Crossword Answer For
Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 10, 2022 Answers
The answer to "Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across" from the Universal Crossword crossword on October 10, 2022 is likely ORIGINSTORY. This 11-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 192 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
Answer For Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across:
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ORIGINSTORY
Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across
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Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2022
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ORIGINSTORY
Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2022
4%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
(10)
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Nov 2, 2026
4%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
4%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
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Oct 5, 2026
4%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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3%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
(6)
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Oct 23, 2026
3%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
3%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
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Oct 19, 2026
3%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
3%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
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Oct 12, 2026
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MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
3%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
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Oct 6, 2026
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SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
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3%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
(9)
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Oct 1, 2026
3%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
3%
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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3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
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3%
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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3%
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
3%
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
3%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
(11)
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Aug 21, 2026
3%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
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
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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1%
OHNO
Cry of dismay
(4)
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Nov 11, 2026
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OHNO
Cry of dismay
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TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
1%
TSAI
Ming who hosts the cooking show "Simply Ming"
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COME
Show up
(4)
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Nov 5, 2026
1%
COME
Show up
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1%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
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Nov 5, 2026
1%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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1%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
(11)
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Nov 4, 2026
1%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
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1%
MCS
Show hosts, for short
(3)
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Nov 3, 2026
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MCS
Show hosts, for short
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FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
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Nov 3, 2026
1%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
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1%
IMIT
"You found the one and only"
(4)
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Nov 3, 2026
1%
IMIT
"You found the one and only"
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1%
EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
(6)
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Nov 1, 2026
1%
EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
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DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
1%
DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
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1%
PARADE
Show off
(6)
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Nov 1, 2026
1%
PARADE
Show off
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1%
SEMI
Sweet start?
(4)
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Nov 1, 2026
1%
SEMI
Sweet start?
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1%
SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
(10)
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Oct 31, 2026
1%
SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
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1%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
(3)
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Oct 31, 2026
1%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
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1%
ETON
College founded in 1440
(4)
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Oct 31, 2026
1%
ETON
College founded in 1440
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1%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
1%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
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1%
MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
(10)
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Oct 30, 2026
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MAKEAWITCH
Suggestion at the start of a Halloween decoration workshop?
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ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
(4)
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Oct 30, 2026
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ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
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TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
(7)
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Oct 30, 2026
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TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
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AGASP
Showing shock
(5)
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Oct 30, 2026
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AGASP
Showing shock
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1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
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Oct 29, 2026
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SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
(11)
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Oct 29, 2026
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PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
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TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
(3)
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Oct 28, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
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1%
BBC
"The Graham Norton Show" airer
(3)
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Oct 28, 2026
1%
BBC
"The Graham Norton Show" airer
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ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
(5)
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Oct 27, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
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Oct 26, 2026
1%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
STOIC
Showing no emotion
(5)
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Oct 26, 2026
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STOIC
Showing no emotion
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1%
HOLO
Graphic start
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
1%
HOLO
Graphic start
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1%
TUSKEGEE
University founded by Booker T. Washington
(8)
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Oct 24, 2026
1%
TUSKEGEE
University founded by Booker T. Washington
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1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
(5)
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Oct 24, 2026
1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
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1%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
(6)
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Oct 21, 2026
1%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
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1%
BALIHAI
Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune covered by Perry Como
(7)
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Oct 21, 2026
1%
BALIHAI
Rodgers and Hammerstein show tune covered by Perry Como
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1%
CLAM
Chowder protein
(4)
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Oct 21, 2026
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CLAM
Chowder protein
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1%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
(10)
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Oct 21, 2026
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LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
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1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
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Oct 19, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
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1%
RERAN
Showed again
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
1%
RERAN
Showed again
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1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
(3)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
(5)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
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LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
(3)
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Oct 15, 2026
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LET
Ruling to restart court proceedings
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NIGEL
Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role
(5)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
NIGEL
Stanley's "The Devil Wears Prada" role
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1%
SNL
Sketch show with celebrity 50-Down, for short
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
SNL
Sketch show with celebrity 50-Down, for short
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1%
THANOS
Marvel villain played by Josh Brolin
(6)
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Oct 13, 2026
1%
THANOS
Marvel villain played by Josh Brolin
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1%
POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
(13)
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Oct 12, 2026
1%
POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
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1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
(4)
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Oct 12, 2026
1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
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1%
AWE
Inspiring start?
(3)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
AWE
Inspiring start?
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1%
FLAKEWITHAFORK
Dinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up?
(14)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
FLAKEWITHAFORK
Dinner guest who refuses to use chopsticks and probably won't show up?
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1%
ISEE
"So that's how it is"
(4)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
ISEE
"So that's how it is"
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1%
BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
(4)
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Oct 10, 2026
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BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
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SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
(7)
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Oct 10, 2026
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SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
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HELIO
Trope starter
(5)
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Oct 10, 2026
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HELIO
Trope starter
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1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
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Oct 9, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
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1%
CHEF
Many a cooking show host
(4)
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Oct 9, 2026
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CHEF
Many a cooking show host
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AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
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1%
ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
(4)
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Oct 8, 2026
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ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
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EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
(9)
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Oct 8, 2026
1%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
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1%
CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
(3)
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Oct 8, 2026
1%
CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
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1%
BASSO
Common voice for an opera villain
(5)
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Oct 7, 2026
1%
BASSO
Common voice for an opera villain
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1%
HTTP
URL starter
(4)
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Oct 7, 2026
1%
HTTP
URL starter
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1%
TEETHES
Shows signs of growth?
(7)
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Oct 7, 2026
1%
TEETHES
Shows signs of growth?
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1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
(4)
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Oct 6, 2026
1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
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1%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
(7)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
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1%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
(8)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
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1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
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1%
SEEMS
Comes across as
(5)
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Oct 2, 2026
1%
SEEMS
Comes across as
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ADS
Show stoppers?
(3)
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Oct 1, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
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1%
SITU
In __: as found
(4)
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Sep 30, 2026
1%
SITU
In __: as found
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1%
PAVETHEWAY
"Show us how it's done"
(10)
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Sep 29, 2026
1%
PAVETHEWAY
"Show us how it's done"
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1%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
(7)
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Sep 28, 2026
1%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
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1%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
(8)
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Sep 28, 2026
1%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
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1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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1%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ESS
Slow start?
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1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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ERIK
"Black Panther" villain Killmonger
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
ERIK
"Black Panther" villain Killmonger
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1%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
(6)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
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1%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
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1%
EXPO
Trade show
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
EXPO
Trade show
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1%
IAGO
"Othello" villain
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
IAGO
"Othello" villain
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1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
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1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
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ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
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1%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
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REVUE
Variety show
(5)
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Sep 17, 2026
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REVUE
Variety show
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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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ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
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ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
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TUCCI
Stanley of "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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TUCCI
Stanley of "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
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ASU
Sparky the Sun Devil's sch.
(3)
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ASU
Sparky the Sun Devil's sch.
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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PACE
Show impatience
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
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PACE
Show impatience
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ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASOF
Words before a start date
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1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
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SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
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SPAN
Reach across
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LADLE
Chowder server
(5)
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1%
LADLE
Chowder server
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
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FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
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1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
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1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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GEO
Logical start
(3)
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GEO
Logical start
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
(9)
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
(6)
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OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
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UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
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1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
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THEBIRDS
Hitchcock film with nonhuman villains
(8)
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THEBIRDS
Hitchcock film with nonhuman villains
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CARESS
Show of affection
(6)
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1%
CARESS
Show of affection
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DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
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DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
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EGOTS
Showbiz quartets
(5)
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EGOTS
Showbiz quartets
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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
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
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1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
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SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
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1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
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1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
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DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
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DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
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DOTE
Shower with love, with "on"
(4)
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DOTE
Shower with love, with "on"
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ARENA
Stunt show setting
(5)
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ARENA
Stunt show setting
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HADES
Disney villain with hair of blue flame
(5)
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HADES
Disney villain with hair of blue flame
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BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
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1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
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TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
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BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
(7)
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1%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
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1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
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1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
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ETS
Some sci-fi villains
(3)
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1%
ETS
Some sci-fi villains
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AWOL
Mil. no-show
(4)
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1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
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TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
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1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
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RUSTS
Shows signs of age
(5)
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RUSTS
Shows signs of age
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UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
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UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
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OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
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OWE
Come up short, maybe
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1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
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1%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
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1%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
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KOI
Showy carp
(3)
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1%
KOI
Showy carp
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1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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HONOR
Show respect for
(5)
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HONOR
Show respect for
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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1%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
(14)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
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SEED
__ money: startup funds
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ORNATE
Elaborately showy
(6)
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ORNATE
Elaborately showy
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EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
(4)
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EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
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SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
(12)
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1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
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USO
GI show gp.
(3)
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USO
GI show gp.
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
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AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
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GOTBACK
Returned home
(7)
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GOTBACK
Returned home
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
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ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
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ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
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EVIL
Like supervillains
(4)
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EVIL
Like supervillains
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IMPS
Little devils
(4)
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IMPS
Little devils
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AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
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1%
AHA
"I found it!"
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1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
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1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
(5)
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CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
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IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
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IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
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NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
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INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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REACT
Show emotion
(5)
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REACT
Show emotion
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SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
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SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
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AURORAS
Natural light shows
(7)
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AURORAS
Natural light shows
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RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
(5)
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1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
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PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
(7)
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PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
(12)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
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EMCEE
Comedy show host
(5)
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1%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
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HAL
Sci-fi computer villain
(3)
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1%
HAL
Sci-fi computer villain
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MEA
Apology starter
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
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1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
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1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
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EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
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EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
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HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
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HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
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ARRIVES
Shows up
(7)
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ARRIVES
Shows up
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PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
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PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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AXEL
Salchow kin
(4)
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1%
AXEL
Salchow kin
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Clues for Universal Crossword on October 10, 2022
___ Hortons (Canadian chain)
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Swedish group that won Eurovision in 1974
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Set of pipes in a church performance?
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Donkey
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Sidling crustacean
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Nary a soul
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Guy
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Street art form also known as "guerrilla knitting"
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Paul, in Spanish
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___ extinguisher
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How many possible solutions does "Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ORIGINSTORY (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across"?
The best answer for "Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across" is ORIGINSTORY with 11 letters.
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Where has "Narrative that may explain how a villain turned evil, or what's found at the start of 17-, 23-, 38- or 51-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
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