Crossword Answer For
Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 15, 2019 Answers
"Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on October 15, 2019. We have 188 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is FLASHFORWARD with 12 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
Answer For Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across:
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188 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FLASHFORWARD
Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2019
99%
FLASHFORWARD
Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2019
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
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
4%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
2%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
TABLET
Portable device with a touchscreen
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
TABLET
Portable device with a touchscreen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
EDGER
Lawn care device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
EDGER
Lawn care device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ATM
Drive-thru device
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
ATM
Drive-thru device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
MODEM
Internet access device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
MODEM
Internet access device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
PLANETMOBILE
Perfect nursery gift for a future astronomer?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
PLANETMOBILE
Perfect nursery gift for a future astronomer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
HASP
Locking device
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
HASP
Locking device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
ECHO
Alexa device
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
2%
ECHO
Alexa device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
AMP
Concert device
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
AMP
Concert device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
LOOM
Arachne's device
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
LOOM
Arachne's device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar plot device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar plot device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
GAUGE
Measuring device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
GAUGE
Measuring device
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
EAR
Listening device?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
EAR
Listening device?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
POOLNOODLE
Basic flotation device
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
2%
POOLNOODLE
Basic flotation device
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
2%
BEERENGINE
Pumping device in a pub
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
BEERENGINE
Pumping device in a pub
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
HOE
Plot device?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
HOE
Plot device?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
AGENCY
Ability to shape one's own future
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
AGENCY
Ability to shape one's own future
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
ALLINONEPRINTER
Versatile home office device
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
2%
ALLINONEPRINTER
Versatile home office device
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
2%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
2%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
ROUTER
Wireless network device
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
ROUTER
Wireless network device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
NETZEROLAWS
Statutes that attempt to ensure a carbon-neutral future
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
NETZEROLAWS
Statutes that attempt to ensure a carbon-neutral future
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
LEDTV
Streaming device, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
LEDTV
Streaming device, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
MCATS
Exams for future ENTs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
MCATS
Exams for future ENTs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
GMATS
Exams for future MBAs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
GMATS
Exams for future MBAs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
SCALE
Weighing device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
SCALE
Weighing device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
WALLE
2008 Pixar film set ~800 years in the future
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
WALLE
2008 Pixar film set ~800 years in the future
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
CASELAW
Guide for future rulings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
CASELAW
Guide for future rulings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
MCAT
Exam for future docs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
MCAT
Exam for future docs
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
BODYBUILDING
*Pursuit for a future Mr. Olympia competitor
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
BODYBUILDING
*Pursuit for a future Mr. Olympia competitor
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
ULOCK
Letter-shaped bike security device
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
ULOCK
Letter-shaped bike security device
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
TRACKER
GPS ___ (location-finding device)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
TRACKER
GPS ___ (location-finding device)
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
IPAD
Modern checkout device
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IPAD
Modern checkout device
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
PAINTMIXER
Hardware store device that makes custom colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
PUPPETRULER
Measuring device at a toy store?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
PUPPETRULER
Measuring device at a toy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
POLISCI
Field for a future official, for short
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
POLISCI
Field for a future official, for short
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
IDCHIP
Pet-locating device
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
IDCHIP
Pet-locating device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
2%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
2%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
2%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
VCR
'80s home theater device
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
2%
VCR
'80s home theater device
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
2%
ECIG
Vaping device
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
2%
ECIG
Vaping device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
2%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
2%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
2%
ALARMS
They're set for the future
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
2%
ALARMS
They're set for the future
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
2%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
2%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
2%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
2%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
2%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
2%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
2%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
EDIT
Create a narrative out of reality show footage, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
2%
EDIT
Create a narrative out of reality show footage, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
SAVEUP
Put money away for the future
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
2%
SAVEUP
Put money away for the future
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
2%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
2%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
2%
PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
2%
PRISM
Refraction device that makes a rainbow
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
2%
DREAM
Have hopes for the future
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
2%
DREAM
Have hopes for the future
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
2%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
2%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
2%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
2%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
2%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
2%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SYNC
Align, as devices
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
SYNC
Align, as devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
PCS
WFH devices
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
PCS
WFH devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 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%
PAGERS
Motorola devices
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
PAGERS
Motorola devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CAREERDAY
Opportunity for students to consider their futures
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
CAREERDAY
Opportunity for students to consider their futures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SEATBELTS
Vehicle safety devices
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
SEATBELTS
Vehicle safety devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
ATMS
Bank lobby devices
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ATMS
Bank lobby devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
MICS
Influencer devices, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MICS
Influencer devices, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
RAFTS
Simple flotation devices
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
RAFTS
Simple flotation devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
RADARS
Tracking devices
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
RADARS
Tracking devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
CAMS
Vlogger devices, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
CAMS
Vlogger devices, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
ECIGS
Vaping devices
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ECIGS
Vaping devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
PRESSES
French ___ (coffee-making devices)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
PRESSES
French ___ (coffee-making devices)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 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%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
USBC
Standard connector for electronic devices
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
USBC
Standard connector for electronic devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
SCREENAGER
One left to their own devices?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
SCREENAGER
One left to their own devices?
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FLASHFORWARD (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across"?
The best answer for "Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across" is FLASHFORWARD with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Narrative device that peeks at the future ... and a hint to the start of 20-, 31-, and 48-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on October 15, 2019.