We've analysed the crossword clue "Makes up ground" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 29, 2024 and found 172 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is GAINS (5 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
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172 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GAINS
Makes up ground
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2024
99%
GAINS
Makes up ground
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 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%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
8%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
8%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
8%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
8%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
8%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
8%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
LEAN
Like ground turkey
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
LEAN
Like ground turkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 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%
DIVOT
Polo ground chunk
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
8%
DIVOT
Polo ground chunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
8%
RAZES
Brings to the ground
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
RAZES
Brings to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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%
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%
BATTLEFIELD
*Gain ground, to a general
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
BATTLEFIELD
*Gain ground, to a general
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 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%
RAINDELAY
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
RAINDELAY
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
ASEA
Not on solid ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
ASEA
Not on solid ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
8%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 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%
ROAM
Cover a lot of ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
ROAM
Cover a lot of ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
SLIPPERCHAIR
*Armless furniture that sits low to the ground
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
SLIPPERCHAIR
*Armless furniture that sits low to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 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%
POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
8%
POTATO
It makes vichyssoise starchy
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%
GOLDENMEAN
Ideal middle ground
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
8%
GOLDENMEAN
Ideal middle ground
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 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%
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%
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%
CHIAEGG
Vegan baking ingredient made with ground seeds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
CHIAEGG
Vegan baking ingredient made with ground seeds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 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%
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%
LAIDLOW
Knocked to the ground
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
LAIDLOW
Knocked to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
TRENCH
Channel in the ground
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
TRENCH
Channel in the ground
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 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%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
8%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
8%
SWINGSTATE
Stumping ground during election season
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
SWINGSTATE
Stumping ground during election season
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 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%
TURF
Stomping ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
8%
TURF
Stomping ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
8%
LOW
Close to the ground
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
LOW
Close to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 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%
TACOSOUP
Bowlful with ground beef and green chiles, perhaps
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
8%
TACOSOUP
Bowlful with ground beef and green chiles, perhaps
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
LSITS
Exercises where only your hands are on the ground
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2025
8%
LSITS
Exercises where only your hands are on the ground
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2025
8%
LEVEL
Like flat ground
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
8%
LEVEL
Like flat ground
Universal Crossword · May 23, 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%
MIRE
Gooey ground
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
8%
MIRE
Gooey ground
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
8%
LEVELS
Takes to the ground
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2025
8%
LEVELS
Takes to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
8%
ATTA
Flour ground in a chakki
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
8%
ATTA
Flour ground in a chakki
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
EEL
Fish whose only breeding ground is located in the Bermuda Triangle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
8%
EEL
Fish whose only breeding ground is located in the Bermuda Triangle
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
8%
POURONEOUT
Pay respects by spilling a drink on the ground, idiomatically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
8%
POURONEOUT
Pay respects by spilling a drink on the ground, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 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%
ASHORE
On solid ground
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
ASHORE
On solid ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 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%
IMSOGLAD
"That makes me happy!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
8%
IMSOGLAD
"That makes me happy!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
8%
PINOLE
Cornmeal with ground mesquite beans and spices
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
8%
PINOLE
Cornmeal with ground mesquite beans and spices
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
8%
EKES
___ out (barely makes)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
8%
EKES
___ out (barely makes)
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 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%
EWE
Sheep that makes milk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2024
8%
EWE
Sheep that makes milk
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
8%
SPLAT
Sound of slime hitting the ground
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
SPLAT
Sound of slime hitting the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 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%
INFANTRYSOLDIER
*Member of a ground troop
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
8%
INFANTRYSOLDIER
*Member of a ground troop
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
8%
FIRSTS
Events that break ground
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
FIRSTS
Events that break ground
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
STADIUM
Big play ground
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
8%
STADIUM
Big play ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
8%
ELEVATORPITCH
Chat with an investor who gets in on the ground floor?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
ELEVATORPITCH
Chat with an investor who gets in on the ground floor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
FIRMA
Terra ___ (solid ground)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
8%
FIRMA
Terra ___ (solid ground)
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 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
1%
SLIDE
Playground fixture with a ladder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
SLIDE
Playground fixture with a ladder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
CAVER
Underground explorer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
CAVER
Underground explorer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
CRYPT
Underground vault
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
CRYPT
Underground vault
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
LOGROLLS
Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LOGROLLS
Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
HOE
Do groundbreaking work?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
HOE
Do groundbreaking work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
LOU
Reed of the Velvet Underground
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
LOU
Reed of the Velvet Underground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ORE
Underground rock
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ORE
Underground rock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
ROOT
Underground part of a tree
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ROOT
Underground part of a tree
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
SEESAW
Playground board with two seats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
SEESAW
Playground board with two seats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
TENTS
Rustic campground sights
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
TENTS
Rustic campground sights
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
WINECAVES
Underground spots for oak barrels
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
WINECAVES
Underground spots for oak barrels
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
AMTOO
Playground retort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
AMTOO
Playground retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
SLIDES
Playground fixtures
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
SLIDES
Playground fixtures
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
PROMISE
Pinkie ___ (playground pledge)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PROMISE
Pinkie ___ (playground pledge)
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
OHIO
Home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
OHIO
Home of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
STRIKEOIL
Find a valuable deposit underground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
STRIKEOIL
Find a valuable deposit underground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
DOESTOO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
COOTIES
Playground "germs"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
COOTIES
Playground "germs"
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
SEAM
Underground band
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
SEAM
Underground band
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
AMNOT
Playground retort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
AMNOT
Playground retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
CAMPUS
Rice grounds
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
CAMPUS
Rice grounds
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
MINER
Underground worker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
MINER
Underground worker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
MOLE
Underground mammal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
MOLE
Underground mammal
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
SLID
Went down a playground pole
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
SLID
Went down a playground pole
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
TAG
Playground game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
TAG
Playground game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
ELS
Aboveground trains
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
ELS
Aboveground trains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
OWIE
Playground scrape, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
OWIE
Playground scrape, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
NOTIT
Cry in the playground
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
NOTIT
Cry in the playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
SOD
Roll with a grounds crew?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
SOD
Roll with a grounds crew?
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
BASEMENTRUNNERS
*Some underground treadmill owners?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
BASEMENTRUNNERS
*Some underground treadmill owners?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
ISSO
Playground comeback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
1%
ISSO
Playground comeback
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
1%
ANTCOLONY
Underground tunneling group
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
ANTCOLONY
Underground tunneling group
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
SPICERACKET
Underground cumin trade?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
1%
SPICERACKET
Underground cumin trade?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
STREETSIGN
It often features white writing on a green background (... letters 7-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
1%
STREETSIGN
It often features white writing on a green background (... letters 7-3)
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
BABOON
Large, ground-dwelling monkey
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
BABOON
Large, ground-dwelling monkey
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
RIOTGRRRL
Underground feminist punk movement
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
RIOTGRRRL
Underground feminist punk movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
WINECELLAR
Underground spot for a cab?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
WINECELLAR
Underground spot for a cab?
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
TINCAN
One end of a playground "telephone"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
TINCAN
One end of a playground "telephone"
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
SEESAWS
Playground sights
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
1%
SEESAWS
Playground sights
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
1%
SARDINES
Playground game similar to hide-and-seek
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
1%
SARDINES
Playground game similar to hide-and-seek
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
ALAMO
Texas battleground
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
1%
ALAMO
Texas battleground
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
1%
SEWER
Part of an underground network
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2025
1%
SEWER
Part of an underground network
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
1%
SWINGSET
Playground equipment
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
1%
SWINGSET
Playground equipment
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
1%
GROTTO
Underground recess
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2025
1%
GROTTO
Underground recess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
1%
BURIES
Puts underground
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
1%
BURIES
Puts underground
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
1%
MOLERAT
Underground rodent
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
1%
MOLERAT
Underground rodent
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
1%
SWING
Playground fixture where pushing is encouraged
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
1%
SWING
Playground fixture where pushing is encouraged
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
1%
WHITENOISE
Unvarying background sound
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
1%
WHITENOISE
Unvarying background sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
1%
TAGGED
Reached a friend on the playground?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
1%
TAGGED
Reached a friend on the playground?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
1%
TREEROOTS
Underground network?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
1%
TREEROOTS
Underground network?
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
1%
SET
Broadway background
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
1%
SET
Broadway background
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
1%
BURROW
Dig like a groundhog
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
BURROW
Dig like a groundhog
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
FAIRTRADE
*Underground market for home goods?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2024
1%
FAIRTRADE
*Underground market for home goods?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
1%
ARESO
Playground retort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
1%
ARESO
Playground retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
1%
LOGROLL
Treadmill-like playground structure
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
LOGROLL
Treadmill-like playground structure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
BOOT
Mishandle, as a grounder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2024
1%
BOOT
Mishandle, as a grounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2024
1%
ISNOT
Playground comeback
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
ISNOT
Playground comeback
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
ARENOT
Playground retort
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2024
1%
ARENOT
Playground retort
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2024
1%
GREENSCREEN
*Background for a scene using CGI
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
1%
GREENSCREEN
*Background for a scene using CGI
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
KOA
Campground letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
KOA
Campground letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
MAGMA
Underground molten rock
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2024
1%
MAGMA
Underground molten rock
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
1%
ORES
Parts of underground rock bands?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2024
1%
ORES
Parts of underground rock bands?
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2024
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 29, 2024
Stingray feature
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React to the alarm
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Necessity
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Unencumbered
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Type of theater at a science museum, perhaps
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Roping and riding competition
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Disaster relief org.
Crossword Clue
Soccer star born Edson Arantes do Nascimento
Crossword Clue
It may be obtuse
Crossword Clue
Imaginary line that Earth spins around
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Makes up ground" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 172 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GAINS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Makes up ground"?
The best answer for "Makes up ground" is GAINS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Makes up ground" 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 29, 2024.