Crossword Answer For
Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 30, 2022 Answers
The clue "Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on December 30, 2022 has 187 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that ADDUP (5 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
Answer For Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues:
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187 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
ADDUP
Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2022
99%
ADDUP
Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2022
13%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
13%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
13%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
13%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
10%
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
10%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
10%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
10%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
10%
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
10%
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
10%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
10%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
10%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
10%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
10%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
10%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
10%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
10%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
10%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
10%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
10%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
10%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
10%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
10%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
8%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
8%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
8%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
8%
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
8%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
8%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
8%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
8%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
8%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
8%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
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
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%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
SPIDEY
__-sense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
SPIDEY
__-sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
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
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
ATONEFOR
Try to make right
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
ATONEFOR
Try to make right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
3%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
EKEBY
Just make do
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
3%
EKEBY
Just make do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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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
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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
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ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
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ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
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AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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MPS
U.K. lawmakers
(3)
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Sep 27, 2026
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MPS
U.K. lawmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
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RCA
Microwave maker
(3)
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Sep 27, 2026
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RCA
Microwave maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
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IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
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CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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SUBARU
Forester carmaker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
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SUBARU
Forester carmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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SONY
PlayStation maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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SONY
PlayStation maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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CAM
Short filmmaker?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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CAM
Short filmmaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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SEGA
Dreamcast maker
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
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SEGA
Dreamcast maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
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KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
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AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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KIA
Korean automaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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KIA
Korean automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
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RIAN
Filmmaker Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
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BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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ATARI
Centipede maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
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ATARI
Centipede maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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DAB
Bit of makeup
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
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DAB
Bit of makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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NEWTON
Noted law maker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
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NEWTON
Noted law maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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DOH
Play-__: Fun Factory maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
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DOH
Play-__: Fun Factory maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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RENE
French jeweler and glassmaker Lalique
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
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RENE
French jeweler and glassmaker Lalique
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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TWEETERS
Treble-makers?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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TWEETERS
Treble-makers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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AUTEUR
Stylish filmmaker
(6)
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Jul 15, 2026
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AUTEUR
Stylish filmmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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MEL
"The Producers" filmmaker Brooks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
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MEL
"The Producers" filmmaker Brooks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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SMITH
Suffix that means "maker"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
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SMITH
Suffix that means "maker"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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STERN
No-nonsense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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STERN
No-nonsense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
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ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
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JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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MARS
Milky Way maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
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MARS
Milky Way maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
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CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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HAIR
Wig makeup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
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HAIR
Wig makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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FIRSTCLASSSEATS
Glowing review for a chairmaker?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
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FIRSTCLASSSEATS
Glowing review for a chairmaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
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VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
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SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
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MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
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AGENTS
Some dealmakers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
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AGENTS
Some dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
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LEE
Filmmaker Spike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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FABERGE
Egg maker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
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FABERGE
Egg maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
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SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
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YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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OPI
Mod About You polish maker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
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OPI
Mod About You polish maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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RENAULT
French automaker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
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RENAULT
French automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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ALIENS
Crop circle makers, supposedly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
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ALIENS
Crop circle makers, supposedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 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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INK
Printmaker's fluid
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
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INK
Printmaker's fluid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
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IMPS
Mischief-makers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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IMPS
Mischief-makers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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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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CUP
Coffee maker unit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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CUP
Coffee maker unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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MINI
Cooper automaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
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MINI
Cooper automaker
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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CASIO
Japanese calculator maker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
CASIO
Japanese calculator maker
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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STOREELVES
Toymakers who really help with the holiday rush?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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STOREELVES
Toymakers who really help with the holiday rush?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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DEV
App maker
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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DEV
App maker
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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LEGO
Toymaker that introduced Smart Bricks in 2026
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
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LEGO
Toymaker that introduced Smart Bricks in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
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ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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AGEE
"Peacemaker" actor Steve
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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AGEE
"Peacemaker" actor Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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WAGE
What a worker makes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
WAGE
What a worker makes
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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KAWASAKI
Japanese motorcycle maker
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
KAWASAKI
Japanese motorcycle maker
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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AGING
Winemaker's concern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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AGING
Winemaker's concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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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
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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%
PRISM
Spectrum maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
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PRISM
Spectrum maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 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
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DELL
PC maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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DELL
PC maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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BENZ
Automaker Karl
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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BENZ
Automaker Karl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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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
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ACER
Laptop maker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop maker
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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MENACE
Troublemaker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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MENACE
Troublemaker
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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CRASHTEST
Automaker's safety trial
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
CRASHTEST
Automaker's safety trial
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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MINT
Bread maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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MINT
Bread maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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HONDA
Odyssey maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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HONDA
Odyssey maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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ALPO
Kibble maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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ALPO
Kibble maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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EGGPAN
Omelet maker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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EGGPAN
Omelet maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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OTIS
Elevator maker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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OTIS
Elevator maker
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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DNA
It makes up all of us
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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DNA
It makes up all of us
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
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BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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WASTE
"Haste makes __"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
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WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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ICE
Cocktail shaker noisemaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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ICE
Cocktail shaker noisemaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on December 30, 2022
In the lead
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Word files, informally
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Box set unit
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The Gem State
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"By yesterday!" letters
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Ginger or daikon
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"The Princess and the Frog" setting
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"Carol" star Rooney
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"The Country Girls" novelist O'Brien
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*Separation after the vernal equinox?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ADDUP (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues"?
The best answer for "Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues" is ADDUP with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Make sense, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 30, 2022.