Crossword Answer For
Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 9, 2022 Answers
Searching for the answer to "Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers"? This crossword clue was published in the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 9, 2022. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is OPENSEASON (10 letters). Our database has 191 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
Answer For Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers:
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191 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OPENSEASON
Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2022
99%
OPENSEASON
Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2022
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%
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
5%
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
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%
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
5%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
4%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
4%
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
4%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
4%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
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%
HAIRAPPOINTMENT
When one might find a blowout sale?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
HAIRAPPOINTMENT
When one might find a blowout sale?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ONTAP
Ready to pour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
ONTAP
Ready to pour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOILSAT
Labors mightily to accomplish
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TOILSAT
Labors mightily to accomplish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
IPAS
Some craft pours, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
IPAS
Some craft pours, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
LEADTIME
Prepping period
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
LEADTIME
Prepping period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
HALF
Soccer period
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
HALF
Soccer period
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%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ERA
Historical period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
ERA
Historical period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
PAN
Review that might go viral
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
PAN
Review that might go viral
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ALE
Pub pour
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ALE
Pub pour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
PASTA
Food that might be served alla vodka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
PASTA
Food that might be served alla vodka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
STIFFDRINK
Cocktail poured with a heavy hand
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
STIFFDRINK
Cocktail poured with a heavy hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
TART
Like a cranberry, or a dessert that might contain cranberries
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
TART
Like a cranberry, or a dessert that might contain cranberries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
OPENERA
Tennis period since 1968
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
OPENERA
Tennis period since 1968
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
BENTOS
Packaged meals that might contain tamagoyaki
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
BENTOS
Packaged meals that might contain tamagoyaki
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
MADMAGAZINE
Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
MADMAGAZINE
Satirical periodical featuring Alfred E. Neuman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ALES
Gastropub pours
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
ALES
Gastropub pours
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
ROPE
Line that might get tied up
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Line that might get tied up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SACREDCOW
Something above criticism
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
THX
Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
THX
Text that might get "ur welcome" in response
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
GAP
Unaccounted-for period
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
GAP
Unaccounted-for period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATS
Grains that might be rolled
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATS
Grains that might be rolled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SCALE
Things might be drawn to it
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
SCALE
Things might be drawn to it
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
VET
Doc who might implant a microchip
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
VET
Doc who might implant a microchip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
METALHEAD
Someone who might be a big fan of Black Sabbath
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
METALHEAD
Someone who might be a big fan of Black Sabbath
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
YDS
What a QB might gain by rushing
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
YDS
What a QB might gain by rushing
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
FAIL
Blunder that might be epic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
FAIL
Blunder that might be epic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ERAS
Important periods
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ERAS
Important periods
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
PRESENTS
They might be under the tree
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
PRESENTS
They might be under the tree
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
PLOT
It might thicken in a story
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
PLOT
It might thicken in a story
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROTI
Bread that might sop up saag paneer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROTI
Bread that might sop up saag paneer
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ARSON
What a burning desire might lead to?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
BEER
Taproom pour
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
BEER
Taproom pour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
PETAL
Potpourri piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
PETAL
Potpourri piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ENDINTEARS
What a cathartic talk might do
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
ENDINTEARS
What a cathartic talk might do
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
DREAMJOBS
What LinkedIn users might hope to land
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
DREAMJOBS
What LinkedIn users might hope to land
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
LOWPITCH
Thrown ball that might elicit a cry of "Ball!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
LOWPITCH
Thrown ball that might elicit a cry of "Ball!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
COYLY
How someone might flirt
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
COYLY
How someone might flirt
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SCREENGRAB
One might be captured on Safari
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
DEN
Room that might have a TV
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
DEN
Room that might have a TV
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
PIE
Dessert that a Stooge might throw
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
PIE
Dessert that a Stooge might throw
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
TEXT
It might contain an emoji
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TEXT
It might contain an emoji
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ORRISROOT
Potpourri ingredient
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ORRISROOT
Potpourri ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SIDEDOOR
Something that might be right up one's alley
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
SIDEDOOR
Something that might be right up one's alley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
GASHEAT
Warming system that might use propane
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
GASHEAT
Warming system that might use propane
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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Airport screening org.
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The Hawkeye State
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Deserve
Crossword Clue
Bed that might hold a baby monitor
Crossword Clue
*Super chaotic situation
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The "M" of STEM
Crossword Clue
Actor Danson
Crossword Clue
Tender cut of meat
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OPENSEASON (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers"?
The best answer for "Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers" is OPENSEASON with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Period when criticism might pour in, and a hint to the words that bookend the starred clues' answers" 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 October 9, 2022.