Crossword Answer For
Optimal thing to hit
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 12, 2023 Answers
The crossword clue "Optimal thing to hit" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from November 12, 2023. We've gathered 187 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is SWEETSPOT (9 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
SWEETSPOT
Optimal thing to hit
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
99%
SWEETSPOT
Optimal thing to hit
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
5%
ESC
Key hit in panic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
ESC
Key hit in panic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
EATIT
1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
EATIT
1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
AGREED
"I was thinking the same thing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
AGREED
"I was thinking the same thing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
BSIDE
Back of a hit 45 record
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
BSIDE
Back of a hit 45 record
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
SUE
"A Boy Named __": Johnny Cash hit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
5%
SUE
"A Boy Named __": Johnny Cash hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
5%
LIST
One thing after another
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
COPA
Club in a Manilow hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
COPA
Club in a Manilow hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
RIO
Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
5%
RIO
Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
5%
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit "Vampire"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit "Vampire"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
JIVE
"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
JIVE
"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
ERR
Do the wrong thing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
ERR
Do the wrong thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
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RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
TWISTANDSHOUT
*The Beatles hit on "Please Please Me"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
TWISTANDSHOUT
*The Beatles hit on "Please Please Me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
DONTSPEAK
*No Doubt hit on "Tragic Kingdom"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
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DONTSPEAK
*No Doubt hit on "Tragic Kingdom"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
CARELESSWHISPER
*Wham! hit on "Make It Big"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
CARELESSWHISPER
*Wham! hit on "Make It Big"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
ALSO
"Another thing ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
ALSO
"Another thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
5%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
5%
SMASH
Runaway hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
SMASH
Runaway hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
5%
HEYYA
OutKast hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
HEYYA
OutKast hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
DAWNON
Suddenly hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
DAWNON
Suddenly hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
STAY
Lisa Loeb hit single
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
STAY
Lisa Loeb hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
GOTTA
"I __ Feeling": Black Eyed Peas hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
GOTTA
"I __ Feeling": Black Eyed Peas hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
SWINGSAT
Tries to hit
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
SWINGSAT
Tries to hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
ASHA
"Brimful of ___" (1997 Cornershop hit)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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ASHA
"Brimful of ___" (1997 Cornershop hit)
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
IMGONNABE
The Proclaimers hit subtitled "500 Miles"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
IMGONNABE
The Proclaimers hit subtitled "500 Miles"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
THAT
Yonder thing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
THAT
Yonder thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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QUOTING
Saying the same thing as?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
QUOTING
Saying the same thing as?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
RES
Latin for "thing"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
RES
Latin for "thing"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
GOOGOODOLLS
*Band with the 1998 hit "Iris"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOOGOODOLLS
*Band with the 1998 hit "Iris"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
TEENIE
Adjective for a bikini, in a 1960s hit song
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
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TEENIE
Adjective for a bikini, in a 1960s hit song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
ATBATS
Chances for a hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
ATBATS
Chances for a hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
NICE
"__ to Each Other": Olivia Dean hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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NICE
"__ to Each Other": Olivia Dean hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
ROBOTO
"Mr. ___" (1983 Styx hit)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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ROBOTO
"Mr. ___" (1983 Styx hit)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
TRIPLE
Big hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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TRIPLE
Big hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
CASBAH
"Rock the __": hit song for The Clash
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
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CASBAH
"Rock the __": hit song for The Clash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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DANGERZONE
1986 Kenny Loggins hit single
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
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DANGERZONE
1986 Kenny Loggins hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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BECAREFUL
2018 Cardi B hit single
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
BECAREFUL
2018 Cardi B hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
DONTSTARTNOW
2019 Dua Lipa hit single
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
DONTSTARTNOW
2019 Dua Lipa hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
TAKEITEASY
1972 Eagles hit single
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
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TAKEITEASY
1972 Eagles hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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BRINGMETOLIFE
*2003 Evanescence hit
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
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BRINGMETOLIFE
*2003 Evanescence hit
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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AINT
"__ No Sunshine": Bill Withers hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
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AINT
"__ No Sunshine": Bill Withers hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
RASPBERRYBERET
1985 Prince hit about a woman in a French hat
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
DEM
"We ___ Boyz" (Wiz Khalifa hit)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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DEM
"We ___ Boyz" (Wiz Khalifa hit)
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
PSILOVEYOU
Beatles hit on "Please Please Me," which could be dedicated to 16-, 24-, 35-, and 50-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
PSILOVEYOU
Beatles hit on "Please Please Me," which could be dedicated to 16-, 24-, 35-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
YAYA
2024 Beyonce hit with a reduplicative name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
YAYA
2024 Beyonce hit with a reduplicative name
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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ITEM
Individual thing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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ITEM
Individual thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
CHAKAKHAN
Singer with the 1984 hit "I Feel for You"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
CHAKAKHAN
Singer with the 1984 hit "I Feel for You"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
MADAME
Nice thing to call someone?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
MADAME
Nice thing to call someone?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
YETTO
"__ Come": BTS hit song
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
YETTO
"__ Come": BTS hit song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
STUART
E.B. White's "__ Little"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
STUART
E.B. White's "__ Little"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
EERO
Architect Saarinen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EERO
Architect Saarinen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOARIER
Whiter with age
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
HOARIER
Whiter with age
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
AREYOUGOOD
"Need anything?"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
AREYOUGOOD
"Need anything?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ALICE
__ + Olivia: clothing brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
ALICE
__ + Olivia: clothing brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
YOUOK
"Is everything all right?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
KEYWEST
Florida home of the Harry S. Truman Little White House
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
KEYWEST
Florida home of the Harry S. Truman Little White House
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
PEI
Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
PEI
Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
UMA
Thurman of "Red, White & Royal Blue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UMA
Thurman of "Red, White & Royal Blue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
HOLEY
Like moth-eaten clothing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
HOLEY
Like moth-eaten clothing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Currently hitting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Currently hitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
THATSIT
"There isn't anything else!?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
THATSIT
"There isn't anything else!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
HOTTEA
Throat-soothing brew
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
HOTTEA
Throat-soothing brew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
ECRU
Off-white hue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
ECRU
Off-white hue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
STEPIN
Pinch-hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
STEPIN
Pinch-hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
ALLEN
Springsteen portrayer Jeremy __ White
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ALLEN
Springsteen portrayer Jeremy __ White
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
GLEN
"Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
GLEN
"Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
LAG
Streaming hitch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
LAG
Streaming hitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
INVAIN
For nothing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
INVAIN
For nothing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
MAE
Actress Whitman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
MAE
Actress Whitman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
MEH
Nothing special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ALOE
Soothing lotion ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
THESIS
Something to prove
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
THESIS
Something to prove
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
(6)
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May 29, 2026
1%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ILE
Tahiti, par exemple
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
ILE
Tahiti, par exemple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
NIENTE
Nothing, in Italian
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
NIENTE
Nothing, in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
STAB
Place to hitch a ride?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
STAB
Place to hitch a ride?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
BANDS
The Black Keys and the White Stripes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BANDS
The Black Keys and the White Stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARTDECO
'20s-'30s architectural style
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARTDECO
'20s-'30s architectural style
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ORCA
Black-and-white 18-Across predator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
ORCA
Black-and-white 18-Across predator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
GRAMMYNORMA
*Wise maternal figure voiced by Betty White in "The Lorax"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GRAMMYNORMA
*Wise maternal figure voiced by Betty White in "The Lorax"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMY
Award for "The White Lotus"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
EMMY
Award for "The White Lotus"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
CURIO
Something unusual
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
CURIO
Something unusual
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALOEGEL
Soothing balm for a sunburn
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
ALOEGEL
Soothing balm for a sunburn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
ORCAS
Black-and-white whales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
ORCAS
Black-and-white whales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
MERELY
Nothing more than
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
MERELY
Nothing more than
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
LOVE
Nothing, to Nadal
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
LOVE
Nothing, to Nadal
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
QUASARJET
Something a galactic nucleus expels
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
QUASARJET
Something a galactic nucleus expels
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
EGG
Shell + white + yolk
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
EGG
Shell + white + yolk
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
CAREW
Hall of Famer Rod with 3,053 career hits
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CAREW
Hall of Famer Rod with 3,053 career hits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
EARS
Hearing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
SPACE
Breathing room
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SPACE
Breathing room
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
DAN
Levy of "Schitt's Creek"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
DAN
Levy of "Schitt's Creek"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
FLANNEL
Grungy clothing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
FLANNEL
Grungy clothing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOTTHAT
"Anything else!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOTTHAT
"Anything else!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
GAYICON
Whitney Houston or Cher
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
GAYICON
Whitney Houston or Cher
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
MUM
Not giving anything away
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
MUM
Not giving anything away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
NEVERBEENBETTER
"Everything is awesome!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
NEVERBEENBETTER
"Everything is awesome!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ALL
___-or-nothing
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
ALL
___-or-nothing
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ARISTA
Record label for Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
ARISTA
Record label for Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
ASPENS
White-barked trees
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
ASPENS
White-barked trees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
WED
Get hitched
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WED
Get hitched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
IMPEI
Louvre Pyramid architect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
IMPEI
Louvre Pyramid architect
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIB
White lie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIB
White lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SIDEDOOR
Something that might be right up one's alley
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
SIDEDOOR
Something that might be right up one's alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
NET
"Nothing but ___" ("Swish")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NET
"Nothing but ___" ("Swish")
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
OREO
It is black-and-white but might get twisted
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
OREO
It is black-and-white but might get twisted
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
STONE
Something to skip
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
STONE
Something to skip
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
RARITY
Something unusual
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
RARITY
Something unusual
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
NONEWS
"Nothing yet!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
NONEWS
"Nothing yet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
PAR
Something to shoot for
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
PAR
Something to shoot for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ORWHATEVER
"... and anything else that might come up"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ATOM
A little bit of everything?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
SAYIDO
Get hitched
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
SAYIDO
Get hitched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ICON
Something to click
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ICON
Something to click
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
THELOT
Everything
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
THELOT
Everything
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
DESIGNATED
Like some drivers or hitters
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
DESIGNATED
Like some drivers or hitters
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on November 12, 2023
Fedoras, berets, etc.
Crossword Clue
Word after "price" or "phone"
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Tennis great Arthur
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"Oh, crud!"
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Argue against
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Unaccounted for, in military lingo
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"Stay tuned!"
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Volleyball game subdivisions
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"We all make mistakes, OK?!"
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Org. that regulates pesticides
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Optimal thing to hit" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SWEETSPOT (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Optimal thing to hit"?
The best answer for "Optimal thing to hit" is SWEETSPOT with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Optimal thing to hit" 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 November 12, 2023.