Need help solving "Make more lean"? This clue was featured in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 8, 2026. After searching our database of thousands of crossword solutions, we found 181 potential answers. The most likely answer is DEFAT, which is 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence based on historical crossword data.
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEFAT
Make more lean
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
99%
DEFAT
Make more lean
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
10%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
10%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
10%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
10%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
OUTEAT
Consume more than
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
OUTEAT
Consume more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
MERE
No more than
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
MERE
No more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 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%
ALSO
"What's more ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
ALSO
"What's more ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 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%
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%
ANOTHER
One more
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
5%
ANOTHER
One more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
OUTATE
Was more consuming?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
OUTATE
Was more consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
OUTSELL
Generate more revenue than
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
5%
OUTSELL
Generate more revenue than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 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%
LESS
Not more
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
LESS
Not more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
IMFULL
"No more for me, thanks"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
IMFULL
"No more for me, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
ETC
"And more of the same" abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
ETC
"And more of the same" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 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%
HALT
"Not one more step!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
HALT
"Not one more step!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 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%
SHADOW
February signal of more winter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
SHADOW
February signal of more winter
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
ENCORE
Cry for more
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
ENCORE
Cry for more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
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%
LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
MERELY
Nothing more than
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
MERELY
Nothing more than
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
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%
IOWA
State with more pigs than people
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
IOWA
State with more pigs than people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 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%
YOUAGAIN
"Back for more, eh?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
YOUAGAIN
"Back for more, eh?
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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
5%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
5%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
5%
ENOUGH
"No more!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
ENOUGH
"No more!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
NEEDIER
Requiring more help
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
NEEDIER
Requiring more help
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
GUTSIER
Demonstrating more courage
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
GUTSIER
Demonstrating more courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
OUTEATS
Takes in more than
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
OUTEATS
Takes in more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
AMEN
"Could not agree more"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
AMEN
"Could not agree more"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
WETTER
Holding more water
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
WETTER
Holding more water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
TOPUP
Give a bit more
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
TOPUP
Give a bit more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 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%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
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%
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%
LYE
Chemical in oven cleaners
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
LYE
Chemical in oven cleaners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
SEGA
Dreamcast maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
SEGA
Dreamcast maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 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%
BASS
Chilean sea __
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
BASS
Chilean sea __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
DATS
Who __: New Orleans Saints fans
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
DATS
Who __: New Orleans Saints fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
ERASE
Create a clean slate?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ERASE
Create a clean slate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 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%
RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
EMERIL
Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New Orleans
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EMERIL
Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New Orleans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 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%
BODYTEMPERATURE
*Internal setting controlled by thermoregulation
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
BODYTEMPERATURE
*Internal setting controlled by thermoregulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EPA
Clean air org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
EPA
Clean air org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SCALER
Fish-cleaning gadget
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SCALER
Fish-cleaning gadget
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%
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%
FIRES
S'mores cookers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
FIRES
S'mores cookers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
DYSONS
High-end vacuum cleaners
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
DYSONS
High-end vacuum cleaners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
NEMEA
Site of a Herculean task
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
NEMEA
Site of a Herculean task
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 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%
ENID
Wednesday's roommate at Nevermore
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ENID
Wednesday's roommate at Nevermore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
RAG
Cleaning cloth
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
RAG
Cleaning cloth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 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%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
SWABS
Ear cleaners
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
SWABS
Ear cleaners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
(4)
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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%
LYES
Caustic cleaners
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
LYES
Caustic cleaners
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%
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%
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
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COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
(7)
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May 29, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
(6)
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May 28, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
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May 26, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
(7)
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May 24, 2026
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REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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LEE
Filmmaker Spike
(3)
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May 20, 2026
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LEE
Filmmaker Spike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
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May 17, 2026
1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
(7)
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May 17, 2026
1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 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%
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%
BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
BESS
First lady between Eleanor and Mamie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
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BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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SDAK
Mt. Rushmore's st.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
SDAK
Mt. Rushmore's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
POTAB
Like clean water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
POTAB
Like clean water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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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%
NOAH
Biblical ark maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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NOAH
Biblical ark maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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IMPS
Mischief-makers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
HYGIENE
Personal cleanliness
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
HYGIENE
Personal cleanliness
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%
MINI
Cooper automaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
MINI
Cooper automaker
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 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
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WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
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
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BATHED
Cleaned up, in a way
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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BATHED
Cleaned up, in a way
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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NEATEN
Clean up, in a way
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
NEATEN
Clean up, in a way
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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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
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SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
BATHS
Clean breaks?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
BATHS
Clean breaks?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 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%
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%
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%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
HANDVAC
Portable cleaner, for short
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
HANDVAC
Portable cleaner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
AGING
Winemaker's concern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
AGING
Winemaker's concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
BMW
Automaker based in Munich
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
BMW
Automaker based in Munich
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
AMI
Bon ___ (cleaning powder brand)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
AMI
Bon ___ (cleaning powder brand)
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
PRISM
Spectrum maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PRISM
Spectrum maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
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AND
Furthermore
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
AND
Furthermore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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AMOS
Wally ___ ("Famous" cookie maker)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
AMOS
Wally ___ ("Famous" cookie maker)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
TENTH
Sophomore's grade
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
TENTH
Sophomore's grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
RAGS
Cleaning cloths
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
RAGS
Cleaning cloths
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
WETMOP
Tool for cleaning a grimy floor
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
WETMOP
Tool for cleaning a grimy floor
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
DELL
PC maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DELL
PC maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BENZ
Automaker Karl
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
BENZ
Automaker Karl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop maker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop maker
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
NETIPOT
Nasal cavity cleansing vessel
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
NETIPOT
Nasal cavity cleansing vessel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
SCOURINGPAD
Writing tablet at a cleaning service?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
SCOURINGPAD
Writing tablet at a cleaning service?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ALIEN
Rumored Roswell visitor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ALIEN
Rumored Roswell visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
MENACE
Troublemaker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
MENACE
Troublemaker
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
CRASHTEST
Automaker's safety trial
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
CRASHTEST
Automaker's safety trial
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
MINT
Bread maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
MINT
Bread maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
AINT
Paramore's "___ It Fun"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
AINT
Paramore's "___ It Fun"
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
HONDA
Odyssey maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
HONDA
Odyssey maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
ALPO
Kibble maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ALPO
Kibble maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
EGGPAN
Omelet maker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
EGGPAN
Omelet maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
OTIS
Elevator maker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
OTIS
Elevator maker
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
DNA
It makes up all of us
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DNA
It makes up all of us
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
OLE
Chilean fan's cheer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
OLE
Chilean fan's cheer
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
OLAY
Brand of facial cleanser
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
OLAY
Brand of facial cleanser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Make more lean" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEFAT (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Make more lean"?
The best answer for "Make more lean" is DEFAT with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Make more lean" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 8, 2026.