Crossword Answer For
Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 31, 2020 Answers
The clue "Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across" from the Universal Crossword crossword on December 31, 2020 has 180 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that TIMESPANS (9 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
Answer For Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across:
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180 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TIMESPANS
Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2020
99%
TIMESPANS
Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2020
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
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
5%
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
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
ARI
Name hidden in 45-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
ARI
Name hidden in 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
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
5%
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
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 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%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
TERI
Name hidden in "late riser"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
TERI
Name hidden in "late riser"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
ATV
Quad bike, for instance: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
ATV
Quad bike, for instance: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
3%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
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
3%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
NOHO
NYC neighborhood hidden in "casino hotel"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
NOHO
NYC neighborhood hidden in "casino hotel"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
HAZE
Smog, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
HAZE
Smog, for instance
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
CARA
Name hidden in "Jessica Rabbit"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
CARA
Name hidden in "Jessica Rabbit"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
ELY
Name hidden in "I feel you"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
ELY
Name hidden in "I feel you"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ADEN
Yemeni port city hidden in "sad ending"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
LON
Name hidden in "Oslo, Norway"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
LON
Name hidden in "Oslo, Norway"
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
3%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
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
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ANI
Name hidden in "Lean In"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
ANI
Name hidden in "Lean In"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
3%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
3%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
3%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
AGEE
Writer James whose surname is hidden in "village elder"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
3%
AGEE
Writer James whose surname is hidden in "village elder"
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
SEAN
Name hidden in "use an alias"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
SEAN
Name hidden in "use an alias"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
HOLEUP
Stay hidden
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HOLEUP
Stay hidden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ESTATE
Downton Abbey, for instance
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
ESTATE
Downton Abbey, for instance
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
SEE
Word aptly hidden in "use eyes"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SEE
Word aptly hidden in "use eyes"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
EMIL
Name hidden in "five miles"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
EMIL
Name hidden in "five miles"
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
COHO
Salmon hidden in "taco holder"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
3%
COHO
Salmon hidden in "taco holder"
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
3%
TARO
Root hidden in "root around"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
TARO
Root hidden in "root around"
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
INES
Name hidden in "online sale"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
3%
INES
Name hidden in "online sale"
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
3%
PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
ELK
Animal hidden in "Evel Knievel"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
ELK
Animal hidden in "Evel Knievel"
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
ETHEL
Name hidden in "toe the line"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
ETHEL
Name hidden in "toe the line"
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
WEED
Maui Wowie, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
WEED
Maui Wowie, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
AKC
Dog show org. hidden in "peak condition"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
AKC
Dog show org. hidden in "peak condition"
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
NIA
Name hidden in "macaroni and cheese"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
NIA
Name hidden in "macaroni and cheese"
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
SAL
Robert McCloskey character hidden in "tags along"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
3%
SAL
Robert McCloskey character hidden in "tags along"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
3%
MATH
Trig, for instance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
MATH
Trig, for instance
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
ASSAM
Indian state hidden in "bass amplifier"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
3%
ASSAM
Indian state hidden in "bass amplifier"
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
STATE
Put into words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
STATE
Put into words
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
VET
Retired grunt, for instance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
VET
Retired grunt, for instance
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
SST
Old jet hidden in "business trip"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
3%
SST
Old jet hidden in "business trip"
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 31, 2020
One who is done for
Crossword Clue
Really messy room
Crossword Clue
Water balloon sound
Crossword Clue
Smell of holiday cookies, for instance
Crossword Clue
___ moment
Crossword Clue
Wear down
Crossword Clue
Common drying agent in packaging (see letters 6 to 8 in this answer)
Crossword Clue
Admit to knowing
Crossword Clue
Combined, as funds
Crossword Clue
Rings out
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 180 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TIMESPANS (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across"?
The best answer for "Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across" is TIMESPANS with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Millenniums, for instance ... or a hint to the hidden words in 17-, 31- and 44-Across" 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 December 31, 2020.