Crossword Answer For
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 12, 2025 Answers
The clue "Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on December 12, 2025. Out of 175 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, BACKUPBANDS (11 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
Answer For Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint:
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175 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
99%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
5%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
5%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
CANTORS
Synagogue singers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
CANTORS
Synagogue singers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
PILLAR
One with a supporting role?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
PILLAR
One with a supporting role?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
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
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
STAR
Take the lead
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
STAR
Take the lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
EDNA
Honey Cone lead singer Wright
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
EDNA
Honey Cone lead singer Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
UPONE
Holding a small lead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
3%
UPONE
Holding a small lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
AHEAD
In the lead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
AHEAD
In the lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
3%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
TUBETOPS
Garments that may lead to cold shoulders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
TUBETOPS
Garments that may lead to cold shoulders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
3%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
ADAM
First name of singers Levine and Lambert
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
ADAM
First name of singers Levine and Lambert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
ROADS
All ___ lead to Rome
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ROADS
All ___ lead to Rome
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
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
3%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
NONET
Composition for nine musicians
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
NONET
Composition for nine musicians
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
COIF
What teasing might lead to?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
COIF
What teasing might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
3%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
3%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
3%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
3%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
3%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
3%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
ALTOS
Some choral singers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
ALTOS
Some choral singers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
ELLE
"Legally Blonde" lead
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
OXI
Commercial lead-in to Clean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
UNIONREP
Local labor leader
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
UNIONREP
Local labor leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
ELDER
Respected leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ELDER
Respected leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
GIRL
Scout leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GIRL
Scout leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMIR
Dubai leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMIR
Dubai leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
EMPEROR
Japanese leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
CEO
Corp. leader
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
CEO
Corp. leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
PACECARS
Indy 500 leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
IMAM
Mosque leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
IMAM
Mosque leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
HOST
Party leader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
HOST
Party leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ABBOT
Monastery leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ABBOT
Monastery leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
DEAN
Campus leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
DEAN
Campus leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TITO
Bandleader Puente
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
TITO
Bandleader Puente
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
DRTEETH
The Electric Mayhem bandleader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
MLK
Civil rights leader honored in Jan.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
WALESA
Polish Solidarity leader Lech
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
GREATPYRAMIDS
Glowing review for a cheerleading squad?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
LENIN
Bolshevik leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
LENIN
Bolshevik leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
HITIT
Bandleader's command
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
HITIT
Bandleader's command
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
EPI
Allergist's lead-in to Pen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
EPI
Allergist's lead-in to Pen
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
GUTTERBALL
*Misleads in an alley
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GUTTERBALL
*Misleads in an alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
OMAHABEACH
*Storied Gilead locale
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OMAHABEACH
*Storied Gilead locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
COX
Crew team leader
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
COX
Crew team leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
YOGIS
Ashram leaders
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
YOGIS
Ashram leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
ROY
Civil rights leader Wilkins
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
ROY
Civil rights leader Wilkins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
TSGETREADYTORUMB
Ring leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
LIETO
Mislead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
LIETO
Mislead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
TEAMMANAGERS
Group leaders
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TEAMMANAGERS
Group leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SATATOP
Led, as a leaderboard
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SATATOP
Led, as a leaderboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
LAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
MBA
Corp. leader's degree
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
MBA
Corp. leader's degree
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DALAILAMA
Tibetan spiritual leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 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%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
CAPTAIN
Ship's leader
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOWNING
*Address for a British leader, casually
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
DOWNING
*Address for a British leader, casually
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
RAH
Cheerleader's syllable
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
RAH
Cheerleader's syllable
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
MEDIUMS
Seance leaders
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
MEDIUMS
Seance leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
INTER
State leader?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
INTER
State leader?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
IRENE
Red Velvet leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
IRENE
Red Velvet leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CESAR
Labor leader Chavez
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
CESAR
Labor leader Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
CEE
Community leader?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CEE
Community leader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
HIHON
Casual lead-in to "I'm home"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
HIHON
Casual lead-in to "I'm home"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SGT
Drill leader: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
SGT
Drill leader: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
DEE
Deputy leader?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
DEE
Deputy leader?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 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%
POPE
Vatican leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
POPE
Vatican leader
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
RABBI
Jewish leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
RABBI
Jewish leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
RAHS
Cheerleaders' syllables
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
SUNRA
The Arkestra jazz band leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
CHANT
Cheerleaders' cheer
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
AKA
Alias lead-in
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
AKA
Alias lead-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
PEACESUMMIT
Antiwar gathering of world leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
CHAIRS
Committee leaders
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 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%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
DICKERSON
Hall of Famer Eric who was NFL rushing yards leader four times in the 1980s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 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
1%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
NIKITA
Soviet leader Khrushchev
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
PMS
Can. leaders
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PMS
Can. leaders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
CLERICS
Religious leaders
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
CLERICS
Religious leaders
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
DAYAN
One-eyed military leader Moshe
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
CHAIR
Committee leader
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
1%
CHAIR
Committee leader
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
1%
ECO
"Friendly" lead-in
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
ECO
"Friendly" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
SMOKEANDMIRRORS
Distraction intended to mislead
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
MICRO
"Chip" or "brew" lead-in
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
MICRO
"Chip" or "brew" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
GANDHI
Indian leader of nonviolent protests
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
GANDHI
Indian leader of nonviolent protests
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
COCA
"Cola" lead-in
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
COCA
"Cola" lead-in
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
AROD
MLB's all-time grand slam leader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
AROD
MLB's all-time grand slam leader
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
ZEE
Zimbabwe's leader?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
ZEE
Zimbabwe's leader?
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
SHAH
Former Iranian leader
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
SHAH
Former Iranian leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
LECH
Solidarity leader Walesa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
LECH
Solidarity leader Walesa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
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Anime genre with giant robots
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Wheel connectors
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Places that roof vents ventilate
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BACKUPBANDS (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint"?
The best answer for "Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint" is BACKUPBANDS with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 12, 2025.