Stumped by the crossword clue "Makes reference (to)"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 13, 2024. We've scoured our database and found 157 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is ALLUDES (7 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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157 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
ALLUDES
Makes reference (to)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
99%
ALLUDES
Makes reference (to)
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
8%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
8%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
LIST
Shopper's reference
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
LIST
Shopper's reference
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
ROASTS
Ribs, or makes ribs
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
WAGE
What a worker makes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
WAGE
What a worker makes
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
8%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
ADOBE
Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
DNA
It makes up all of us
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
DNA
It makes up all of us
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
8%
WASTE
"Haste makes __"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
IMPLEASED
"That makes me happy"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
IMPLEASED
"That makes me happy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
CREAM
It makes vichyssoise velvety
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
CREAM
It makes vichyssoise velvety
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
8%
PANDG
Co. that makes Secret and Scope
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
PANDG
Co. that makes Secret and Scope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
MEALPREP
Sunday planning that makes weeknight dinners easier, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
MEALPREP
Sunday planning that makes weeknight dinners easier, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
CONSOLEBENEFICIARY
One who makes a huge profit in the gaming industry?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
CONSOLEBENEFICIARY
One who makes a huge profit in the gaming industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
HERHONOR
Respectful reference in court
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
HERHONOR
Respectful reference in court
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
INSIDEOUT
Pixar movie that makes you experience five emotions at once?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
INSIDEOUT
Pixar movie that makes you experience five emotions at once?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
MAP
Mall reference
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
MAP
Mall reference
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
LOCAL
Train that makes lots of stops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
LOCAL
Train that makes lots of stops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
IRON
Element that makes blood red
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
8%
IRON
Element that makes blood red
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
8%
AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
8%
AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
8%
PERFUMER
Professional who makes a lot of scents?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
8%
PERFUMER
Professional who makes a lot of scents?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
8%
OED
Uni reference
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
8%
OED
Uni reference
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
8%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
LATTE
What a barista makes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
8%
LATTE
What a barista makes
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
8%
ICESCULPTOR
Artist who makes some pretty cool pieces?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
8%
ICESCULPTOR
Artist who makes some pretty cool pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
8%
BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
8%
BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
8%
ANO
What makes mist moist?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
8%
ANO
What makes mist moist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
8%
OHISEE
"That makes sense now"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
8%
OHISEE
"That makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
8%
HASTE
__ makes waste
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
HASTE
__ makes waste
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
PRADA
Fashion brand that makes Luna Rossa Ocean fragrances
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
PRADA
Fashion brand that makes Luna Rossa Ocean fragrances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
IGETITNOW
"Oh, that makes sense!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
8%
IGETITNOW
"Oh, that makes sense!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
8%
BUS
Vehicle that makes a lot of stops
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
8%
BUS
Vehicle that makes a lot of stops
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
8%
WINTRYMIX
Combination weather that makes travel difficult, and what the ends of 17-, 24-, 36-, and 49-Across comprise
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
8%
WINTRYMIX
Combination weather that makes travel difficult, and what the ends of 17-, 24-, 36-, and 49-Across comprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
8%
SKIER
One who makes tracks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
8%
SKIER
One who makes tracks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
8%
INDEX
Back-of-the-book reference section
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
INDEX
Back-of-the-book reference section
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
IMSOGLAD
"That makes me happy!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
8%
IMSOGLAD
"That makes me happy!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
8%
EKES
___ out (barely makes)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
8%
EKES
___ out (barely makes)
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
8%
ATLAS
Large reference
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
8%
ATLAS
Large reference
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
8%
ADDSUP
"Totally" makes sense
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
8%
ADDSUP
"Totally" makes sense
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
8%
OHOK
"Now it makes sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
OHOK
"Now it makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
LIAR
Person who makes things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
8%
LIAR
Person who makes things up
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
8%
TNT
It makes a big bang, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
8%
TNT
It makes a big bang, briefly
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
8%
ANNEOFGREENBAGELS
Actress Hathaway who makes appropriately dyed deli noshes every St. Patrick’s day?
(17)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
ANNEOFGREENBAGELS
Actress Hathaway who makes appropriately dyed deli noshes every St. Patrick’s day?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
ONFILE
Available for reference
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 29, 2024
8%
ONFILE
Available for reference
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
8%
EWE
Sheep that makes milk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2024
8%
EWE
Sheep that makes milk
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
8%
SCORE
Conductor's reference
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
SCORE
Conductor's reference
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
8%
SHEETMUSIC
Pianist's reference pages
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
8%
SHEETMUSIC
Pianist's reference pages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
8%
NEON
Colorless gas that makes colorful signs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2024
8%
NEON
Colorless gas that makes colorful signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2024
8%
ADAGE
"Practice makes perfect," for one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2024
8%
ADAGE
"Practice makes perfect," for one
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
8%
ART
It is "a lie that makes us realize truth," per Picasso
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
8%
ART
It is "a lie that makes us realize truth," per Picasso
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
8%
YESISEE
"Mm-hmm, that makes sense"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
8%
YESISEE
"Mm-hmm, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
8%
CITE
Make reference to
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
8%
CITE
Make reference to
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
8%
ROGETS
Handy reference for a crossword constructor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2024
8%
ROGETS
Handy reference for a crossword constructor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2024
8%
EGGO
Brand that makes Froot Loops waffles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
8%
EGGO
Brand that makes Froot Loops waffles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
8%
EDITOR
One who makes the cut?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
8%
EDITOR
One who makes the cut?
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
8%
STILT
It makes a clown taller
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2024
8%
STILT
It makes a clown taller
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2024
8%
ETTE
Extension that makes something smaller?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2024
8%
ETTE
Extension that makes something smaller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
8%
SNOWANGEL
What a lying kid makes?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
8%
SNOWANGEL
What a lying kid makes?
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
8%
IGOTYOUNOW
"That finally makes sense!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
8%
IGOTYOUNOW
"That finally makes sense!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
8%
RISE
What yeast makes dough do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2024
8%
RISE
What yeast makes dough do
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
8%
KEDS
Canvas shoe brand that makes bridal sneakers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2024
8%
KEDS
Canvas shoe brand that makes bridal sneakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2024
8%
OHIGETIT
"Right, that makes sense now!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
8%
OHIGETIT
"Right, that makes sense now!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
8%
YOLK
It makes some pastries yellow
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
8%
YOLK
It makes some pastries yellow
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
8%
ROBINCOOKS
“Coma” novelist makes dinner?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
8%
ROBINCOOKS
“Coma” novelist makes dinner?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
IRENECASTLES
Old foxtrot dancer makes a two-in-one chess move?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
8%
IRENECASTLES
Old foxtrot dancer makes a two-in-one chess move?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
REGIONALAIRLINE
Carrier that makes short hops
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2024
8%
REGIONALAIRLINE
Carrier that makes short hops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2024
8%
SENSE
"This makes absolutely no ___!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2024
8%
SENSE
"This makes absolutely no ___!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
8%
ELATINGGELATIN
Jiggly food that makes you very happy?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
8%
ELATINGGELATIN
Jiggly food that makes you very happy?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
8%
PUMA
Athletic brand that makes Scoot Zeros
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2024
8%
PUMA
Athletic brand that makes Scoot Zeros
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
8%
ALLUSION
Passing reference
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
8%
ALLUSION
Passing reference
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
8%
YEAST
What makes dough rise
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2023
8%
YEAST
What makes dough rise
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
8%
EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2023
8%
EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2023
8%
IMLOST
“This makes no sense to me”
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
8%
IMLOST
“This makes no sense to me”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
8%
BORE
Person who makes you yawn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2023
8%
BORE
Person who makes you yawn
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2023
8%
IMMAD
"That makes my blood boil!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2023
8%
IMMAD
"That makes my blood boil!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2023
8%
REF
One who makes sure fighting between the Sharks and the Jets doesn't get out of hand?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2023
8%
REF
One who makes sure fighting between the Sharks and the Jets doesn't get out of hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2023
8%
RADIOSHOW
Program whose host makes waves?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2023
8%
RADIOSHOW
Program whose host makes waves?
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
8%
NOWIGETIT
"That finally makes sense"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2023
8%
NOWIGETIT
"That finally makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
8%
PAWNSHOP
Where a broker makes you richer?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
8%
PAWNSHOP
Where a broker makes you richer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
8%
AXIS
Geometric reference line
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
8%
AXIS
Geometric reference line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
8%
TRAVESTY
__ of justice: case that makes a mockery of the court
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2023
8%
TRAVESTY
__ of justice: case that makes a mockery of the court
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
8%
WITHERSWRITHES
“Lean on Me” singer makes twisting movements?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 23, 2023
8%
WITHERSWRITHES
“Lean on Me” singer makes twisting movements?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 23, 2023
8%
NOWI
“— get it!” (“Oh, makes sense!”)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 16, 2023
8%
NOWI
“— get it!” (“Oh, makes sense!”)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 16, 2023
8%
WHATISHAPPENING
"Nothing. makes. sense."
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2023
8%
WHATISHAPPENING
"Nothing. makes. sense."
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2023
8%
OLDSAW
"Time is money" or "haste makes waste"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2023
8%
OLDSAW
"Time is money" or "haste makes waste"
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2023
8%
TESTATOR
One who makes a will
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 7, 2023
8%
TESTATOR
One who makes a will
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 7, 2023
8%
ALMANAC
Annual reference book
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2023
8%
ALMANAC
Annual reference book
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2023
8%
ESS
What makes it sit?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2023
8%
ESS
What makes it sit?
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2023
8%
YOUANDMEBOTH
"That makes two of us!" (... first three and last two letters)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2023
8%
YOUANDMEBOTH
"That makes two of us!" (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2023
8%
PERM
Look that makes waves?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2023
8%
PERM
Look that makes waves?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2023
8%
BARKEEPER
One who makes the rounds?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2023
8%
BARKEEPER
One who makes the rounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2023
8%
CONTEXT
Frame of reference
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2023
8%
CONTEXT
Frame of reference
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2023
8%
THAT
"___ makes two of us"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2023
8%
THAT
"___ makes two of us"
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2023
8%
NOVA
Star that makes a dramatic appearance?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2023
8%
NOVA
Star that makes a dramatic appearance?
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2023
8%
OSHA
Org. that makes workplace safety posters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2023
8%
OSHA
Org. that makes workplace safety posters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
8%
PARTYPOOPER
One who makes everyone get down on the dance floor?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2023
8%
PARTYPOOPER
One who makes everyone get down on the dance floor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2023
8%
ALMANACS
Fact-filled reference books
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2023
8%
ALMANACS
Fact-filled reference books
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2023
8%
SKELETON
It makes up about 15% of your body weight
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2023
8%
SKELETON
It makes up about 15% of your body weight
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
8%
PHASER
Sci-fi weapon that makes the sounds heard at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2022
8%
PHASER
Sci-fi weapon that makes the sounds heard at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2022
8%
ONIONDUTY
*Meal prep task that makes you teary?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2022
8%
ONIONDUTY
*Meal prep task that makes you teary?
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2022
8%
EXERTS
___ oneself (makes an effort)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2022
8%
EXERTS
___ oneself (makes an effort)
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2022
8%
GREASEFIRE
Kitchen calamity that water makes worse
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2022
8%
GREASEFIRE
Kitchen calamity that water makes worse
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2022
8%
WEDIDIT
"Teamwork makes the dream work!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2022
8%
WEDIDIT
"Teamwork makes the dream work!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2022
8%
ROE
Ingredient that makes she-crab soup orange
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
8%
ROE
Ingredient that makes she-crab soup orange
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
8%
IMGLAD
“That makes me happy!”
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 24, 2022
8%
IMGLAD
“That makes me happy!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 24, 2022
8%
ASFOR
With reference to
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2022
8%
ASFOR
With reference to
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
8%
AREAMAP
Tourist's reference
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2022
8%
AREAMAP
Tourist's reference
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2022
8%
DISASTERREF
*Football official who makes the absolute worst calls?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2022
8%
DISASTERREF
*Football official who makes the absolute worst calls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2022
8%
ALLUDE
Make reference (to)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2022
8%
ALLUDE
Make reference (to)
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2022
8%
SPELLBOOK
Wizard's reference, and what the first words of the answers to the starred clues do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2022
8%
SPELLBOOK
Wizard's reference, and what the first words of the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2022
8%
IGNOBEL
Satiric science prize for "research that makes people laugh, then think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2022
8%
IGNOBEL
Satiric science prize for "research that makes people laugh, then think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2022
8%
HERBAL
Ancient physician's reference book
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2022
8%
HERBAL
Ancient physician's reference book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2022
8%
LOOKUP
Find in a reference book
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 28, 2022
8%
LOOKUP
Find in a reference book
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
8%
GARDENER
Person who makes beds?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2022
8%
GARDENER
Person who makes beds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2022
8%
HOE
What makes the earth turn?
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2022
8%
HOE
What makes the earth turn?
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2022
8%
DOGGROOMER
One who makes a boxer look smart?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2022
8%
DOGGROOMER
One who makes a boxer look smart?
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2022
8%
LEARNERSPERM
Outcome when a salon student makes waves?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2022
8%
LEARNERSPERM
Outcome when a salon student makes waves?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2022
8%
WHAMO
Company that makes Frisbees
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2022
8%
WHAMO
Company that makes Frisbees
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2022
8%
BRAKESHOES
Footwear that makes an auto mechanic stop?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2022
8%
BRAKESHOES
Footwear that makes an auto mechanic stop?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2022
8%
ADPAGE
It makes money for Money
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2022
8%
ADPAGE
It makes money for Money
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2022
8%
LAWS
Congress makes them
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2022
8%
LAWS
Congress makes them
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2022
1%
OVID
Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
OVID
Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
TASTES
Personal preferences
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TASTES
Personal preferences
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
SETLISTS
Concertgoers' references
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
SETLISTS
Concertgoers' references
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
DOGPERSON
Individual with a preference for pooches
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
DOGPERSON
Individual with a preference for pooches
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
COVERSONGS
Musical remakes, and what 17-, 26-, 40-, and 50-Across all are, in a way
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
1%
COVERSONGS
Musical remakes, and what 17-, 26-, 40-, and 50-Across all are, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
1%
TYPE
Dating preference
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
1%
TYPE
Dating preference
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
1%
LIKING
Preference
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
1%
LIKING
Preference
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
1%
YOURCALL
"I have no preference, so just let me know"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
1%
YOURCALL
"I have no preference, so just let me know"
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
1%
PEAS
Frozen veggies in a makeshift ice pack
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
PEAS
Frozen veggies in a makeshift ice pack
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
CRUDELY
In a makeshift way
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
1%
CRUDELY
In a makeshift way
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
1%
TVRECEPTION
Gala for the folks referenced in 16-, 25- and 47-Across?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
1%
TVRECEPTION
Gala for the folks referenced in 16-, 25- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
1%
DRUTHERS
Preference, informally
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 13, 2023
1%
DRUTHERS
Preference, informally
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 13, 2023
1%
BASTE
Make makeshift stitches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2023
1%
BASTE
Make makeshift stitches
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
1%
FAVE
#1 preference, slangily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2023
1%
FAVE
#1 preference, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2023
1%
SOHO
London district referenced in "Pinball Wizard"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2023
1%
SOHO
London district referenced in "Pinball Wizard"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2023
1%
MEDIANBIAS
Preference for the center of the road?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2022
1%
MEDIANBIAS
Preference for the center of the road?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2022
1%
DRY
Martini preference
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2022
1%
DRY
Martini preference
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2022
1%
TILE
Flooring preference
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2022
1%
TILE
Flooring preference
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2022
1%
LIKES
Preferences
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 10, 2022
1%
LIKES
Preferences
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 10, 2022
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 13, 2024
Common knee injury for an athlete
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Is present
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It flows through an arena
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Totally awesome
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Something built brick by brick
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Currently traveling
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___ Lingus
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"You're so right!"
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Shirt named for a letter
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Hearty meal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Makes reference (to)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 157 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALLUDES (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Makes reference (to)"?
The best answer for "Makes reference (to)" is ALLUDES with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Makes reference (to)" 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 January 13, 2024.