This crossword clue "Pat oneself on the back" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on April 7, 2023. With 179 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is BRAG — a 4-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
Answer For Pat oneself on the back:
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179 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BRAG
Pat oneself on the back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2023
99%
BRAG
Pat oneself on the back
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2023
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
5%
REEARN
Gain back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
5%
REEARN
Gain back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
5%
REBELS
Fights back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
REBELS
Fights back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
FEND
__ for oneself
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
FEND
__ for oneself
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
SMUG
Too sure of oneself
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
SMUG
Too sure of oneself
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
MEMO
Office dispatch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
MEMO
Office dispatch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
ORBIT
Moon's path
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
ORBIT
Moon's path
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
SYNAPSE
Impulse-ive path?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
SYNAPSE
Impulse-ive path?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
REWIRE
Alter, as neural pathways
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
REWIRE
Alter, as neural pathways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
ARC
Curved path
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
ARC
Curved path
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
ABNER
"Li'l" resident of Dogpatch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
1%
ABNER
"Li'l" resident of Dogpatch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
ARCS
Curved paths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
ARCS
Curved paths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
ESP
Telepathic ability
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
ESP
Telepathic ability
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for chapati and roti
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for chapati and roti
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
COAST
Take the path of least resistance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
LATTICE
Pie crust pattern
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
LATTICE
Pie crust pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
PACE
Show impatience
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
PACE
Show impatience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
RTE
Driver's path: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
RTE
Driver's path: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
BOYCOTT
Refuse to patronize
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
BOYCOTT
Refuse to patronize
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
PINTOS
Patchy-patterned horses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
PINTOS
Patchy-patterned horses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
GETASAY
Participate in decision-making
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
GETASAY
Participate in decision-making
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
AWAIT
Anticipate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
AWAIT
Anticipate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MAJORS
College paths
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
MAJORS
College paths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
MAUDE
Apatow of "Euphoria"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
MAUDE
Apatow of "Euphoria"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ACCENT
Regional speech pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
ACCENT
Regional speech pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
NED
House Stark patriarch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
NED
House Stark patriarch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
KNEEPAN
Quaint term for "patella"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
KNEEPAN
Quaint term for "patella"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
SLOT
Opening in a spatula
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
SLOT
Opening in a spatula
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
ORCA
Swimmer with a saddle patch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ORCA
Swimmer with a saddle patch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ALOOTIKKI
Savory potato patties in Indian cuisine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ALOOTIKKI
Savory potato patties in Indian cuisine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
EVE
Anticipatory period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EVE
Anticipatory period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
EIGHT
Figure __: skater's pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
EIGHT
Figure __: skater's pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
PFCS
Some USO patrons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
PFCS
Some USO patrons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
PLAID
Flannel pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PLAID
Flannel pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
TESTS
Tries, as patience
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
TESTS
Tries, as patience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
NGUYEN
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
NGUYEN
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
HADIT
Ran out of patience
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HADIT
Ran out of patience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
CAMO
Combo pattern for mil. garb
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
CAMO
Combo pattern for mil. garb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
INKBLOT
Test pattern?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
INKBLOT
Test pattern?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
RAG
Syncopated piece
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
RAG
Syncopated piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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OPTSIN
Chooses to participate
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
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OPTSIN
Chooses to participate
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
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PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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ASTRAY
On the wrong path
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
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ASTRAY
On the wrong path
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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APB
PD dispatch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
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APB
PD dispatch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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MET
Crossed paths
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
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MET
Crossed paths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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SENT
Dispatched
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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SENT
Dispatched
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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GIS
PX patrons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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GIS
PX patrons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SEW
Attach a patch, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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SEW
Attach a patch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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UTENSIL
Spork or spatula
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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UTENSIL
Spork or spatula
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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GRID
Graph paper pattern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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GRID
Graph paper pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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TARTAN
Tam pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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TARTAN
Tam pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
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TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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OPT
With 33-Down, decline to participate
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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OPT
With 33-Down, decline to participate
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
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BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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DOESNTGIVEAHOOT
Is apathetic
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
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DOESNTGIVEAHOOT
Is apathetic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
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RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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DREAD
Anticipate apprehensively
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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DREAD
Anticipate apprehensively
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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CARE
Be empathic
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
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CARE
Be empathic
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
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THETA
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
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THETA
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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SEWS
Participates in a bee
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
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SEWS
Participates in a bee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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GUEST
B&B patron
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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GUEST
B&B patron
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
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ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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DATINGSCENE
*Singles may participate in it
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
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DATINGSCENE
*Singles may participate in it
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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PARTED
Created a path through, as the Red Sea
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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PARTED
Created a path through, as the Red Sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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VIET
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner __ Thanh Nguyen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
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VIET
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner __ Thanh Nguyen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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EVES
Nights of anticipation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
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EVES
Nights of anticipation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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PANDA
Bear with eye patches
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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PANDA
Bear with eye patches
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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CHEATCODES
Impatient gamers' aids
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
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ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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SMITE
Dispatch, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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SMITE
Dispatch, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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KNIGHTS
Pieces with L-shaped paths
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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KNIGHTS
Pieces with L-shaped paths
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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EAGER
Impatiently excited
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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EAGER
Impatiently excited
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
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ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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MAZE
Pencil puzzle with false paths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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MAZE
Pencil puzzle with false paths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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AISLE
Bridal path
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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AISLE
Bridal path
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pat oneself on the back" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BRAG (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pat oneself on the back"?
The best answer for "Pat oneself on the back" is BRAG with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pat oneself on the back" been used as a crossword clue?
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