Crossword Answer For
Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 9, 2023 Answers
Searching for the answer to "Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across"? This crossword clue was published in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 9, 2023. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is ALMOSTDONE (10 letters). Our database has 188 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
Answer For Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across:
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188 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
ALMOSTDONE
Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2023
99%
ALMOSTDONE
Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
5%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
5%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
OKDONE
"And I'm finished"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
OKDONE
"And I'm finished"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
DIDIT
"All finished!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
3%
DIDIT
"All finished!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Hang on, I wasn't finished!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Hang on, I wasn't finished!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
3%
TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
3%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
ALLDONE
“Chores finished!”
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
ALLDONE
“Chores finished!”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
THATSRIGHT
"Bingo!" ... or a description of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
3%
THATSRIGHT
"Bingo!" ... or a description of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
3%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
3%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
3%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
3%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
3%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
YOKOONO
John Lennon's "Unfinished Music" series collaborator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 9, 2023
Type of oil in weed gummies
Crossword Clue
Intensifies, with "up"
Crossword Clue
Regular routine
Crossword Clue
Dry as a desert
Crossword Clue
Compete on "Chopped"
Crossword Clue
Almost the same
Crossword Clue
Mysterious symbol
Crossword Clue
Lake north of Cleveland
Crossword Clue
Large, striped cat
Crossword Clue
Partner for life
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALMOSTDONE (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across"?
The best answer for "Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across" is ALMOSTDONE with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Nearly finished, or a description of the first words of 20-, 35- and 41-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 9, 2023.