Crossword Answer For
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 1, 2026 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue "One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke" is most likely BEE, a 3-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on April 1, 2026, and we found 188 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in BEE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke:
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188 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
99%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
ACTIV
When Ophelia goes mad in "Hamlet"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ACTIV
When Ophelia goes mad in "Hamlet"
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
BOUNDLESSENERGY
Get-up-and-go that never goes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
BOUNDLESSENERGY
Get-up-and-go that never goes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
SEAL
Animal that goes with the floe?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
3%
SEAL
Animal that goes with the floe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
IDEALLY
If all goes well
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
IDEALLY
If all goes well
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
ORI
"Either he goes ___ go"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
ORI
"Either he goes ___ go"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
EVENTIMER
*Stopwatch that goes 0:02, 0:04, 0:06, and so on?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
EVENTIMER
*Stopwatch that goes 0:02, 0:04, 0:06, and so on?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
LASER
___ gun (weapon that goes "pew pew")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
LASER
___ gun (weapon that goes "pew pew")
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
IKID
"It's a joke"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
3%
IKID
"It's a joke"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
ARE
It goes by "they"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
ARE
It goes by "they"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
LAND
Resonate, as a joke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
LAND
Resonate, as a joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
ROAR
Really, really enjoy a joke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
3%
ROAR
Really, really enjoy a joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
PANE
"Replacing a window is a real ___" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
3%
PANE
"Replacing a window is a real ___" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
3%
NOSE
"___ goes!" ("Not it!")
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
NOSE
"___ goes!" ("Not it!")
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
ASS
Animal that goes hee-haw
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
3%
ASS
Animal that goes hee-haw
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
3%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
3%
OVER
Bend ___ backward
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
3%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
3%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
3%
PUN
Many a dad joke
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
3%
PUN
Many a dad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
3%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
BADSNAP
*Problematic backward pass in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
FIRSTCLASS
Spendy flying option
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
FIRSTCLASS
Spendy flying option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
3%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
3%
SKA
Genre found in "goes kaboom"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
3%
SKA
Genre found in "goes kaboom"
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
3%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
3%
MASTER
Learn backward and forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
3%
ACED
Passed with flying colors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
3%
ACED
Passed with flying colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
3%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
YOGA
Lenovo laptop whose screen bends over backward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
ILLTRY
"OK, here goes ..."
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
3%
ILLTRY
"OK, here goes ..."
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
3%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
3%
EMIL
Name that's a sour fruit backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
3%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
3%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
3%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
3%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
3%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
3%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
3%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
3%
KYRA
Name hidden backward in "Mary-Kate"
Universal Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
3%
JUSTFORFUN
As a joke, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
JUSTFORFUN
As a joke, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
RIA
Coastal inlet, or 27-Down backward
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
3%
LOVE
Word found backward in "benevolence"
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
3%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
3%
MAJA
Goya subject hidden backward in "Etta James"
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
3%
GROAN
React to a bad joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
3%
GROAN
React to a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
3%
GOTANA
Passed with flying colors
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
3%
GOTANA
Passed with flying colors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
3%
SOBE
Drink brand hidden backward in "Cake Boss"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
SOBE
Drink brand hidden backward in "Cake Boss"
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
ETC
"The list goes on," briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
ETC
"The list goes on," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
NOTSO
"You've got it backward"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
3%
NOTSO
"You've got it backward"
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
3%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
3%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
3%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
BEA
Name that sounds like a flying insect
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
3%
BEA
Name that sounds like a flying insect
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
3%
IRONIC
Like a pilot with a fear of flying
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
3%
IRONIC
Like a pilot with a fear of flying
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
3%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
3%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
3%
NOEL
"N" name that's an "L" name backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
3%
NOEL
"N" name that's an "L" name backward
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
3%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
3%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
3%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
3%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
3%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
3%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
3%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
3%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
3%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
3%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
3%
AUTOCORRECT
Texting feature that sometimes goes awry, and what was used on 17-, 28-, and 46-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
3%
AUTOCORRECT
Texting feature that sometimes goes awry, and what was used on 17-, 28-, and 46-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
3%
BARTAB
The more you down, the more it goes up
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
3%
BARTAB
The more you down, the more it goes up
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
3%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
3%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
3%
FEMUR
Bone that goes from your hip to your knee
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
3%
FEMUR
Bone that goes from your hip to your knee
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
3%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
3%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
3%
HAHA
"Good joke!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
3%
HAHA
"Good joke!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
3%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
3%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
3%
NYE
Day that goes out with a bang?: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
3%
NYE
Day that goes out with a bang?: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
3%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
3%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
3%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
3%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
3%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
3%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
3%
SNORTED
Showed appreciation for a bad joke, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
3%
SNORTED
Showed appreciation for a bad joke, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
3%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
3%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
3%
HSN
TV channel hidden backward in "open shop"
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
3%
HSN
TV channel hidden backward in "open shop"
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
3%
KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
3%
KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
3%
INON
Privy to, as a joke
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
3%
INON
Privy to, as a joke
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
3%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
3%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
3%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
3%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
3%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
3%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
3%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
3%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
3%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
3%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
3%
BADTASTE
What an offensive joke is often in
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
3%
BADTASTE
What an offensive joke is often in
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
3%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
3%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
3%
IGETIT
"Good joke!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
3%
IGETIT
"Good joke!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
3%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
3%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
3%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
3%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
3%
TAKESTOTHESKIES
*Begins flying
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
3%
TAKESTOTHESKIES
*Begins flying
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
3%
DEB
Name that appears backward in the next clue
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
3%
DEB
Name that appears backward in the next clue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
3%
ONCE
Way back when
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
3%
ONCE
Way back when
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
3%
SSTS
Fast fliers no longer flying, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
3%
SSTS
Fast fliers no longer flying, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
3%
CHESTNUT
Old joke
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
3%
CHESTNUT
Old joke
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
3%
GAG
Practical joke
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
3%
GAG
Practical joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
3%
ASWEALLKNOW
"This goes without saying ..."
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
3%
ASWEALLKNOW
"This goes without saying ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
3%
ELMER
Hunter who goes after Bugs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
3%
ELMER
Hunter who goes after Bugs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
3%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
3%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
3%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
3%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
3%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
3%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
3%
CORKER
Excellent joke
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
3%
CORKER
Excellent joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
3%
ENO
Musician whose surname is a number backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
3%
ENO
Musician whose surname is a number backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
3%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
3%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
3%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
3%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
3%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
3%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
3%
ADUE
Musical term meaning "together" that's hidden backward in "feudalism"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
3%
ADUE
Musical term meaning "together" that's hidden backward in "feudalism"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
3%
EYEROLL
Dad joke reaction, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
3%
EYEROLL
Dad joke reaction, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
3%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
3%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
3%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
3%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
3%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
3%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
3%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
3%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
3%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
3%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
3%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
3%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
3%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
3%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
3%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
3%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
RAFA
Rival of The Djoker and Fed Express
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
RAFA
Rival of The Djoker and Fed Express
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
DAD
Stereotypical teller of terrible jokes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
DAD
Stereotypical teller of terrible jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
RABBI
Priest and minister's companion, in jokes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RABBI
Priest and minister's companion, in jokes
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
KITES
High-flying toys
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
KITES
High-flying toys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
BLANKETTOSS
High-flying Iñupiat tradition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
BLANKETTOSS
High-flying Iñupiat tradition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
GAGS
Running jokes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
GAGS
Running jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
DADS
Stereotypical sources of corny jokes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
DADS
Stereotypical sources of corny jokes
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ONELINERS
Short jokes
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ONELINERS
Short jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SLAMDUNKCONTEST
High-flying NBA All-Star event
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
SLAMDUNKCONTEST
High-flying NBA All-Star event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
CHEESY
Like many dad jokes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
CHEESY
Like many dad jokes
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
STALE
Like old jokes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
STALE
Like old jokes
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
ONME
"Looks like the joke's __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
ONME
"Looks like the joke's __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
CORNY
Like some jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
CORNY
Like some jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
ICARUS
High-flying guy of myth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
ICARUS
High-flying guy of myth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
PUNS
Dad jokes, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
PUNS
Dad jokes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
JETSET
High-flying glitterati
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
1%
JETSET
High-flying glitterati
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BEE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke"?
The best answer for "One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke" is BEE with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke" 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 April 1, 2026.