
REAL
"It's been __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
HAS
__-been
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
HAS
__-been
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
2%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
JAB
Quick punch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
2%
JAB
Quick punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
REALID
Driver's lic. with an added star
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
2%
REALID
Driver's lic. with an added star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
2%
TACKED
__ on: added hastily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
2%
TACKED
__ on: added hastily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
NOWTHEN
"Since that's been settled ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
LAWS
They've been enacted
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
LAWS
They've been enacted
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
2%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
HONDAACCORD
*Japanese sedan that's been a top seller in the U.S. since 1989
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
2%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
2%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
2%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
2%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
2%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
YOUVE
"__ been warned"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
YOUVE
"__ been warned"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
2%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
2%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
2%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
PURRED
Sounded like a happy cat
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
LETSDOIT
"Sounds like a plan to me!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 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%
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%
SPAR
Trade punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
SPAR
Trade punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 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%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 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%
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%
ONES
Bills replaced by coins in Canada and Australia
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ONES
Bills replaced by coins in Canada and Australia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
SKYPE
App replaced by Microsoft Teams
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
SKYPE
App replaced by Microsoft Teams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 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%
JABS
Quick punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
JABS
Quick punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 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%
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%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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%
LOST
Misplaced
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
LOST
Misplaced
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
LIEN
Legal claim placed on a house
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
LIEN
Legal claim placed on a house
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
HATRED
Strong dislike
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More likely to pry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SPIKED (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across"?
The best answer for "Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across" is SPIKED with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like laced punch, and a hint to what's been added to 17-, 32-, 41- and 59-Across" 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 December 23, 2020.