Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from September 28, 2023? The clue "Make less tight" stumps many solvers, but we've found 184 possible answers. Our top solution is LOOSEN (6 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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Answer
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Date
99%
LOOSEN
Make less tight
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
99%
LOOSEN
Make less tight
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
10%
EASE
Make less difficult
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
10%
EASE
Make less difficult
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
SOONER
With less delay
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
5%
SOONER
With less delay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
5%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
5%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
5%
CASSAVAS
Plants used to make tapioca
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
5%
CASSAVAS
Plants used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
5%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
SEAL
Make airtight
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
SEAL
Make airtight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
SEALS
Shuts up tight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
SEALS
Shuts up tight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
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
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
ATONEFOR
Try to make right
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
ATONEFOR
Try to make right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
TAMES
Makes less wild
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
TAMES
Makes less wild
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
BLUER
Like less cloudy skies
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
BLUER
Like less cloudy skies
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
STEAMBOATGEYSER
Yellowstone's less predictable attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
EKEBY
Just make do
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
EKEBY
Just make do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
PRESSINGISSUE
Worry for a winemaker?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
PRESSINGISSUE
Worry for a winemaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
NAILSALON
Paperless filing center?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
NAILSALON
Paperless filing center?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Ang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Ang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
COTTONBALLS
Aids in makeup removal
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
COTTONBALLS
Aids in makeup removal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
ROC
Retinol Correxion maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
ROC
Retinol Correxion maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
FOB
Keyless key
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
FOB
Keyless key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Endless expanse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Endless expanse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
ABYSS
Bottomless pit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
ABYSS
Bottomless pit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
KEN
Filmmaker Burns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
KEN
Filmmaker Burns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
GEO
Old Prizm maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
GEO
Old Prizm maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
1%
WALKINGONAIR
Ecstatic, like a tightrope performer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
VESTS
Sleeveless tops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
VESTS
Sleeveless tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
BULOVA
Luxury watchmaker bought by Citizen in 2008
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
BULOVA
Luxury watchmaker bought by Citizen in 2008
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
EVITES
Paperless event notices
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
EVITES
Paperless event notices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
MOVINGVILLAIN
One who makes relocating even harder than it already is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
ONEDGE
Uptight
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
ONEDGE
Uptight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
PRESS
Olive oil maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
PRESS
Olive oil maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
ERA
"Fearless" or "Lover," for Taylor Swift
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
ERA
"Fearless" or "Lover," for Taylor Swift
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
ISUZU
Japanese truckmaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
ISUZU
Japanese truckmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
FIAT
Italian automaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
FIAT
Italian automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
ADFREE
Spotless?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
1%
ADFREE
Spotless?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
EVITE
Paperless Post alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
EVITE
Paperless Post alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
PRISM
Rainbow maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
PRISM
Rainbow maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
SNEEZE
Cause of a quick blessing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
SNEEZE
Cause of a quick blessing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
WHAMO
Frisbee maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
WHAMO
Frisbee maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
DAFTLY
In a senseless way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
1%
DAFTLY
In a senseless way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
1%
MPS
U.K. lawmakers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
MPS
U.K. lawmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
ITCH
Restless desire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
ITCH
Restless desire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
RCA
Microwave maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
RCA
Microwave maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Forester carmaker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Forester carmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SONY
PlayStation maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
SONY
PlayStation maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABCS
Primer lesson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
ABCS
Primer lesson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOUSE
Pointless
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
NOUSE
Pointless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
CAM
Short filmmaker?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CAM
Short filmmaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
SEGA
Dreamcast maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
SEGA
Dreamcast maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ACHOO
Cause for a blessing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ACHOO
Cause for a blessing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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%
MULES
Backless slippers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
MULES
Backless slippers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
STUN
Leave speechless
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
STUN
Leave speechless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
FREE
Priceless?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
FREE
Priceless?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
KIA
Korean automaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
KIA
Korean automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LTE
Wireless std.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
LTE
Wireless std.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
STARTFROMSCRATCH
First lesson in "How To DJ"?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
STARTFROMSCRATCH
First lesson in "How To DJ"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
LEARNTHEROPES
First lesson in "Sport Climbing and You"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
STEPUPTOTHEPLATE
First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
STEPUPTOTHEPLATE
First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 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%
NEWTON
Noted law maker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
NEWTON
Noted law maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DOH
Play-__: Fun Factory maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
DOH
Play-__: Fun Factory maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
UNTRUE
Baseless
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
UNTRUE
Baseless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 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%
VEGETABLELOMEIN
Meatless Chinese noodle dish
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
VEGETABLELOMEIN
Meatless Chinese noodle dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
INARUT
Hopelessly stuck
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
INARUT
Hopelessly stuck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
ALONE
Peerless?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ALONE
Peerless?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
HEADFIRST
Recklessly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
HEADFIRST
Recklessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
EMPTY
Meaningless, as a promise
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
EMPTY
Meaningless, as a promise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 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%
ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
OKS
Blesses
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
OKS
Blesses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
FAKETANS
Sunless glow-ups
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
FAKETANS
Sunless glow-ups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
HALTERS
Backless tops
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
HALTERS
Backless tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
JAYWALK
Flightless migration in Toronto?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
JAYWALK
Flightless migration in Toronto?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
DUCKTOUR
Flightless migration on a pond?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
DUCKTOUR
Flightless migration on a pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
CROWHOP
Flightless migration in a cornfield?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
CROWHOP
Flightless migration in a cornfield?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 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%
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%
NOHELP
Totally useless
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
NOHELP
Totally useless
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%
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%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
AMEN
Blessing response
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
AMEN
Blessing response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
CHIC
Timelessly stylish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
CHIC
Timelessly stylish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
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%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
MAIDENS
Winless racehorses
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
OPI
Mod About You polish maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
OPI
Mod About You polish maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 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%
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%
SERIOUS
Humorless
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
SERIOUS
Humorless
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CARA
Pop singer Alessia
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
CARA
Pop singer Alessia
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
STONY
Emotionless
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
STONY
Emotionless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
MULE
Backless shoe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
MULE
Backless shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
MORAL
Fable lesson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
MORAL
Fable lesson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
INK
Printmaker's fluid
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
INK
Printmaker's fluid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ROUTER
Wireless network device
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
ROUTER
Wireless network device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical ark maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical ark maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
CUP
Coffee maker unit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
CUP
Coffee maker unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SEATTLE
"Sleepless in __": Nora Ephron movie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SEATTLE
"Sleepless in __": Nora Ephron movie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
APE
Primate that can be lesser or great
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
APE
Primate that can be lesser or great
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
MINI
Cooper automaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
MINI
Cooper automaker
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
BRA
One for sports is typically wireless
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
BRA
One for sports is typically wireless
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
CASIO
Japanese calculator maker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
CASIO
Japanese calculator maker
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
STOREELVES
Toymakers who really help with the holiday rush?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
STOREELVES
Toymakers who really help with the holiday rush?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
OGRES
Heartless monsters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
OGRES
Heartless monsters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ARID
Like a vast, rainless plateau
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ARID
Like a vast, rainless plateau
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
AWE
Speechless feeling
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
AWE
Speechless feeling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
DEV
App maker
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DEV
App maker
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
LEGO
Toymaker that introduced Smart Bricks in 2026
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
LEGO
Toymaker that introduced Smart Bricks in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
BLOB
Formless mass
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
BLOB
Formless mass
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ANOINT
Bless using oil
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ANOINT
Bless using oil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
AGEE
"Peacemaker" actor Steve
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
AGEE
"Peacemaker" actor Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
LACES
Corset tighteners
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
LACES
Corset tighteners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
WAGE
What a worker makes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
WAGE
What a worker makes
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
KAWASAKI
Japanese motorcycle maker
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
KAWASAKI
Japanese motorcycle maker
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
INERT
Motionless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
INERT
Motionless
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
VAST
Boundless
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
VAST
Boundless
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
STUNS
Leaves speechless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
STUNS
Leaves speechless
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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Unit of popularity on social media
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Rise up (against)
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Medium's "skill"
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From the start
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Make less tight" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LOOSEN (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Make less tight"?
The best answer for "Make less tight" is LOOSEN with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Make less tight" been used as a crossword clue?
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