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Made the first bet

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 7, 2022 Answers

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189 Other Potential Answers

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OPENED
Made the first bet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2022
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OLDESTCHILI
First dish made at a cook-off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 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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LIES
"You made all of that up!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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IGLOO
Shelter made of compressed snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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ODDSARE
"If I had to bet ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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SUREDO
"You bet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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MULES
Cocktails made with lime, vodka, and ginger beer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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DELI
Place where heros are made
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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PESTO
Sauce made with pine nuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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TENNESSEEVAULTS
Safes made in the Volunteer State?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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EELLEATHER
Durable material made from hagfish skin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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EKED
___ out (barely made)
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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ANTE
Initial poker bet
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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TIPIN
Basket made on a rebound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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AMARETTI
Italian macaroons made with almonds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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INSTORE
Like sales not made online
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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TARTS
Desserts that the Queen of Hearts made
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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WAMPUM
Shell beads made by some Native tribes
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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ROYALMINT
It made the medals for 2012's London Olympics
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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LIAR
"You made that up!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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SONIC
__ boom: noise made by a fast jet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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SNAP
Sound made with the fingers
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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STATISTICS
79.48% of these are made up on the spot
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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FAUST
Guy who made one helluva deal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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AGAR
Food thickener made from seaweed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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LONGISLAND
With 38-Across, geographically named drink made with a splash of cola
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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COMPRISE
Be made up of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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MOSCOWMULE
Geographically named drink made with ginger beer
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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SINGAPORESLING
Geographically named drink made with cherry liqueur
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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ALABAMASLAMMER
Geographically named drink made with Southern Comfort
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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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
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ROSETEA
Brew made from petals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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EACH
"They're made for ___ other"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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RENT
Musical set in Alphabet City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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USA
Land between Can. and Mex.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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IAGO
Othello's betrayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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LHASA
Sacred city of Tibet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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SHUE
Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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ZEE
Alphabet ender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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LAMA
Tibetan monk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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SPARSE
Few and far between
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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SHERPA
Tibetan people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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KILO
K, in the NATO alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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DALAI
Start of a Tibetan religious title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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RUNIC
Like an ancient alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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YAK
Tibetan source of butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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ONEUP
Get the better of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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YOU
"__ betcha"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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ZIMBABWE
Country between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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TSK
"You should know better!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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MEND
Make better
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
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CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
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SUMER
Ancient region between the Tigris and Euphrates
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
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CAPRICORNPANTS
Apparel worn between December 22 and January 19?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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SIDEA
Musician's better half?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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IVE
"__ never been better"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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ASIA
Tibet's continent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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SWE
Country between Fin. and Nor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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USTEN
Route that includes a ferry between Wisc. and Mich.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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OUTDO
Perform better than
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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HEAL
Get better
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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AKA
Letters between names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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BLOODORANGE
Ruddy sorbet ingredient
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ARE
"All bets __ off"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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RUNE
Old Norse alphabet component
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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ACTS
"Macbeth" quintet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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ENVOY
Embassy go-between
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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PEGGY
Elisabeth Moss's "Mad Men" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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ONEUPS
Does better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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OUTSHONE
Performed better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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BLT
Alphabetical order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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TORRE
Yankee manager between Showalter and Girardi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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DAMES
Agatha Christie and Elizabeth Taylor, for two
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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CATE
"Elizabeth" star Blanchett
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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IRAQ
Country between Syria and Iran
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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PACT
Treaty between nations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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SCOOP
Sherbet serving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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BELLS
Quintet in London’s Elizabeth Tower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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CHI
Letter between phi and psi
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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HEALS
Gets all better
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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CUBAN
Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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YETI
Tibetan cryptid
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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TOP
Be better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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STU
Alphabetical nickname
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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ATRAIN
NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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ARDEN
Beauty mogul Elizabeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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BIGSUR
Scenic region between Carmel and San Simeon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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AMUR
River between Russia and China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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MALAY
Peninsula between the Gulf of Thailand and the Strait of Malacca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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AGEGAPS
Differences between some couples
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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BESTSPELLINGALBUM
"Sesame Street: Sing the Alphabet," perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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AXLES
Bars between wheels
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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GAP
Space between teeth
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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ACAI
Sorbet berry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on January 7, 2022

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How many possible solutions does "Made the first bet" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPENED (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Made the first bet"?
The best answer for "Made the first bet" is OPENED with 6 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Made the first bet" 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 January 7, 2022.
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