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Makes more formidable, as defenses

Last seen in Universal Crossword December 10, 2020 Answers

Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from December 10, 2020? The clue "Makes more formidable, as defenses" has 172 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is BEEFSUP with 7 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.

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172 Other Potential Answers

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BEEFSUP
Makes more formidable, as defenses
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2020
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CIVILIZES
Makes more sophisticated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 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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OUTEAT
Consume more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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MERE
No more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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ALSO
"What's more ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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ANOTHER
One more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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OUTATE
Was more consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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OUTSELL
Generate more revenue than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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LESS
Not more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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IMFULL
"No more for me, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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ETC
"And more of the same" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 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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IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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HALT
"Not one more step!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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LYE
NaOH, more familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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SHADOW
February signal of more winter
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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ENCORE
Cry for more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 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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MERELY
Nothing more than
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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IOWA
State with more pigs than people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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WAGE
What a worker makes
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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YOUAGAIN
"Back for more, eh?
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
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ENOUGH
"No more!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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NEEDIER
Requiring more help
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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GUTSIER
Demonstrating more courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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OUTEATS
Takes in more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
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AMEN
"Could not agree more"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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WETTER
Holding more water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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DNA
It makes up all of us
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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TOPUP
Give a bit more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
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WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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IMSET
"No more for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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CREAM
It makes vichyssoise velvety
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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IMPLEASED
"That makes me happy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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PANDG
Co. that makes Secret and Scope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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ORAL
Like most dissertation defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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DEFAT
Make more lean
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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RENEWS
Gets more of a magazine
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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CONSOLEBENEFICIARY
One who makes a huge profit in the gaming industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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MEALPREP
Sunday planning that makes weeknight dinners easier, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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RAMOS
Soccer star Sergio who scored more than 100 goals for Real Madrid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
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WAG
"___ more, bark less"
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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LETSDOTHISAGAIN
"All right team, once more!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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MSPEC
Attracted to more than one gender, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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ASAMI
"Same here," more formally
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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MEOWS
Asks for more catnip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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CROSSOVERSTAR
Artist with success in more than one genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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PERKUP
Become more cheerful
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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INSIDEOUT
Pixar movie that makes you experience five emotions at once?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
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PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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CAREER
It's more than a job
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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LOCAL
Train that makes lots of stops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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RENEW
Buy more Time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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ELSA
Ice queen with more than 400,000 computer-generated strands of hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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SIR
"Please, ___, I want some more" ("Oliver Twist")
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
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LEAVESITATTHAT
*Says no more (... letters 9-4)
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
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ELMO
Toy that's more than tickled pink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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NOSIER
Looking for more information?
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
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THERECEPTIONISWEAK
"I've been to more enjoyable weddings!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
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OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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ATAMINIMUM
If not more
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
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IRON
Element that makes blood red
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
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PLAYITWARM
Director's guidance to be more affable?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
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TMI
"OMG, no more details!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
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AGAIN
"One more time!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
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PERFUMER
Professional who makes a lot of scents?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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FARWORSE
Much more unfavorable
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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ICED
Coffee specification more popular in summer
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
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BASTA
No more, in Naples
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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ATLEAST
As much or more
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
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EVENBETTER
"Ooh, I like that suggestion more!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
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HESJUSTNOTTHATINTOYOU
"That guy prefers more formal greetings"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
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BARTAB
The more you down, the more it goes up
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
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OUTMAN
Have more troops than, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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AGES
Needs one more candle on one's cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
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RETOOL
Make more suitable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
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LATTE
What a barista makes
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
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ONFLEEK
Like eyebrows looking more than fine, per Vine
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
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ITSTIME
"No more stalling"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
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ITLL
"___ make more sense later"
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
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EASED
Made more bearable
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
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ODES
Sonnets' more adoring kin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
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ICESCULPTOR
Artist who makes some pretty cool pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
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ASIA
Home to more than 4.6 billion
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2025
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GOON
"Tell me more!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
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IVESEENENOUGH
"Please don't show me more"
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2025
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TALKRADIO
Format found more often on the AM band
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
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FUNNY
"No more ___ business!"
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
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RINSED
Sudsy no more
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 1, 2025
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BREAKINGTHEBANK
Costing more than you can afford
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
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BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
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MAS
Spanish "more"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
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BACH
Baroque composer of more than 200 cantatas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
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RETYPES
Enters once more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
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IMDONE
"No more for me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
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ANO
What makes mist moist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
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SUGARCOAT
Make more palatable
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
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MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
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YETAGAIN
Once more
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
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UPTO
No more than
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
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RESALT
Sprinkle more halite on, as a snowy road
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
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ANY
One or more
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
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OHISEE
"That makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
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HASTE
__ makes waste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
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PRADA
Fashion brand that makes Luna Rossa Ocean fragrances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
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ANEW
Once more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
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BITES
Gives more than a licking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
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IMSUREOFIT
"Never been more certain"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
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MASHUP
Two or more songs in one
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
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CICCARELLI
*Dino who's the only undrafted player in NHL history with more than 600 goals
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
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SET
Six or more games, for 12-Down
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
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MEREACHES
Nothing more than pains?
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
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FDR
Only POTUS to serve more than two terms
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
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UNTO
"Once more __ the breach"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
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MICE
Rodents that can jump more than a foot high
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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SNEAKERS
Kicks, more formally
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
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RAISED
Bet more money
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
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IGETITNOW
"Oh, that makes sense!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
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BUS
Vehicle that makes a lot of stops
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
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UMBRELLAPOLICY
"I only carry one if there's more than a 50% chance of rain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
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BODYTEMPERATURE
*Internal setting controlled by thermoregulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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FIRES
S'mores cookers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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ENID
Wednesday's roommate at Nevermore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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SDAK
Mt. Rushmore's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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AND
Furthermore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
TENTH
Sophomore's grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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ALIEN
Rumored Roswell visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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AINT
Paramore's "___ It Fun"
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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RORY
"Gilmore Girls" girl
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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THEWB
"Gilmore Girls" network
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
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RAVEN
Baltimore NFL player
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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GRAHAM
Kind of cracker used for s'mores
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
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EMO
Paramore genre
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
SAMELOVE
Marriage equality anthem by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
YALE
Ivy university featured on "Gilmore Girls"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
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WES
"Rushmore" director Anderson
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
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DOESNTMATTERNOW
"It's not important anymore"
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
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ABE
Rushmore face
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
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CAR
Armored ___
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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GONE
Not here anymore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
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ALEXIS
Bledel of “Gilmore Girls”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
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INNER
Baltimore's __ Harbor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
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SUN
Baltimore newspaper
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
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QUOTH
“-- the raven, ’Nevermore’ “
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
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COVERSONGS
Musical remakes, and what 17-, 26-, 40-, and 50-Across all are, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Makes more formidable, as defenses" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BEEFSUP (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Makes more formidable, as defenses"?
The best answer for "Makes more formidable, as defenses" is BEEFSUP with 7 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Makes more formidable, as defenses" 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 December 10, 2020.
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