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Movie critic, when giving stars
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword January 20, 2020 Answers
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RATER
Movie critic, when giving stars
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2020
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RATER
Movie critic, when giving stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2020
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AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
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AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
HATER
Constant critic
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
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HATER
Constant critic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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PERSEVERANCEPAY
Bonus for never giving up?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
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PERSEVERANCEPAY
Bonus for never giving up?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
ADAM
Driver on a movie set
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
ADAM
Driver on a movie set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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RATE
Assign stars to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
3%
RATE
Assign stars to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
3%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
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TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
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DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
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NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
REX
Film critic Reed
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
3%
REX
Film critic Reed
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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BATMAN
Superhero star of a Lego movie
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
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BATMAN
Superhero star of a Lego movie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
META
Like a movie making fun of its own plot holes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
META
Like a movie making fun of its own plot holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
SEATTLE
"Sleepless in __": Nora Ephron movie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
SEATTLE
"Sleepless in __": Nora Ephron movie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
BIG
"Adolescent in a grown man's body" movie
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
BIG
"Adolescent in a grown man's body" movie
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
GOER
Ending for "movie" or "church"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
GOER
Ending for "movie" or "church"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
MUM
Not giving anything away
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
MUM
Not giving anything away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
DAZED
Seeing stars
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
DAZED
Seeing stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
ARENAS
Venues for pop stars
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
ARENAS
Venues for pop stars
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
ISAY
"My stars!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
ISAY
"My stars!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
IHOPE
"If the stars align!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
IHOPE
"If the stars align!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
HEIST
Crime in an action movie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
HEIST
Crime in an action movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
RATES
Gives stars to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
RATES
Gives stars to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
KISMET
What's in the stars
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
KISMET
What's in the stars
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
IDOLS
Adored stars
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
IDOLS
Adored stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
XANADU
1980 Olivia Newton-John movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
XANADU
1980 Olivia Newton-John movie
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
SNORE
Extremely boring movie, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
SNORE
Extremely boring movie, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
TEASER
Short movie preview
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
TEASER
Short movie preview
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
ELLA
"Enchanted" girl in a 2004 movie
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
ELLA
"Enchanted" girl in a 2004 movie
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
ABSOLUTECINEMA
"Best movie ever!" (... letters 11-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
ABSOLUTECINEMA
"Best movie ever!" (... letters 11-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
CINEMA
Field that involves shooting stars?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
CINEMA
Field that involves shooting stars?
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
MIS
Start for giving and taking
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
MIS
Start for giving and taking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
EMMA
Jane Austen novel that inspired the movie "Clueless"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
EMMA
Jane Austen novel that inspired the movie "Clueless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
ALAMO
__ Drafthouse Cinema: movie chain based in Austin
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ALAMO
__ Drafthouse Cinema: movie chain based in Austin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
IDECLARE
"Oh my stars!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
IDECLARE
"Oh my stars!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
3%
IMAX
Big-screen movie format
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
IMAX
Big-screen movie format
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
INSIDEOUT
Pixar movie that makes you experience five emotions at once?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
INSIDEOUT
Pixar movie that makes you experience five emotions at once?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
SETTOMUSIC
Like melodramatic movie scenes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
3%
SETTOMUSIC
Like melodramatic movie scenes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
3%
EPIC
Long movie
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
EPIC
Long movie
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
REACT
Jump during a horror movie, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
REACT
Jump during a horror movie, say
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
3%
ALIGN
If the stars ___
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
ALIGN
If the stars ___
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
TICTAC
Mint in the movie "Juno"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
3%
TICTAC
Mint in the movie "Juno"
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
3%
BARBIECORE
Pink aesthetic revitalized by a 2023 movie
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
BARBIECORE
Pink aesthetic revitalized by a 2023 movie
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
DEN
Room for movie night, maybe
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
3%
DEN
Room for movie night, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
CAMP
Sleep under the stars
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
CAMP
Sleep under the stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
SAGITTARIUS
Shooting stars?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
3%
SAGITTARIUS
Shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
3%
FANTASIA
1940 Disney movie with classical music
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
FANTASIA
1940 Disney movie with classical music
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
EGADS
"My stars!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
3%
EGADS
"My stars!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
3%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
3%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
3%
NOONEASKED
"Why are you giving your opinion?!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
NOONEASKED
"Why are you giving your opinion?!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
STAGEHAND
Person prone to giving props?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
STAGEHAND
Person prone to giving props?
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
PARASITE
Class-y Bong Joon Ho movie?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
PARASITE
Class-y Bong Joon Ho movie?
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
3%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
3%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
TIKTOKSHOP
Marketplace for social media stars
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
3%
TIKTOKSHOP
Marketplace for social media stars
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
3%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
SKY
Where to see the stars
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
3%
SKY
Where to see the stars
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
3%
EBERT
First film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
EBERT
First film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
EGOTS
Award feats for multitalented stars
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
3%
EGOTS
Award feats for multitalented stars
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
3%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
3%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
3%
ICET
Rapper who stars in "Law & Order: SVU"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
3%
ICET
Rapper who stars in "Law & Order: SVU"
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
3%
SEPTET
The stars in the Big Dipper, e.g.
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
3%
SEPTET
The stars in the Big Dipper, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
3%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
3%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
3%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
3%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
KARATE
"The ___ Kid" (1984 movie)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
3%
KARATE
"The ___ Kid" (1984 movie)
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
3%
PULSARS
Some neutron stars and analog watches
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
3%
PULSARS
Some neutron stars and analog watches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
3%
TAKETWO
Second try on a movie set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
3%
TAKETWO
Second try on a movie set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
3%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
3%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
3%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
3%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
3%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
3%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
3%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
3%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
3%
EVITA
1996 musical movie starring Madonna
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
3%
EVITA
1996 musical movie starring Madonna
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
3%
TISSUES
Supplies for sad movie marathons
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
3%
TISSUES
Supplies for sad movie marathons
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
3%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
3%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
3%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
3%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
3%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
3%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
3%
LIGHTOPERATOR
Theater employee who follows the stars closely
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
3%
LIGHTOPERATOR
Theater employee who follows the stars closely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
3%
CAMERACREW
They're sometimes shooting stars
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
3%
CAMERACREW
They're sometimes shooting stars
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
3%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
3%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
3%
REDCARPET
Place to see stars
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
3%
REDCARPET
Place to see stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
3%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
3%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
3%
NOVAE
Suddenly bright stars
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
3%
NOVAE
Suddenly bright stars
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
1%
HATERS
Harsh critics
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
HATERS
Harsh critics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
TILDE
Spanish diacritic
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
TILDE
Spanish diacritic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
AFI
Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
YAM
Thanksgiving tuber
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
YAM
Thanksgiving tuber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
TURKEYTROT
Flightless migration on Thanksgiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
DASHCAMS
Producers of road movies?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
DASHCAMS
Producers of road movies?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
GAWK
Be starstruck
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
GAWK
Be starstruck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
OCT
Canadian Thanksgiving mo.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
OCT
Canadian Thanksgiving mo.
Universal 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%
THU
Thanksgiving, e.g.: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
THU
Thanksgiving, e.g.: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Like most gory movies
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Like most gory movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
VCRS
Devices for watching old home movies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
VCRS
Devices for watching old home movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
SCARY
Like horror movies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SCARY
Like horror movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
OPENSEASON
Period of unchecked criticism
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
OPENSEASON
Period of unchecked criticism
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
GORE
Blood in some movies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
GORE
Blood in some movies
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
SELA
Ward in movies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
SELA
Ward in movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
NOV
Thanksgiving mo.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
NOV
Thanksgiving mo.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie with six Thanksgiving-inspired flavors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie with six Thanksgiving-inspired flavors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
NIT
Small criticism
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
NIT
Small criticism
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
SLOP
AI videos, to critics (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 7-Down)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
SLOP
AI videos, to critics (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 7-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
TURDUCKEN
*Hybrid Thanksgiving roast
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
TURDUCKEN
*Hybrid Thanksgiving roast
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
YAMS
Thanksgiving vegetables
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
YAMS
Thanksgiving vegetables
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
EVE
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
EVE
The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
HATEREADS
Consumes with a critical eye
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
HATEREADS
Consumes with a critical eye
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
UMLAUTS
German diacritical marks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
UMLAUTS
German diacritical marks
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
SADDRESSINGS
*Thanksgiving stuffing dishes that aren't up to snuff?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
SADDRESSINGS
*Thanksgiving stuffing dishes that aren't up to snuff?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
FEDORAS
Hats worn in gangster movies
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
FEDORAS
Hats worn in gangster movies
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
SHARPCORNER
Highly critical grain producer?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
SHARPCORNER
Highly critical grain producer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
SNARKY
Snidely critical
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
SNARKY
Snidely critical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
ART
Subject of some criticism
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
ART
Subject of some criticism
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ISTINK
Self-critical remark
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
ISTINK
Self-critical remark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
PILE
___ on (join in criticism)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
PILE
___ on (join in criticism)
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
NITS
Minor criticisms
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
NITS
Minor criticisms
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
PEAKCINEMA
The pinnacle of all movies
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
PEAKCINEMA
The pinnacle of all movies
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
EMTS
Some critical care pros
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
EMTS
Some critical care pros
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
PIE
Thanksgiving dessert
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
1%
PIE
Thanksgiving dessert
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
SETPIECE
Action movie's climax, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
SETPIECE
Action movie's climax, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
SPELLS
They're cast in "Lord of the Rings" movies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
SPELLS
They're cast in "Lord of the Rings" movies
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
OSCARBAIT
Disparaging term for Academy-oriented movies
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
OSCARBAIT
Disparaging term for Academy-oriented movies
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
IONE
Skye of the movies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
1%
IONE
Skye of the movies
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
1%
PDA
Smooching at the movies, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
1%
PDA
Smooching at the movies, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
1%
TILDES
Spanish diacritics
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
TILDES
Spanish diacritics
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
TURKEYWING
*One of two on a central Thanksgiving dish
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
1%
TURKEYWING
*One of two on a central Thanksgiving dish
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
ITSAWRAP
Line after a movie's ending?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
ITSAWRAP
Line after a movie's ending?
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
CHARLIEDAY
Cinco de Mayo, but not Thanksgiving
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
1%
CHARLIEDAY
Cinco de Mayo, but not Thanksgiving
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on January 20, 2020
Drains of strength
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Hoops player
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Immortal Middle-earth dweller
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Suffix with switch
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Gladiator's realm
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Henry __, who had six marriages
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Gets an A on, as a test
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Bench __: exercise
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Red sky at morning, to a sailor
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Long. crosser
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Movie critic, when giving stars" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RATER (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Movie critic, when giving stars"?
The best answer for "Movie critic, when giving stars" is RATER with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Movie critic, when giving stars" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 20, 2020.