Crossword Answer For
Missing one could cause an awkward situation
Last seen in Universal Crossword March 30, 2024 Answers
The crossword clue "Missing one could cause an awkward situation" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on March 30, 2024 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 176 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is SOCIALCUE (9 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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176 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
SOCIALCUE
Missing one could cause an awkward situation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
99%
SOCIALCUE
Missing one could cause an awkward situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
6%
GLUE
Cause of a sticky situation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
6%
GLUE
Cause of a sticky situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
3%
ANO
"It's __-win situation"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
ANO
"It's __-win situation"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
SAWTOIT
Took care of a situation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
SAWTOIT
Took care of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
3%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
3%
PEA
Storied cause of royal insomnia
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
PEA
Storied cause of royal insomnia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
APNEA
Snoring cause
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
3%
APNEA
Snoring cause
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
EAT
"I could __"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
EAT
"I could __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
3%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
3%
LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
3%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
THESE
"If __ walls could talk ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
THESE
"If __ walls could talk ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
TSK
"How could you?" sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
TSK
"How could you?" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
ORNOT
"Then again, I could be wrong"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
ORNOT
"Then again, I could be wrong"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
HORNETSNEST
Sticky situation
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
HORNETSNEST
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
HOOT
Amusing situation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
HOOT
Amusing situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
*Gently sidestep an awkward question
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
*Gently sidestep an awkward question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
ASMR
Video genre that may cause chills, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
ASMR
Video genre that may cause chills, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
SNOW
It could flake on you for Christmas
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
SNOW
It could flake on you for Christmas
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
PSILOVEYOU
Beatles hit on "Please Please Me," which could be dedicated to 16-, 24-, 35-, and 50-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
PSILOVEYOU
Beatles hit on "Please Please Me," which could be dedicated to 16-, 24-, 35-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
HELPME
"I could use a hand"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
HELPME
"I could use a hand"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
NERD
Socially awkward type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
NERD
Socially awkward type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
ADHD
Condition that can cause hyperfocus: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
ADHD
Condition that can cause hyperfocus: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
IATEIT
Explanation for a missing cookie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
IATEIT
Explanation for a missing cookie
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
MIAMIHERALD
Paper that could aptly run the headline "Hark! Dolphins Hire New Stadium Announcer!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
MIAMIHERALD
Paper that could aptly run the headline "Hark! Dolphins Hire New Stadium Announcer!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
MESS
Sticky situation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
MESS
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
TIEGAME
No-win situation?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
TIEGAME
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
MADEHAY
Took advantage of a situation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
MADEHAY
Took advantage of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
ETC
Succinct "I could go on"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
ETC
Succinct "I could go on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
READTHEROOM
"How could you be so insensitive!"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
READTHEROOM
"How could you be so insensitive!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
DORK
Lovably awkward person
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
3%
DORK
Lovably awkward person
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
3%
TILDE
Mark missing from "jalapeno" or "pinata"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
TILDE
Mark missing from "jalapeno" or "pinata"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
QUANDARY
Difficult situation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
QUANDARY
Difficult situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
ISITJUSTME
Say your parents had three children, two of which are named April and May. Who could the third be?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
ISITJUSTME
Say your parents had three children, two of which are named April and May. Who could the third be?
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
TOURBUS
Vehicle that might single-handedly cause a lunch rush
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
TOURBUS
Vehicle that might single-handedly cause a lunch rush
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
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
3%
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
3%
MAELSTROM
Turbulent situation
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
MAELSTROM
Turbulent situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
TOYPOODLE
Dog that could aptly love to play?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
TOYPOODLE
Dog that could aptly love to play?
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
REMARK
It could be off-the-cuff
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
REMARK
It could be off-the-cuff
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
TOOSMALL
Like shoes that cause blisters, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
3%
TOOSMALL
Like shoes that cause blisters, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
3%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
3%
DEADTREEEDITION
Version of the paper that could aptly feature the PRINT clues?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
3%
WEIRDVIBE
Uneasy feeling about a situation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
WEIRDVIBE
Uneasy feeling about a situation
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
WEVE
"__ got a situation here"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
3%
WEVE
"__ got a situation here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
3%
COMMA
Pause cause
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
COMMA
Pause cause
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
SOURBALLS
Candies that can cause salivation
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
SOURBALLS
Candies that can cause salivation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
NEMO
"Finding __": Pixar film about a missing fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
3%
NEMO
"Finding __": Pixar film about a missing fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
3%
TIDAL
Kind of wave that an earthquake may cause
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
TIDAL
Kind of wave that an earthquake may cause
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
DRAW
No-win situation?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
3%
DRAW
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
3%
IMIGHTLOSEYOU
"We could get separated in this crowd!"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
IMIGHTLOSEYOU
"We could get separated in this crowd!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
ECOLI
Produce recall cause, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
3%
ECOLI
Produce recall cause, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
3%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
3%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
3%
HOW
"___ could you?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
3%
HOW
"___ could you?"
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
3%
CHRISTIANROCK
Bible camp genre, or what the answers to the starred clues could be mistaken for?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
3%
CHRISTIANROCK
Bible camp genre, or what the answers to the starred clues could be mistaken for?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
3%
DORKS
Socially awkward types
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
3%
DORKS
Socially awkward types
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
3%
SOUNDADVICE
Words of wisdom, and what 17-, 30-, and 45-Across could be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
3%
SOUNDADVICE
Words of wisdom, and what 17-, 30-, and 45-Across could be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
3%
LEADERBOARD
List of top-scoring players, and what the start of 17-, 23-, 39-, or 51-Across could be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
3%
LEADERBOARD
List of top-scoring players, and what the start of 17-, 23-, 39-, or 51-Across could be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
3%
ALS
Ice Bucket Challenge cause
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
3%
ALS
Ice Bucket Challenge cause
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
3%
SNARL
Complicated situation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
3%
SNARL
Complicated situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
3%
MALICIOUSINTENT
Desire to cause harm
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
MALICIOUSINTENT
Desire to cause harm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
GOATRODEO
Out of control situation
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
3%
GOATRODEO
Out of control situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
3%
UNSEE
"Eww, I wish I could ___ that"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
3%
UNSEE
"Eww, I wish I could ___ that"
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
3%
COOLERHEADS
Folks who hopefully prevail in a tense situation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
3%
COOLERHEADS
Folks who hopefully prevail in a tense situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
3%
POISONIVY
Plant that can cause an itchy rash
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
3%
POISONIVY
Plant that can cause an itchy rash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
3%
ALLY
Supporter of a cause
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
3%
ALLY
Supporter of a cause
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
3%
GONER
Lost cause
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
3%
GONER
Lost cause
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
3%
BLINDDATE
Potentially awkward encounter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
3%
BLINDDATE
Potentially awkward encounter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
3%
ITSGROWINGONME
"I wasn't sure at first, but ...," or what could be said about the ends of 16-, 26-, and 44-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
3%
ITSGROWINGONME
"I wasn't sure at first, but ...," or what could be said about the ends of 16-, 26-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
3%
LOOKS
"If ___ could kill ..."
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
3%
LOOKS
"If ___ could kill ..."
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
3%
HOTSEAT
Stressful situation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
3%
HOTSEAT
Stressful situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
3%
TROUBLEDWATERS
Difficult situation, or what can be found in each set of circled letters?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
3%
TROUBLEDWATERS
Difficult situation, or what can be found in each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
3%
ELSE
"What ___ could go wrong?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
3%
ELSE
"What ___ could go wrong?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
3%
ITSAPOSSIBILITY
"That could be the case"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
3%
ITSAPOSSIBILITY
"That could be the case"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
3%
EABULLET
*Avoid a sticky situation
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
3%
EABULLET
*Avoid a sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
3%
GOESAWOL
Becomes a missing GI
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
3%
GOESAWOL
Becomes a missing GI
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
3%
SPAM
Folder that may hold a missing email
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
3%
SPAM
Folder that may hold a missing email
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
3%
SPRINGTHAW
Seasonal cause of some flooding
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
3%
SPRINGTHAW
Seasonal cause of some flooding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
3%
LOSELOSE
Like a situation with no good outcome
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
3%
LOSELOSE
Like a situation with no good outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
3%
CLUTCH
Successful in a critical situation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
3%
CLUTCH
Successful in a critical situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
3%
KARMA
Buddhist principle of cause and effect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
3%
KARMA
Buddhist principle of cause and effect
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
3%
BACKFORMOREISEE
"Couldn't stay away, could ya?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2025
3%
BACKFORMOREISEE
"Couldn't stay away, could ya?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
3%
NOCANDO
“Wish I could help”
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
3%
NOCANDO
“Wish I could help”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
3%
INEEDSOMEADVICE
"Help me out with this situation ..."
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
3%
INEEDSOMEADVICE
"Help me out with this situation ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
3%
ALLBETSAREOFF
"Anything could happen"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
3%
ALLBETSAREOFF
"Anything could happen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
3%
ROLLOFTHEDICE
*Undertaking that could have a good or bad outcome
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2025
3%
ROLLOFTHEDICE
*Undertaking that could have a good or bad outcome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2025
3%
PRESSURECOOKER
Highly stressful situation
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
3%
PRESSURECOOKER
Highly stressful situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
3%
HORSETRADE
Deal made with shrewd bargaining, or a swap that could be made with the ends of 17-, 25-, 37-, and 47-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
3%
HORSETRADE
Deal made with shrewd bargaining, or a swap that could be made with the ends of 17-, 25-, 37-, and 47-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
3%
FOUL
Free kick cause
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
3%
FOUL
Free kick cause
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
3%
OXIDATION
Reaction that may cause redness
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
3%
OXIDATION
Reaction that may cause redness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
3%
SETTHESCENE
Describe a situation
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 7, 2025
3%
SETTHESCENE
Describe a situation
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
3%
RASH
Itch cause
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
3%
RASH
Itch cause
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
3%
DONATED
Helped a cause, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
3%
DONATED
Helped a cause, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
3%
ETCETC
"I could go on"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
3%
ETCETC
"I could go on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
3%
PURPLERAIN
Prince song that begins "I never meant to cause you any sorrow"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
3%
PURPLERAIN
Prince song that begins "I never meant to cause you any sorrow"
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
3%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
3%
TIGHTROPE
Precarious situation, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
3%
CAN
Apt letters missing from "_ont_i_er"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2024
3%
CAN
Apt letters missing from "_ont_i_er"
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
3%
CELESTIALMUSIC
Heavenly sounds, and what the answers to the starred clues could be called
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
3%
CELESTIALMUSIC
Heavenly sounds, and what the answers to the starred clues could be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
3%
MIDDLEPARTS
Features of many Gen-Z hairstyles ... and what the starred clues' answers could be considered vis-a-vis their clues
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
3%
MIDDLEPARTS
Features of many Gen-Z hairstyles ... and what the starred clues' answers could be considered vis-a-vis their clues
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
3%
GASTANK
Car part missing on a Tesla
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
3%
GASTANK
Car part missing on a Tesla
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
3%
ICANTRELATE
"Never been in that situation myself" (... first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
3%
ICANTRELATE
"Never been in that situation myself" (... first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
3%
TORT
Civil suit cause
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
3%
TORT
Civil suit cause
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
3%
LETTHEGAMESBEGIN
"Time to play!," and what could be said about 22-, 38-, 47-, 67-, 85-, and 92-Across
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
3%
LETTHEGAMESBEGIN
"Time to play!," and what could be said about 22-, 38-, 47-, 67-, 85-, and 92-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
3%
ALLERGY
Sneeze cause
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 2, 2024
3%
ALLERGY
Sneeze cause
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 2, 2024
3%
LONGTO
Wish one could
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
3%
LONGTO
Wish one could
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
3%
IHAVENOTES
"Here's my feedback" ... and what the answers to the starred clues could say?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
3%
IHAVENOTES
"Here's my feedback" ... and what the answers to the starred clues could say?
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
3%
MIRAGE
What a faraway oasis could be
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2024
3%
MIRAGE
What a faraway oasis could be
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
3%
BOPEEP
Nursery rhyme girl whose sheep go missing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
3%
BOPEEP
Nursery rhyme girl whose sheep go missing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
3%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"Nevertheless ... our situation hasn't changed"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
3%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"Nevertheless ... our situation hasn't changed"
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
3%
NIGHTMOVES
Bob Seger hit about "trying to lose the awkward teenage blues"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2024
3%
NIGHTMOVES
Bob Seger hit about "trying to lose the awkward teenage blues"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
3%
ASITIS
"Given the situation ..."
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
3%
ASITIS
"Given the situation ..."
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
3%
MORASS
Convoluted situation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2024
3%
MORASS
Convoluted situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2024
3%
QUAGMIRE
Sticky situation
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
3%
QUAGMIRE
Sticky situation
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
3%
SUPEROWLS
*Major NFL events (In this answer, note the missing letter, plus ...)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2024
3%
SUPEROWLS
*Major NFL events (In this answer, note the missing letter, plus ...)
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
3%
DIRTYMARTIN
*Classic cocktail with olives (... the missing letter in this answer, plus ...)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2024
3%
DIRTYMARTIN
*Classic cocktail with olives (... the missing letter in this answer, plus ...)
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
3%
SENDSEGRETS
*Declines an invitation, formally (... the missing letter in this answer, plus ...)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2024
3%
SENDSEGRETS
*Declines an invitation, formally (... the missing letter in this answer, plus ...)
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
3%
TOUGHCROW
*Difficult-to-please audience (... the missing letter in this answer)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2024
3%
TOUGHCROW
*Difficult-to-please audience (... the missing letter in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
3%
OHNOREASON
"Well, just 'cause"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2024
3%
OHNOREASON
"Well, just 'cause"
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
3%
BEANIE
Hat hair cause, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
3%
BEANIE
Hat hair cause, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
3%
ESPOUSE
Advocate for, as a cause
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
3%
ESPOUSE
Advocate for, as a cause
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
3%
WAS
"Well, that ___ awkward"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2024
3%
WAS
"Well, that ___ awkward"
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2024
3%
SLOWDANCE
Potentially awkward time at a middle school party
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
3%
SLOWDANCE
Potentially awkward time at a middle school party
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
3%
YEARNINGTO
Really wishing that one could
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
3%
YEARNINGTO
Really wishing that one could
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
3%
LOSTCAT
Words on some missing posters
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
3%
LOSTCAT
Words on some missing posters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
3%
SMOG
Brown sky cause
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
3%
SMOG
Brown sky cause
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
3%
HAS
Isn't missing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2024
3%
HAS
Isn't missing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2024
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SCARE
"We __ because we care": Monsters, Inc. motto
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
SCARE
"We __ because we care": Monsters, Inc. motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
STIRS
__ the pot: causes trouble
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
STIRS
__ the pot: causes trouble
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SINCE
Because
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SINCE
Because
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DUETO
Because of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
DUETO
Because of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
CHAOS
"We adore __ because we love to produce order": M.C. Escher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
CHAOS
"We adore __ because we love to produce order": M.C. Escher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
DIRE
Do-or-die, situationwise
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
DIRE
Do-or-die, situationwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TINFOILHATS
Alleged causes of mental blocks?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"This could've been a lot worse"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"This could've been a lot worse"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
LESS
"I couldn't care __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
LESS
"I couldn't care __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
LOREAL
"Because you're worth it" brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
LOREAL
"Because you're worth it" brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
ELIDES
Says "coulda, woulda, shoulda," say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
ELIDES
Says "coulda, woulda, shoulda," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
SNOWDAYS
Breaks that happen because of a fall?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
SNOWDAYS
Breaks that happen because of a fall?
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
OWETO
Have because of
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
OWETO
Have because of
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
CASUAL
Like a situationship
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
1%
CASUAL
Like a situationship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
ELMOS
Ticklish toys that caused a frenzy at Christmas in 1996
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
ELMOS
Ticklish toys that caused a frenzy at Christmas in 1996
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
SHAMBLE
Walk awkwardly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
SHAMBLE
Walk awkwardly
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
COMPLEXCOMPLEXCOMPLEX
Neurosis caused by a group of labyrinthine apartments?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
COMPLEXCOMPLEXCOMPLEX
Neurosis caused by a group of labyrinthine apartments?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
PUN
"I don't trust stairs because they're always up to something," e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
1%
PUN
"I don't trust stairs because they're always up to something," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
1%
NAP
__ trapped: stuck at home because of a tot's sleep schedule
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
1%
NAP
__ trapped: stuck at home because of a tot's sleep schedule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
1%
JUDE
Patron saint of lost causes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
1%
JUDE
Patron saint of lost causes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
1%
NEYO
"Because of You" R&B singer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
1%
NEYO
"Because of You" R&B singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
TIESCORES
Overtime causes
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
TIESCORES
Overtime causes
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
REDOX
Kind of reaction that causes a banana to brown
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
REDOX
Kind of reaction that causes a banana to brown
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
TMI
"You could've kept that to yourself"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
1%
TMI
"You could've kept that to yourself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
1%
INTHAT
Because
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
INTHAT
Because
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
1%
COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
1%
FORNOGOODREASON
Just because
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2025
1%
FORNOGOODREASON
Just because
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
1%
AMEN
"I couldn't agree more!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
1%
AMEN
"I couldn't agree more!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
1%
PUMP
What causes inflation?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
1%
PUMP
What causes inflation?
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
1%
RACETOTHEBOTTOM
Snowball effect caused by lowered standards
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
1%
RACETOTHEBOTTOM
Snowball effect caused by lowered standards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
1%
RAINNDELAY
Holdup on the set caused by actor Wilson?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2024
1%
RAINNDELAY
Holdup on the set caused by actor Wilson?
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2024
1%
DEW
What causes grass to glisten
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
1%
DEW
What causes grass to glisten
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
1%
FEAR
Emotion that causes goosebumps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2024
1%
FEAR
Emotion that causes goosebumps
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2024
1%
ATOMS
They can't be trusted because they make everything up!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
1%
ATOMS
They can't be trusted because they make everything up!
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
1%
LAKEEFFECTSNOW
Winter weather caused by cold air moving over warm water
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
1%
LAKEEFFECTSNOW
Winter weather caused by cold air moving over warm water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
1%
HEADCOLD
Malady that causes the sniffles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
1%
HEADCOLD
Malady that causes the sniffles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
1%
AITAKEOVER
Scenario where computers gain world domination, and what caused the starred clues not to match their answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2024
1%
AITAKEOVER
Scenario where computers gain world domination, and what caused the starred clues not to match their answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
1%
ICEAGE
Film that could've been titled "Frozen"?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2024
1%
ICEAGE
Film that could've been titled "Frozen"?
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2024
1%
DONTARGUE
"Because I said so!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
1%
DONTARGUE
"Because I said so!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
1%
GONERS
Lost causes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
1%
GONERS
Lost causes
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
Clues for Universal Crossword on March 30, 2024
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Until now
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Terse farewell
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Piece of folklore
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Pursued romantically
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Fishing line holder
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Fruit often used in gin
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Gut feeling
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The "A" in A.D.
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"I see"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Missing one could cause an awkward situation" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SOCIALCUE (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Missing one could cause an awkward situation"?
The best answer for "Missing one could cause an awkward situation" is SOCIALCUE with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Missing one could cause an awkward situation" 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 March 30, 2024.