Crossword Answer For
*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 22, 2023 Answers
The answer to "*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)" from the Universal Crossword crossword on May 22, 2023 is likely BACKDATED. This 9-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 182 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
Answer For *Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters):
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
BACKDATED
*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2023
99%
BACKDATED
*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2023
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
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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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
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EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
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Sep 20, 2026
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EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
(14)
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Sep 20, 2026
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CHILEANSEABASS
Musical instrument made off the coast of South America?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DIY
Handmade letters
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LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
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LSD
Acid letters
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HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
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HDMI
TV cable letters
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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
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LIES
"You made all of that up!"
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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LIES
"You made all of that up!"
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3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
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Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
3%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
POWERNAP
Short time out
(8)
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Sep 9, 2026
3%
POWERNAP
Short time out
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IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
(5)
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Sep 7, 2026
3%
IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
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3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
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OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
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3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
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COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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SEC
Short time?
(3)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SEC
Short time?
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OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OOO
"Away from work" letters
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ATLAST
"About dang time!"
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
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ATLAST
"About dang time!"
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AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
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UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
(9)
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Aug 25, 2026
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PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
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3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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3%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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ONME
"I'll pay this time"
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DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
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DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
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3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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SPF
Tanning oil letters
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RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RSVP
Invitation letters
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3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
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3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
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3%
EVER
Of all time
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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EVER
Of all time
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NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
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Aug 15, 2026
3%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
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YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
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3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
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NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
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ONCE
A single time
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
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ONCE
A single time
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AGAIN
An additional time
(5)
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Aug 12, 2026
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AGAIN
An additional time
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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3%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
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3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
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3%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
3%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
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3%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
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3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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3%
ERA
Notable time
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
3%
ERA
Notable time
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3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
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3%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
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AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
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3%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
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3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
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3%
FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
3%
FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
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3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
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3%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
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3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
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Jul 1, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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3%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
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IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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3%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
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3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
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3%
MULES
Cocktails made with lime, vodka, and ginger beer
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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MULES
Cocktails made with lime, vodka, and ginger beer
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ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
(10)
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Jun 20, 2026
3%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
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3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
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3%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
3%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
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3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
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3%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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3%
LATE
Not on time
(4)
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May 26, 2026
3%
LATE
Not on time
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BEING
For the time __
(5)
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May 12, 2026
3%
BEING
For the time __
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WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
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May 11, 2026
3%
WHEN
"At what time?"
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3%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
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3%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
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3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
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May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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DELI
Place where heros are made
(4)
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May 8, 2026
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DELI
Place where heros are made
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EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
(9)
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May 6, 2026
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EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
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SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
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3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
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3%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
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XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
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3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
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3%
TARDY
Not on time
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
3%
TARDY
Not on time
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3%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
(14)
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Apr 26, 2026
3%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
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PESTO
Sauce made with pine nuts
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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PESTO
Sauce made with pine nuts
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LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
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3%
AMASS
Collect over time
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
3%
AMASS
Collect over time
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3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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SOON
"The time is nigh!"
(4)
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Apr 18, 2026
3%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
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3%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
(10)
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Apr 18, 2026
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QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
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EPOCH
Geologic time
(5)
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Apr 18, 2026
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EPOCH
Geologic time
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TENNESSEEVAULTS
Safes made in the Volunteer State?
(15)
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Apr 17, 2026
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TENNESSEEVAULTS
Safes made in the Volunteer State?
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VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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VSO
Brandy letters
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EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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EEO
Job listing letters
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DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
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Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
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3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
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3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
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Apr 13, 2026
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UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
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Apr 13, 2026
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PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
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Apr 13, 2026
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BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
3%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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OPI
Polish letters
(3)
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OPI
Polish letters
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3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
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3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
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3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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3%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
(6)
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REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
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3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
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3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
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Apr 10, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
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3%
LORE
Tales as old as time
(4)
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3%
LORE
Tales as old as time
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3%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
(10)
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3%
EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
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AGES
Long, long time
(4)
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AGES
Long, long time
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1%
YORE
Olden times
(4)
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YORE
Olden times
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EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
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EON
Countless lifetimes
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
(5)
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KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
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1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
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RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
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1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
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1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
(5)
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1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
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1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
(7)
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1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
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1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
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1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
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TERA
Mega- times mega-
(4)
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1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
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1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
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1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
(5)
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1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
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EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
(11)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
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1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
(4)
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1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
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WEAK
Ineffective
(4)
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WEAK
Ineffective
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1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
(8)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
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ERAS
Noted times
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
ERAS
Noted times
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1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
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1%
GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
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1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
(4)
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1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
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1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
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SAP
Sentimental one
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
SAP
Sentimental one
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1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
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1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
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1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
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1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
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1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
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1%
SIGN
__ of the times
(4)
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1%
SIGN
__ of the times
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1%
ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
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1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
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1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
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1%
SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
(5)
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Jun 8, 2026
1%
SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
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1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
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1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
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1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
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1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
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1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
(4)
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May 31, 2026
1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
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1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
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1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
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1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
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1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
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May 15, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
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1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
(12)
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May 10, 2026
1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
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1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
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1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
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1%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
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1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
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1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
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1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
(3)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
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1%
MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
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1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
(4)
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Apr 14, 2026
1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
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1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
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1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
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1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
(5)
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Apr 10, 2026
1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
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Stout or porter
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Chunk of concrete
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Study at the last minute
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What's more
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She-Ra's twin brother
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Add to the staff
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*Empty words (Note the last 7 letters in this answer)
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"You are correct"
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Friendly French term of address
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Celebration that includes the lighting of kinara candles
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BACKDATED (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)"?
The best answer for "*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)" is BACKDATED with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Made effective as of an earlier time (First 4 letters)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 22, 2023.