The clue "Operate" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on August 20, 2025. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 20 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, RUN (3 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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20 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RUN
Operate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
99%
RUN
Operate
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
99%
USE
Operate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
99%
USE
Operate
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
50%
IDIOT
__-proof: easy to operate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2023
50%
IDIOT
__-proof: easy to operate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
50%
BAHRAINSURGEONS
Doctors who operate in a Persian Gulf country?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2021
50%
BAHRAINSURGEONS
Doctors who operate in a Persian Gulf country?
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2021
50%
OPENERS
Some operate remotely
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2020
50%
OPENERS
Some operate remotely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2020
50%
DRIVERS
With 43-Down, what you need to operate the ends of 17-, 27-, 47- and 62-Across
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2019
50%
DRIVERS
With 43-Down, what you need to operate the ends of 17-, 27-, 47- and 62-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2019
1%
TSA
Org. that operates AIT scanners
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
TSA
Org. that operates AIT scanners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
DPADS
Thumb-operated controls
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2024
1%
DPADS
Thumb-operated controls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2024
1%
UBER
Company that operates London river boats
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
UBER
Company that operates London river boats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
ACTALONE
Fail to cooperate?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
ACTALONE
Fail to cooperate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
HIHAT
Pedal-operated part of a drum set
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
1%
HIHAT
Pedal-operated part of a drum set
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
1%
HIHATS
Foot-operated cymbals
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2023
1%
HIHATS
Foot-operated cymbals
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
1%
GHOSTKITCHEN
Restaurant that operates within another restaurant
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
1%
GHOSTKITCHEN
Restaurant that operates within another restaurant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
1%
GOKART
Vehicle operated without a license
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2023
1%
GOKART
Vehicle operated without a license
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2023
1%
METRO
What mostly operates underground in D.C.
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2022
1%
METRO
What mostly operates underground in D.C.
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2022
1%
GOALONG
Cooperate
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 7, 2021
1%
GOALONG
Cooperate
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 7, 2021
1%
PAYPHONE
Coin-operated communication device
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2021
1%
PAYPHONE
Coin-operated communication device
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2021
1%
GPS
Network operated by the U.S. Space Force
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2021
1%
GPS
Network operated by the U.S. Space Force
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2021
1%
NOISILY
How a leaf blower operates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2020
1%
NOISILY
How a leaf blower operates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2020
1%
PLAYEDBALL
Cooperated
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2020
1%
PLAYEDBALL
Cooperated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Operate" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 20 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RUN (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Operate"?
The best answer for "Operate" is RUN with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include USE (3 letters).
Where has "Operate" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 11 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 20, 2025.