Crossword Answer For
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 21, 2025 Answers
The answer you're looking for to the clue "Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue" is most likely HALFMEASURE. This 11-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 21, 2025, and we've found 196 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
Answer For Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue:
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196 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
99%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
8%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
8%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
8%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
8%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
6%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
6%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
6%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
6%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
6%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
6%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
6%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
6%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
6%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
6%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
2%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
2%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
YODASPEAK
Written in it this clue is
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
YODASPEAK
Written in it this clue is
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TYPO
Feature of htis clue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TYPO
Feature of htis clue
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
TRY
Make an effort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
PIDAY
It's celebrated by math fans each year
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
PIDAY
It's celebrated by math fans each year
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 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%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 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%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
HOTSTART
You're off to one if you get this answer quickly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
HOTSTART
You're off to one if you get this answer quickly
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
RHYMES
Near and dear to each other?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
RHYMES
Near and dear to each other?
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
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
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%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
META
Like this clue
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
2%
META
Like this clue
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
2%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
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%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily 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%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
2%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 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
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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
1%
LEAK
Security breach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
END
This clue's position
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
END
This clue's position
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
NEA
Teachers' union: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
NEA
Teachers' union: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
HADIT
Reached one's limit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
HADIT
Reached one's limit
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
BRIAN
Wilson of the Beach Boys
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
BRIAN
Wilson of the Beach Boys
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
FLEWTO
Reached by air
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
FLEWTO
Reached by air
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TANS
Shades at the beach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
TANS
Shades at the beach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PETEACHER
*Peach tree
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
PETEACHER
*Peach tree
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
NETS
Beach volleyball dividers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
NETS
Beach volleyball dividers
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SUN
Good beach day forecast
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SUN
Good beach day forecast
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TBIRD
Car in a Beach Boys song
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TBIRD
Car in a Beach Boys song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
HUE
Peach or plum
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
HUE
Peach or plum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
BLACKBEARD
*Edward Teach's pirate name
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
BLACKBEARD
*Edward Teach's pirate name
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETE
Beach season in Marseille
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETE
Beach season in Marseille
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ECRU
Color name that means "unbleached" in French
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
ECRU
Color name that means "unbleached" in French
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
BUM
Beach ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
BUM
Beach ___
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
NEVIL
"On the Beach" author Shute
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
NEVIL
"On the Beach" author Shute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
FORASONG
Cheaply ... or how 15-, 23-, 37- or 47-Across is clued?
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
EDNA
Krabappel who teaches Bart Simpson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
EDNA
Krabappel who teaches Bart Simpson
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
SINGIT
"Preach!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SINGIT
"Preach!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
TUTOR
One-on-one teacher
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TUTOR
One-on-one teacher
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
STOOPS
Reaches a new low?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
STOOPS
Reaches a new low?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
RIPEST
Like the most soft peach
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
RIPEST
Like the most soft peach
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
ASK
Seek answers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ASK
Seek answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SAND
Unwanted beach souvenir, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
SAND
Unwanted beach souvenir, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HALFMEASURE (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue"?
The best answer for "Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue" is HALFMEASURE with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 21, 2025.