Crossword Answer For
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword September 29, 2025 Answers
The clue "Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe" has appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on September 29, 2025. Out of 189 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, INKY (4 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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Answer
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Date
99%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
99%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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%
POTAB
Like clean water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
POTAB
Like clean water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 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%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
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
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%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
WADED
Sloshed through water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
WADED
Sloshed through water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
3%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
3%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
MAIN
Major water pipe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
MAIN
Major water pipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
STEEPING
In hot water?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
STEEPING
In hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
3%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
3%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
3%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
3%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
AISLEOFDOGS
Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
3%
AISLEOFDOGS
Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
3%
OARS
Sticks in the water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
3%
OARS
Sticks in the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
SEA
Salty body of water
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
SEA
Salty body of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
3%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
3%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
3%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
3%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
3%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
3%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
3%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
3%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
AGUA
Oaxaca water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
AGUA
Oaxaca water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
3%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
3%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
3%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
3%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
SEAS
Bodies of water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
3%
SEAS
Bodies of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
3%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
NERF
Backyard water fight brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
NERF
Backyard water fight brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
3%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
3%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
3%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ASEA
Out on the water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
3%
ASEA
Out on the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
3%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
3%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
PILLAR
One of 36 surrounding the Lincoln Memorial
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
3%
PILLAR
One of 36 surrounding the Lincoln Memorial
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
FLUMES
Some water rides
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
FLUMES
Some water rides
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
(9)
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Mar 7, 2026
3%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
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Mar 7, 2026
3%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
(4)
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Mar 5, 2026
3%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
SCALD
Burn with hot water
(5)
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Mar 2, 2026
3%
SCALD
Burn with hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
LAKECOVER
*Ice sheet on a body of water?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
LAKECOVER
*Ice sheet on a body of water?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
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Feb 24, 2026
3%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
(4)
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Feb 23, 2026
3%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
(4)
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Feb 21, 2026
3%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
RAIN
Part of the water cycle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
RAIN
Part of the water cycle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
WETTER
Holding more water
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
WETTER
Holding more water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 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%
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%
EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
MOES
Springfield watering hole
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MOES
Springfield watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OASIS
Camel's watering hole
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OASIS
Camel's watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 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%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 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%
SONAR
Underwater detector
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SONAR
Underwater detector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
SALTPIT
Seawater evaporation site
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
SALTPIT
Seawater evaporation site
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
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May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
LOCHS
Scottish waters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
LOCHS
Scottish waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
CISTERN
Collector of rainwater
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
CISTERN
Collector of rainwater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on September 29, 2025
Hushed "Hey, over here!"
Crossword Clue
"What __ I supposed to do?"
Crossword Clue
The Beehive State
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Flour for chapati and roti
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Director Kazan
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Love, in Italian
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*"Neato!"
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Tangy bud in a piccata recipe
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Multiplex array
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"Sorta"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is INKY (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe"?
The best answer for "Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe" is INKY with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on September 29, 2025.