Crossword Answer For
Make special effort, and a theme hint
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 25, 2022 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Make special effort, and a theme hint", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on November 25, 2022. Our database holds 185 possible answers, with PUTINTHETIME (12 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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185 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PUTINTHETIME
Make special effort, and a theme hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2022
99%
PUTINTHETIME
Make special effort, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2022
6%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
6%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
6%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
6%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
6%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
6%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
6%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
6%
TRY
Make an effort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
6%
TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
6%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
6%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
6%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
6%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
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
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
OPS
Word after photo or special
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
OPS
Word after photo or special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 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%
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%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
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%
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
3%
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
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%
SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
3%
SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
3%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 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%
MEH
Nothing special
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
MEH
Nothing special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 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%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 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%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
3%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
3%
ONEINAMILLION
Extremely special
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
ONEINAMILLION
Extremely special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
FIRSTDANCE
Wedding tradition featuring a special song
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
FIRSTDANCE
Wedding tradition featuring a special song
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
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%
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%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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%
ENTREE
Daily special, typically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
ENTREE
Daily special, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
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%
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%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
SUBARU
Forester carmaker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Forester carmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 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%
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%
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%
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%
TOYS
Santa's specialty
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TOYS
Santa's specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
SPOOF
"Weird Al" specialty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ATARI
Centipede maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATARI
Centipede maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
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%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
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%
ADHOC
Like a specialized committee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ADHOC
Like a specialized committee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 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%
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%
ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
ESTEE
Name in the makeup aisle
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1%
JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
JUDGE
Courtroom decision-maker
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1%
MARS
Milky Way maker
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARS
Milky Way maker
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1%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ENTS
Some specialist MDs
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
ENTS
Some specialist MDs
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1%
CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
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1%
HAIR
Wig makeup
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
HAIR
Wig makeup
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1%
CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensic sci. specialty
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1%
FIRSTCLASSSEATS
Glowing review for a chairmaker?
(15)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
FIRSTCLASSSEATS
Glowing review for a chairmaker?
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1%
ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
ENT
Sinus specialist, briefly
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1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
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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)
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Jun 2, 2026
1%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
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1%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
(4)
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May 31, 2026
1%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
(7)
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May 29, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
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1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
(6)
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May 28, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
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May 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
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1%
LEE
Filmmaker Spike
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Spike
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1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
(7)
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May 17, 2026
1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
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1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
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May 17, 2026
1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
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1%
OPI
Mod About You polish maker
(3)
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May 14, 2026
1%
OPI
Mod About You polish maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
RENAULT
French automaker
(7)
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May 8, 2026
1%
RENAULT
French automaker
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1%
ALIENS
Crop circle makers, supposedly
(6)
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May 8, 2026
1%
ALIENS
Crop circle makers, supposedly
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1%
BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
(15)
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May 5, 2026
1%
BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
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1%
INK
Printmaker's fluid
(3)
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Apr 20, 2026
1%
INK
Printmaker's fluid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
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1%
NOAH
Biblical ark maker
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
NOAH
Biblical ark maker
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1%
CUP
Coffee maker unit
(3)
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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%
MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
MAGIC
Wizard's specialty
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
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%
ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 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%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal 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%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MAZDA
"Zoom-Zoom" automaker
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
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%
CUSTOMMAKES
Builds specially
(11)
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Mar 14, 2026
1%
CUSTOMMAKES
Builds specially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
PRISM
Spectrum maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
PRISM
Spectrum maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
AMOS
Wally ___ ("Famous" cookie maker)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
AMOS
Wally ___ ("Famous" cookie maker)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
REFER
Send to a specialist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
REFER
Send to a specialist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 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)
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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%
ACER
Laptop maker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop maker
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
AREAS
Research specialties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
AREAS
Research specialties
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%
MENACE
Troublemaker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
MENACE
Troublemaker
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 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%
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%
HONDA
Odyssey maker
(5)
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Feb 11, 2026
1%
HONDA
Odyssey maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
ALPO
Kibble maker
(4)
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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%
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
1%
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
1%
WASTE
"Haste makes __"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SCAMPARTISTS
Painters who specialize in portraits of imps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ICE
Cocktail shaker noisemaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ICE
Cocktail shaker noisemaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
FORD
Explorer automaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
FORD
Explorer automaker
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
RAIMI
"Spider-Man" filmmaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
RAIMI
"Spider-Man" filmmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
IMP
Troublemaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
IMP
Troublemaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
CREAM
It makes vichyssoise velvety
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
CREAM
It makes vichyssoise velvety
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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Job benefit
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One might be sleepaway
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Comply with
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Fruit served "na tigela"
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City east of Santa Barbara
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Cut back
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The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest one by volume
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"I'm impressed!"
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They turn litmus paper red
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*In a way that relates to vision? (note letters 3-5 in this clue's answer)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Make special effort, and a theme hint" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PUTINTHETIME (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Make special effort, and a theme hint"?
The best answer for "Make special effort, and a theme hint" is PUTINTHETIME with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Make special effort, and a theme hint" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 25, 2022.