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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 190 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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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
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
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Jun 1, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
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3%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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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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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
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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?
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Aug 24, 2026
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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?
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Aug 21, 2026
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LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
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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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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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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
3%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
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3%
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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DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
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Jun 4, 2026
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DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
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ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
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ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
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3%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
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May 20, 2026
3%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
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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
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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
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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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ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ESS
Slow start?
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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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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ERIK
"Black Panther" villain Killmonger
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
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ERIK
"Black Panther" villain Killmonger
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HOMAGE
Show of respect
(6)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
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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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EXPO
Trade show
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
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EXPO
Trade show
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IAGO
"Othello" villain
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
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IAGO
"Othello" villain
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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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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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
1%
REVUE
Variety show
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1%
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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Sep 12, 2026
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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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ASOF
Words before a start date
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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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SPAN
Reach across
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LADLE
Chowder server
(5)
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LADLE
Chowder server
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
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Sep 8, 2026
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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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FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
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1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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GEO
Logical start
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
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GEO
Logical start
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1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
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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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Sep 5, 2026
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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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Sep 5, 2026
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OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
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AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
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1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
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1%
THEBIRDS
Hitchcock film with nonhuman villains
(8)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
THEBIRDS
Hitchcock film with nonhuman villains
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CARESS
Show of affection
(6)
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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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Aug 26, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
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1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SHINES
Waxes, maybe
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1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
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DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
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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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Aug 21, 2026
1%
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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Aug 19, 2026
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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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Aug 18, 2026
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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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1%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
(7)
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Aug 17, 2026
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BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
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1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
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1%
ETS
Some sci-fi villains
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
ETS
Some sci-fi villains
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AWOL
Mil. no-show
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
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AWOL
Mil. no-show
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1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
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Aug 15, 2026
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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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Aug 14, 2026
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UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
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OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
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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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Aug 11, 2026
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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Aug 9, 2026
1%
KOI
Showy carp
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1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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1%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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HONOR
Show respect for
(5)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
HONOR
Show respect for
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1%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
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1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
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1%
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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1%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
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1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
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1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
(6)
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1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
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1%
EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
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1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
(12)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
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1%
USO
GI show gp.
(3)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
USO
GI show gp.
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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1%
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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Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
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1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
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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1%
AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
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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Jul 22, 2026
1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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1%
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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1%
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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Jul 18, 2026
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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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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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1%
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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Jul 13, 2026
1%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
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1%
HAL
Sci-fi computer villain
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
HAL
Sci-fi computer villain
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1%
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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Jul 12, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
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1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
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1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
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1%
ARRIVES
Shows up
(7)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
ARRIVES
Shows up
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1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
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1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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1%
AXEL
Salchow kin
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
AXEL
Salchow kin
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1%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
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1%
ESPN
"The Pat McAfee Show" network
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
ESPN
"The Pat McAfee Show" network
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1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
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1%
PROVES
Shows beyond doubt
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
PROVES
Shows beyond doubt
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1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
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1%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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1%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
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1%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
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1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
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1%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
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1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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1%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
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1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
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1%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
(8)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
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1%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
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1%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
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1%
DIABLO
Devil, in Spanish
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
DIABLO
Devil, in Spanish
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1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
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1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
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1%
ACTI
Show opener
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
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1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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1%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
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1%
LEAK
Showerhead problem
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
LEAK
Showerhead problem
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1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
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1%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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1%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
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1%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
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MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
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1%
LEE
Greta of "The Morning Show"
(3)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
LEE
Greta of "The Morning Show"
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NOVA
Astronomical light show
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
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1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
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1%
TEAMS
Angels and Devils
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
TEAMS
Angels and Devils
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1%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
TEN
Countdown start
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1%
BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
(13)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
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1%
ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
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1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
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1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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1%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
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1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
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1%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
1%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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1%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
(6)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
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1%
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
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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1%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
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Jun 2, 2026
1%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
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1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
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UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
(4)
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May 31, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
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FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
(6)
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May 31, 2026
1%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
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1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
(4)
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May 30, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
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1%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
(5)
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May 29, 2026
1%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
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1%
LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
(9)
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May 29, 2026
1%
LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
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1%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
(5)
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May 27, 2026
1%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
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1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
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May 26, 2026
1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
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May 25, 2026
1%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
(5)
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May 25, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
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1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
(7)
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May 25, 2026
1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
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1%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
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1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
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May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
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May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
(5)
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May 21, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
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1%
ACE
Unreturned tennis serve
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
ACE
Unreturned tennis serve
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1%
ATTEND
Show up for
(6)
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May 18, 2026
1%
ATTEND
Show up for
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1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
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May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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1%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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1%
WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
(9)
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May 14, 2026
1%
WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
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1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
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May 14, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
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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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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 190 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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