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___ or reason (good sense)

Last seen in Universal Crossword August 7, 2023 Answers

Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from August 7, 2023? The clue "___ or reason (good sense)" stumps many solvers, but we've found 171 possible answers. Our top solution is RHYME (5 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.

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171 Other Potential Answers

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RHYME
___ or reason (good sense)
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
10%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
SPIDEY
__-sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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GETIT
"Does that make sense?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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ADEPT
Very good (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
IHEARYOU
"That makes sense"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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ABLE
An end to reason?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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OHNO
"This can't be good!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SLOWLY
With no sense of urgency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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DOES
"___ that make sense?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
ISEE
"That makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
RILE
Irritate but good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
WARRANT
Give adequate reason for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
AHISEE
"OK, that makes sense"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ASSETS
Intelligence, sense of humor, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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WORSE
Not as good
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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SUES
Goes after, in a sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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SALE
Result of a good pitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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ESP
Uncommon "sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
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ADDUP
Make sense
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
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ITLL
"Eventually ___ all make sense"
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
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ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
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FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
5%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
IRRATIONALNUMBER
Show tune that makes no sense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
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TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
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MORAL
Part of a good story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
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EVIL
Not good at all
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
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TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
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SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
SEX
Possible reason for a TV-MA rating
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
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AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
5%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
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DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
5%
TIP
Reward for good service
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
5%
OKEYDOKEY
"Sounds good"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
5%
BLEAK
Not looking good
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
NAH
"I'm good"
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
5%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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IMSOLD
"Sounds good to me!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
5%
SANE
Making sense
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
5%
OKISEE
"Ah, it makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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HAHA
"That's a good one!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
FITIN
Feel a sense of belonging
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
5%
ETCH
Mark for good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
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GOUDA
Cheese in "good" puns?
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
5%
AHIGOTCHA
"OK, that makes sense now"
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
5%
EASYA
Course that's good for your GPA
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
5%
HADIT
"You've never __ so good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
VIBEY
Evoking good feelings, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
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STYLE
Fashion sense
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
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OUTOFTHISWORLD
Insanely good
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
5%
BAD
Not good
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
5%
IMSET
"All good here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
5%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
5%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
5%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
5%
SENSIBLY
How a good decision might be made
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
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SCONE
Buttery British baked good
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
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POORAT
Not so good in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
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SCORES
Makes a good point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
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ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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WEPT
Had a good cry
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
5%
AIRY
Like a good chocolate mousse
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
5%
PERSIMMONS
Orange fruits that symbolize good fortune in Chinese culture
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
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SOME
"For __ strange reason ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
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MUY
With 34-Down, Spanish for "Very good!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
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ISEETHAT
"Makes sense to me"
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2025
5%
DYLAN
"Do not go gentle into that good night" poet Thomas
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
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KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
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HOWRU
Texter's "All good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
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SWEETSPOT
Really good point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
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TRACTION
What good tire treads offer
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
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JUSTFORFUNSIES
Unserious reason to try something
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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ENRICHER
Agent that gets good results
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
5%
SCAM
Offer that seems too good to be true, probably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
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IMOK
"All good here!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
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SANELY
With reason
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
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GREAT
Better than good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
5%
GOTEAM
"We did good!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
5%
HESA
“For -- jolly good ...”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
5%
OHISEE
"That makes sense now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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LOOT
Stolen goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ICANSEEWHY
"Perfectly reasonable"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
OONA
Chaplin of the Netflix miniseries "Treason"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
STERN
No-nonsense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
GETREAL
"Be reasonable"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
PSHAW
"Stuff and nonsense!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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SWAG
Branded goodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ROT
Nonsense, to a Brit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
DOJO
Where a sensei teaches
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
CRUSTED
Like many baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
USED
Like most flea market goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
SEEYA
Casual goodbye
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
HADAPOINT
Wasn't talking nonsense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
SHALOM
Hello or goodbye, in Hebrew
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
YOGABBAGABBA
*Former Nick Jr. series whose title repeated a nonsense word
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
SCATS
Improvises with nonsense syllables
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
SHALALA
Nonsense refrain syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
1%
SAY
"You __ 'goodbye,' and I __ 'hello'"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
SAINT
Goody-goody
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
BILGE
Total nonsense
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
1%
UPLIT
Genre for feel-good stories
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
PIES
Baked goods in "Waitress"
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2025
1%
FURS
Trappers' goods
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
SANER
More reasonable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
1%
EGADS
"My goodness!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
COMENOW
"Be reasonable"
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
FAIRENOUGH
*"That's reasonable" (In each starred clue's answer, note letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
CLAPTRAP
Nonsense
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
CHRISTMASMARKET
Place to sell wintry holiday goods
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
GUFF
Nonsense
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2025

Clues for Universal Crossword on August 7, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "___ or reason (good sense)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RHYME (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "___ or reason (good sense)"?
The best answer for "___ or reason (good sense)" is RHYME with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "___ or reason (good sense)" 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 August 7, 2023.
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