Crossword Answer For
Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 15, 2024 Answers
The Universal Crossword puzzle from July 15, 2024 featured the clue "Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary", and we've found 182 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to PALAU as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PALAU
Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2024
99%
PALAU
Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2024
4%
NAURU
South Pacific nation now known as the Republic of Naoero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
NAURU
South Pacific nation now known as the Republic of Naoero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
GUAM
U.S. Pacific island
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
GUAM
U.S. Pacific island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
BALI
Indonesian island
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
BALI
Indonesian island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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BONNETHEAD
Omnivorous shark with a distinctive face
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
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BONNETHEAD
Omnivorous shark with a distinctive face
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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OAHU
Diamond Head's island
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
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OAHU
Diamond Head's island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
LUCIA
Saint __: Lesser Antilles island
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
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LUCIA
Saint __: Lesser Antilles island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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ETAT
Division d'une nation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
ETAT
Division d'une nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
TAHITI
Most populous island in French Polynesia
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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TAHITI
Most populous island in French Polynesia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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ATOLL
Ring-shaped island
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
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ATOLL
Ring-shaped island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
2%
ONEIDA
Iroquois nation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
2%
ONEIDA
Iroquois nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
MAKO
Fast shark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
MAKO
Fast shark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
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YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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NERO
Wolfe created by Rex Stout
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
NERO
Wolfe created by Rex Stout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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CAY
Sandy island
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
CAY
Sandy island
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
MOLOKAI
Fifth-largest Hawaiian island
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
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MOLOKAI
Fifth-largest Hawaiian island
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
CRETE
Greek island in "The Two Faces of January"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
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CRETE
Greek island in "The Two Faces of January"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
HISPANIOLA
Most populous island in the West Indies
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
HISPANIOLA
Most populous island in the West Indies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
NEPAL
Himalayan nation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
NEPAL
Himalayan nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
BORNEO
Brunei's island
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
BORNEO
Brunei's island
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
IAN
Fleming who created James Bond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
IAN
Fleming who created James Bond
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
RAIMI
Sam who created the "Evil Dead" franchise
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
2%
RAIMI
Sam who created the "Evil Dead" franchise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
MALTA
Valletta's island
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
MALTA
Valletta's island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
QATAR
Arab nation that has a 23-foot teddy bear in one of its airports
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
QATAR
Arab nation that has a 23-foot teddy bear in one of its airports
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
LEGALTENDER
*Official currency of a nation, e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
LEGALTENDER
*Official currency of a nation, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
ETATS
Divisions d'une nation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
ETATS
Divisions d'une nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
HAITI
Port-au-Prince's nation
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
HAITI
Port-au-Prince's nation
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
SERBIA
Novak Djokovic's nation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
SERBIA
Novak Djokovic's nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
2%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
YEMEN
Southernmost nation on the Arabian Peninsula
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
YEMEN
Southernmost nation on the Arabian Peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
SYR
Med. nation
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
SYR
Med. nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
PRIDEPARADE
Procession of new arrivals to a lion sanctuary?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
PRIDEPARADE
Procession of new arrivals to a lion sanctuary?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
AFROBEAT
Genre created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
AFROBEAT
Genre created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
SENECA
Iroquois nation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
SENECA
Iroquois nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
EGYPT
Red Sea nation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
EGYPT
Red Sea nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
LASTRESORT
Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
LASTRESORT
Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
2%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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DESIREPATH
Route created by pedestrians seeking shortcuts
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
2%
DESIREPATH
Route created by pedestrians seeking shortcuts
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
2%
MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
2%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
2%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
2%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
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2%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
2%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
2%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
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Jan 8, 2026
2%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
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2%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
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Jan 8, 2026
2%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
2%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
ISLEOFCAPRI
*Destination for a day trip from Naples
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
ISLEOFCAPRI
*Destination for a day trip from Naples
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
ASHE
Arthur in the International Tennis Hall of Fame
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
ASHE
Arthur in the International Tennis Hall of Fame
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1%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
REACH
Get to, as a destination
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
REACH
Get to, as a destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
URL
Link destination
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
URL
Link destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
OSCARNOD
Nomination from the Academy
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
OSCARNOD
Nomination from the Academy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
REDIRECT
Cross-examination follower
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
REDIRECT
Cross-examination follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
WOMEN
People celebrated internationally every March 8
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
WOMEN
People celebrated internationally every March 8
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
AROMAS
Coffee shop emanations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
AROMAS
Coffee shop emanations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
EEO
Antidiscrimination in the workplace inits.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
EEO
Antidiscrimination in the workplace inits.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BENT
Inclination
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
BENT
Inclination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
UTAH
Home of the Mighty Five national parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
UTAH
Home of the Mighty Five national parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
DEI
Antidiscrimination HR initiative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
DEI
Antidiscrimination HR initiative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
MARS
Destination of NASA's Escapade mission
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
MARS
Destination of NASA's Escapade mission
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1%
TITHES
Some church donations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
TITHES
Some church donations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
CALYPSOBAND
Group of Caribbean islands?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
CALYPSOBAND
Group of Caribbean islands?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
TRYSTS
Secret assignations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
TRYSTS
Secret assignations
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ILOSE
Words of resignation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
ILOSE
Words of resignation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
MECCA
Hajj destination
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
MECCA
Hajj destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
LOGROLLS
Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LOGROLLS
Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
DENALI
Alaska national park with the tallest peak in North America
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
DENALI
Alaska national park with the tallest peak in North America
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
ROAM
Go without a destination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ROAM
Go without a destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SITE
Online destination
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SITE
Online destination
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
LAIR
Hibernation hideout
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
LAIR
Hibernation hideout
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
HALAL
Designation for some food carts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
HALAL
Designation for some food carts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
HAGGIS
Scotland's national dish
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
HAGGIS
Scotland's national dish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
MERGER
Corporate combination
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
MERGER
Corporate combination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
RENO
Nevada gambling destination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
RENO
Nevada gambling destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
TAOS
New Mexico skiing destination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TAOS
New Mexico skiing destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
BIOPSY
Examination of excised tissue
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
BIOPSY
Examination of excised tissue
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
SUNNI
Largest denomination of Islam
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
SUNNI
Largest denomination of Islam
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TAROT
Divination deck
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
TAROT
Divination deck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
PACT
Treaty between nations
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
PACT
Treaty between nations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
ALAMO
San Antonio field trip destination
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
ALAMO
San Antonio field trip destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
IMPOUNDLOT
Tow truck's destination
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
IMPOUNDLOT
Tow truck's destination
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
THEORY
Plausible explanation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
THEORY
Plausible explanation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
MARKET
One little piggy's destination
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
MARKET
One little piggy's destination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
IATEIT
Explanation for a missing cookie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
IATEIT
Explanation for a missing cookie
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
GLOBALSTAGE
Metaphorical arena for international affairs ... or this puzzle's setting?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
GLOBALSTAGE
Metaphorical arena for international affairs ... or this puzzle's setting?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
LIEFLAT
Like some international flight seats
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
LIEFLAT
Like some international flight seats
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
SPAS
Rejuvenation destinations
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SPAS
Rejuvenation destinations
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SUNNIISLAM
Muslims' predominant denomination
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SUNNIISLAM
Muslims' predominant denomination
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
RESOLVE
Determination
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
RESOLVE
Determination
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
SUMO
Japan's national sport
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
SUMO
Japan's national sport
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PORTS
Ships' destinations
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
PORTS
Ships' destinations
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
BAREALL
Leave nothing to the imagination
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
BAREALL
Leave nothing to the imagination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
ORCA
Marine mammal feared by sharks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
ORCA
Marine mammal feared by sharks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
BASEL
Swiss namesake of an international series of art fairs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
BASEL
Swiss namesake of an international series of art fairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
POOLTABLE
Spot where sharks gather
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
POOLTABLE
Spot where sharks gather
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
OCALA
One of three national forests in Florida
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
OCALA
One of three national forests in Florida
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
MELD
Canasta combination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
MELD
Canasta combination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
VISIONS
Hallucinations
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
VISIONS
Hallucinations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
AARP
Org. working against age discrimination
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
AARP
Org. working against age discrimination
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ARUBA
One of the ABC islands
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
ARUBA
One of the ABC islands
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PALAU (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary"?
The best answer for "Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary" is PALAU with 5 letters.
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Where has "Pacific island nation that created the first shark sanctuary" been used as a crossword clue?
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