Crossword Answer For
Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 31, 2020 Answers
Need the answer to "Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across" from the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle dated August 31, 2020? We've got you covered. Our database contains 189 possible solutions for this clue. The most probable answer is WHEREWASI at 9 letters long, with a 99% confidence rating derived from historical crossword data.
Answer For Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across:
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Answer
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99%
WHEREWASI
Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across
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99%
WHEREWASI
Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across
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4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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WILL
Last words, often
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4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
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Jun 1, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
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4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
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IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
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4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
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Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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ESS
Slow start?
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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SPAN
Reach across
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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GEO
Logical start
(3)
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GEO
Logical start
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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Aug 26, 2026
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ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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2%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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IHOPE
Wistful words
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2%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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SPELL
Witchy words
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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RARE
Not often seen
(4)
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2%
RARE
Not often seen
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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EST
Population fig., often
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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FIND
Happen across
(4)
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FIND
Happen across
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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THEEND
Famous last words?
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APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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APR
Easter mo., often
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NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
(3)
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NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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TEN
Countdown start
(3)
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TEN
Countdown start
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
(4)
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WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
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2%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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2%
EMAIL
Username, often
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
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2%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
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May 30, 2026
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
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SEEM
Come across as
(4)
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SEEM
Come across as
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
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BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
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SCARE
Give a start
(5)
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May 10, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
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ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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2%
ISTO
Analogy words
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2%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
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May 9, 2026
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
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ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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ART
Messy class, often
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POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
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2%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
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2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
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2%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
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2%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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2%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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2%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
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NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
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2%
NEO
Fresh start?
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
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Apr 21, 2026
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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2%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
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2%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
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2%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
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2%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
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2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
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2%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
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Apr 12, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
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2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
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2%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
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Apr 8, 2026
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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COM
URL ending, often
(3)
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Apr 6, 2026
2%
COM
URL ending, often
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2%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
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Apr 2, 2026
2%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
2%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
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2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
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Apr 1, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
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2%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
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RARELY
Not often
(6)
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Mar 31, 2026
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RARELY
Not often
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
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2%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
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2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
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2%
HEAR
Catch words?
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2%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
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2%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
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AIDES
Interns, often
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2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
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Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
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2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
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Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
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2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
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Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
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Mar 22, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
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2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
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Mar 22, 2026
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DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
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Mar 19, 2026
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
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Mar 19, 2026
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
ACES
Highest cards, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
2%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 31, 2020
Asks for a treat, as a boxer
Crossword Clue
Site of a boxer's attack
Crossword Clue
Chocolate syrup brand since 1928
Crossword Clue
Circus prefix with bat
Crossword Clue
Diva's delivery
Crossword Clue
"This __ much!": "I'm overwhelmed!"
Crossword Clue
Rental vehicles for self-moving
Crossword Clue
"Pleasantly" chubby
Crossword Clue
President after Madison
Crossword Clue
Mother-of-pearl sources
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHEREWASI (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across"?
The best answer for "Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across" is WHEREWASI with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lost-one's-place words often preceded by the two-letter start of 17-, 29- and 49-Across" 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 August 31, 2020.