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Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 19, 2026 Answers
Searching for the answer to "Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?"? This crossword clue was published in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on February 19, 2026. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD (16 letters). Our database has 197 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
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DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
99%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
6%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
6%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
6%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
6%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
4%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
4%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
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
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
4%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
4%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
4%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
SPLITTHEATOM
Initiate fission ... or what 20-, 26- and 41-Across do?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
SPLITTHEATOM
Initiate fission ... or what 20-, 26- and 41-Across do?
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
BREAKINGNEWS
"This just in!," or what 20-, 33-, and 40-Across are doing?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
BREAKINGNEWS
"This just in!," or what 20-, 33-, and 40-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
PARTINGWORDS
Goodbyes, or what 20-, 33-, and 41-Across are doing?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
PARTINGWORDS
Goodbyes, or what 20-, 33-, and 41-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
HOLDHANDS
Walk with one's sweetie, and what 16-, 23-, 49-, and 58-Across do?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
HOLDHANDS
Walk with one's sweetie, and what 16-, 23-, 49-, and 58-Across do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
SEPARATE
With 65-Across, request from some diners, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 6, 8, and 10 of this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
SEPARATE
With 65-Across, request from some diners, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 6, 8, and 10 of this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
GIVESYOUWIIINGS
Red Bull slogan, and what can also be said of 17-, 25-, 28-, and 42-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
GIVESYOUWIIINGS
Red Bull slogan, and what can also be said of 17-, 25-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
THATTRACKS
"Sounds about right," and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
THATTRACKS
"Sounds about right," and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
4%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
FACETHEMUSIC
Accept unintended consequences
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
FACETHEMUSIC
Accept unintended consequences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
2%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ACT
Do something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
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
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
AGE
Number that's always positive
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
2%
AGE
Number that's always positive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
2%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
2%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
SHANT
Old-fashioned negative contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
TEETH
Enforceability metaphor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
MINDREADERS
They know just what you're thinking
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
MINDREADERS
They know just what you're thinking
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
EYETEST
It's meant to see what you see
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
EYETEST
It's meant to see what you see
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
SHEBA
Kingdom in what is now Yemen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
SHEBA
Kingdom in what is now Yemen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
SAYNO
Reject something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
SAYNO
Reject something
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
2%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
2%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
2%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
2%
AURA
That special something
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
AURA
That special something
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
DAMN
__ the consequences
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
DAMN
__ the consequences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
SAYSOK
Agrees to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
SAYSOK
Agrees to something
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
2%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
2%
CHRISTMASBONUS
End-of-year perk, and what this puzzle's circled letters form
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
CHRISTMASBONUS
End-of-year perk, and what this puzzle's circled letters form
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
LISTENTOME
"Hear what I'm saying!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
2%
LISTENTOME
"Hear what I'm saying!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
2%
WHEREWEREWE
*"At what place did I leave off?" (Second)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
2%
WHEREWEREWE
*"At what place did I leave off?" (Second)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
MYTWODADS
Paul Reiser sitcom, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
2%
MYTWODADS
Paul Reiser sitcom, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
2%
SWEARONIT
Promise something is true
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
SWEARONIT
Promise something is true
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
2%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
2%
TOMTOMCLUB
"Genius of Love" band, or what the answers to the starred clues are members of?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
2%
TOMTOMCLUB
"Genius of Love" band, or what the answers to the starred clues are members of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
2%
BACKUP
"Wait, what did you just say?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
BACKUP
"Wait, what did you just say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
GEE
"Isn't that something"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
GEE
"Isn't that something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
2%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
2%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
2%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
2%
DIF
"What's the ___?" ("So what?")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
2%
DIF
"What's the ___?" ("So what?")
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
2%
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
2%
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
2%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
2%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
2%
DUGIT
Like, really enjoyed something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
2%
DUGIT
Like, really enjoyed something
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
2%
GETOVERIT
Terse advice for the brokenhearted, and what appears four times in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
2%
GETOVERIT
Terse advice for the brokenhearted, and what appears four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
2%
IFITAINTBROKE
Start (and end?) of a saying about something that works
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
2%
IFITAINTBROKE
Start (and end?) of a saying about something that works
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
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MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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ISH
Somewhat
(3)
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Jun 6, 2026
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ISH
Somewhat
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ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
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May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
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ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
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OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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ABIT
Somewhat
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
ABIT
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OMEN
Sign of what's to come
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
OMEN
Sign of what's to come
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
OKSURE
"Fine, whatever"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
OKSURE
"Fine, whatever"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
AJAR
Somewhat open
(4)
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Jan 18, 2026
1%
AJAR
Somewhat open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
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