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 197 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
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LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
(4)
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Oct 17, 2026
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LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
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6%
ROBBER
One who takes things the wrong way?
(6)
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Oct 24, 2026
6%
ROBBER
One who takes things the wrong way?
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6%
MICAH
Hebrew name that means "who is like God"
(5)
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Oct 10, 2026
6%
MICAH
Hebrew name that means "who is like God"
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THIEF
One who takes inventory?
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Sep 27, 2026
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THIEF
One who takes inventory?
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NICE
"I like it!"
(4)
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Nov 11, 2026
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NICE
"I like it!"
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3%
REDS
Maroon, crimson, ruby, and the like
(4)
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Nov 9, 2026
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REDS
Maroon, crimson, ruby, and the like
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TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
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Nov 8, 2026
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TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
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UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
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Nov 8, 2026
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UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
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EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
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Nov 4, 2026
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EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
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SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
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Nov 2, 2026
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SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
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SIDLE
Move like a crab
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Nov 1, 2026
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SIDLE
Move like a crab
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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Nov 1, 2026
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
(3)
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Oct 31, 2026
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ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
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CALIFORNIAGHOST
Apparition who only appears on Halloween in the Golden State?
(15)
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Oct 30, 2026
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CALIFORNIAGHOST
Apparition who only appears on Halloween in the Golden State?
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OVERTHEMOON
Ecstatic, like a nursery rhyme cow?
(11)
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Oct 27, 2026
3%
OVERTHEMOON
Ecstatic, like a nursery rhyme cow?
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WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
(12)
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Oct 27, 2026
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WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
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3%
SKYHIGH
Like exorbitant prices, and like 17-, 24-, 51-, and 62-Across?
(7)
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Oct 27, 2026
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SKYHIGH
Like exorbitant prices, and like 17-, 24-, 51-, and 62-Across?
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HAPPYASALARK
Ecstatic, like a songbird?
(12)
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Oct 27, 2026
3%
HAPPYASALARK
Ecstatic, like a songbird?
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INHOGHEAVEN
Ecstatic, like a big pig?
(11)
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Oct 27, 2026
3%
INHOGHEAVEN
Ecstatic, like a big pig?
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3%
MYLES
NFLer Garrett who made a record 23 sacks in 2025
(5)
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Oct 27, 2026
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MYLES
NFLer Garrett who made a record 23 sacks in 2025
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3%
MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
(13)
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Oct 25, 2026
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MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
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LYNN
Swann who won four Super Bowls with the Steelers
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
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LYNN
Swann who won four Super Bowls with the Steelers
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ALSORAN
One who didn't get a seat
(7)
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Oct 25, 2026
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ALSORAN
One who didn't get a seat
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SUPERMOM
Parent who seems to do it all
(8)
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Oct 24, 2026
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SUPERMOM
Parent who seems to do it all
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Oct 21, 2026
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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ANTMAN
Marvel superhero who shrinks to the size of a bug
(6)
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Oct 20, 2026
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ANTMAN
Marvel superhero who shrinks to the size of a bug
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3%
AISHA
Actress Tyler who voices Lana Kane on "Archer"
(5)
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Oct 19, 2026
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AISHA
Actress Tyler who voices Lana Kane on "Archer"
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RITAWILSON
Actress and philanthropist who has co-produced films with Tom Hanks
(10)
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Oct 19, 2026
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RITAWILSON
Actress and philanthropist who has co-produced films with Tom Hanks
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3%
PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
(13)
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Oct 18, 2026
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PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
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3%
ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
(4)
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Oct 18, 2026
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ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
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SADE
Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
(4)
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Oct 17, 2026
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SADE
Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
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LEADGUITAR
Role for one who picks the melody?
(10)
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Oct 17, 2026
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LEADGUITAR
Role for one who picks the melody?
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DRSEUSS
Writer/illustrator who often wrote in anapestic tetrameter
(7)
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Oct 16, 2026
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DRSEUSS
Writer/illustrator who often wrote in anapestic tetrameter
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LEON
Swimmer Marchand who won four gold medals at Paris 2024
(4)
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Oct 16, 2026
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LEON
Swimmer Marchand who won four gold medals at Paris 2024
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RUMI
Sufi mystic who wrote the six-volume poem the Masnavi
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
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RUMI
Sufi mystic who wrote the six-volume poem the Masnavi
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ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
(10)
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Oct 15, 2026
3%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
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DIAZ
Cameron who voices Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
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DIAZ
Cameron who voices Fiona in the "Shrek" franchise
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SWIM
Move like a fish
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
3%
SWIM
Move like a fish
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3%
COOKUNTILGOLDENBROWN
Chef who plans to retire with the perfect tan?
(20)
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Oct 11, 2026
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COOKUNTILGOLDENBROWN
Chef who plans to retire with the perfect tan?
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FLAKEWITHAFORK
Dinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up?
(14)
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Oct 11, 2026
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FLAKEWITHAFORK
Dinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up?
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3%
BLAMEME
"I'm the one who screwed up"
(7)
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Oct 11, 2026
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BLAMEME
"I'm the one who screwed up"
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CELEBS
Folks who are often recognized
(6)
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Oct 10, 2026
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CELEBS
Folks who are often recognized
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HONOREE
One who is recognized
(7)
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Oct 10, 2026
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HONOREE
One who is recognized
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RAVER
Partygoer who might stock up on glow sticks
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
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RAVER
Partygoer who might stock up on glow sticks
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BYRON
Romantic poet who died fighting for Greek independence
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
3%
BYRON
Romantic poet who died fighting for Greek independence
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UMPS
Pros who work at home
(4)
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Oct 9, 2026
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UMPS
Pros who work at home
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
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3%
OLSEN
Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
3%
OLSEN
Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
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3%
ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
(4)
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Oct 6, 2026
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ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
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BLOW
Move like the wind
(4)
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Oct 5, 2026
3%
BLOW
Move like the wind
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3%
PESTS
Gnats, termites, and the like
(5)
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Oct 2, 2026
3%
PESTS
Gnats, termites, and the like
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3%
ASHA
Girl who befriends a magical star in Disney's "Wish"
(4)
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Sep 29, 2026
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ASHA
Girl who befriends a magical star in Disney's "Wish"
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CPAS
Pros who are busy in Apr.
(4)
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Sep 28, 2026
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CPAS
Pros who are busy in Apr.
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3%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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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
3%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
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3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
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Sep 22, 2026
3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
3%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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3%
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
3%
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
3%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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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
3%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
(14)
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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
3%
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
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3%
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)
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Sep 10, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
(5)
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Sep 10, 2026
3%
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
3%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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3%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
3%
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
3%
ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
3%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
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3%
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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3%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
3%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
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Sep 2, 2026
3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
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3%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
(8)
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Sep 1, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
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3%
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
3%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
3%
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!"
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
3%
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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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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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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WHIR
Sound like a fan
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ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
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ROAR
Sound like fans
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3%
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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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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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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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
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
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OVINE
Just like ewe
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COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
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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
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SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
(9)
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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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POPEYETHESAILOR
*Spinach eater who's smitten with Olive Oyl
(15)
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Nov 9, 2026
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POPEYETHESAILOR
*Spinach eater who's smitten with Olive Oyl
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SHIATSU
Japanese massage technique whose name means "finger pressure"
(7)
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Nov 9, 2026
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SHIATSU
Japanese massage technique whose name means "finger pressure"
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YEWS
Trees whose wood is used for lutes and bows
(4)
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YEWS
Trees whose wood is used for lutes and bows
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MEDEA
Sorceress whose aunt is the sorceress Circe
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
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MEDEA
Sorceress whose aunt is the sorceress Circe
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MESSY
Stylike
(5)
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MESSY
Stylike
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OSSOBUCO
Dish whose name means "bone with a hole" in Italian
(8)
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Oct 29, 2026
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OSSOBUCO
Dish whose name means "bone with a hole" in Italian
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METS
Team whose mascot's head is a baseball
(4)
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METS
Team whose mascot's head is a baseball
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BUSMEN
Chaps whose business is picking up?
(6)
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Oct 24, 2026
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BUSMEN
Chaps whose business is picking up?
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SAMSUNG
Korean company whose name means "three stars"
(7)
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Oct 24, 2026
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SAMSUNG
Korean company whose name means "three stars"
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
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ALL
The whole lot
(3)
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ALL
The whole lot
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EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
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Oct 13, 2026
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EEL
Snakelike fish
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1%
SLOWEATER
One who's not a fast-food fan?
(9)
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Oct 6, 2026
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SLOWEATER
One who's not a fast-food fan?
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TEALS
Birds for whom a color is named
(5)
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Oct 3, 2026
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TEALS
Birds for whom a color is named
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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
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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
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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
1%
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
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
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ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
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1%
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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1%
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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Jun 30, 2026
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NINE
The whole __ yards
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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 197 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.
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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.