Trying to solve the clue "Not in the dark"? It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 29, 2020. From 97 answers in our database, AWARE (5 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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97 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
AWARE
Not in the dark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2020
99%
AWARE
Not in the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2020
50%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
50%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
50%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
50%
STAB
Shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
50%
TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
50%
TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
50%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
50%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
50%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
50%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
50%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
50%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
50%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
50%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
50%
SABLE
Small animal with dark fur
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
50%
SABLE
Small animal with dark fur
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
50%
GOTH
Post-punk genre associated with a dark and gloomy style
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
50%
GOTH
Post-punk genre associated with a dark and gloomy style
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
50%
CHOCOHOLIC
Lover of the dark, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
50%
CHOCOHOLIC
Lover of the dark, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
50%
HYDE
Mr. with a dark side
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
50%
HYDE
Mr. with a dark side
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
50%
ARTS
Word after "dark" or "liberal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
50%
ARTS
Word after "dark" or "liberal"
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
50%
LEG
Piece of dark meat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
50%
LEG
Piece of dark meat
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
50%
DALMATIAN
Dog with dark spots
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
50%
DALMATIAN
Dog with dark spots
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
50%
STOUT
Type of dark beer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
50%
STOUT
Type of dark beer
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
50%
DUSK
Time before dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
50%
DUSK
Time before dark
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
50%
NESS
Suffix with "dark" or "bright"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
50%
NESS
Suffix with "dark" or "bright"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
50%
RUM
Liquor in a dark 'n' stormy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
50%
RUM
Liquor in a dark 'n' stormy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
50%
ATTIC
Story that might be dark and creepy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
50%
ATTIC
Story that might be dark and creepy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
50%
FADE
Slowly go dark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
50%
FADE
Slowly go dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
50%
SHINER
__ Bock: dark beer from Texas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
50%
SHINER
__ Bock: dark beer from Texas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
50%
UNLIT
Like a dark room
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
50%
UNLIT
Like a dark room
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
50%
PUMPERPENNY
Dense, dark rye bread
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
50%
PUMPERPENNY
Dense, dark rye bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
50%
RYES
Some dark breads
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
50%
RYES
Some dark breads
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
50%
NEONOIR
Modern genre with dark elements
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
50%
NEONOIR
Modern genre with dark elements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
50%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
50%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
50%
LIT
Not dark
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
50%
LIT
Not dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
50%
JETBLACK
Very dark, as hair color
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 9, 2024
50%
JETBLACK
Very dark, as hair color
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 9, 2024
50%
LASERTAG
Activity that involves taking a shot in the dark?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
50%
LASERTAG
Activity that involves taking a shot in the dark?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
50%
EERIE
Like a misty pond after dark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2024
50%
EERIE
Like a misty pond after dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2024
50%
GUESS
Shot in the dark
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 20, 2024
50%
GUESS
Shot in the dark
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
50%
NOIRS
Some dark crime films
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
50%
NOIRS
Some dark crime films
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
50%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat dark circles
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
50%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat dark circles
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
50%
MRHYDE
Dr. Jekyll's dark side
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
50%
MRHYDE
Dr. Jekyll's dark side
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
50%
ITWAS
"__ a dark and stormy night ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
50%
ITWAS
"__ a dark and stormy night ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
50%
STORM
What dark clouds foreshadow
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
50%
STORM
What dark clouds foreshadow
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
50%
WELLLIT
Not too dark
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 25, 2023
50%
WELLLIT
Not too dark
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
50%
MEAT
White or dark food at Thanksgiving
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2023
50%
MEAT
White or dark food at Thanksgiving
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2023
50%
ONTO
Not in the dark about
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2023
50%
ONTO
Not in the dark about
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2023
50%
BOCK
Strong dark beer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2023
50%
BOCK
Strong dark beer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2023
50%
NIGHTLIGHT
Device for one who's afraid of the dark
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2023
50%
NIGHTLIGHT
Device for one who's afraid of the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
50%
WHITENOISE
It's often played in the dark
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2023
50%
WHITENOISE
It's often played in the dark
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2023
50%
OMINOUS
Like dark clouds
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2023
50%
OMINOUS
Like dark clouds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2023
50%
STABS
Shots in the dark
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2023
50%
STABS
Shots in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
50%
SUNTANNING
Going dark
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2023
50%
SUNTANNING
Going dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2023
50%
EDUCATEDGUESSES
Not just shots in the dark
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2022
50%
EDUCATEDGUESSES
Not just shots in the dark
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2022
50%
INKY
Very dark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2022
50%
INKY
Very dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2022
50%
LOLA
Kinks woman with "a dark brown voice"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2022
50%
LOLA
Kinks woman with "a dark brown voice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2022
50%
LURKS
Waits in the dark
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 1, 2022
50%
LURKS
Waits in the dark
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 1, 2022
50%
DYE
Go dark?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2022
50%
DYE
Go dark?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2022
50%
TURNINGAPROF
Luring an academic to the dark side?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2022
50%
TURNINGAPROF
Luring an academic to the dark side?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2022
50%
LAMP
What gets turned on after dark?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
50%
LAMP
What gets turned on after dark?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
50%
MARE
Lunar dark spot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2022
50%
MARE
Lunar dark spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2022
50%
EXIT
Red letters in a dark theater
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2022
50%
EXIT
Red letters in a dark theater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2022
50%
SLATY
Dull, dark bluish-gray
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 23, 2022
50%
SLATY
Dull, dark bluish-gray
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 23, 2022
50%
MILLS
"And was Jerusalem builded here / Among these dark Satanic __?": Blake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2021
50%
MILLS
"And was Jerusalem builded here / Among these dark Satanic __?": Blake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2021
50%
DEATH
__ metal: dark '80s-'90s music genre
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2021
50%
DEATH
__ metal: dark '80s-'90s music genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2021
50%
ADJ
Tall or dark: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2021
50%
ADJ
Tall or dark: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2021
50%
YODA
"Anger, fear, aggression: the dark side of the Force are they" speaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2021
50%
YODA
"Anger, fear, aggression: the dark side of the Force are they" speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2021
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ICAN
*With part of 72-Across and all of 61-Across, "It's quite dark!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2021
50%
ICAN
*With part of 72-Across and all of 61-Across, "It's quite dark!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2021
50%
FROMDUSKTILLDAWN
All through the dark hours
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 21, 2021
50%
FROMDUSKTILLDAWN
All through the dark hours
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 21, 2021
50%
PUPILS
They grow in the dark
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2021
50%
PUPILS
They grow in the dark
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2021
50%
DILATE
Pupils do it in the dark
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2020
50%
DILATE
Pupils do it in the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2020
50%
GROPE
Feel in the dark
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 3, 2020
50%
GROPE
Feel in the dark
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 3, 2020
50%
EVIL
The dark side
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2020
50%
EVIL
The dark side
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2020
50%
REDEYES
Trips taken mostly in the dark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2020
50%
REDEYES
Trips taken mostly in the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2020
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EMU
Layer of dark green eggs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2020
50%
EMU
Layer of dark green eggs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2020
50%
SYRAH
Wine grape with a dark skin
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2020
50%
SYRAH
Wine grape with a dark skin
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2020
50%
UNAWARE
In the dark
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2020
50%
UNAWARE
In the dark
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2020
50%
LATEN
Grow dark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2020
50%
LATEN
Grow dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2020
50%
SULLEN
In a dark mood
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2019
50%
SULLEN
In a dark mood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2019
50%
AFTER
Word with dark or hours
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2019
50%
AFTER
Word with dark or hours
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2019
50%
MOONLESS
Like a particularly dark sky after sunset
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2018
50%
MOONLESS
Like a particularly dark sky after sunset
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2018
50%
WOODS
"The __ are lovely, dark and deep": Frost
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2018
50%
WOODS
"The __ are lovely, dark and deep": Frost
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2018
50%
EBON
Very dark, to poets
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 15, 2018
50%
EBON
Very dark, to poets
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 15, 2018
50%
NEWMOONS
They result in dark nights
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2018
50%
NEWMOONS
They result in dark nights
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2018
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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TANS
Gets darker outside?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
EREBUSPUZZLE
Crossword themed to the Greek god of darkness?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
1%
EREBUSPUZZLE
Crossword themed to the Greek god of darkness?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
1%
TEAL
Shade darker than aqua
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
1%
TEAL
Shade darker than aqua
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
TINT
Window darkener
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
1%
TINT
Window darkener
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
1%
PBS
"Poldark" airer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2023
1%
PBS
"Poldark" airer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2023
1%
GARNET
Gem darker than a ruby
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2023
1%
GARNET
Gem darker than a ruby
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2023
1%
FRECKLE
Skin spot that may be darkened by sunlight
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2022
1%
FRECKLE
Skin spot that may be darkened by sunlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2022
1%
NITE
After-dark period, in ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2022
1%
NITE
After-dark period, in ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2022
1%
BLUER
Like a darker purple
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2021
1%
BLUER
Like a darker purple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2021
1%
AEGEAN
"Wine-dark sea" of the "Odyssey"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2020
1%
AEGEAN
"Wine-dark sea" of the "Odyssey"
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2020
1%
NEGS
Strips in a darkroom, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2020
1%
NEGS
Strips in a darkroom, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2020
1%
INKIEST
Like the darkest night
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2019
1%
INKIEST
Like the darkest night
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2019
1%
CROPPED
Framed in the darkroom for artistic effect
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2019
1%
CROPPED
Framed in the darkroom for artistic effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2019
1%
SEPIA
Color in a darkroom
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2019
1%
SEPIA
Color in a darkroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2019
1%
SUNLAMPS
Lights that darken
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2018
1%
SUNLAMPS
Lights that darken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2018
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 29, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Not in the dark" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 97 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AWARE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Not in the dark"?
The best answer for "Not in the dark" is AWARE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Not in the dark" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 29, 2020.