Crossword Answer For
Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 21, 2023 Answers
Searching for the answer to "Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across"? This crossword clue was published in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 21, 2023. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is FIGUREOFSPEECH (14 letters). Our database has 183 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
Answer For Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across:
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FIGUREOFSPEECH
Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2023
99%
FIGUREOFSPEECH
Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
5%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
5%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
5%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
5%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
5%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
5%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
5%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
5%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
SPIDEY
__-sense
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
SPIDEY
__-sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 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%
IWILL
Volunteer's phrase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
3%
IWILL
Volunteer's phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
SIB
One bro to another?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
3%
SIB
One bro to another?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
3%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
3%
NOFAT
Diet food phrase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
3%
NOFAT
Diet food phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
3%
ASIN
Clarifying phrase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
ASIN
Clarifying phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
ANDSCENE
Improviser's concluding phrase
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
ANDSCENE
Improviser's concluding phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
LIST
One thing after another
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
LEITMOTIF
Recurring melodic phrase
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
3%
LEITMOTIF
Recurring melodic phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
REUPS
Signs on for another tour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
3%
REUPS
Signs on for another tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
3%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
3%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 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%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
INRE
Memo phrase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
INRE
Memo phrase
LA Times Daily 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%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal 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%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal 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%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
SHEETS
Excel at another company?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
SHEETS
Excel at another company?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
ONE
___ after another
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
ONE
___ after another
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
COLOR
One may clash with another, in fashion
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
COLOR
One may clash with another, in fashion
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
EDYS
Dreyer's, by another name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
EDYS
Dreyer's, by another name
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
THATSAWRAP
It's used as a cover for the body, some meats or a gift for another. What is it?
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 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%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
ESP
Uncommon "sense"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
ESP
Uncommon "sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
ADDUP
Make sense
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
ADDUP
Make sense
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
ALACARTE
Menu phrase
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
ALACARTE
Menu phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ITLL
"Eventually ___ all make sense"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
ITLL
"Eventually ___ all make sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
NESTS
Rests one inside another
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
NESTS
Rests one inside another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
SIRI
"Hey ___" (virtual assistant wake phrase)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
3%
SIRI
"Hey ___" (virtual assistant wake phrase)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
ANNODOMINI
*Latin cornerstone phrase etched by diamond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
ANNODOMINI
*Latin cornerstone phrase etched by diamond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
GOODGAME
Sporting phrase
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
3%
GOODGAME
Sporting phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
3%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
TOPTHIS
Challenging phrase
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
3%
TOPTHIS
Challenging phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
MOTTO
Inspirational word or phrase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
MOTTO
Inspirational word or phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
IDO
Bride's phrase
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
IDO
Bride's phrase
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
3%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
REDO
Have another go
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
3%
REDO
Have another go
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
PASTICHE
Artistic style that imitates another
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
3%
PASTICHE
Artistic style that imitates another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
RETRY
Give it another go
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
RETRY
Give it another go
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
EFLAT
D sharp, by another name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
3%
EFLAT
D sharp, by another name
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
3%
SANE
Making sense
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
3%
SANE
Making sense
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
3%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
3%
OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
3%
OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
FITIN
Feel a sense of belonging
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
FITIN
Feel a sense of belonging
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
LINK
___ in bio (Instagram phrase)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
3%
LINK
___ in bio (Instagram phrase)
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
3%
AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
3%
AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
3%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
3%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
3%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
3%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
RETASTE
Have another nibble of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
RETASTE
Have another nibble of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
STYLE
Fashion sense
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
3%
STYLE
Fashion sense
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
3%
REPEALS
Rings at the top of another hour?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
3%
REPEALS
Rings at the top of another hour?
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
3%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
COIN
Invent, as a phrase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
3%
COIN
Invent, as a phrase
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
3%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
3%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
3%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
3%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
3%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
3%
AGES
Has another birthday
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
3%
AGES
Has another birthday
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
3%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
3%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
3%
ASA
Simile phrase
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
3%
ASA
Simile phrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
3%
ALSO
"Oh, and another thing ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
3%
ALSO
"Oh, and another thing ..."
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
STERN
No-nonsense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
STERN
No-nonsense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
SACHETAWAY
"RuPaul's Drag Race" catchphrase
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SACHETAWAY
"RuPaul's Drag Race" catchphrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
SCRAPPYDOO
Toon whose catchphrase is "Puppy Power!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SCRAPPYDOO
Toon whose catchphrase is "Puppy Power!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DOIN
"How you __?": Joey's "Friends" catchphrase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOIN
"How you __?": Joey's "Friends" catchphrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
PARTYON
"Wayne's World" catchphrase
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
PARTYON
"Wayne's World" catchphrase
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ENBERG
Sportscaster Dick with the catchphrase "Touch 'em all!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
ENBERG
Sportscaster Dick with the catchphrase "Touch 'em all!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
DOJO
Where a sensei teaches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
DOJO
Where a sensei teaches
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
IMEANTTOSAY
"Let me rephrase ..."
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
IMEANTTOSAY
"Let me rephrase ..."
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
HADAPOINT
Wasn't talking nonsense
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
HADAPOINT
Wasn't talking nonsense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
YOGABBAGABBA
*Former Nick Jr. series whose title repeated a nonsense word
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
YOGABBAGABBA
*Former Nick Jr. series whose title repeated a nonsense word
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
SCATS
Improvises with nonsense syllables
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
1%
SCATS
Improvises with nonsense syllables
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
SHALALA
Nonsense refrain syllables
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
1%
SHALALA
Nonsense refrain syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 21, 2023
Meat sandwich chain
Crossword Clue
"In Flanders Fields" conflict, briefly
Crossword Clue
Reveal a secret
Crossword Clue
Banksy work
Crossword Clue
Actor McKellen
Crossword Clue
Part of 36-Across
Crossword Clue
Just plain silly
Crossword Clue
New dad's carryall
Crossword Clue
Particularly sage insight
Crossword Clue
Photo ___
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FIGUREOFSPEECH (14 letters).
What is the best answer for "Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across"?
The best answer for "Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-Across" is FIGUREOFSPEECH with 14 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Nonliteral phrase ... or, in another sense, a hint to 19-, 30- or 38-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 September 21, 2023.