Crossword Answer For
*Often the best choice, in retrospect
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 23, 2018 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from December 23, 2018 featured the clue "*Often the best choice, in retrospect", and we've found 190 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to FIRSTOPTION as the most likely solution — it's 11 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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Date
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FIRSTOPTION
*Often the best choice, in retrospect
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Dec 23, 2018
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FIRSTOPTION
*Often the best choice, in retrospect
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
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TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
(7)
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
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NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
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IPADMINI
*Tablet choice
(8)
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IPADMINI
*Tablet choice
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
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TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
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SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
(8)
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
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ECLAIR
Pastry choice
(6)
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ECLAIR
Pastry choice
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
(9)
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
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TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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PINT
Guinness serving, often
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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OPT
Make a choice
(3)
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OPT
Make a choice
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
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KING
Mattress choice
(4)
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KING
Mattress choice
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AONE
Best of the best
(4)
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AONE
Best of the best
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
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ALIBI
Defense witness, often
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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AHI
Sashimi choice
(3)
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AHI
Sashimi choice
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
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ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
(10)
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
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ONCE
Not often, but not never
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
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JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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PHD
Prof's deg., often
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UNLEADED
Gas station choice
(8)
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UNLEADED
Gas station choice
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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COLA
Soda choice
(4)
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COLA
Soda choice
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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SAND
Mandala medium, often
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TEE
Top choice
(3)
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TEE
Top choice
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
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CEREALBAR
Individually wrapped breakfast choice
(9)
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CEREALBAR
Individually wrapped breakfast choice
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RARE
Not often seen
(4)
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RARE
Not often seen
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SEABASS
Catch of the day choice
(7)
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SEABASS
Catch of the day choice
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
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SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
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STEROID
Anti-inflammatory choice
(7)
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STEROID
Anti-inflammatory choice
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EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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EST
Population fig., often
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
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WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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GOTO
Standard choice
(4)
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GOTO
Standard choice
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ETRADE
Online NYSE choice
(6)
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ETRADE
Online NYSE choice
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GEL
Manicure choice
(3)
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GEL
Manicure choice
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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WILL
Last words, often
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LED
Bulb choice
(3)
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LED
Bulb choice
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APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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APR
Easter mo., often
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
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APRIL
Easter month, often
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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EMAIL
Username, often
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EMAIL
Username, often
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LENS
Cinematographer's choice
(4)
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LENS
Cinematographer's choice
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
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ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
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FRENCHOMELET
*Brunch choice
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FRENCHOMELET
*Brunch choice
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BEEFRIB
Barbecue choice
(7)
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BEEFRIB
Barbecue choice
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
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NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
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STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
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STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
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SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
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SHE
Pronoun choice
(3)
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SHE
Pronoun choice
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ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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ART
Messy class, often
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
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PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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YAYME
"I'm the best!"
(5)
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YAYME
"I'm the best!"
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
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SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
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ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
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RYE
Whiskey choice
(3)
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RYE
Whiskey choice
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
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MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
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TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
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LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
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COM
URL ending, often
(3)
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COM
URL ending, often
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SEDAN
Car rental choice
(5)
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SEDAN
Car rental choice
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
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Apr 2, 2026
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PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
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THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
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SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
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RARELY
Not often
(6)
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RARELY
Not often
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
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FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
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GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
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RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
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AIDES
Interns, often
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OTHER
"None of the above" choice
(5)
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OTHER
"None of the above" choice
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OVER
Simple wager choice
(4)
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OVER
Simple wager choice
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
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GREETER
Receptionist, often
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OPTS
Makes a choice
(4)
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OPTS
Makes a choice
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
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LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
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Mar 16, 2026
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LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
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SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
(6)
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SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
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ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
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ACES
Highest cards, often
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DORITOS
Chip choice for walking tacos
(7)
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DORITOS
Chip choice for walking tacos
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
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SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
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PORTRAIT
Printing choice
(8)
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PORTRAIT
Printing choice
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STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
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STY
Pen that's often messy
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MEATBALLSUB
*Sandwich choice at an Italian deli
(11)
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Mar 3, 2026
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MEATBALLSUB
*Sandwich choice at an Italian deli
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
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Mar 1, 2026
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COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
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COKE
Cola choice
(4)
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COKE
Cola choice
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ELITE
The best and the brightest
(5)
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ELITE
The best and the brightest
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
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Feb 23, 2026
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ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
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Feb 22, 2026
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
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BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
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Feb 22, 2026
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BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
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4%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
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4%
FLOOR
Elevator choice
(5)
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Feb 13, 2026
4%
FLOOR
Elevator choice
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4%
OAT
Nondairy milk choice
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
OAT
Nondairy milk choice
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
RYDER
Truck rental choice
(5)
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Feb 11, 2026
4%
RYDER
Truck rental choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
PEAR
Cider choice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
PEAR
Cider choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
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Feb 6, 2026
4%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
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4%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
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Feb 5, 2026
4%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
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4%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
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Feb 2, 2026
4%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
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4%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
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Feb 1, 2026
4%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
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4%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
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Jan 31, 2026
4%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
PICO
__ de gallo: salsa choice
(4)
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Jan 20, 2026
4%
PICO
__ de gallo: salsa choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
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4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
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4%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
(6)
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Jan 14, 2026
4%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
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4%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
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4%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
HUMANRACE
Group often threatened by aliens in sci-fi
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4%
TWIN
Mattress choice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
TWIN
Mattress choice
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4%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
(3)
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Jan 5, 2026
4%
IDS
Docs with DOBs, often
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4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
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Jan 3, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
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4%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
ENYA
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
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4%
TAILS
Coin toss choice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
TAILS
Coin toss choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
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4%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
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4%
URLS
Lines that are often blue
(4)
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Dec 24, 2025
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URLS
Lines that are often blue
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4%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
(6)
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Dec 24, 2025
4%
RENTAL
Vacation cottage, often
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4%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
(9)
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Dec 23, 2025
4%
QUITEALOT
Rather often
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4%
CHEESESANDWICH
Basic lunch choice
(14)
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Dec 22, 2025
4%
CHEESESANDWICH
Basic lunch choice
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4%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
(3)
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Dec 22, 2025
4%
SSN
ID fig. often hidden by x's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
(4)
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Dec 22, 2025
4%
EDIT
Menu heading often next to File
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
4%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
(7)
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Dec 20, 2025
4%
NEWERAS
Revolutionary outcomes, often
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4%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
(3)
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Dec 20, 2025
4%
OLA
Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
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4%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
(4)
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Dec 16, 2025
4%
MACE
Spice in pumpkin spice, often
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4%
RED
Wine choice
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
RED
Wine choice
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4%
ITSBEST
"We made the right choice"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
ITSBEST
"We made the right choice"
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4%
IRON
Club choice
(4)
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Dec 10, 2025
4%
IRON
Club choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
SANDY
Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
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4%
BOTH
Greedy choice
(4)
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Dec 7, 2025
4%
BOTH
Greedy choice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
STREETNAME
Main, often
(10)
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Dec 6, 2025
4%
STREETNAME
Main, often
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4%
SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
(7)
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Nov 30, 2025
4%
SPEEDOS
Swimwear in Fire Island Pines, often
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4%
DAD
He often tells corny jokes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
DAD
He often tells corny jokes
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4%
AXES
x and y, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
AXES
x and y, often
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4%
YET
The best is __ to come
(3)
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Nov 25, 2025
4%
YET
The best is __ to come
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4%
PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
(5)
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Nov 20, 2025
4%
PENNE
Pasta often served alla vodka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
(4)
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Nov 19, 2025
4%
SALE
Holiday weekend retail event, often
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4%
EVE
Suspenseful time, often
(3)
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Nov 18, 2025
4%
EVE
Suspenseful time, often
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4%
FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
4%
FASCI
Headgear often worn by Kate Middleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
(4)
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Nov 14, 2025
4%
BONN
Headgear often worn on Easter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
4%
ITS
Word often edited to add or remove an apostrophe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
4%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANA
First-choice tactic
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
PLANA
First-choice tactic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
HEHIM
Pronoun choices
(5)
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May 8, 2026
1%
HEHIM
Pronoun choices
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
SCENTS
Aromatherapy choices
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
SCENTS
Aromatherapy choices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
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Princess Charlotte, to Harry
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Hornets, e.g.
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2008 TARP beneficiary
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Think tank nuggets
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"The Thin Blue Line" director Morris
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Mexican month
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*Chances that slipped away
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Tricky bit
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Often the best choice, in retrospect" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FIRSTOPTION (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Often the best choice, in retrospect"?
The best answer for "*Often the best choice, in retrospect" is FIRSTOPTION with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Often the best choice, in retrospect" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 23, 2018.