Crossword Answer For
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 15, 2026 Answers
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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Aug 15, 2026
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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Aug 20, 2026
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
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ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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Jul 11, 2026
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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HAWK
Skateboarding star Tony
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Sep 26, 2026
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HAWK
Skateboarding star Tony
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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Sep 21, 2026
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
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Sep 20, 2026
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
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Sep 19, 2026
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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Sep 14, 2026
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
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Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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WYLE
"The Pitt" star
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
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WYLE
"The Pitt" star
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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Sep 10, 2026
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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RITA
Pop star Ora
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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RITA
Pop star Ora
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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Sep 9, 2026
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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Sep 9, 2026
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
(3)
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Sep 8, 2026
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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OSAKA
Tennis star Naomi
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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OSAKA
Tennis star Naomi
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IDRIS
"Hijack" star Elba
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IDRIS
"Hijack" star Elba
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TRISHA
Country star Yearwood
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
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TRISHA
Country star Yearwood
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
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4%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
(8)
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Sep 1, 2026
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KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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4%
SELES
1990s tennis star Monica
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SELES
1990s tennis star Monica
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
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YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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4%
HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
(15)
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Aug 30, 2026
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HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
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BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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UMP
Official who works close to home?
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
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LAU
Cantopop star Andy
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
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LAU
Cantopop star Andy
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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RAE
"Insecure" star Issa
(3)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RAE
"Insecure" star Issa
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
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PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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4%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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ARNETT
"Is This Thing On?" star Will
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
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ARNETT
"Is This Thing On?" star Will
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USAIN
Track star Bolt
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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USAIN
Track star Bolt
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
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Aug 9, 2026
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THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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ASTERISK
"M*A*S*H" star?
(8)
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Aug 9, 2026
4%
ASTERISK
"M*A*S*H" star?
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OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
4%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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4%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
4%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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4%
YAO
Former NBA star Ming
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
4%
YAO
Former NBA star Ming
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4%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
4%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
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4%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
4%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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4%
NIELSEN
"Airplane!" star Leslie
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
4%
NIELSEN
"Airplane!" star Leslie
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4%
FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
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FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
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CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
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CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
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4%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
(10)
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Jul 26, 2026
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AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
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TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
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RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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MARA
"Matilda" star Wilson
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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MARA
"Matilda" star Wilson
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
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ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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NAOMI
Tennis star Osaka
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
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NAOMI
Tennis star Osaka
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
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OLSEN
"WandaVision" star Elizabeth
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COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
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COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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ESME
"Hanna" star Creed-Miles
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ESME
"Hanna" star Creed-Miles
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
(10)
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Jul 12, 2026
4%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
4%
OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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WES
"Yellowstone" star Bentley
(3)
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Jul 11, 2026
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WES
"Yellowstone" star Bentley
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4%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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4%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
4%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
4%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
4%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
4%
KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
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ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
4%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
4%
SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
4%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
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Jun 28, 2026
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STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
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EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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Jun 27, 2026
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MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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ELVIS
"Jailhouse Rock" star
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
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ELVIS
"Jailhouse Rock" star
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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Jun 24, 2026
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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BOGIE
"Casablanca" star, affectionately
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
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BOGIE
"Casablanca" star, affectionately
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
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ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
AMANDA
"Mamma Mia!" star Seyfried
(6)
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Jun 14, 2026
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AMANDA
"Mamma Mia!" star Seyfried
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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RENEE
"Judy" star Zellweger
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
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RENEE
"Judy" star Zellweger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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GLEN
"Twisters" star Powell
(4)
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Jun 2, 2026
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GLEN
"Twisters" star Powell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
(4)
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May 30, 2026
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NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
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LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SHEEPSEYES
Exhibit D: That goofy stare
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SHEEPSEYES
Exhibit D: That goofy stare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
ARGO
Cornstarch brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARGO
Cornstarch brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
WDS
Dict. entries
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
WDS
Dict. entries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
NOTIMETODIE
Last film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
NOTIMETODIE
Last film starring Daniel Craig as James Bond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
RATE
Assign stars to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
RATE
Assign stars to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
IDOL
Megastar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
IDOL
Megastar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
OLMOS
"Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
OLMOS
"Battlestar Galactica" actor Edward James __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
TARTS
Small pastries
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
TARTS
Small pastries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SUSAN
Geena's "Thelma & Louise" co-star
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
SUSAN
Geena's "Thelma & Louise" co-star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
HUDSON
"Heated Rivalry" co-star Williams
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
HUDSON
"Heated Rivalry" co-star Williams
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
NINE
The whole __ yards
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
NINE
The whole __ yards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ERIVO
"Wicked" co-star Cynthia
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ERIVO
"Wicked" co-star Cynthia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 15, 2026
Teddy bear
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Carousel rider?
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Basaltic plain on the moon
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Roadside snack
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Driver on a movie set
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Sign that means it's time to turn around
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Spam musubi wrapper
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White-hot
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Lights up
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Quick kiss
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "One who tries not to overshadow the star?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 195 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MAKEUPARTIST (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "One who tries not to overshadow the star?"?
The best answer for "One who tries not to overshadow the star?" is MAKEUPARTIST with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "One who tries not to overshadow the star?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 15, 2026.