Crossword Answer For
Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 19, 2022 Answers
Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from December 19, 2022 and stuck on "Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?"? Our solver has identified 171 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is IDONTBUYIT, a 10-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
Answer For Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?:
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
IDONTBUYIT
Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2022
99%
IDONTBUYIT
Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2022
8%
LETTEROPENER
Sharp device in a classic desk set, or a literal and phonetic description of the ends of 20-, 28-, 36-, and 48-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2025
8%
LETTEROPENER
Sharp device in a classic desk set, or a literal and phonetic description of the ends of 20-, 28-, 36-, and 48-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
8%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
8%
DARK
With 60-Across, hypothetical substance in outer space ... and a literal hint to six black squares in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
8%
DOESNTHOLDWATER
Isn't credible, or a literal description of 17-, 22-, 35-, or 46-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
8%
DOESNTHOLDWATER
Isn't credible, or a literal description of 17-, 22-, 35-, or 46-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
4%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
EPIPEN
Device for a severe allergic reaction
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
ION
Product of a redox reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
ION
Product of a redox reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
OOF
Gut punch reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
OOF
Gut punch reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
TONSOFFUN
Eliciting a "Yippee!" reaction
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
TONSOFFUN
Eliciting a "Yippee!" reaction
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
GROAN
Bad pun reaction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
GROAN
Bad pun reaction
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
BAIT
Try to get a reaction out of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
4%
BAIT
Try to get a reaction out of
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
4%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
4%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
4%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
4%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
4%
RASH
Poison ivy reaction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
4%
RASH
Poison ivy reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
4%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
4%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
4%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
4%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
4%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
4%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
4%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
4%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
4%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
4%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
4%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
4%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
4%
KNEE
___-jerk reaction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
4%
KNEE
___-jerk reaction
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
4%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
4%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
4%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
4%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
4%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
4%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
4%
ITCH
Rash reaction?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
4%
ITCH
Rash reaction?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
4%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
4%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
VAVAVOOM
Lusty reaction
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
4%
VAVAVOOM
Lusty reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
4%
IMDEAD
Joke reaction that might be shortened to a skull emoji
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
4%
IMDEAD
Joke reaction that might be shortened to a skull emoji
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
4%
SPITTAKE
Comedic reaction involving a sprayed drink
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
4%
SPITTAKE
Comedic reaction involving a sprayed drink
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
4%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
4%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Athlete who might have a "belayed" reaction, and what 3-, 5-, 9-, and 30-Down each contain?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Athlete who might have a "belayed" reaction, and what 3-, 5-, 9-, and 30-Down each contain?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
4%
SAHARADESERT
*It's spread across 11 African nations
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
4%
SAHARADESERT
*It's spread across 11 African nations
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
REDOX
Kind of reaction that causes a banana to brown
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
4%
REDOX
Kind of reaction that causes a banana to brown
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
4%
EYEROLL
Dad joke reaction, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
4%
EYEROLL
Dad joke reaction, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
4%
BAITS
Tries to get a reaction out of
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
4%
BAITS
Tries to get a reaction out of
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
4%
MET
Came across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
4%
MET
Came across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
4%
CANTYOUSEE
"How is my point not getting across?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
4%
CANTYOUSEE
"How is my point not getting across?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
4%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
4%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
4%
WELT
Allergic reaction, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
4%
WELT
Allergic reaction, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
4%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
4%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
4%
ETON
Town across the Thames from Windsor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
4%
ETON
Town across the Thames from Windsor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
4%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2024
4%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
4%
BRIDGED
Reached across
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
4%
BRIDGED
Reached across
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
4%
LIPPEDOUT
Rolled across the edge of a golf hole
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
4%
LIPPEDOUT
Rolled across the edge of a golf hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
4%
WADES
Walks across a creek, say
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
4%
WADES
Walks across a creek, say
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
4%
ASMR
Possible reaction to the sound of a makeup brush on a mic
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
4%
ASMR
Possible reaction to the sound of a makeup brush on a mic
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
4%
FORDED
Waded across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2024
4%
FORDED
Waded across
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
4%
TERRIERMIX
Hybrid dog breed, literal examples of which can be found in the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2024
4%
TERRIERMIX
Hybrid dog breed, literal examples of which can be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
4%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
4%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
4%
NAT
Pro across town from a Cap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
4%
NAT
Pro across town from a Cap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
4%
EEK
Cartoonish reaction to a mouse
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
4%
EEK
Cartoonish reaction to a mouse
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
4%
CHARYBDIS
Sea creature who lived across the Strait of Messina from Scylla
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
4%
CHARYBDIS
Sea creature who lived across the Strait of Messina from Scylla
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
4%
SLAP
Fresh reaction
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 30, 2024
4%
SLAP
Fresh reaction
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 30, 2024
4%
GONEVIRAL
Spread across the internet
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
4%
GONEVIRAL
Spread across the internet
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
4%
PETROL
Gas, across the pond
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
4%
PETROL
Gas, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
4%
SPANNED
Went across
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
4%
SPANNED
Went across
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
4%
GASP
Shocked reaction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
4%
GASP
Shocked reaction
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
4%
AIRKISS
Romantic gesture from across the room, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
4%
AIRKISS
Romantic gesture from across the room, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
4%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2024
4%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
4%
OOHING
Pyrotechnics reaction
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 15, 2024
4%
OOHING
Pyrotechnics reaction
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 15, 2024
4%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2024
4%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
4%
OPPENHEIMER
Movie with lots of reaction shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
4%
OPPENHEIMER
Movie with lots of reaction shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
4%
BROKENPROMISE
Unkept vow, or what's split across each set of starred clues' answers
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
4%
BROKENPROMISE
Unkept vow, or what's split across each set of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
4%
ICK
Grossed-out reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2024
4%
ICK
Grossed-out reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2024
4%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
4%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
4%
SNEEZE
Ragweed reaction
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2024
4%
SNEEZE
Ragweed reaction
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
4%
IRE
Hot reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2024
4%
IRE
Hot reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2024
4%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
4%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
4%
ALPS
Range across eight European countries
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
4%
ALPS
Range across eight European countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
4%
ERIE
Pennsylvania city across from Presque Isle State Park
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2023
4%
ERIE
Pennsylvania city across from Presque Isle State Park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2023
4%
SRA
Mme., across the Pyrenees
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2023
4%
SRA
Mme., across the Pyrenees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
4%
LITERAL
Not figurative
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2023
4%
LITERAL
Not figurative
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
4%
MRS
Mme., across the Channel
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2023
4%
MRS
Mme., across the Channel
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
4%
AAH
Bubble bath reaction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
4%
AAH
Bubble bath reaction
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
4%
OMAN
Country across the Arabian Sea from Mumbai
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
4%
OMAN
Country across the Arabian Sea from Mumbai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
4%
SRAS
Mmes., across the Pyrenees
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2023
4%
SRAS
Mmes., across the Pyrenees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
4%
TRANSECTS
Cuts across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
4%
TRANSECTS
Cuts across
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
4%
AWW
"Cuteness overload" reaction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
4%
AWW
"Cuteness overload" reaction
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
4%
ELS
Letters that bookend "literal"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2023
4%
ELS
Letters that bookend "literal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2023
4%
FIGUREOFSPEECH
Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2023
4%
FIGUREOFSPEECH
Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
4%
SLICED
Like the foods split across each pair of starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2023
4%
SLICED
Like the foods split across each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2023
4%
UGH
Repulsed reaction
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2023
4%
UGH
Repulsed reaction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2023
4%
WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2023
4%
WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
4%
POTATOCHIP
It's a crisp across the pond
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2023
4%
POTATOCHIP
It's a crisp across the pond
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2023
4%
UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
4%
UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
GASPS
Shocked reactions
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
GASPS
Shocked reactions
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
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HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
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NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
1%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
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FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
1%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
1%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
VANILLA
Dull, figuratively
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
VANILLA
Dull, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
1%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
1%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2025
1%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
1%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
1%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, figuratively
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
LENS
Perspective, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
1%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
1%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2024
1%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
1%
SALTMINES
Places of toil, figuratively
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
1%
SALTMINES
Places of toil, figuratively
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
1%
EON
Forever, figuratively
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
1%
EON
Forever, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
1%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
1%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
1%
RIGHTARM
Valuable assistant, figuratively
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
1%
RIGHTARM
Valuable assistant, figuratively
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
1%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
1%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
TEN
Full complement of players, in men's lacrosse
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
TEN
Full complement of players, in men's lacrosse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
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LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
1%
LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
1%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2024
1%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
1%
INHELL
Suffering, figuratively
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
1%
INHELL
Suffering, figuratively
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
1%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
1%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
1%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
1%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
STANDINGOS
Enthusiastic audience reactions, and a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2024
1%
STANDINGOS
Enthusiastic audience reactions, and a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2024
1%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
1%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
1%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
1%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
1%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
1%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2024
1%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
1%
HEARTHANDHOME
Family life, figuratively
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
1%
HEARTHANDHOME
Family life, figuratively
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
1%
SPITTAKES
Wet reactions to dry humor?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
1%
SPITTAKES
Wet reactions to dry humor?
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
1%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
1%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
1%
KNEEJERKREFLEXES
Involuntary leg reactions
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 25, 2024
1%
KNEEJERKREFLEXES
Involuntary leg reactions
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 25, 2024
1%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2024
1%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
1%
ATTACK
Players between midfield and defense in lacrosse
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2024
1%
ATTACK
Players between midfield and defense in lacrosse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
1%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2023
1%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
1%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
1%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
1%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
1%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
1%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
1%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
1%
UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2023
1%
UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2023
1%
UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2023
1%
UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
1%
CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2023
1%
CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
1%
CHEM
Sci. with reactions
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2023
1%
CHEM
Sci. with reactions
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2023
1%
EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2023
1%
EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
1%
ROSECOLORED
Like an optimist's glasses, figuratively
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2023
1%
ROSECOLORED
Like an optimist's glasses, figuratively
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2023
1%
RASHES
Poison ivy reactions
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2023
1%
RASHES
Poison ivy reactions
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2023
1%
AMMO
Points to make in an argument, figuratively
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2023
1%
AMMO
Points to make in an argument, figuratively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2023
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 19, 2022
Letter embellishment
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Baseball's Felipe or Matty
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Sound of distress
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Possible reason for a food recall
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Certain Scandinavian
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Car bar
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Door-lock ad claim
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Take a break
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33-Across, in Spanish
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Acquire
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDONTBUYIT (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?"?
The best answer for "Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?" is IDONTBUYIT with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Literal or figurative reaction to 17-, 26- or 48-Across?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 19, 2022.