Crossword Answer For
Obstacle to progress
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 14, 2023 Answers
The answer to "Obstacle to progress" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on December 14, 2023 is likely INERTIA. This 7-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 97 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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97 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
INERTIA
Obstacle to progress
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2023
99%
INERTIA
Obstacle to progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
8%
TREE
Disc golf obstacle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
8%
TREE
Disc golf obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
8%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
EMAIL
"Inbox zero" obstacle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
EMAIL
"Inbox zero" obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
8%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
TREADWATER
Make no progress
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
TREADWATER
Make no progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
EASEL
Support for a work in progress
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
EASEL
Support for a work in progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
AFOOT
In progress
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
AFOOT
In progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
HITTINGADEAD
*Reaching a point where progress stops
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
8%
HITTINGADEAD
*Reaching a point where progress stops
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
8%
DENT
Slight progress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
8%
DENT
Slight progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
8%
BETA
Game version that's a work in progress
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
8%
BETA
Game version that's a work in progress
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
8%
ONGOING
In progress (... first three letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
8%
ONGOING
In progress (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
8%
CARGONET
Climbable mesh in an obstacle course
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2024
8%
CARGONET
Climbable mesh in an obstacle course
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2024
8%
STUCKINARUT
Unable to make progress
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
8%
STUCKINARUT
Unable to make progress
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
8%
GETFAR
Make good progress
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
8%
GETFAR
Make good progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
8%
STEP
Bit of progress
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2024
8%
STEP
Bit of progress
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
8%
BAR
Limbo obstacle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
8%
BAR
Limbo obstacle
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
8%
PLATEAU
Stop making progress
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2024
8%
PLATEAU
Stop making progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2024
8%
GETNOWHERE
Make zero progress
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2024
8%
GETNOWHERE
Make zero progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
8%
GREENTAPE
*Bureaucratic obstacle to environmental projects
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
8%
GREENTAPE
*Bureaucratic obstacle to environmental projects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
8%
MSS
Bks. in progress
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
8%
MSS
Bks. in progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
8%
FIXERUPPER
Work in progress
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2023
8%
FIXERUPPER
Work in progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2023
8%
MOSSBACK
Person aggressively opposed to progress
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2023
8%
MOSSBACK
Person aggressively opposed to progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2023
8%
BABYSTEP
Wee bit of progress
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 2, 2023
8%
BABYSTEP
Wee bit of progress
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 2, 2023
8%
CONE
Driver's ed course obstacle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2023
8%
CONE
Driver's ed course obstacle
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2023
8%
EGO
Teamwork obstacle
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2023
8%
EGO
Teamwork obstacle
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2023
8%
OVER
No longer in progress
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2023
8%
OVER
No longer in progress
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2023
8%
INROADS
Beginnings of progress
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2023
8%
INROADS
Beginnings of progress
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2023
8%
PARKOUR
Sport that turns everyday objects into an obstacle course
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2023
8%
PARKOUR
Sport that turns everyday objects into an obstacle course
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2023
8%
BABYSTEPS
Tiny units of progress depicted four times in this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2023
8%
BABYSTEPS
Tiny units of progress depicted four times in this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2023
8%
BACKUPPLAN
Alternative strategy, or a hint to the word whose letters progress in reverse through 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- and 59-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2023
8%
BACKUPPLAN
Alternative strategy, or a hint to the word whose letters progress in reverse through 18-, 23-, 36-, 49- and 59-Across
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2023
8%
GAIN
Forward progress on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2023
8%
GAIN
Forward progress on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
8%
TEST
Course obstacle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2023
8%
TEST
Course obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2023
8%
SNAG
Unexpected obstacle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2023
8%
SNAG
Unexpected obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2023
8%
ALARM
Heist obstacle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2023
8%
ALARM
Heist obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2023
8%
INCHED
Made very slow progress
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2022
8%
INCHED
Made very slow progress
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2022
8%
HURDLE
Steeplechase obstacle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2022
8%
HURDLE
Steeplechase obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2022
8%
THICKANDTHIN
Every possible obstacle
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2022
8%
THICKANDTHIN
Every possible obstacle
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2022
8%
GATE
Slalom obstacle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2022
8%
GATE
Slalom obstacle
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2022
8%
TRIVIA
Potential obstacle for a crossword solver
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2022
8%
TRIVIA
Potential obstacle for a crossword solver
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2022
8%
REDSEA
Exodus obstacle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
8%
REDSEA
Exodus obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
8%
PECKINGAWAY
Making slow but steady progress
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2021
8%
PECKINGAWAY
Making slow but steady progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
8%
TOEHOLD
Initial bit of progress
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2021
8%
TOEHOLD
Initial bit of progress
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2021
8%
EASELED
Like a painting in progress
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 24, 2021
8%
EASELED
Like a painting in progress
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 24, 2021
8%
SMOOTHSAILING
Easy progress
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 23, 2021
8%
SMOOTHSAILING
Easy progress
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 23, 2021
8%
AUTOSAVE
Video game function that preserves your progress
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2021
8%
AUTOSAVE
Video game function that preserves your progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2021
8%
TINFOILHAT
*Mind reader's obstacle, some believe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2020
8%
TINFOILHAT
*Mind reader's obstacle, some believe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2020
8%
INROADRAGE
Anger at progress?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2020
8%
INROADRAGE
Anger at progress?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2020
8%
STYMIED
Hindered the progress of
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2020
8%
STYMIED
Hindered the progress of
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2020
8%
STUCK
Unable to progress
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2020
8%
STUCK
Unable to progress
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2020
8%
RASHBLONDE
*Light-haired person who acts hastily? (note how the starred answers' added letters progress in the grid)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2020
8%
RASHBLONDE
*Light-haired person who acts hastily? (note how the starred answers' added letters progress in the grid)
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2020
8%
DERAILED
Obstructed the progress of
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2020
8%
DERAILED
Obstructed the progress of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2020
8%
ONEFOOTTHEOTHER
Method for slow, steady progress
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
8%
ONEFOOTTHEOTHER
Method for slow, steady progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
8%
LITTLEBEAR
(b)arber's obstacle?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2020
8%
LITTLEBEAR
(b)arber's obstacle?
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2020
8%
SLIDE
End of many an inflatable obstacle course
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2020
8%
SLIDE
End of many an inflatable obstacle course
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2020
8%
UNTITLED
Like many a work in progress
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2020
8%
UNTITLED
Like many a work in progress
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2020
8%
GETSFAR
Makes a lot of progress
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2019
8%
GETSFAR
Makes a lot of progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2019
8%
SLOG
Make slow progress
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 1, 2019
8%
SLOG
Make slow progress
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 1, 2019
8%
PERFECTSMOOTHSAILING
Effortless progress with zero snags? [2017, 1999, 1980]
(20)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 16, 2018
8%
PERFECTSMOOTHSAILING
Effortless progress with zero snags? [2017, 1999, 1980]
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 16, 2018
8%
MADEADENT
Achieved some progress
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2018
8%
MADEADENT
Achieved some progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2018
8%
GRE
Ph.D. wannabe's obstacle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2018
8%
GRE
Ph.D. wannabe's obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2018
8%
INSOMNIA
Retirement obstacle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2018
8%
INSOMNIA
Retirement obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2018
8%
BIAS
Fairness obstacle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2018
8%
BIAS
Fairness obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2018
8%
WARPEDWALL
Arcing "American Ninja Warrior" obstacle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2018
8%
WARPEDWALL
Arcing "American Ninja Warrior" obstacle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2018
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
BERGS
Icy obstacles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
BERGS
Icy obstacles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
SNAGS
Logistical obstacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
SNAGS
Logistical obstacles
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
ROUNDTRIP
There and back, or a progression found in 17-, 25-, 35-, 51-, and 61-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
1%
ROUNDTRIP
There and back, or a progression found in 17-, 25-, 35-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
1%
RISINGSTAR
Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
1%
RISINGSTAR
Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
1%
BRINGUPTOSPEED
Loop in, and a hint to the progression found at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
BRINGUPTOSPEED
Loop in, and a hint to the progression found at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
STAGNANT
*Not progressing (... first 4 letters + the last 3)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
1%
STAGNANT
*Not progressing (... first 4 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
1%
ARC
Plot progression
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
1%
ARC
Plot progression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
1%
CONES
Soccer drill obstacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
1%
CONES
Soccer drill obstacles
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
1%
CHANGEOFPACE
Welcome break in one's routine, or the progression found at the starts of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
1%
CHANGEOFPACE
Welcome break in one's routine, or the progression found at the starts of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
1%
TED
Org. whose letters' first occurrences become progressively farther apart in 17-, 27-, 42- and 57-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
1%
TED
Org. whose letters' first occurrences become progressively farther apart in 17-, 27-, 42- and 57-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
1%
DOWNSIZING
Cornerstone of the Konmari method, and the progression found at the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
1%
DOWNSIZING
Cornerstone of the Konmari method, and the progression found at the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
1%
EASE
Lack of obstacles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
1%
EASE
Lack of obstacles
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
1%
WORKAROUNDS
Ways to sidestep obstacles, and what are found in this puzzle's circles
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2023
1%
WORKAROUNDS
Ways to sidestep obstacles, and what are found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2023
1%
HAIRRAISING
*Eerie, and a hint to the word that progresses upward through the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2023
1%
HAIRRAISING
*Eerie, and a hint to the word that progresses upward through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2023
1%
GROWINGPAINS
Expanding company's struggles, or the progression formed by the ends of 19-, 24-, 36-, 45- and 51-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2023
1%
GROWINGPAINS
Expanding company's struggles, or the progression formed by the ends of 19-, 24-, 36-, 45- and 51-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2023
1%
WORLDTRAVELER
Globe-trotter, or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2023
1%
WORLDTRAVELER
Globe-trotter, or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2023
1%
HANGUPS
Emotional obstacles
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 28, 2022
1%
HANGUPS
Emotional obstacles
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 28, 2022
1%
LOVENOTE
Mushy message, and the end of a sequence that progresses through the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2022
1%
LOVENOTE
Mushy message, and the end of a sequence that progresses through the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2022
1%
EGOS
Teamwork obstacles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2022
1%
EGOS
Teamwork obstacles
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2022
1%
MOATS
Fluid obstacles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2022
1%
MOATS
Fluid obstacles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2022
1%
ACTUP
Org. fighting to end AIDS ... and a hint to what's hidden in reverse, and progressively higher, in 34-, 21-, 9- and 11-Down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2021
1%
ACTUP
Org. fighting to end AIDS ... and a hint to what's hidden in reverse, and progressively higher, in 34-, 21-, 9- and 11-Down
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2021
1%
CHORD
Part of a musical progression
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2021
1%
CHORD
Part of a musical progression
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2021
1%
PARALLELPARKOUR
Synchronized obstacle-course running?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
1%
PARALLELPARKOUR
Synchronized obstacle-course running?
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
1%
EASYAS
Courses with few obstacles?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2020
1%
EASYAS
Courses with few obstacles?
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2020
1%
STAGNATE
Stop progressing
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2019
1%
STAGNATE
Stop progressing
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2019
1%
WINOUT
Succeed despite obstacles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2019
1%
WINOUT
Succeed despite obstacles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2019
1%
CLEAREDTHEWAY
Removed obstacles
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 9, 2018
1%
CLEAREDTHEWAY
Removed obstacles
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 9, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Obstacle to progress" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 97 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is INERTIA (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Obstacle to progress"?
The best answer for "Obstacle to progress" is INERTIA with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Obstacle to progress" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 14, 2023.