Spotted in the Premier Sunday Crossword crossword on July 18, 2021, the clue "Nail on a paw" has 111 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is CLAW (4 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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111 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CLAW
Nail on a paw
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
99%
CLAW
Nail on a paw
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
8%
WET
Like fresh nail polish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
WET
Like fresh nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
IAMS
Brand with a paw in its logo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
8%
IAMS
Brand with a paw in its logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
8%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
8%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
8%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
8%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
8%
CLEAR
Like the top coat of nail polish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
CLEAR
Like the top coat of nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
APPLY
Put on, as nail polish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
APPLY
Put on, as nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
PRECISELY
"You hit the nail on the head"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
8%
PRECISELY
"You hit the nail on the head"
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
8%
HAMMER
It hits the nail on the head!
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
8%
HAMMER
It hits the nail on the head!
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
8%
ESSIE
Always Morphing nail polish brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
ESSIE
Always Morphing nail polish brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
MANIFOLDER
*Organizer for a nail tech?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
MANIFOLDER
*Organizer for a nail tech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
BRAD
Small nail
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
8%
BRAD
Small nail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
8%
BASECOATS
Bottom nail polish layers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
8%
BASECOATS
Bottom nail polish layers
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
8%
OMBRE
Gradient technique at a nail salon
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
8%
OMBRE
Gradient technique at a nail salon
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
8%
PAD
Dog paw part
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
PAD
Dog paw part
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
ACETATE
Ethyl __: nail polish remover option
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
8%
ACETATE
Ethyl __: nail polish remover option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
8%
MANIPEDIS
Some nail salon treatments, informally
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
8%
MANIPEDIS
Some nail salon treatments, informally
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
8%
GROOM
Do some beard or nail trimming
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2023
8%
GROOM
Do some beard or nail trimming
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2023
8%
ACETONE
Ingredient in nail polish remover, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2023
8%
ACETONE
Ingredient in nail polish remover, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
8%
YELP
[You stepped on my paw!]
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2022
8%
YELP
[You stepped on my paw!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2022
8%
CATPART
Tail or paw?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2022
8%
CATPART
Tail or paw?
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2022
8%
SALON
Word after "nail" or "tanning"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
8%
SALON
Word after "nail" or "tanning"
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
8%
DOGSPA
Place for some nail trims
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2022
8%
DOGSPA
Place for some nail trims
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
8%
KOALA
Marsupial with two opposable thumbs per front paw
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2022
8%
KOALA
Marsupial with two opposable thumbs per front paw
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2022
8%
SWAT
Hit with a paw
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2022
8%
SWAT
Hit with a paw
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2022
8%
TACK
Small nail
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 10, 2022
8%
TACK
Small nail
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 10, 2022
8%
BASECOAT
Layer under nail polish
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2022
8%
BASECOAT
Layer under nail polish
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2022
8%
HANSEN
Sally ___ (nail polish brand)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2021
8%
HANSEN
Sally ___ (nail polish brand)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2021
8%
DNA
It's hidden in "tooth and nail"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2021
8%
DNA
It's hidden in "tooth and nail"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
8%
DROVEIN
Embedded, as a nail
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
8%
DROVEIN
Embedded, as a nail
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
1%
PET
With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
PET
With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
CLIP
Trim, as fingernails
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CLIP
Trim, as fingernails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
TACKS
Short nails
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
TACKS
Short nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
ALBUMART
Thumbnails in a music collection
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
ALBUMART
Thumbnails in a music collection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
GOPAPERLESS
Opt out of snail mail
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
GOPAPERLESS
Opt out of snail mail
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
CAMP
Summer sleepaway site
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
CAMP
Summer sleepaway site
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
SLOWLY
At a snail's pace
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
SLOWLY
At a snail's pace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 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%
ATA
___ snail's pace
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
ATA
___ snail's pace
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
LETGO
"Get your paws off me!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
LETGO
"Get your paws off me!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
MANIS
Fingernail services, briefly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
MANIS
Fingernail services, briefly
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
NICEONE
"You nailed it!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
1%
NICEONE
"You nailed it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
1%
IMAGE
Thumbnail, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
IMAGE
Thumbnail, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
EMERY
Kind of board for filing nails
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
1%
EMERY
Kind of board for filing nails
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
1%
SLOW
Snail-paced
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
1%
SLOW
Snail-paced
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
STAMP
Snail mail need
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
STAMP
Snail mail need
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
CHESS
Game with rooks and pawns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2025
1%
CHESS
Game with rooks and pawns
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2025
1%
ALGAE
Diet for aquarium snails
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
ALGAE
Diet for aquarium snails
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
PEDI
Toenail treatment, for short
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
PEDI
Toenail treatment, for short
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
DEMON
Hellspawn
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
1%
DEMON
Hellspawn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
1%
BRADS
Small nails
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
1%
BRADS
Small nails
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
1%
HOOVES
Dogs : paws :: reindeer : ___
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
1%
HOOVES
Dogs : paws :: reindeer : ___
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
1%
USE
Play for a pawn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
1%
USE
Play for a pawn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
1%
SLIME
Snail trail
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
1%
SLIME
Snail trail
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
1%
LEFTHANDS
Southpaws use them
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
1%
LEFTHANDS
Southpaws use them
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
SPAHN
Hall of Fame pitcher Warren who holds the record for most wins by a southpaw
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
1%
SPAHN
Hall of Fame pitcher Warren who holds the record for most wins by a southpaw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
1%
TOOCLOSETOCALL
Like the results during a nail-biting election night
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
1%
TOOCLOSETOCALL
Like the results during a nail-biting election night
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
1%
LEFTY
Southpaw
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
1%
LEFTY
Southpaw
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
1%
USPS
Snail-mail org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
1%
USPS
Snail-mail org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
1%
PEDIS
Toenail treatments, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
1%
PEDIS
Toenail treatments, informally
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
1%
CREEPINGALONG
Proceeding like a snail
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
1%
CREEPINGALONG
Proceeding like a snail
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
1%
RETRONYM
Snail mail, e.g.
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2024
1%
RETRONYM
Snail mail, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2024
1%
VSCO
Photo app that spawned an aesthetic featuring scrunchies and Hydro Flasks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2024
1%
VSCO
Photo app that spawned an aesthetic featuring scrunchies and Hydro Flasks
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
1%
SEASLUG
Marine snail with no shell
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
1%
SEASLUG
Marine snail with no shell
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
1%
DOGTREAT
Reward for giving a pawshake, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
1%
DOGTREAT
Reward for giving a pawshake, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
1%
SPIKES
Big nails
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
1%
SPIKES
Big nails
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
1%
MANI
Fingernail treatment, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
MANI
Fingernail treatment, informally
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
MAIL
Word after "snail" or "chain"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
1%
MAIL
Word after "snail" or "chain"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
1%
SIMILE
“Hard as nails,” for one
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
1%
SIMILE
“Hard as nails,” for one
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
1%
ABALONE
Snail with an iridescent shell
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2023
1%
ABALONE
Snail with an iridescent shell
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2023
1%
CLAWS
Feline nails
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 17, 2023
1%
CLAWS
Feline nails
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
1%
CUTICLE
Fingernail part
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2023
1%
CUTICLE
Fingernail part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2023
1%
LIVID
Spitting nails
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2023
1%
LIVID
Spitting nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
1%
INGROWN
Like some pain-causing toenails
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
1%
INGROWN
Like some pain-causing toenails
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
1%
FRET
Bite one's nails, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2023
1%
FRET
Bite one's nails, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2023
1%
EEL
Sargasso Sea spawner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2023
1%
EEL
Sargasso Sea spawner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
1%
CRAWL
Move at a snail's pace
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2023
1%
CRAWL
Move at a snail's pace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2023
1%
SEA
Word before salt or snail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
1%
SEA
Word before salt or snail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
1%
TURBO
Animated garden snail who dreams of racing in the Indy 500
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2023
1%
TURBO
Animated garden snail who dreams of racing in the Indy 500
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2023
1%
GARY
SpongeBob's pet snail
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2023
1%
GARY
SpongeBob's pet snail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2023
1%
SLUGS
Snails' relatives
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2023
1%
SLUGS
Snails' relatives
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
1%
LEFTHANDER
Southpaw
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2023
1%
LEFTHANDER
Southpaw
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2023
1%
BED
It might be made of rice or nails
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2023
1%
BED
It might be made of rice or nails
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2023
1%
PRESSONS
Some nails
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 22, 2023
1%
PRESSONS
Some nails
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 22, 2023
1%
PETSPA
Place for a pawdicure
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2023
1%
PETSPA
Place for a pawdicure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2023
1%
ACRYLIC
Component of some paint and nails
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2023
1%
ACRYLIC
Component of some paint and nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2023
1%
ROE
Fish spawn
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
1%
ROE
Fish spawn
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
1%
MAT
"Wipe your paws" spot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2022
1%
MAT
"Wipe your paws" spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2022
1%
PHEW
"What a nail-biter!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2022
1%
PHEW
"What a nail-biter!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2022
1%
EMO
Music genre that spawned screamo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2022
1%
EMO
Music genre that spawned screamo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2022
1%
SALMON
Fish that spawns in fresh water
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2022
1%
SALMON
Fish that spawns in fresh water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2022
1%
FATHEROFTHEBRAD
Guy who invented tiny nails?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2022
1%
FATHEROFTHEBRAD
Guy who invented tiny nails?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2022
1%
VET
Doc who may share paw-shaped treats
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2022
1%
VET
Doc who may share paw-shaped treats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2022
1%
TOE
___ beans (features of kitties' paws)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2022
1%
TOE
___ beans (features of kitties' paws)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2022
1%
JENNERTOAFAULT
Like one who nailed the Kylie costume?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2022
1%
JENNERTOAFAULT
Like one who nailed the Kylie costume?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2022
1%
POKY
Snail-paced
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2022
1%
POKY
Snail-paced
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2022
1%
SHELL
Snail's home
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
1%
SHELL
Snail's home
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
1%
DIDTOAT
Completely nailed
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2022
1%
DIDTOAT
Completely nailed
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2022
1%
HOCK
Sell at a pawnshop
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 1, 2022
1%
HOCK
Sell at a pawnshop
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 1, 2022
1%
SPA
Place for a snail facial
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2022
1%
SPA
Place for a snail facial
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
1%
CONCH
Large sea snail
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2022
1%
CONCH
Large sea snail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2022
1%
MASTERS
Really nails
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2022
1%
MASTERS
Really nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2022
1%
CRAWLING
Moving like a snail
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2022
1%
CRAWLING
Moving like a snail
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2022
1%
SQCM
Area meas. about the size of a pinkie toenail
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2021
1%
SQCM
Area meas. about the size of a pinkie toenail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2021
1%
BEGET
Spawn
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2021
1%
BEGET
Spawn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2021
1%
PRESSON
Fake, as some nails
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2021
1%
PRESSON
Fake, as some nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Nail on a paw" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 111 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CLAW (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Nail on a paw"?
The best answer for "Nail on a paw" is CLAW with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Nail on a paw" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on July 18, 2021.