Crossword Answer For
Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 26, 2023 Answers
Can't figure out the crossword clue "Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer"? This clue was in the Universal Crossword puzzle on April 26, 2023. Our database suggests STINGY (6 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 182 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.
Answer For Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer:
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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STINGY
Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2023
99%
STINGY
Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2023
5%
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
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
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
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 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%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
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
2%
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
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 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%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
NEON
Gas in an inner tube?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
NEON
Gas in an inner tube?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 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%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
2%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 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%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
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%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
DIGIN
"Dinner is served!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
DIGIN
"Dinner is served!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
FASTEST
Like a race winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 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%
ROBERTS
"Erin Brockovich" Oscar winner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ROBERTS
"Erin Brockovich" Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
MANN
Grammy winner Aimee
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
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MANN
Grammy winner Aimee
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NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
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AXLE
Wheel spinner
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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AXLE
Wheel spinner
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SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
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SPAN
Reach across
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ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
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Sep 6, 2026
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ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
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OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
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OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
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FAN
Ceiling spinner
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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FAN
Ceiling spinner
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SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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SSN
Data breach fig.
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RADNER
"SNL" Emmy winner Gilda
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
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RADNER
"SNL" Emmy winner Gilda
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ANORA
2025 Best Picture Oscar winner
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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ANORA
2025 Best Picture Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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FLAXJACKET
Linen-lined outerwear?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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FLAXJACKET
Linen-lined outerwear?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
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FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
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SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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SHANIA
Grammy winner Twain
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
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SHANIA
Grammy winner Twain
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MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MELBA
Peach __
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RYAN
"Sinners" director Coogler
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
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RYAN
"Sinners" director Coogler
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ARIE
Grammy winner India.__
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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ARIE
Grammy winner India.__
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
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TAKETHEPLUNGE
First lesson in "Plumbing: A Beginner's Guide"?
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RAMS
2022 Super Bowl winners
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
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RAMS
2022 Super Bowl winners
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
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CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
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FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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SHOOIN
Sure winner
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
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SHOOIN
Sure winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
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EDDIEREDMAYNE
"The Theory of Everything" Best Actor Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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ONEAL
Youngest Oscar winner
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
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ONEAL
Youngest Oscar winner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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TITO
"Mambo Birdland" Grammy winner Puente
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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TITO
"Mambo Birdland" Grammy winner Puente
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RON
"This Is Us" Emmy winner __ Cephas Jones
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
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RON
"This Is Us" Emmy winner __ Cephas Jones
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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CHAMP
Trophy winner
(5)
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Jul 8, 2026
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CHAMP
Trophy winner
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EYDIE
Grammy winner Gorme
(5)
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Jul 8, 2026
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EYDIE
Grammy winner Gorme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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EAT
Have dinner
(3)
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Jul 6, 2026
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EAT
Have dinner
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
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KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
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KEEN
Peachy follower
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HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
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HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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RAMI
Oscar winner Malek
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
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RAMI
Oscar winner Malek
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
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NGUYEN
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
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NGUYEN
"The Sympathizer" Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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ANWAR
Nobel Peace Prize winner Sadat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
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ANWAR
Nobel Peace Prize winner Sadat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
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MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
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SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
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CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
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CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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ATEANDRAN
Took off right after dinner
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
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ATEANDRAN
Took off right after dinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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RHEA
Golden Globe winner Seehorn
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
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RHEA
Golden Globe winner Seehorn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
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ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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EDIE
Emmy winner Falco
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
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EDIE
Emmy winner Falco
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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AARON
"The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
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AARON
"The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
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UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
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PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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COCO
2025 French Open winner Gauff
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
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COCO
2025 French Open winner Gauff
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
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REESE
Oscar winner Witherspoon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
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REESE
Oscar winner Witherspoon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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GOLDIE
Oscar winner Hawn
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
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GOLDIE
Oscar winner Hawn
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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FED
Like pitching machines and dinner guests
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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FED
Like pitching machines and dinner guests
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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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
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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
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CECE
Grammy winner Winans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
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CECE
Grammy winner Winans
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
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HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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PROF
Univ. teacher
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
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PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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DOUG
Heisman winner Flutie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
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DOUG
Heisman winner Flutie
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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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
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KIERAN
"A Real Pain" Oscar winner Culkin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
KIERAN
"A Real Pain" Oscar winner Culkin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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SANDY
Like beaches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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ARGO
Best Picture winner set in Iran
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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ARGO
Best Picture winner set in Iran
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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How many possible solutions does "Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STINGY (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer"?
The best answer for "Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer" is STINGY with 6 letters.
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Where has "Penny-pinching ... or a three-part hint to two outer and two inner letters of each starred clue's answer" been used as a crossword clue?
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