Crossword Answer For
*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 6, 2023 Answers
Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from January 6, 2023? The clue "*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour" stumps many solvers, but we've found 171 possible answers. Our top solution is RELIEFPITCHERS (14 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
Answer For *Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour:
Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.
171 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RELIEFPITCHERS
*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2023
99%
RELIEFPITCHERS
*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2023
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
TWO
Wee hour
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
TWO
Wee hour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
ONEAM
Wee hour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
ONEAM
Wee hour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
ERS
24-hour care ctrs.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
3%
ERS
24-hour care ctrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
NOON
Lunch hour, for some
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
NOON
Lunch hour, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
LETEM
"Who cares if they do"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
LETEM
"Who cares if they do"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
3%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
3%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
SHE
___/they pronouns
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
SHE
___/they pronouns
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
3%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
3%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
WINGS
Messy happy hour fare
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
WINGS
Messy happy hour fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
MINUTE
Part of an hour
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
MINUTE
Part of an hour
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
WOW
"How did they do that!?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
WOW
"How did they do that!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
TRAFFICSNARL
Rush hour gridlock
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
TRAFFICSNARL
Rush hour gridlock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
ARE
It goes by "they"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
ARE
It goes by "they"
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
RATE
$25 per hour, possibly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
RATE
$25 per hour, possibly
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
LET
___ the chips fall where they may
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
LET
___ the chips fall where they may
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
WHEREON
“Infected be the air __ they ride”: Macbeth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
3%
WHEREON
“Infected be the air __ they ride”: Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
LOWPOINT
Darkest hour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
LOWPOINT
Darkest hour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
OPEN
Like a 24-hour diner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
OPEN
Like a 24-hour diner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
LEMANS
French city known for a 24-hour car race
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
LEMANS
French city known for a 24-hour car race
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
3%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
3%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
3%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
3%
IOTA
Letter before kappa
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
3%
IOTA
Letter before kappa
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
3%
MUTE
Button you might click before multitasking on a Zoom meeting
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
3%
MUTE
Button you might click before multitasking on a Zoom meeting
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
3%
AIRTIME
Broadcast hour
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
3%
AIRTIME
Broadcast hour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
3%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
3%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
3%
ALE
Happy hour order that may be hoppy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
ALE
Happy hour order that may be hoppy
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
THEN
Word before or after what
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
THEN
Word before or after what
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
TREE
Word before "farm" or "house"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
TREE
Word before "farm" or "house"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
3%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, before 1976
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, before 1976
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
LENT
Observance before Easter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
LENT
Observance before Easter
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
LONG
Word before "Beach" or "Island"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
LONG
Word before "Beach" or "Island"
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
PODCASTS
Downloads before a long road trip, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
3%
PODCASTS
Downloads before a long road trip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
3%
LADY
Word before "Luck" or "Liberty"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
3%
LADY
Word before "Luck" or "Liberty"
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
3%
PEA
Word after "chick" or before "hen"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
3%
PEA
Word after "chick" or before "hen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
3%
STRAW
Word before "poll" or "hat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
STRAW
Word before "poll" or "hat"
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
ALL
Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
ALL
Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
CROP
Word before "top" or "circle"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
CROP
Word before "top" or "circle"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
TAX
Word before "code" or "break"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
TAX
Word before "code" or "break"
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
RESTUP
Get plenty of sleep before a big event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
RESTUP
Get plenty of sleep before a big event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
GOINGTWICE
Words before a gavel banging
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
3%
GOINGTWICE
Words before a gavel banging
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
3%
FINALNOTICE
Recourse before pursuing legal action, maybe
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
3%
FINALNOTICE
Recourse before pursuing legal action, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
3%
PSA
*Letters before an addendum
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
3%
PSA
*Letters before an addendum
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
3%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
3%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
3%
FRI
48 hrs. before Sun.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
3%
FRI
48 hrs. before Sun.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
3%
BETA
Letter before gamma
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
BETA
Letter before gamma
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
STRETCH
Loosen up before exercising
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
STRETCH
Loosen up before exercising
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
TEAM
Word before "player" or "spirit"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
3%
TEAM
Word before "player" or "spirit"
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
3%
DONTLOOK
Instruction before a surprise is revealed
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
3%
DONTLOOK
Instruction before a surprise is revealed
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
3%
CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
3%
CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
3%
ITIS
Words before and after "what"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
3%
ITIS
Words before and after "what"
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
3%
THIRD
Base before home
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
THIRD
Base before home
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
LEGSTRETCH
Warmup exercise before a run
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
3%
LEGSTRETCH
Warmup exercise before a run
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
3%
XIS
Letters before omicrons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
3%
XIS
Letters before omicrons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
3%
CMON
"Quick, before we're late!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
CMON
"Quick, before we're late!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
EAR
Word before "drum" or "drop"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
3%
EAR
Word before "drum" or "drop"
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
3%
OPENMICNIGHT
Setting for amateur hour
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
3%
OPENMICNIGHT
Setting for amateur hour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
3%
BAR
Happy hour haunt
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
BAR
Happy hour haunt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
3%
PLAN
Details shared before a night out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
3%
PLAN
Details shared before a night out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
KOALA
Animal that sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KOALA
Animal that sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
TRAFFICJAM
Driver's rush-hour headache
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
TRAFFICJAM
Driver's rush-hour headache
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
DAY
24 hours
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
DAY
24 hours
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
WORKING
*With 19-Across, exceeding 40 weekly hours on the clock
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
WORKING
*With 19-Across, exceeding 40 weekly hours on the clock
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
EPIC
Many a four-hour film
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
EPIC
Many a four-hour film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
CUCKOOS
Birds that make hourly appearances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
MIDNIGHTSPECIAL
*Lead Belly song about a wee-hours train
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
EDT
Summer hours in NYC
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
EDT
Summer hours in NYC
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
INBOUND
Like some rush-hour traffic
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
INBOUND
Like some rush-hour traffic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
TABLEREAD
Way of checking lines after they're cast?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
TABLEREAD
Way of checking lines after they're cast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
THERACEISON
"And they're off!"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
THERACEISON
"And they're off!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 6, 2023
Explosive originally used as a yellow dye
Crossword Clue
Dweeby people
Crossword Clue
In the ___ of (among)
Crossword Clue
"Who, me?"
Crossword Clue
Methuselah's father
Crossword Clue
Ramen mushroom
Crossword Clue
Tech co. that developed the UPC
Crossword Clue
Get rid of some pot stickers?
Crossword Clue
Betray, in a way
Crossword Clue
Had a bite
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RELIEFPITCHERS (14 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour"?
The best answer for "*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour" is RELIEFPITCHERS with 14 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Optimally, they arrive before the eleventh hour" 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 January 6, 2023.