"Like the best bet" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on June 4, 2020. We have 185 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is SUREST with 6 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
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185 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SUREST
Like the best bet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2020
99%
SUREST
Like the best bet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2020
5%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
5%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
5%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
AONE
Best of the best
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
AONE
Best of the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
ODDSARE
"If I had to bet ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
ODDSARE
"If I had to bet ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
SUREDO
"You bet!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
SUREDO
"You bet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
ANTE
Initial poker bet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
ANTE
Initial poker bet
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical set in Alphabet City
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
RENT
Musical set in Alphabet City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
IAGO
Othello's betrayer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
IAGO
Othello's betrayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
USA
Land between Can. and Mex.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
USA
Land between Can. and Mex.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
LHASA
Sacred city of Tibet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LHASA
Sacred city of Tibet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
SHUE
Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
SHUE
Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ZEE
Alphabet ender
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ZEE
Alphabet ender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan monk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan monk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SPARSE
Few and far between
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SPARSE
Few and far between
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
SHERPA
Tibetan people
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
SHERPA
Tibetan people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
KILO
K, in the NATO alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
KILO
K, in the NATO alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
DALAI
Start of a Tibetan religious title
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
DALAI
Start of a Tibetan religious title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
YAK
Tibetan source of butter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
YAK
Tibetan source of butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ONEUP
Get the better of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ONEUP
Get the better of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
YOU
"__ betcha"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
YOU
"__ betcha"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
ZIMBABWE
Country between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ZIMBABWE
Country between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
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ELS
Unlikely pair?
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GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
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GEE
"__ willikers!"
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TSK
"You should know better!"
(3)
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May 26, 2026
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TSK
"You should know better!"
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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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OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
(3)
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May 22, 2026
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OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
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SUMER
Ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates
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SUMER
Ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates
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MEND
Make better
(4)
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MEND
Make better
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CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
(6)
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CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
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CAPRICORNPANTS
Apparel worn between December 22 and January 19?
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CAPRICORNPANTS
Apparel worn between December 22 and January 19?
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SIDEA
Musician's better half?
(5)
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May 14, 2026
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SIDEA
Musician's better half?
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IVE
"__ never been better"
(3)
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May 10, 2026
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IVE
"__ never been better"
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BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
(4)
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May 6, 2026
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BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
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1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
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ASIA
Tibet's continent
(4)
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ASIA
Tibet's continent
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EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
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EEL
Snakelike fish
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SWE
Country between Fin. and Nor.
(3)
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SWE
Country between Fin. and Nor.
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ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
(3)
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ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
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USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
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USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
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ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
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Apr 18, 2026
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ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
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AVIAN
Birdlike
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AVIAN
Birdlike
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
(7)
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Apr 17, 2026
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
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OUTDO
Perform better than
(5)
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OUTDO
Perform better than
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HEAL
Get better
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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HEAL
Get better
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AKA
Letters between names
(3)
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Apr 13, 2026
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AKA
Letters between names
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SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
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SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
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BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
(11)
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Apr 11, 2026
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BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
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ARE
"All bets __ off"
(3)
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Apr 9, 2026
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ARE
"All bets __ off"
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SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
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SIMILAR
A lot alike
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RUNE
Old Norse alphabet component
(4)
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Apr 8, 2026
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RUNE
Old Norse alphabet component
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1%
ACTS
"Macbeth" quintet
(4)
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Apr 5, 2026
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ACTS
"Macbeth" quintet
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ENVOY
Embassy go-between
(5)
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Apr 5, 2026
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ENVOY
Embassy go-between
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NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
(5)
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Apr 3, 2026
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NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
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PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
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PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
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DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(9)
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Mar 31, 2026
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DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
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ONEUPS
Does better than
(6)
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ONEUPS
Does better than
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
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IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
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OUTSHONE
Performed better than
(8)
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OUTSHONE
Performed better than
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TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
(5)
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TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
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BLT
Alphabetical order?
(3)
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Mar 22, 2026
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BLT
Alphabetical order?
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ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
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ORC
Goblinlike creature
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DAMES
Agatha Christie and Elizabeth Taylor, for two
(5)
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Mar 16, 2026
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DAMES
Agatha Christie and Elizabeth Taylor, for two
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CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
(4)
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Mar 15, 2026
1%
CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
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IRAQ
Country between Syria and Iran
(4)
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Mar 13, 2026
1%
IRAQ
Country between Syria and Iran
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PACT
Treaty between nations
(4)
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PACT
Treaty between nations
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AMIGA
Latina bestie
(5)
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Mar 7, 2026
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AMIGA
Latina bestie
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CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
(5)
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Mar 3, 2026
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CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
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MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
(5)
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Mar 2, 2026
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MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
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CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
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Mar 2, 2026
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CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
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1%
SCOOP
Sherbet serving
(5)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
SCOOP
Sherbet serving
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CHI
Letter between phi and psi
(3)
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Feb 28, 2026
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CHI
Letter between phi and psi
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1%
BELLS
Quintet in London’s Elizabeth Tower
(5)
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Feb 28, 2026
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BELLS
Quintet in London’s Elizabeth Tower
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PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
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Feb 22, 2026
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PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
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HEALS
Gets all better
(5)
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Feb 22, 2026
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HEALS
Gets all better
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DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
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Feb 22, 2026
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DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
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RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
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Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
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CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
(5)
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Feb 20, 2026
1%
CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
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YETI
Tibetan cryptid
(4)
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Feb 20, 2026
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YETI
Tibetan cryptid
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STU
Alphabetical nickname
(3)
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Feb 19, 2026
1%
STU
Alphabetical nickname
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TOP
Be better than
(3)
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Feb 19, 2026
1%
TOP
Be better than
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ATRAIN
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
(6)
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Feb 16, 2026
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ATRAIN
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
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ARDEN
Beauty mogul Elizabeth
(5)
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ARDEN
Beauty mogul Elizabeth
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BIGSUR
Scenic region between Carmel and San Simeon
(6)
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Feb 15, 2026
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BIGSUR
Scenic region between Carmel and San Simeon
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AMUR
River between Russia and China
(4)
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Feb 14, 2026
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AMUR
River between Russia and China
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ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
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Feb 13, 2026
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ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
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MALAY
Peninsula between the Gulf of Thailand and the Strait of Malacca
(5)
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Feb 13, 2026
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MALAY
Peninsula between the Gulf of Thailand and the Strait of Malacca
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Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 4, 2020
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Fireplace sound
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Like some mice
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1975 Wimbledon winner
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like the best bet" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SUREST (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like the best bet"?
The best answer for "Like the best bet" is SUREST with 6 letters.
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Where has "Like the best bet" been used as a crossword clue?
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