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*Offensive surprise, literally?

Last seen in Universal Crossword March 17, 2022 Answers

Here's what we know about the crossword clue "*Offensive surprise, literally?", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on March 17, 2022. Our database holds 173 possible answers, with FASLAPCE (8 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.

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173 Other Potential Answers

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FASLAPCE
*Offensive surprise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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SACREBLEU
French cry of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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SLEEPERHIT
Box office surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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IFIGURED
"No surprise"
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
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EASTEREGG
Hidden surprise for an observant gamer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
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INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
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DONTLOOK
Instruction before a surprise is revealed
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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RUDE
"How offensive!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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RARETREAT
Pleasant surprise
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
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MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
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ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
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LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
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EYEOPENERS
Surprise, surprise!
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2025
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ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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BADTASTE
What an offensive joke is often in
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
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GASPS
Sounds of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
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EEK
Sound of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
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SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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STARTLE
Take by surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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CAUGHTNAPPING
*Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
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AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
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UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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BLIMEY
Brit’s word of surprise
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
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OHO
Sound of surprise
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
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ITSABOY
Announcement that explains the surprise arrival to every starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
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DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
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FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
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BSIDES
Some surprise hit songs, and what 1-, 21-, 37-, and 53-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
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GOSH
Gentle expression of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
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OMG
Short expression of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2024
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BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
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STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
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OHMY
Words of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
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VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
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LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
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TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
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EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
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INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
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POPSUP
Comes as a surprise, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
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OPE
Midwestern exclamation of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2024
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FORGIVINGANALLIANCE
Excusing friends who secretly planned a surprise party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2024
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PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
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MUCH
"___ to my surprise ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2024
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AMBUSH
Attack by surprise
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2024
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SHOCKEROO
Sudden surprise, informally
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
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LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
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REACT
Show surprise, say
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 18, 2024
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DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
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FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
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MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
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HEFTY
Like most NFL offensive linemen
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
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PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
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TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
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COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
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HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
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TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
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PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
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WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
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UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2023
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UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
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CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
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EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
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HID
Got ready for a surprise party
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2023
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WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
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EYEOPENER
Big surprise
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
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OHYAY
"What a great surprise!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2023
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UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
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LIVESUPTO
Doesn't surprise, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2023
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LONGWINDED
Verbose, and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
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SOAPBUBBLES
Products of a child's wand, and what are literally rising in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
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CHEESEFILLING
Ravioli option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2023
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KFUNRUN
Family-friendly charity race, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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XXSPEED
Fast pace for a video, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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GGGGGNETWORKS
Sources of fast cellphone service, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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FIRESTARTER
1980 Stephen King novel, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
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GLOWUP
Positive personal transformation, in slang, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
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BALONEYSANDWICH
Classic grade-school lunch, and what's literally found in 17-, 33-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2023
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BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
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ONTHEWATERFRONT
Oscar-winning Marlon Brando film, or where the last words of 18-, 23-, 49-, and 57-Across can literally be found
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2023
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THEBUSTHROW
Betray, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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OATHLIE
Perjure oneself, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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FIRECOURAGE
Immense bravery, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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WRAPSKEEP
Wait to reveal, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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AROCKLIVE
Be unaware of current events, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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REACTS
Shows surprise, for example
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 8, 2023
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TIGHTENDS
Hybrid offensive positions in football
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2023
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HIDE
Instruction before a surprise party
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2023
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WINGBACKS
Some offensive players
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 26, 2023
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FULLOFBEANS
Completely wrong, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2023
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BITE
Sink your teeth into, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
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SHOWSTOPPER
Dazzling theater performance, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2023
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HIGHTEA
British afternoon tradition, and what this puzzle's four longest answers literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
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OCH
Scottish interjection of surprise
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 26, 2023
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BEEFSTOCK
Quarrel over merchandise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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RUNINPLACE
Quarrel over a venue, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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SCRAPIRON
Quarrel over a golf club, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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SETTOMUSIC
Quarrel over a song, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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CAPITALGAIN
Good news for investors, as seen literally in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
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HOLDTHATTHOUGHT
"Remember what you were about to say," and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
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TURKISHDELIGHT
Zevk, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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THERAININSPAIN
La lluvia, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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WHENINROME
Quando, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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CUPOFJAVA
Cangkir, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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FRENCHKISS
Bise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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UPPERHAND
Advantageous position, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2023
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INVISIBLEHAND
Result of a little one hiding a surprise behind her back?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2023
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TWIST
Plot surprise
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 14, 2023
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CENTERPIECE
Pivotal element, and what each word in quotes in the starred clues literally is to its answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2022
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HOLDINGPATTERNS
Flight paths above busy airports, and what the sets of circled letters literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2022
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HOUSEHOLDNAME
Instantly recognizable brand, and what can literally be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2022
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COATTAILS
Features of some formal jackets, and what the ends of the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2022
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IMAWARE
"Not a surprise to me"
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2022
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LETTEROPENERS
Envelope-slicing tools, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2022
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ITFIGURES
"That's no surprise"
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2022
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OOHS
Cries of delight, and what each of the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
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WHATASHOCKER
Phrase of mock surprise
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2022
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RAINCOATS
Wet-weather gear, and what this puzzle's circled letters literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2022
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ITSNOWONDER
"That's hardly a surprise"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2022
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MIXEDRESULTS
Ambiguous outcome, and what the circled letters literally contain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2022
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TWOTRUTHSANDALIE
Ice-breaker activity involving three claims, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2022
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HANDSHOE
Glove in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
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DUSTSUCKER
Vacuum in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
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TREEWOOL
Cotton in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
5%
WASHBEAR
Raccoon in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
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SPIKEPIG
Porcupine in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
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USEDTO
No longer surprised by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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GASP
[I'm surprised!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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HOLYMACKEREL
What a surprised fisherman might say!
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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GETOUTOFTOWN
What a surprised travel agent might say!
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
YOUREKIDDING
What a surprised goatherd might say!
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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IMSPEECHLESS
What a surprised toastmaster might say!
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
YOUD
"___ be surprised!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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ABACK
Taken __: surprised
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
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GEE
"Color me surprised!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2023
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AMI
"Why ___ not surprised?"
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "*Offensive surprise, literally?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 173 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FASLAPCE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Offensive surprise, literally?"?
The best answer for "*Offensive surprise, literally?" is FASLAPCE with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Offensive surprise, literally?" 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 March 17, 2022.
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