Crossword Answer For
Most common word in English
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 9, 2023 Answers
The crossword clue "Most common word in English" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 9, 2023 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 176 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is THE (3 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
THE
Most common word in English
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2023
99%
THE
Most common word in English
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
DESSERT
Course most look forward to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
DESSERT
Course most look forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
ALL
Not just most
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
ALL
Not just most
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
RURAL
Like most farmland
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
RURAL
Like most farmland
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
ETHNIC
Sharing a common culture
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
ETHNIC
Sharing a common culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
ROMANGODS
Namesakes of most planets
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
4%
ROMANGODS
Namesakes of most planets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
4%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
DST
Setting not observed by most of Arizona: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
DST
Setting not observed by most of Arizona: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
4%
CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
EST
Winter hrs. for most of western Indiana
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
4%
EST
Winter hrs. for most of western Indiana
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
PLASMA
Composition of most of the observable universe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
PLASMA
Composition of most of the observable universe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
4%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
4%
VINESNOB
Gardener who only plants the most exquisite ivy?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
VINESNOB
Gardener who only plants the most exquisite ivy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
USUALLY
For the most part
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
USUALLY
For the most part
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
NOUNS
Subjects of most sentences
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
NOUNS
Subjects of most sentences
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
TENS
Cards with the most pips
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
TENS
Cards with the most pips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
LEAST
Opposite of most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
LEAST
Opposite of most
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
ZAPOTECAN
Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
ZAPOTECAN
Mesoamerican language family common in Oaxaca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
ONEUSE
Like most straws
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
ONEUSE
Like most straws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
USED
Like most Facebook Marketplace items
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
USED
Like most Facebook Marketplace items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
CSUITES
Tops of most org charts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
CSUITES
Tops of most org charts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
SKIPADS
Option not available for most low-tier streaming subscriptions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SKIPADS
Option not available for most low-tier streaming subscriptions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
RATEDR
Like most gory movies
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
RATEDR
Like most gory movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
LACED
Like most sneakers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
LACED
Like most sneakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
SPFS
15, 30 and 50 are common ones, in brief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
SPFS
15, 30 and 50 are common ones, in brief
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
RIPEST
Like the most yellow banana on the tree
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
RIPEST
Like the most yellow banana on the tree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
OSAKA
Japan's third most populous city
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
OSAKA
Japan's third most populous city
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
ICECREAM
Blizzards, for the most part
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
ICECREAM
Blizzards, for the most part
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
NASHUA
Second most populous city in New Hampshire
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
NASHUA
Second most populous city in New Hampshire
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
TIMED
Like most races
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
TIMED
Like most races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
4%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
AGED
Like most hard cheeses
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
AGED
Like most hard cheeses
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DURAMATER
Outermost meningeal membrane
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
DURAMATER
Outermost meningeal membrane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
CLOSE
"You almost guessed it!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
CLOSE
"You almost guessed it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
RARER
More uncommon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
RARER
More uncommon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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%
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
1%
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
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
NTH
Utmost degree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
NTH
Utmost degree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
RARE
Uncommon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
RARE
Uncommon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
ELPASO
Westernmost city in Texas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ELPASO
Westernmost city in Texas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
PENN
Southernmost Ivy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
PENN
Southernmost Ivy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SRS
Almost-grads
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SRS
Almost-grads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
LION
Sphinx, mostly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
LION
Sphinx, mostly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
ACMES
Topmost points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ESCARGOT
Snail commonly cooked in butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
ACLS
Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
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
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ASH
Once-common wood for Louisville Slugger
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
ASH
Once-common wood for Louisville Slugger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
YEMEN
Southernmost nation on the Arabian Peninsula
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
YEMEN
Southernmost nation on the Arabian Peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
MBA
CEO's degree, commonly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
MBA
CEO's degree, commonly
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ERIE
Southernmost Great Lake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ERIE
Southernmost Great Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 9, 2023
Type of oil in weed gummies
Crossword Clue
Intensifies, with "up"
Crossword Clue
Regular routine
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Dry as a desert
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Compete on "Chopped"
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Almost the same
Crossword Clue
Mysterious symbol
Crossword Clue
Lake north of Cleveland
Crossword Clue
Large, striped cat
Crossword Clue
Partner for life
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Most common word in English" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is THE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Most common word in English"?
The best answer for "Most common word in English" is THE with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Most common word in English" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 9, 2023.