Crossword Answer For
Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 8, 2024 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword from November 8, 2024 includes the clue "Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)". We've gathered 186 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is WISECRACK (9 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
Answer For Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell):
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186 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WISECRACK
Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2024
99%
WISECRACK
Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2024
4%
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
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
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
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
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
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
2%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
2%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
2%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
2%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
2%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
2%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
(5)
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May 15, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
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May 12, 2026
2%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
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May 11, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
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2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
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2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
(9)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
HEX
Magic spell
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
HEX
Magic spell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Forester carmaker
(6)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Forester carmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SONY
PlayStation maker
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
SONY
PlayStation maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
(12)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
CAM
Short filmmaker?
(3)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
CAM
Short filmmaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
(5)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SEGA
Dreamcast maker
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
SEGA
Dreamcast maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ATONEFOR
Try to make right
(8)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
ATONEFOR
Try to make right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
KIA
Korean automaker
(3)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
KIA
Korean automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ATARI
Centipede maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATARI
Centipede maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
NEWTON
Noted law maker
(6)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
NEWTON
Noted law maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
DOH
Play-__: Fun Factory maker
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
DOH
Play-__: Fun Factory maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
RENE
French jeweler and glassmaker Lalique
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
RENE
French jeweler and glassmaker Lalique
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
TWEETERS
Treble-makers?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
TWEETERS
Treble-makers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
AUTEUR
Stylish filmmaker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
AUTEUR
Stylish filmmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
MEL
"The Producers" filmmaker Brooks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
MEL
"The Producers" filmmaker Brooks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SMITH
Suffix that means "maker"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
SMITH
Suffix that means "maker"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
ICEAGE
Worldwide cold spell
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
ICEAGE
Worldwide cold spell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
MARS
Milky Way maker
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARS
Milky Way maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
HAIR
Wig makeup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HAIR
Wig makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
FIRSTCLASSSEATS
Glowing review for a chairmaker?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
FIRSTCLASSSEATS
Glowing review for a chairmaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
(3)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
(4)
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May 31, 2026
1%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
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May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Spike
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Spike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ENTRANCED
Under a spell
(9)
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May 14, 2026
1%
ENTRANCED
Under a spell
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
OPI
Mod About You polish maker
(3)
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May 14, 2026
1%
OPI
Mod About You polish maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
RENAULT
French automaker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
RENAULT
French automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
ALIENS
Crop circle makers, supposedly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
ALIENS
Crop circle makers, supposedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
SNARK
Sarcastic commentary
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
SNARK
Sarcastic commentary
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
IMSUREOFIT
Positive thinker's comment?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
IMSUREOFIT
Positive thinker's comment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WISECRACK (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)"?
The best answer for "Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)" is WISECRACK with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Make a witty comment, or a phonetic hint to what the indicated letters do (Bonus: Note what these letters spell)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 8, 2024.