The clue "Pen that's often messy" from the Universal Crossword crossword on March 3, 2026 has 183 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that STY (3 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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183 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
99%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
ART
Messy class, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
8%
ART
Messy class, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
8%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
EPI
Medical pen prefix
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
EPI
Medical pen prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
MOO
Sound from a pen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
MOO
Sound from a pen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
DREW
Put pen to paper
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
4%
DREW
Put pen to paper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
4%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
4%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
VAPE
__ pen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
VAPE
__ pen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
4%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
4%
RARE
Not often seen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
RARE
Not often seen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
EST
Population fig., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
EST
Population fig., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
QUILL
Feathery pen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
QUILL
Feathery pen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
APR
Easter mo., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
APRIL
Easter month, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
EMAIL
Username, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
OHENRY
William Sydney Porter's pen name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
4%
OHENRY
William Sydney Porter's pen name
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
4%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
BIC
Clic Stic pen brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
4%
BIC
Clic Stic pen brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
4%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
COM
URL ending, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
COM
URL ending, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
RARELY
Not often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
RARELY
Not often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
AIDES
Interns, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
OSLO
Capital city with a Museum of the Viking Age set to open in 2027
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
OSLO
Capital city with a Museum of the Viking Age set to open in 2027
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
ATLAS
Geography buff's compendium
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
ATLAS
Geography buff's compendium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
MEGA
Grand opening?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
MEGA
Grand opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
USEUP
Spend all of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
USEUP
Spend all of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
TOOKTHELEAD
Swiped refills for a mechanical pencil?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
TOOKTHELEAD
Swiped refills for a mechanical pencil?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ISAN
"Love __ Open Door": "Frozen" song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ISAN
"Love __ Open Door": "Frozen" song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ODETO
Poetic opening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
ODETO
Poetic opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
BLOOMED
Opened, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
BLOOMED
Opened, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SUED
Sought compensation
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
SUED
Sought compensation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
STARTINGPRICE
Opening bid
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
STARTINGPRICE
Opening bid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
PRODIGALPERSON
Big spender?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
PRODIGALPERSON
Big spender?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ACE
Opening day pitcher, typically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
ACE
Opening day pitcher, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHY
Slow to open up
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHY
Slow to open up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ETAS
Traffic-dependent figs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
ETAS
Traffic-dependent figs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
NYC
US Open locale
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
NYC
US Open locale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
DANE
Copenhagen native
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
DANE
Copenhagen native
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
STROP
Sharpen on a leather belt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
STROP
Sharpen on a leather belt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
PDA
Kissing in the open, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
PDA
Kissing in the open, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
TABS
Can openers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
TABS
Can openers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
WATTLE
Turkey appendage
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
WATTLE
Turkey appendage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CHEZPANISSE
California restaurant opened by Alice Waters in 1971
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEZPANISSE
California restaurant opened by Alice Waters in 1971
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WEARIER
More spent
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
WEARIER
More spent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
IAMBIC
__ pentameter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
IAMBIC
__ pentameter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SANDAL
Open-toed shoe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
SANDAL
Open-toed shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ENTER
"Door's open!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
ENTER
"Door's open!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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%
AJAR
Not entirely open
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not entirely open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ELL
Lens opening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
ELL
Lens opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
OCCURS
Happens
(6)
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Jul 6, 2026
1%
OCCURS
Happens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
ENSUED
Happened after
(6)
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Jul 6, 2026
1%
ENSUED
Happened after
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
INTRO
Opener
(5)
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Jul 6, 2026
1%
INTRO
Opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
CRIMEA
Black Sea peninsula
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
CRIMEA
Black Sea peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATAAN
Luzon peninsula on Manila Bay
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATAAN
Luzon peninsula on Manila Bay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
IPOS
Market openings, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IPOS
Market openings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
GAMEONE
Series opener
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
GAMEONE
Series opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
REEDIT
Bring out the blue pencil again
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
REEDIT
Bring out the blue pencil again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ERA
Bullpen stat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ERA
Bullpen stat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
HONE
Sharpen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
HONE
Sharpen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ANTE
Opening payment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ANTE
Opening payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
ATMS
Cash dispensers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ATMS
Cash dispensers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
ANYVACANCIES
Open question?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
ANYVACANCIES
Open question?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
YDS
Some penalty units: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
YDS
Some penalty units: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SESAME
Word in an opening line?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
SESAME
Word in an opening line?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
TRAP
Door opening?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
TRAP
Door opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
GAPE
Stare open-mouthed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
GAPE
Stare open-mouthed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
DEAR
Letter opener
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
DEAR
Letter opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
FLOORTRADER
Carpenter?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
FLOORTRADER
Carpenter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
WETS
Dampens
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
WETS
Dampens
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
MENU
List that may be opened with a QR code
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
MENU
List that may be opened with a QR code
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
COSTS
Expenditures
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
COSTS
Expenditures
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
OTTER
Oyster opener
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
OTTER
Oyster opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
PORES
Sauna openings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
PORES
Sauna openings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
RELY
Depend (on)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
RELY
Depend (on)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
COCO
2025 French Open winner Gauff
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
COCO
2025 French Open winner Gauff
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
INN
Place to spend the night
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
INN
Place to spend the night
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
DIRTCHEAP
Very inexpensive
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
DIRTCHEAP
Very inexpensive
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
DEVALUE
Cheapen
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
DEVALUE
Cheapen
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
DEFY
Flout openly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
DEFY
Flout openly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
POPTOP
Can opener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
POPTOP
Can opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ATRIA
Open-air rooms
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
ATRIA
Open-air rooms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
PAST
No longer happening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
PAST
No longer happening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
APP
Program opened with a tap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
APP
Program opened with a tap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
POPTAB
Can opener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
POPTAB
Can opener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
GILD
Give an expensive coat to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
GILD
Give an expensive coat to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
EELS
Serpentine fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
EELS
Serpentine fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
WHA
Big spender at a casino
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
WHA
Big spender at a casino
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
SOFTSERVE
Dessert dispensed with a lever
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SOFTSERVE
Dessert dispensed with a lever
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
COMMUNE
Independent shared-living collective
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
COMMUNE
Independent shared-living collective
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
PETS
Dependents that can't be claimed as tax deductions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
PETS
Dependents that can't be claimed as tax deductions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
PEZ
___ dispenser
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
PEZ
___ dispenser
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ASIF
"Like, totally not happening!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ASIF
"Like, totally not happening!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
RECUR
Happen again
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
RECUR
Happen again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SLIT
Narrow opening
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SLIT
Narrow opening
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
HIRE
Fill a job opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
KOREA
Seoul's peninsula
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
KOREA
Seoul's peninsula
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ROPEDROP
Theme park opening ritual
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ROPEDROP
Theme park opening ritual
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SLITS
Thin openings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
SLITS
Thin openings
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
PHENOMENA
Extraordinary happenings
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
PHENOMENA
Extraordinary happenings
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ROME
Home of tennis's Italian Open
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROME
Home of tennis's Italian Open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
BARESITALL
Leaves everything out in the open
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SKIS
Aspen pairs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SKIS
Aspen pairs
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
WAYIN
Opening
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
WAYIN
Opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
AMA
"I'm an open book" sesh
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
AMA
"I'm an open book" sesh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
CASE
Thing that may be open and shut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
NEPAL
Himalayan nation with a double-pennon flag
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
NEPAL
Himalayan nation with a double-pennon flag
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
BASHIN
Open, as a piñata
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
BASHIN
Open, as a piñata
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ABE
Prez on the penny
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
ABE
Prez on the penny
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
GEE
Grand opening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
GEE
Grand opening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
PASTA
Ziti or penne
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
PASTA
Ziti or penne
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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That fella's
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Bring shame to
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Business magazine founded in 1979
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Figure skater's feats
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*Epic drama
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Removed the outer edges of
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Fish that may be beer-battered
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pen that's often messy" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STY (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pen that's often messy"?
The best answer for "Pen that's often messy" is STY with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pen that's often messy" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on March 3, 2026.