Crossword Answer For
One may be tight or defensive
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 23, 2023 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "One may be tight or defensive" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on September 23, 2023. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 193 possible answers. END (3 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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END
One may be tight or defensive
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
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END
One may be tight or defensive
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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Sep 12, 2026
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
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SEALS
Shuts up tight
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Sep 6, 2026
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SEALS
Shuts up tight
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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Sep 5, 2026
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CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
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INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
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Aug 26, 2026
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
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Aug 8, 2026
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
(14)
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Aug 3, 2026
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LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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Jul 19, 2026
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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Jul 18, 2026
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
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Jul 16, 2026
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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Jul 14, 2026
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
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Jul 14, 2026
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
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Jun 27, 2026
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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
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HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
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HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
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Jun 23, 2026
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CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
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KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
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FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
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Jun 18, 2026
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FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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MENU
List that may drop with a click
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
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MENU
List that may drop with a click
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REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
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REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
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Jun 13, 2026
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DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
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ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
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ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
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BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
(13)
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Jun 10, 2026
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BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
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ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
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ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
(5)
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May 29, 2026
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MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
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LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
(9)
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May 29, 2026
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LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
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HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
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May 25, 2026
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HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
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PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
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ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
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ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
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HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
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May 20, 2026
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HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
(9)
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May 14, 2026
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WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
(5)
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May 12, 2026
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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May 11, 2026
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
(3)
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May 6, 2026
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ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
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May 6, 2026
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SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
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ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
(7)
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Apr 27, 2026
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ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
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ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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APP
Where a QR code may lead
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
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APP
Where a QR code may lead
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OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
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KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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KELCE
Kansas City tight end Travis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
(10)
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Apr 18, 2026
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QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
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BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
(3)
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Apr 18, 2026
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BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
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GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
(5)
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Apr 17, 2026
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GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
(5)
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Apr 16, 2026
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
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PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
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PTA
Org. that may take summers off
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COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
(7)
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Apr 15, 2026
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COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
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ALIEN
One may ride in 66-Across
(5)
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Apr 14, 2026
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ALIEN
One may ride in 66-Across
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PORCH
Place where packages may be delivered
(5)
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Apr 9, 2026
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PORCH
Place where packages may be delivered
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SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
(6)
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Apr 4, 2026
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SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
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CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
(7)
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Apr 4, 2026
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CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
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NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
(9)
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Apr 3, 2026
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NIGHTCREW
"Sleep tight," "Sweet dreams," and "Don't let the bedbugs bite"
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GYRO
Sandwich that may be halal
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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GYRO
Sandwich that may be halal
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DESK
One may have drawers
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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DESK
One may have drawers
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SAMOSA
Pastry that may be deep-fried in ghee
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
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SAMOSA
Pastry that may be deep-fried in ghee
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ALE
Beer that may be sour
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
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ALE
Beer that may be sour
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MIXTAPES
Cassettes that may spark nostalgia
(8)
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Mar 28, 2026
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MIXTAPES
Cassettes that may spark nostalgia
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TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
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Mar 26, 2026
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TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
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QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
(6)
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Mar 24, 2026
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QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
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WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
(12)
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Mar 24, 2026
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WOODENSWORDS
Practice weapons that may be made of hickory
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
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FLEACOLLAR
Dog accessory that may repel bugs
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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FLEACOLLAR
Dog accessory that may repel bugs
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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TANS
They may be picked up on vacations
(4)
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Mar 17, 2026
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TANS
They may be picked up on vacations
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ADDONS
Upgrades that may cost extra
(6)
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Mar 16, 2026
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ADDONS
Upgrades that may cost extra
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CAR
One may be in a lot
(3)
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Mar 16, 2026
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CAR
One may be in a lot
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CPA
One may work at H&R Block
(3)
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Mar 16, 2026
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CPA
One may work at H&R Block
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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MEDICALEXAM
Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
(11)
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Mar 16, 2026
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MEDICALEXAM
Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
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EPIC
Long tale that may involve a quest
(4)
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Mar 16, 2026
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EPIC
Long tale that may involve a quest
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SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
(6)
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Mar 16, 2026
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SKINNY
__ jeans: tight fashion choice
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MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
(4)
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Mar 15, 2026
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MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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INATIE
How a soccer game may end
(6)
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Mar 10, 2026
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INATIE
How a soccer game may end
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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EGO
It may impede teamwork
(3)
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Mar 9, 2026
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EGO
It may impede teamwork
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BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
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SEATURTLE
Reptile that may migrate 10,000 miles every year
(9)
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Mar 8, 2026
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SEATURTLE
Reptile that may migrate 10,000 miles every year
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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SHAPER
Body ___ (tight garment)
(6)
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Mar 7, 2026
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SHAPER
Body ___ (tight garment)
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PHONE
Device you may doomscroll on
(5)
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Mar 6, 2026
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PHONE
Device you may doomscroll on
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RUNNYEGG
Food that may be sunny-side up
(8)
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Mar 3, 2026
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RUNNYEGG
Food that may be sunny-side up
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COD
Fish that may be beer-battered
(3)
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Mar 3, 2026
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COD
Fish that may be beer-battered
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DATINGSCENE
*Singles may participate in it
(11)
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Mar 2, 2026
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DATINGSCENE
*Singles may participate in it
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SKATER
One may do an ollie
(6)
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Feb 28, 2026
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SKATER
One may do an ollie
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HSN
TV channel you may watch while on your phone
(3)
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Feb 28, 2026
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HSN
TV channel you may watch while on your phone
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ASMR
Video genre that may cause chills, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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ASMR
Video genre that may cause chills, for short
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
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Feb 27, 2026
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
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DOOR
One may be ajar
(4)
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Feb 24, 2026
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DOOR
One may be ajar
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TAM
Cap that may be plaid
(3)
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Feb 23, 2026
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TAM
Cap that may be plaid
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TILER
One may lay a bathroom floor
(5)
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Feb 23, 2026
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TILER
One may lay a bathroom floor
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UNDERSCORES
Where you may find music stands
(11)
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Feb 19, 2026
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UNDERSCORES
Where you may find music stands
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ATTRIBUTES
Where you may hear cover songs
(10)
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Feb 19, 2026
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ATTRIBUTES
Where you may hear cover songs
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MANHUNTS
Searches that may involve bloodhounds
(8)
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Feb 18, 2026
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MANHUNTS
Searches that may involve bloodhounds
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DONUT
One may be filled with jelly
(5)
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Feb 17, 2026
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DONUT
One may be filled with jelly
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EELER
One who may fish with pots
(5)
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Feb 15, 2026
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EELER
One who may fish with pots
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MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
(6)
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Feb 14, 2026
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MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
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SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
(13)
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Feb 14, 2026
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SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
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TUNNEL
Road feature that may interfere with a GPS
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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TUNNEL
Road feature that may interfere with a GPS
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SOFA
Seat that may be L-shaped
(4)
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Feb 11, 2026
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SOFA
Seat that may be L-shaped
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
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CABS
Fleet that may display local ads
(4)
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Feb 9, 2026
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CABS
Fleet that may display local ads
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HDTV
One may have an OLED screen
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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HDTV
One may have an OLED screen
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DEBATETEAM
Student group that may encourage members to go pro?
(10)
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Feb 6, 2026
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DEBATETEAM
Student group that may encourage members to go pro?
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GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
(11)
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Feb 5, 2026
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GINANDTONIC
Cocktail that may be made with Bombay Sapphire
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AAA
Small battery, or an org. that may help with a car battery
(3)
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Feb 5, 2026
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AAA
Small battery, or an org. that may help with a car battery
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BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
(4)
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Jan 30, 2026
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BROS
Finance ___ (guys who may work for hedge funds)
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TECHIE
One may work at a Genius Bar
(6)
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Jan 28, 2026
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TECHIE
One may work at a Genius Bar
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
ICEE
Beverage that may induce brain freeze
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
ICEE
Beverage that may induce brain freeze
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
IPA
Brew that may be hazy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
IPA
Brew that may be hazy
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
TENSE
Uptight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SEAL
Make airtight
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SEAL
Make airtight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
SWATHES
Wraps tightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ALIBI
Airtight excuse for a defendant
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TAUT
Like a tightrope
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
KEWPIE
Collectible doll with the same name as a Japanese mayonnaise brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
LACES
Corset tighteners
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
LACES
Corset tighteners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
SNUG
Fitting tightly
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
LORI
Former Chicago mayor Lightfoot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LORI
Former Chicago mayor Lightfoot
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
WAIST
Place for some belt-tightening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
TYPO
Word underlined in red, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
TYPO
Word underlined in red, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
SAIL
Travel by yacht, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SAIL
Travel by yacht, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Story accessed by ladder, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Story accessed by ladder, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
STREAM
Fly-fishing locale, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
STREAM
Fly-fishing locale, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
TACO
Tuesday's dinner, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TACO
Tuesday's dinner, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
POLISCI
Future JD's major, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
POLISCI
Future JD's major, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ECON
Future MBA's major, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
ECON
Future MBA's major, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 23, 2023
Tearable connection, briefly?
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Ninny
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Disney movie with the song "How Far I'll Go"
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Slime
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"That is NOT happening!"
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Theater chain
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Words that break an awkward silence at a meeting
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Pirates' playgrounds
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"80 for Brady" actress Moreno
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"That's enough out of you!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "One may be tight or defensive" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is END (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "One may be tight or defensive"?
The best answer for "One may be tight or defensive" is END with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "One may be tight or defensive" 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 September 23, 2023.