Crossword Answer For
Make the first bid
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 31, 2021 Answers
The crossword clue "Make the first bid" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from January 31, 2021. We've gathered 184 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is OPEN (4 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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Answer
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Date
99%
OPEN
Make the first bid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2021
99%
OPEN
Make the first bid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2021
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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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
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
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LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
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GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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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
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GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
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KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
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FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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STARTINGPRICE
Opening bid
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
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STARTINGPRICE
Opening bid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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CORN
Grain ground to make masa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
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CORN
Grain ground to make masa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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SOYA
Bean fermented to make miso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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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
5%
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
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TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
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TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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ATONEFOR
Try to make right
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
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ATONEFOR
Try to make right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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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
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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
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
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CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
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BUNTERS
Players known to make sacrifices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
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GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
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RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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EKEBY
Just make do
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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EKEBY
Just make do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
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BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
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PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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DOES
"___ that make sense?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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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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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 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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USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 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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CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
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CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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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
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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
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EDEN
Garden with forbidden fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EDEN
Garden with forbidden fruit
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%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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
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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%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
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
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DAB
Bit of makeup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
DAB
Bit of makeup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATARI
Centipede maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATARI
Centipede maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
NEWTON
Noted law maker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
NEWTON
Noted law maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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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%
TWEETERS
Treble-makers?
(8)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
TWEETERS
Treble-makers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
AUTEUR
Stylish filmmaker
(6)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
AUTEUR
Stylish filmmaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
MEL
"The Producers" filmmaker Brooks
(3)
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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
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
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1%
MARS
Milky Way maker
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARS
Milky Way maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
CENA
John of "Peacemaker"
(4)
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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%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
MODERNA
mRNA vaccine maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
AGENTS
Some dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
REVELER
Mardi Gras merrymaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Spike
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
LEE
Filmmaker Spike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
FABERGE
Egg maker
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
BARGAININGCHIPS
Advantages for dealmakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
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
1%
NOAH
Biblical ark maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
IMPS
Mischief-makers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
CUP
Coffee maker unit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
CUP
Coffee maker unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
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
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%
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%
TWO
Number of prongs on a bident
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of prongs on a bident
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
ASIA
Forbidden City locale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
ASIA
Forbidden City locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
NONOS
They're forbidden
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
NONOS
They're forbidden
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 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%
ATEKOSHER
Abided by Jewish dietary restrictions
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ATEKOSHER
Abided by Jewish dietary restrictions
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
1%
AMOS
Wally ___ ("Famous" cookie maker)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
AMOS
Wally ___ ("Famous" cookie maker)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 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%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 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%
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%
HONDA
Odyssey maker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
HONDA
Odyssey maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 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%
WASTE
"Haste makes __"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 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%
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
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Cartesian concept
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Edwards, in Calif.
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Spitting sound
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Early ball game score
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His given name was spelled with horseshoes in the show's intro
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Former French coin
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Ride, but not in a nice way
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Fragrant root used in perfumes
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We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPEN (4 letters).
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