Crossword Answer For
Name found backward in "excellent"
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 28, 2026 Answers
Looking up the clue "Name found backward in "excellent"" from Universal Crossword on February 28, 2026? Our crossword answer database returned 190 results. The best answer appears to be NELLE, which is 5 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.
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Answer
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99%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
99%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
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4%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
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CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
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NESTLE
Big name in milk chocolate
(6)
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Sep 21, 2026
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NESTLE
Big name in milk chocolate
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FOROLDTIMESSAKE
"In the name of that rice wine we drank ages ago"?
(15)
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Sep 20, 2026
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FOROLDTIMESSAKE
"In the name of that rice wine we drank ages ago"?
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RAO
Big name in pasta sauce
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
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RAO
Big name in pasta sauce
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FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
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Sep 14, 2026
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FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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4%
YVES
First name in haute couture
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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YVES
First name in haute couture
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DIOR
Last name in haute couture
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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DIOR
Last name in haute couture
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4%
PYTHON
Programming language with a reptilian name
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
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PYTHON
Programming language with a reptilian name
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
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Sep 8, 2026
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
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DAP
Big name in sealant
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
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DAP
Big name in sealant
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FIDO
Classic dog name
(4)
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Sep 1, 2026
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FIDO
Classic dog name
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
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4%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
(8)
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Aug 29, 2026
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TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
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4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
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Aug 26, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
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Aug 24, 2026
4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
RIPA
Big name in morning TV
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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RIPA
Big name in morning TV
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ARAM
Biblical name of ancient Syria
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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ARAM
Biblical name of ancient Syria
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4%
NOKIA
Big name in brick phones
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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NOKIA
Big name in brick phones
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4%
POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
(5)
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Aug 12, 2026
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POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
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NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
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NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
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SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
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SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
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4%
PLACE
Put a name to
(5)
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Aug 9, 2026
4%
PLACE
Put a name to
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4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
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DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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MIRO
Big name in surrealism
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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MIRO
Big name in surrealism
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ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
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ANSEL
First name in landscape photography
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4%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
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4%
JAMBA
Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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JAMBA
Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019
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4%
AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
4%
AHA
"I found it!"
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4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
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Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
THE
Word that's trademarked in Ohio State University's official name
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
4%
THE
Word that's trademarked in Ohio State University's official name
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4%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
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Jul 14, 2026
4%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
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CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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4%
BUTCHER
Mispronounce horrendously, as a name
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
4%
BUTCHER
Mispronounce horrendously, as a name
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4%
UNSER
Auto racing family name
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
4%
UNSER
Auto racing family name
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4%
MARA
Last name of sisters Rooney and Kate
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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MARA
Last name of sisters Rooney and Kate
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DENALI
Koyukon name of North America's tallest peak
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
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DENALI
Koyukon name of North America's tallest peak
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4%
PGA
Org. with many excellent drivers
(3)
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Jun 27, 2026
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PGA
Org. with many excellent drivers
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4%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
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EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
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4%
ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
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ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
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OTIS
Elevator name
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
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OTIS
Elevator name
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4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
WOODROW
First name of the 28th U.S. president
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
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WOODROW
First name of the 28th U.S. president
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AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
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Jun 22, 2026
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AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
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4%
BIC
Pen name
(3)
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Jun 19, 2026
4%
BIC
Pen name
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4%
ELMER
Big name in the school supply aisle
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
4%
ELMER
Big name in the school supply aisle
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4%
NEE
Married name follower
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
4%
NEE
Married name follower
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4%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
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ACER
Big name in gaming monitors
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
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ACER
Big name in gaming monitors
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ALIAS
Cover name
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
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ALIAS
Cover name
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TOPPS
Big name in trading cards
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
4%
TOPPS
Big name in trading cards
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4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
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4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
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Jun 3, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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4%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
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Jun 2, 2026
4%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
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4%
YALE
Big name in locks
(4)
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Jun 2, 2026
4%
YALE
Big name in locks
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4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
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Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
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4%
BUSBY
"OutDaughtered" family name
(5)
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May 31, 2026
4%
BUSBY
"OutDaughtered" family name
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4%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
(4)
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May 31, 2026
4%
COEN
Last name of filmmakers Ethan and Joel
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4%
LEILA
Arabic name that means "night"
(5)
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May 30, 2026
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LEILA
Arabic name that means "night"
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4%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
(5)
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May 27, 2026
4%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
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4%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
(6)
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May 25, 2026
4%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
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4%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
4%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
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4%
NILLA
Wafer name since 1967
(5)
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May 24, 2026
4%
NILLA
Wafer name since 1967
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4%
OHENRY
William Sydney Porter's pen name
(6)
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May 22, 2026
4%
OHENRY
William Sydney Porter's pen name
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4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
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May 19, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
FIFI
Stereotypical name for a poodle
(4)
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May 17, 2026
4%
FIFI
Stereotypical name for a poodle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
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May 11, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
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4%
ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
(4)
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May 10, 2026
4%
ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
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TAOS
Big name in comfort footwear
(4)
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May 9, 2026
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TAOS
Big name in comfort footwear
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4%
SALLIE
Big name in loans
(6)
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May 9, 2026
4%
SALLIE
Big name in loans
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4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
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May 3, 2026
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AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
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4%
MOHS
Scale name
(4)
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May 2, 2026
4%
MOHS
Scale name
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4%
SHANIA
First name in country pop
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
SHANIA
First name in country pop
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4%
CAM
Apt name for a cinematographer
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
CAM
Apt name for a cinematographer
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4%
KAY
Big name in jewelry
(3)
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Apr 23, 2026
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KAY
Big name in jewelry
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4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
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4%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
4%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
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4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
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Apr 18, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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4%
RAREGAS
Old name for neon or argon
(7)
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Apr 16, 2026
4%
RAREGAS
Old name for neon or argon
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4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
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4%
NORMA
Marilyn's birth name
(5)
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Apr 13, 2026
4%
NORMA
Marilyn's birth name
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4%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
(6)
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Apr 13, 2026
4%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
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ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
(8)
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Apr 12, 2026
4%
ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
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4%
MISSM
Bette's "Divine" stage name
(5)
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Apr 12, 2026
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MISSM
Bette's "Divine" stage name
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4%
ADE
End of a sports drink's name
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
4%
ADE
End of a sports drink's name
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4%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
(7)
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Apr 11, 2026
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MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
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4%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
(5)
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Apr 9, 2026
4%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
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4%
SHEP
Herding dog name
(4)
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Apr 9, 2026
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SHEP
Herding dog name
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SNES
Console found in "bird's nest soup"
(4)
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Apr 7, 2026
4%
SNES
Console found in "bird's nest soup"
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4%
ROKU
Big name in video streaming
(4)
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Apr 6, 2026
4%
ROKU
Big name in video streaming
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LEVI
First name in denim
(4)
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Apr 4, 2026
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LEVI
First name in denim
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4%
TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
(10)
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Apr 4, 2026
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TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
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Apr 1, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
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4%
JESUSFISH
Colloquial name of the Christian symbol the ichthus
(9)
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Mar 31, 2026
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JESUSFISH
Colloquial name of the Christian symbol the ichthus
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LOCAL
Word in many union names
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
LOCAL
Word in many union names
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ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
(5)
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Sep 16, 2026
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ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
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KOI
Splash of color in an ornamental pond
(3)
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Sep 16, 2026
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KOI
Splash of color in an ornamental pond
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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IAGO
"Aladdin" parrot named for a Shakespeare villain
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
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IAGO
"Aladdin" parrot named for a Shakespeare villain
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SATCH
Louis Armstrong nickname
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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SATCH
Louis Armstrong nickname
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ELIO
Pixar film featuring a supercomputer named Ooooo
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ELIO
Pixar film featuring a supercomputer named Ooooo
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METROPOLIS
Comic book city nicknamed "The Big Apricot"
(10)
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Sep 12, 2026
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METROPOLIS
Comic book city nicknamed "The Big Apricot"
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HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
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HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
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1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
(6)
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Sep 9, 2026
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FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
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AROD
Yankee nickname of the 2000s
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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AROD
Yankee nickname of the 2000s
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NORRIS
NHL trophy namesake
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
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NORRIS
NHL trophy namesake
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BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
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NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
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Aug 20, 2026
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NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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READOFF
List, as names during roll call
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Aug 18, 2026
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READOFF
List, as names during roll call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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AMALFI
Italian town with a namesake coast
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
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AMALFI
Italian town with a namesake coast
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
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PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
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PAPI
Big __: David Ortiz nickname
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
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PAPI
Big __: David Ortiz nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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GRAM
Family nickname
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
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GRAM
Family nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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PHO
Vietnamese soup
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
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PHO
Vietnamese soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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BANHMI
Vietnamese sandwich
(6)
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Aug 4, 2026
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BANHMI
Vietnamese sandwich
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CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
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Jul 30, 2026
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CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
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ANI
Vader's childhood nickname
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ANI
Vader's childhood nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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KODIAKS
Bears named for an Alaskan archipelago
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
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KODIAKS
Bears named for an Alaskan archipelago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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TOONIE
Nickname for Canada's $2 coin
(6)
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Jul 21, 2026
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TOONIE
Nickname for Canada's $2 coin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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TINSELTOWN
Nickname for Hollywood
(10)
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Jul 20, 2026
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TINSELTOWN
Nickname for Hollywood
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ROBYN
One-named "Dancing on My Own" singer
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
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ROBYN
One-named "Dancing on My Own" singer
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IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
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IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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POCATELLO
Idaho city named for a Shoshone chief
(9)
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Jul 14, 2026
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POCATELLO
Idaho city named for a Shoshone chief
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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NSA
Org. nicknamed "No Such Agency"
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
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NSA
Org. nicknamed "No Such Agency"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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UGLIS
Aptly named hybrids
(5)
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Jul 10, 2026
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UGLIS
Aptly named hybrids
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STJOE
Missouri city nickname
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
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STJOE
Missouri city nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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BECKS
Posh and __: nickname of a British celebrity couple
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
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BECKS
Posh and __: nickname of a British celebrity couple
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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HEIR
Person named in a will
(4)
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Jun 30, 2026
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HEIR
Person named in a will
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TET
Vietnamese New Year
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
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TET
Vietnamese New Year
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ETON
School founded in 1440
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
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ETON
School founded in 1440
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ROUND
Tournament division
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
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ROUND
Tournament division
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
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KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
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GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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BOLTS
Nickname for the NFL's Chargers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
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BOLTS
Nickname for the NFL's Chargers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
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ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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SERIFS
Ornamental lines
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
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SERIFS
Ornamental lines
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EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
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EMAIL
Username, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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NEW
Word in four state names
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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NEW
Word in four state names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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INTL
Abbr. in some airport names
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
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INTL
Abbr. in some airport names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
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UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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ATOWN
Georgia city nickname
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
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ATOWN
Georgia city nickname
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
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SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
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SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
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STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
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FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric named for a French city
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric named for a French city
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
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MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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SCHOLL
Podiatrist with a namesake orthopedic brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
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SCHOLL
Podiatrist with a namesake orthopedic brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
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CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
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WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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SNICKERS
Candy named for a Mars family horse
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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SNICKERS
Candy named for a Mars family horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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DOE
Generic surname
(3)
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May 8, 2026
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DOE
Generic surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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SIS
Family nickname
(3)
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May 8, 2026
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SIS
Family nickname
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CAESAR
July's namesake
(6)
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Apr 30, 2026
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CAESAR
July's namesake
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YETI
Cooler named for a cryptid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
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YETI
Cooler named for a cryptid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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ENYA
One-named singer from Donegal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
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ENYA
One-named singer from Donegal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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LEAFINSECT
Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
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LEAFINSECT
Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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TMNT
Cartoon quartet named for Renaissance artists, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
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TMNT
Cartoon quartet named for Renaissance artists, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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ALIST
Group with many household names
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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ALIST
Group with many household names
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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NENE
Goose named for its call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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NENE
Goose named for its call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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SHORTKING
Cute nickname for a dachshund
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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SHORTKING
Cute nickname for a dachshund
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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BEAV
Nickname for Wally's brother, in a '50s-'60s sitcom
(4)
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Apr 17, 2026
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BEAV
Nickname for Wally's brother, in a '50s-'60s sitcom
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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TEX
Stereotypical cowboy nickname
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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TEX
Stereotypical cowboy nickname
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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SHASTA
Soda brand named for a mountain
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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SHASTA
Soda brand named for a mountain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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AKA
Letters between names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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AKA
Letters between names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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SHIRE
Word in some English place-names
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
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SHIRE
Word in some English place-names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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KALAMATA
Greek city with a namesake olive
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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KALAMATA
Greek city with a namesake olive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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MEL
Nickname of two Spice Girls
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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MEL
Nickname of two Spice Girls
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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LUNABAR
Snack brand named for a Roman moon goddess
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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LUNABAR
Snack brand named for a Roman moon goddess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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YOYO
Ma who founded the arts organization Silkroad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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YOYO
Ma who founded the arts organization Silkroad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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RAPIDS
Word after Grand and Cedar, in city names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
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RAPIDS
Word after Grand and Cedar, in city names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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AMY
Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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AMY
Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
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KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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DES
Nickname that drops "mond"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
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DES
Nickname that drops "mond"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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ALBA
Jessica who founded the production company Lady Spitfire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
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ALBA
Jessica who founded the production company Lady Spitfire
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 28, 2026
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Upscale hotel chain
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Club with a metal head
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Respect earned in a community, informally
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Name found backward in "excellent"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NELLE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Name found backward in "excellent""?
The best answer for "Name found backward in "excellent"" is NELLE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Name found backward in "excellent"" been used as a crossword clue?
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