Stumped by the crossword clue "Makeshift blades"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on July 31, 2021. We've scoured our database and found 23 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is SHIVS (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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23 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SHIVS
Makeshift blades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2021
99%
SHIVS
Makeshift blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2021
8%
EPEES
Light blades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
EPEES
Light blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
ROTORS
Revolving blades
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
ROTORS
Revolving blades
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
AUTOPARTS
Spark plugs, wiper blades, etc.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
8%
AUTOPARTS
Spark plugs, wiper blades, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
8%
OARS
Rowboat blades
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
8%
OARS
Rowboat blades
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
8%
PEAS
Frozen veggies in a makeshift ice pack
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
PEAS
Frozen veggies in a makeshift ice pack
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
CRUDELY
In a makeshift way
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2024
8%
CRUDELY
In a makeshift way
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2024
8%
DISCS
Harrow blades
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
8%
DISCS
Harrow blades
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
8%
DEW
Beads on blades
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
8%
DEW
Beads on blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
8%
SNEES
Bygone blades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2024
8%
SNEES
Bygone blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
8%
BASTE
Make makeshift stitches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2023
8%
BASTE
Make makeshift stitches
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
8%
FENCING
Sport with blades
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 3, 2023
8%
FENCING
Sport with blades
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 3, 2023
8%
LATS
Muscles below the shoulder blades, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2023
8%
LATS
Muscles below the shoulder blades, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2023
8%
SWORDSWALLOWERS
Daring performers with blades ... or the starred clues' answers?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2022
8%
SWORDSWALLOWERS
Daring performers with blades ... or the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2022
8%
FOILS
Light fencing blades
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2022
8%
FOILS
Light fencing blades
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2022
8%
FRUITNINJA
*Mobile game with a variety of blades
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2022
8%
FRUITNINJA
*Mobile game with a variety of blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2022
8%
LAWNMOWER
Blades for trimming blades
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2021
8%
LAWNMOWER
Blades for trimming blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2021
8%
LEAN
With 27-Across, makeshift sheds
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 15, 2020
8%
LEAN
With 27-Across, makeshift sheds
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
8%
MOW
Use blades on blades?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2019
8%
MOW
Use blades on blades?
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2019
8%
CANOPENERS
Gadgets with small rotary blades
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2019
8%
CANOPENERS
Gadgets with small rotary blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2019
8%
SKATE
It can have wheels or blades
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2019
8%
SKATE
It can have wheels or blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2019
8%
SKATED
Competed using blades
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2018
8%
SKATED
Competed using blades
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2018
1%
CHEAPSKATES
Rollerblades that are a dime a dozen?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
1%
CHEAPSKATES
Rollerblades that are a dime a dozen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Makeshift blades" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 23 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHIVS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Makeshift blades"?
The best answer for "Makeshift blades" is SHIVS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Makeshift blades" 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 July 31, 2021.