This crossword clue "Novel need" appeared in the Thomas Joseph Crossword crossword on December 8, 2023. With 178 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is PLOT — a 4-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
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178 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PLOT
Novel need
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 8, 2023
99%
PLOT
Novel need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 8, 2023
8%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
8%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
8%
OIL
Frying need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
OIL
Frying need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
ROD
Casting need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
8%
ROD
Casting need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
8%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
KEY
Decryption need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
KEY
Decryption need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
8%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
8%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
IRON
Pressing need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
IRON
Pressing need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
WET
In need of a towel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
WET
In need of a towel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
8%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
8%
DESK
Home office need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
8%
DESK
Home office need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
8%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
DYE
Easter egg need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
8%
DYE
Easter egg need
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
8%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
TOWEL
Poolside need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
TOWEL
Poolside need
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
8%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
8%
CAMERA
Video meeting need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
CAMERA
Video meeting need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
TEARY
In need of tissues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
TEARY
In need of tissues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
PHILEASFOGG
Circumnavigator in a Jules Verne novel
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
8%
PHILEASFOGG
Circumnavigator in a Jules Verne novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
8%
HELPUS
"We need assistance!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
HELPUS
"We need assistance!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
EGG
French toast need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
EGG
French toast need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
DEED
Property transfer need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
DEED
Property transfer need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
MYANTONIA
Final novel of Willa Cather's "Prairie" trilogy
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
MYANTONIA
Final novel of Willa Cather's "Prairie" trilogy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
IWONTBITE
"No need to be afraid of me!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
IWONTBITE
"No need to be afraid of me!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
TOMATO
Gazpacho need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
TOMATO
Gazpacho need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
SEED
Growing need?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
SEED
Growing need?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
WANT
Not quite need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
WANT
Not quite need
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
THEWINEOFWRATH
Dust Bowl-era Steinbeck novel, once processed?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
8%
THEWINEOFWRATH
Dust Bowl-era Steinbeck novel, once processed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
8%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
EYE
"The Bluest __": Toni Morrison novel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
EYE
"The Bluest __": Toni Morrison novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
RENNET
Cheesemaking need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
RENNET
Cheesemaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
OAR
Rower's need
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
OAR
Rower's need
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlà Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlà Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
EMMA
1815 novel set in Highbury
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
8%
EMMA
1815 novel set in Highbury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
8%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
SHADOW
Sundial need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
8%
SHADOW
Sundial need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
8%
ROPE
Tug-of-war need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
ROPE
Tug-of-war need
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
KATRINA
Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
8%
KATRINA
Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
8%
RAMA
"Rendezvous With ___" (classic sci-fi novel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
8%
RAMA
"Rendezvous With ___" (classic sci-fi novel)
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
REAGENT
Chemical synthesis need
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
REAGENT
Chemical synthesis need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
MOOR
Brontë novel locale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
MOOR
Brontë novel locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
GAS
Hybrid need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
GAS
Hybrid need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
MADAME
"___ Bovary" (Gustave Flaubert novel)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
MADAME
"___ Bovary" (Gustave Flaubert novel)
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
SKEWERS
Kebab need
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
SKEWERS
Kebab need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
INKER
Graphic novel artist
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
INKER
Graphic novel artist
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
GLOVE
Baseball fielder's need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
GLOVE
Baseball fielder's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
EGGS
Omelet need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
EGGS
Omelet need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
ABOY
"About __": Hugh Grant film based on a Nick Hornby novel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
ABOY
"About __": Hugh Grant film based on a Nick Hornby novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
SKEWER
Shish kebab need
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
SKEWER
Shish kebab need
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
YARN
Crochet need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
8%
YARN
Crochet need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
GIN
Negroni need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
GIN
Negroni need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
NOLOSS
"I didn't need it anyway"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
NOLOSS
"I didn't need it anyway"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
EXIGENCY
Urgent need
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
EXIGENCY
Urgent need
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
KITE
"The ___ Runner" (Khaled Hosseini novel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
KITE
"The ___ Runner" (Khaled Hosseini novel)
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
CASE
Word in classic mystery novel titles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
CASE
Word in classic mystery novel titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
8%
ICE
Raw bar need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
ICE
Raw bar need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
HASTEMAKESWASTE
"There's no need to rush!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
HASTEMAKESWASTE
"There's no need to rush!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
TAPE
Gift wrapping need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
TAPE
Gift wrapping need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
UNLET
Still in need of tenants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
UNLET
Still in need of tenants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
"You need some time away from work," and how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
"You need some time away from work," and how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
POORER
More in need
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
POORER
More in need
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
OHWEVEMET
"No need to introduce us"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
OHWEVEMET
"No need to introduce us"
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
LOOKINGBACKWARD
1888 time travel novel by Edward Bellamy
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
LOOKINGBACKWARD
1888 time travel novel by Edward Bellamy
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
EARS
You need them to listen!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
EARS
You need them to listen!
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
TMI
Brief "I don't need the details!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
TMI
Brief "I don't need the details!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
AWORD
"We need to talk"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
AWORD
"We need to talk"
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
BROKE
In need of change?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
BROKE
In need of change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
DONTLETMEFORGET
"I'll need a reminder"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
8%
DONTLETMEFORGET
"I'll need a reminder"
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
8%
TRAY
Cafeteria need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
TRAY
Cafeteria need
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
WIND
Kite flyer's need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
8%
WIND
Kite flyer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
8%
SOS
"I need a rescue" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
SOS
"I need a rescue" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
JAWS
1975 thriller based on a Peter Benchley novel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
8%
JAWS
1975 thriller based on a Peter Benchley novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
8%
ANDPREJUDICE
Gurinder Chadha adaptation of a Jane Austen novel
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
ANDPREJUDICE
Gurinder Chadha adaptation of a Jane Austen novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
PADDLE
Pickleball need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
PADDLE
Pickleball need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
COINSLOT
Something in need of change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
COINSLOT
Something in need of change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
CAPER
Piccata need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
CAPER
Piccata need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
(5)
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May 10, 2026
1%
LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
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1%
SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
(6)
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May 9, 2026
1%
SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
(5)
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May 3, 2026
1%
DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
(5)
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Apr 28, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
FANNIEFLAGG
"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" novelist
(11)
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Apr 23, 2026
1%
FANNIEFLAGG
"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
TENSE
On pins and needles
(5)
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Apr 22, 2026
1%
TENSE
On pins and needles
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1%
OSCARWILDE
*"The Picture of Dorian Gray" novelist
(10)
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Apr 14, 2026
1%
OSCARWILDE
*"The Picture of Dorian Gray" novelist
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1%
LFRANKBAUM
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
LFRANKBAUM
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ZOLA
French novelist Emile
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
ZOLA
French novelist Emile
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TESS
Detective Monaghan in Laura Lippman novels
(4)
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Apr 4, 2026
1%
TESS
Detective Monaghan in Laura Lippman novels
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1%
INDIA
Birthplace of novelist Kiran Desai
(5)
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Apr 3, 2026
1%
INDIA
Birthplace of novelist Kiran Desai
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LISA
"The Leavers" novelist Ko
(4)
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Mar 21, 2026
1%
LISA
"The Leavers" novelist Ko
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1%
ISABEL
"Violeta" novelist Allende
(6)
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Mar 19, 2026
1%
ISABEL
"Violeta" novelist Allende
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
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Mar 19, 2026
1%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
BRONTE
"Wuthering Heights" novelist
(6)
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Mar 11, 2026
1%
BRONTE
"Wuthering Heights" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
TOLSTOY
"Anna Karenina" novelist
(7)
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Mar 10, 2026
1%
TOLSTOY
"Anna Karenina" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MAAS
"A Court of Thorns and Roses" novelist Sarah J. __
(4)
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Mar 8, 2026
1%
MAAS
"A Court of Thorns and Roses" novelist Sarah J. __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ROTH
"Divergent" trilogy novelist Veronica
(4)
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Mar 6, 2026
1%
ROTH
"Divergent" trilogy novelist Veronica
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
PEZ
Candy from a novelty dispenser
(3)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
PEZ
Candy from a novelty dispenser
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1%
ADANIA
"Minor Detail" novelist Shibli
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ADANIA
"Minor Detail" novelist Shibli
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
ANN
"Bel Canto" novelist Patchett
(3)
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Feb 16, 2026
1%
ANN
"Bel Canto" novelist Patchett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
LEN
Spy-fi novelist Deighton
(3)
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Feb 5, 2026
1%
LEN
Spy-fi novelist Deighton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
EYEBROWWAX
Product needed for some hair removal
(10)
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Feb 3, 2026
1%
EYEBROWWAX
Product needed for some hair removal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SARAH
Romantasy novelist __ J. Maas
(5)
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Feb 1, 2026
1%
SARAH
Romantasy novelist __ J. Maas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
KIDD
"The Secret Life of Bees" novelist
(4)
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Jan 21, 2026
1%
KIDD
"The Secret Life of Bees" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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TOSPARE
More than is needed
(7)
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Jan 20, 2026
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TOSPARE
More than is needed
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1%
TATTED
Obviously a fan of needlework?
(6)
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Jan 15, 2026
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TATTED
Obviously a fan of needlework?
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TATS
Pics made with needles
(4)
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Jan 14, 2026
1%
TATS
Pics made with needles
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1%
MIRIAM
"Women Talking" novelist Toews
(6)
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Jan 6, 2026
1%
MIRIAM
"Women Talking" novelist Toews
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1%
CLIVE
Adventure novelist Cussler
(5)
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Jan 5, 2026
1%
CLIVE
Adventure novelist Cussler
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1%
LSD
Drug needed for some trips
(3)
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Jan 3, 2026
1%
LSD
Drug needed for some trips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
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Dec 18, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
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1%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
ANNA
"Black Beauty" novelist Sewell
(4)
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Dec 13, 2025
1%
ANNA
"Black Beauty" novelist Sewell
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1%
CABOT
"The Princess Diaries" novelist Meg
(5)
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Dec 11, 2025
1%
CABOT
"The Princess Diaries" novelist Meg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
SEWS
Uses needle and thread
(4)
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Dec 8, 2025
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SEWS
Uses needle and thread
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1%
DUMAS
"The Count of Monte Cristo" novelist
(5)
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Dec 7, 2025
1%
DUMAS
"The Count of Monte Cristo" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ROMANTASY
Genre for novelists Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
(9)
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Dec 6, 2025
1%
ROMANTASY
Genre for novelists Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros
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OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
(3)
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Nov 28, 2025
1%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
MODEM
Device needed to surf the web
(5)
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Nov 28, 2025
1%
MODEM
Device needed to surf the web
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1%
LOIS
"Number the Stars" novelist Lowry
(4)
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Nov 28, 2025
1%
LOIS
"Number the Stars" novelist Lowry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
(4)
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Nov 26, 2025
1%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
CROCHETHOOK
Tool needed for some needlecraft
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
CROCHETHOOK
Tool needed for some needlecraft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
GASLIT
Like streets in Dickens novels
(6)
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Nov 6, 2025
1%
GASLIT
Like streets in Dickens novels
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1%
BRAM
"The Lair of the White Worm" novelist Stoker
(4)
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Oct 30, 2025
1%
BRAM
"The Lair of the White Worm" novelist Stoker
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1%
DENNIS
"Mystic River" novelist Lehane
(6)
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Oct 22, 2025
1%
DENNIS
"Mystic River" novelist Lehane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
PETIT
"Le __ Prince": de Saint-Exupéry novella
(5)
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Oct 15, 2025
1%
PETIT
"Le __ Prince": de Saint-Exupéry novella
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
LSDTABS
Papers needed for some trips?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
1%
LSDTABS
Papers needed for some trips?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
1%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
(4)
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Oct 7, 2025
1%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
AMOR
Love, in telenovelas
(4)
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Oct 6, 2025
1%
AMOR
Love, in telenovelas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
MANTEL
"The Mirror & the Light" novelist Hilary
(6)
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Oct 5, 2025
1%
MANTEL
"The Mirror & the Light" novelist Hilary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
SET
Having everything one needs
(3)
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Oct 3, 2025
1%
SET
Having everything one needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
FABIO
Italian model on the cover of many romance novels
(5)
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Sep 29, 2025
1%
FABIO
Italian model on the cover of many romance novels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
CAIN
"Double Indemnity" novelist
(4)
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Sep 5, 2025
1%
CAIN
"Double Indemnity" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on December 8, 2023
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We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PLOT (4 letters).
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