Crossword Answer For
Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 19, 2024 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be", last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on February 19, 2024. Our database holds 191 possible answers, with RINGLEADER (10 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be:
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191 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RINGLEADER
Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2024
99%
RINGLEADER
Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
10%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
10%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
8%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
8%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
8%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
8%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
8%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
8%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
8%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
8%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
8%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
8%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
AIRY
Light as can be
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
AIRY
Light as can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
3%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
3%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
3%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
3%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
3%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
3%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
3%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
3%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
3%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
HOW
"By what means?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
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1%
SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
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SKA
Jamaican style
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
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1%
NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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NOR
Scand. land
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SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
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SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
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SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
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SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
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ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
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ACCRA
West African capital
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MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
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MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
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RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
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RATIO
Secant, for one
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1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
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ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
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LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
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1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
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EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
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1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
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1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
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1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
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1%
SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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1%
SOL
Mexican lager
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1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
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1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
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1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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EPEES
Olympic swords
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1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
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SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
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1%
TUNIS
North African capital
(5)
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TUNIS
North African capital
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
TAPER
Slender candle
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1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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1%
GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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1%
GNUS
African antelopes
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PESOS
Mexican coins
(5)
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1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
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1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
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1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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1%
OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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1%
OPUS
Significant work
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1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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BEL
__ canto
(3)
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1%
BEL
__ canto
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
(8)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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1%
TITI
South American monkey
(4)
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TITI
South American monkey
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
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1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
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1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
(6)
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1%
DINERO
Mexican bucks
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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GRID
Crossword diagram
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1%
NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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MRI
Hosp. scan
(3)
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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DOLL
American Girl product
(4)
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DOLL
American Girl product
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
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1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
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Jul 8, 2026
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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GAIT
Trot or canter
(4)
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GAIT
Trot or canter
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1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
(6)
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LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
(6)
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1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
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UNLIT
Like new candles
(5)
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UNLIT
Like new candles
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
(5)
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
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1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
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1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
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1%
XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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THEEND
Famous last words?
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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1%
WILL
Last words, often
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1%
COSINE
Secant reciprocal
(6)
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
(5)
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
(3)
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
(4)
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
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NEST
Wild canary's home
(4)
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NEST
Wild canary's home
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
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TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
(7)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
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1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
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1%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
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1%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
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Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 19, 2024
Island northwest of Molokai
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Inseparable pals, briefly
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Grizzly, for one
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Fastens, as shoelaces
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Monica who won nine Grand Slam singles titles
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Not all thumbs
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Disruptive student
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Garden dirt
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Slobbers
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"Killing Eve" actress Shaw
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How many possible solutions does "Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RINGLEADER (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be"?
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Where has "Mastermind, and what the first word of 16-, 23-, 35-, or 45-Across can be" been used as a crossword clue?
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