Crossword Answer For
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 6, 2024 Answers
Stuck on "Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme" from the Universal Crossword crossword? This clue was published on November 6, 2024 and we've identified 182 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. BREAKOFDAWN (11 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
Answer For Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme:
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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BREAKOFDAWN
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
99%
BREAKOFDAWN
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
6%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
6%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
6%
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
6%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
2%
DEW
Drops in the morning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
DEW
Drops in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RIPA
Big name in morning TV
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
2%
RIPA
Big name in morning TV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
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%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
2%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
2%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
2%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
2%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
2%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
2%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
2%
DEWY
Damp in the morning
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
DEWY
Damp in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
2%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
2%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
2%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
2%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
2%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
2%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
2%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
2%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
2%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
2%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
2%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
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%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
TWINSIES
"We're dressed the same!," or a phonetic feature of 18-, 25-, 51-, and 62-Across
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
2%
TWINSIES
"We're dressed the same!," or a phonetic feature of 18-, 25-, 51-, and 62-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 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%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
2%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
2%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
2%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
2%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
BED
It's made in the morning
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
2%
BED
It's made in the morning
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
2%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
2%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
2%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
2%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
2%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
2%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
2%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
2%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
2%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
2%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
2%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
2%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
2%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
2%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
2%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
2%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
2%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
2%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
2%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
BLUEMOON
Rare lunar occurrence
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
2%
BLUEMOON
Rare lunar occurrence
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
2%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
2%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
2%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
2%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
2%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
2%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
2%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
2%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
2%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
2%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
2%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
TENAM
Midmorning hr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
TENAM
Midmorning hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on November 6, 2024
"I, Robot" author Isaac
Crossword Clue
Chart-topping songs
Crossword Clue
AOC, e.g.
Crossword Clue
Sloppy kiss
Crossword Clue
Land unit
Crossword Clue
Tax pro
Crossword Clue
Inspiration for a spotted print (Note the last 3 letters of this clue's answer + ...)
Crossword Clue
Glam rock? (... the first letter of this one)
Crossword Clue
Inkling
Crossword Clue
South Korean airline
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BREAKOFDAWN (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme" is BREAKOFDAWN with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme" 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 November 6, 2024.