Crossword Answer For
Like someone who takes the initiative
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 16, 2024 Answers
The clue "Like someone who takes the initiative" recently appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on April 16, 2024. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 198 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, PROACTIVE (9 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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PROACTIVE
Like someone who takes the initiative
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LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2024
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PROACTIVE
Like someone who takes the initiative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2024
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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Jun 28, 2026
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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Jun 24, 2026
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
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May 21, 2026
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HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
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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?
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Sep 22, 2026
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RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
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Sep 20, 2026
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
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Sep 19, 2026
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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Sep 17, 2026
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WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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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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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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Sep 14, 2026
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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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
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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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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
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MIMIC
Look a lot like
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
(5)
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Sep 10, 2026
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
(3)
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Sep 8, 2026
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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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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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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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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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
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Sep 2, 2026
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PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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Sep 1, 2026
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KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
(15)
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Aug 30, 2026
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
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LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
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Aug 20, 2026
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
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Aug 18, 2026
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PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
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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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3%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
(12)
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Aug 15, 2026
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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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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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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3%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
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Aug 9, 2026
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
3%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
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OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
3%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
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CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
3%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
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WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
3%
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%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
(10)
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Jul 26, 2026
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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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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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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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%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
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3%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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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%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
(10)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
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PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
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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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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
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DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
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ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
3%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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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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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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Jun 29, 2026
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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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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DEI
Antidiscrimination HR initiative
(3)
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DEI
Antidiscrimination HR initiative
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EMULATE
Try to be like
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EMULATE
Try to be like
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
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ISH
"Kinda like that"
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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Jun 17, 2026
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
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PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
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REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
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Jun 8, 2026
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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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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
(10)
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Jun 6, 2026
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AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
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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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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
(4)
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
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NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
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May 29, 2026
3%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
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ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
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ADHERE
Stick like glue
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SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
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SHUN
Treat like a pariah
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
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May 28, 2026
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
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May 28, 2026
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ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
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TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
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May 26, 2026
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TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
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FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
(5)
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May 24, 2026
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FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
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YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
(6)
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May 23, 2026
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YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
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EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
(4)
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May 22, 2026
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EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
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ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
(5)
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May 19, 2026
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ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
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PEPSIRALLY
Event for people who won't drink Coca-Cola?
(10)
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May 17, 2026
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PEPSIRALLY
Event for people who won't drink Coca-Cola?
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BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
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May 17, 2026
3%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
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SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
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SEDGE
Grasslike plant
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1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
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TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
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Sep 19, 2026
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TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
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Sep 19, 2026
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
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RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
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Sep 19, 2026
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
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MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
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Sep 15, 2026
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CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
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GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
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ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
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ALONE
Hermitlike
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OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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OTHER
Unlike the rest
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GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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GRUB
Wormlike larva
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
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ANISE
Licoricelike herb
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
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TYPOS
Key mistakes?
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1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
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CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
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RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
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Jul 22, 2026
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RHYME
Sound alike
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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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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
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TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
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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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NINE
The whole __ yards
(4)
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NINE
The whole __ yards
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TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
(4)
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Jun 13, 2026
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
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UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
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1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
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THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
(4)
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May 31, 2026
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THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
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ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
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May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
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GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
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May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
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PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
(5)
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May 28, 2026
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PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
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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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1%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
(6)
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May 25, 2026
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LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
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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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1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
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PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
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May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
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Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 16, 2024
Still in contention
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Has finished making payments on
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NYC cultural institution redesigned by architect Yoshio Taniguchi
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Made fun of
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Dance for seniors
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Dove calls
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Main artery
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Weight adjustment button on a deli scale
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*Game timer that may implement the Fischer method
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"Cleared for takeoff!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like someone who takes the initiative" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 198 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PROACTIVE (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like someone who takes the initiative"?
The best answer for "Like someone who takes the initiative" is PROACTIVE with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like someone who takes the initiative" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 16, 2024.