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Makes the grade

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 24, 2026 Answers

The clue "Makes the grade" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on March 24, 2026 has 132 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that PASSES (6 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.

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132 Other Potential Answers

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PASSES
Makes the grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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CHOICE
Beef grade below prime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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DEE
Near-failing grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
8%
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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PEKOE
Black tea grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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PECTIN
Substance that makes jelly gel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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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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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ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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USDA
Org. that makes SNAP decisions
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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TENTH
Sophomore's grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 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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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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DNA
It makes up all of us
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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WASTE
"Haste makes __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 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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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
8%
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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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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PASS
__ muster: make the grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
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SEEME
Message that might accompany a bad grade
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
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OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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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APLUS
Perfect grade
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
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ACEIT
Earn a perfect exam grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
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PERFUMER
Professional who makes a lot of scents?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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CPLUS
Mediocre grade
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
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ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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LATTE
What a barista makes
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
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ICESCULPTOR
Artist who makes some pretty cool pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
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BUGSPRAY
It makes insects buzz off
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
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ANO
What makes mist moist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
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CEE
Middling grade
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 31, 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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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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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
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SKIER
One who makes tracks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
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IMSOGLAD
"That makes me happy!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
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EKES
___ out (barely makes)
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
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ADDSUP
"Totally" makes sense
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
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OHOK
"Now it makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
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LIAR
Person who makes things up
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
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TNT
It makes a big bang, briefly
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
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ANNEOFGREENBAGELS
Actress Hathaway who makes appropriately dyed deli noshes every St. Patrick’s day?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
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EWE
Sheep that makes milk
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
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NEON
Colorless gas that makes colorful signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2024
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ADAGE
"Practice makes perfect," for one
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2024
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ART
It is "a lie that makes us realize truth," per Picasso
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
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YESISEE
"Mm-hmm, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
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FLUNK
Fail to make the grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
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EGGO
Brand that makes Froot Loops waffles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
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EDITOR
One who makes the cut?
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
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PRIME
Highest quality grade for beef
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
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STILT
It makes a clown taller
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2024
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ETTE
Extension that makes something smaller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
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HUE
Color grade
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
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SNOWANGEL
What a lying kid makes?
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
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IGOTYOUNOW
"That finally makes sense!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
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RISE
What yeast makes dough do
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
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KEDS
Canvas shoe brand that makes bridal sneakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2024
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OHIGETIT
"Right, that makes sense now!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
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YOLK
It makes some pastries yellow
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
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NINTH
Freshman's grade
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
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CMINUS
Below-average grade
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
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TUTORS
They help raise the grade!
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2024
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IRENECASTLES
Old foxtrot dancer makes a two-in-one chess move?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
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ROBINCOOKS
“Coma” novelist makes dinner?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
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REGIONALAIRLINE
Carrier that makes short hops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2024
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SENSE
"This makes absolutely no ___!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2024
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ELATINGGELATIN
Jiggly food that makes you very happy?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
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PUMA
Athletic brand that makes Scoot Zeros
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
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REDO
Upgrade, as decor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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TRADEWAFERS
Upgrade one's cookie supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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SOPH
10th grader, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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ROT
Biodegrade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
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GLOW
___-up (major upgrade in appearance)
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ADDONS
Upgrades that may cost extra
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
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SERB
Belgrade native
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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DEES
Disappointing report card grades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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HOMEIMPROVEMENT
Residential upgrades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
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ECON
Class that grades on a curve, briefly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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AHI
Sushi-grade tuna
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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SERBIA
Belgrade's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
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TWEEN
Many a sixth grader
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
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RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
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RIMS
Fancy car upgrades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
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AONE
High-grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
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SRS
Twelfth graders: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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PLUGINTO
*Downgraded planet (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
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STEREO
Upgrade from mono
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
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CEES
Mediocre grades
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
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ABASES
Degrades
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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SERBIAN
Belgrade native
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
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EFS
Dreadful grades
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 24, 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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FROSH
Ninth grader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
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PRETEEN
Fifth- or sixth-grader, usually
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
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TAS
College exam graders, often
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
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ABASE
Degrade
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
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SENIORPROMO
Publicity video made by 12th graders?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
1%
PLUTO
It was downgraded in 2006
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
1%
BART
Fourth grader voiced by Nancy Cartwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
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SOPHOMORE
10th grader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
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SUITE
Hotel upgrade
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
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PEAS
Frozen veggies in a makeshift ice pack
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
SUM
First-grade calculation, say
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
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REPORTCARD
It shows a pupil’s grades
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
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CRUDELY
In a makeshift way
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
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EFFS
Flunking grades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
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PAVE
Upgrade a gravel driveway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 29, 2024

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 24, 2026

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How many possible solutions does "Makes the grade" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 132 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PASSES (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Makes the grade"?
The best answer for "Makes the grade" is PASSES with 6 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Makes the grade" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 24, 2026.
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