Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from March 25, 2021 and stuck on "Pained expressions"? Our solver has identified 15 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is GRIMACES, a 8-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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15 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GRIMACES
Pained expressions
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2021
99%
GRIMACES
Pained expressions
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2021
8%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
8%
VISUALCUES
Facial expressions, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
8%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
EYEROLLS
"What-ev-er!" expressions
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
8%
EYEROLLS
"What-ev-er!" expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
8%
GRINS
Sly expressions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
8%
GRINS
Sly expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
8%
AHAS
Knowing expressions?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2024
8%
AHAS
Knowing expressions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
8%
AFEWCHOICEWORDS
Euphemism for rude expressions, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2024
8%
AFEWCHOICEWORDS
Euphemism for rude expressions, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2024
8%
ASL
Lang. in which facial expressions convey grammar
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2024
8%
ASL
Lang. in which facial expressions convey grammar
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
8%
TRITE
Like stale expressions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
8%
TRITE
Like stale expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
8%
SCOWLS
Grouchy expressions
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
8%
SCOWLS
Grouchy expressions
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
8%
SNEERS
Contemptuous expressions
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2023
8%
SNEERS
Contemptuous expressions
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
8%
WRYSMILES
Some crooked expressions
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2021
8%
WRYSMILES
Some crooked expressions
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2021
8%
IDIOMS
Linguistic expressions
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 20, 2020
8%
IDIOMS
Linguistic expressions
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 20, 2020
8%
CLICHES
Trite expressions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2020
8%
CLICHES
Trite expressions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2020
8%
MIENS
Outward expressions
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 13, 2019
8%
MIENS
Outward expressions
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 13, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pained expressions" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 15 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GRIMACES (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pained expressions"?
The best answer for "Pained expressions" is GRIMACES with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pained expressions" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on March 25, 2021.