Crossword Answer For
Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 26, 2018 Answers
Stumped by the crossword clue "Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on June 26, 2018. We've scoured our database and found 185 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is FINALAPPROVAL (13 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated):
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185 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FINALAPPROVAL
Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2018
99%
FINALAPPROVAL
Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2018
4%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
4%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
MONSTERJAM
62-Across for big trucks
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
MONSTERJAM
62-Across for big trucks
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
4%
BALLPARKFIGURE
Rough estimate, and a clue to the ends of 20-, 33- and 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
IRAN
Home country of filmmaker Asghar Farhadi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
TRAWL
Fish with a big net
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
TRAWL
Fish with a big net
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
ROOS
Some big hoppers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
ROOS
Some big hoppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 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%
MANOR
Stately home in the country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
MANOR
Stately home in the country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
MCGRAW
Hill partner, in textbook publishing and country music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
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
(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%
NOR
Scand. country
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
NOR
Scand. country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
ITSOK
"No big deal"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
ITSOK
"No big deal"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
GRENADA
West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
GRENADA
West Indies country also known as the "Island of Spice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
ALLS
"__ well that ends well"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
ALLS
"__ well that ends well"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ERIC
"Springsteen" country singer Church
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
ERIC
"Springsteen" country singer Church
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
SPAIN
Valencia's country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
SPAIN
Valencia's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
ICELAND
Björk's country
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
ICELAND
Björk's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
WHALES
Mammals with big calves
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
WHALES
Mammals with big calves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
ABROAD
Out of the country
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
ABROAD
Out of the country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
TIGER
Striped big cat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
TIGER
Striped big cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
IMAX
The big screen?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
IMAX
The big screen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
SARGE
PD boss
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
SARGE
PD boss
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 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%
ONIT
"Got this, boss"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
ONIT
"Got this, boss"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
LINEDANCE
Move to the country?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
LINEDANCE
Move to the country?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
HAITI
Carrefour's country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
HAITI
Carrefour's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
ITALIA
Sicilia's country
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
ITALIA
Sicilia's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
NATO
32-country org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
NATO
32-country org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
WEREDONE
"This ends now"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
2%
WEREDONE
"This ends now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
DCELLS
Some big batteries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
2%
DCELLS
Some big batteries
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
LEO
Astrological big cat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
2%
LEO
Astrological big cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
2%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
GARTH
Brooks of country music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
2%
GARTH
Brooks of country music
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
REBA
McEntire of country
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
REBA
McEntire of country
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
RISETOFAME
Make it big
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
2%
RISETOFAME
Make it big
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
2%
CODY
"Dirt Cheap" country singer Johnson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
2%
CODY
"Dirt Cheap" country singer Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
ACTNOW
"This sale ends soon!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
ACTNOW
"This sale ends soon!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
SHANIA
First name in country pop
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
SHANIA
First name in country pop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
ITALY
2026 Olympics host country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
ITALY
2026 Olympics host country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
AUS
Landlocked Eur. country
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
AUS
Landlocked Eur. country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
EGYPT
Mo Salah's home country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
EGYPT
Mo Salah's home country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
CANADA
Ontario's country
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
CANADA
Ontario's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
SUDAN
South ___ (country since 2011)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
SUDAN
South ___ (country since 2011)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
MEGA
Bigger than big
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
MEGA
Bigger than big
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
ELSALVADOR
Smallest Central American country
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
ELSALVADOR
Smallest Central American country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
MALI
West African country where Bambara is spoken
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
MALI
West African country where Bambara is spoken
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%
EVE
Night before a big day
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
EVE
Night before a big day
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
BRAG
Talk a big game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
BRAG
Talk a big game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
ALAINA
"Sitting Pretty on Top of the World" country singer Lauren __
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
ALAINA
"Sitting Pretty on Top of the World" country singer Lauren __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
METALHEAD
Someone who might be a big fan of Black Sabbath
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
METALHEAD
Someone who might be a big fan of Black Sabbath
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
RWANDA
African country home to mountain gorillas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
RWANDA
African country home to mountain gorillas
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
FANEDIT
Cut without permission?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
FANEDIT
Cut without permission?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
NEPAL
Mountainous Asian country
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NEPAL
Mountainous Asian country
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
UKRAINE
Kyiv's country
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
UKRAINE
Kyiv's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
DANE
Great __: big dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
DANE
Great __: big dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
QATAR
Al Jazeera's home country
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
QATAR
Al Jazeera's home country
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PERU
Machu Picchu's country
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
PERU
Machu Picchu's country
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
AHAB
Starbuck's boss
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
AHAB
Starbuck's boss
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
MALTA
Island country between Sicily and North Africa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
TIESUP
Fixes, as loose ends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
2%
TIESUP
Fixes, as loose ends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. with a big returns department
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. with a big returns department
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
YEMEN
Sanaa's country
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
YEMEN
Sanaa's country
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
USA
LA's country
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
USA
LA's country
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
ARUBA
Oranjestad's country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
ARUBA
Oranjestad's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
INHOTWATER
Facing big trouble
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
INHOTWATER
Facing big trouble
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
POND
A big fish in a small ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
POND
A big fish in a small ___
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
SUPERNOVA
Final act for a big star
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
2%
SUPERNOVA
Final act for a big star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
2%
DRC
Kinshasa's country, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
2%
DRC
Kinshasa's country, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
2%
PACS
Orgs. that spend big in November
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
PACS
Orgs. that spend big in November
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
PALAU
Pacific island country
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
2%
PALAU
Pacific island country
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
2%
CHAD
Central African country
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
CHAD
Central African country
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
MILE
Unit with Roman and "country" varieties
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
MILE
Unit with Roman and "country" varieties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
DEAN
Leader whose address ends with .edu
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
DEAN
Leader whose address ends with .edu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
TIMOR
___-Leste (Southeast Asian country)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
TIMOR
___-Leste (Southeast Asian country)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
KENYA
Mombasa's country
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
KENYA
Mombasa's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SAMBA
*Polynesian country
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
SAMBA
*Polynesian country
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
USSR
Bygone country with a border over 37,000 mi. long
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
USSR
Bygone country with a border over 37,000 mi. long
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
2%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
2%
BUTTS
Cigarettes' ends
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
BUTTS
Cigarettes' ends
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
MAILS
Sends
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
MAILS
Sends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
AMIS
French friends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
AMIS
French friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
AIDS
Lends a hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
AIDS
Lends a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
EWES
Short-horned bighorns
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
EWES
Short-horned bighorns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 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%
GLASSETCHING
Art technique also known as French embossing
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
GLASSETCHING
Art technique also known as French embossing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Ambiguous Desire" singer Parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Ambiguous Desire" singer Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMANS
"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ROMANS
"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
JOB
Post that's bigger than a gig
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
JOB
Post that's bigger than a gig
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
RISES
Ascends
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
RISES
Ascends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
CNET
Tech trends site
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
CNET
Tech trends site
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
GOESTO
Attends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
GOESTO
Attends
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
ATONE
Make amends
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ATONE
Make amends
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
CEOS
Corp. bigwigs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
CEOS
Corp. bigwigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
TRIPS
Sends sprawling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
TRIPS
Sends sprawling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
NABS
Apprehends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NABS
Apprehends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ATONES
Makes amends (for)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ATONES
Makes amends (for)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ENLARGE
Make bigger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
ENLARGE
Make bigger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
REESESANDESPEEPS
Ms. Witherspoon's Peruvian friends in the candy aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
REESESANDESPEEPS
Ms. Witherspoon's Peruvian friends in the candy aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
REALONES
True friends, slangily
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
REALONES
True friends, slangily
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ARI
Singer Grande, to friends
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ARI
Singer Grande, to friends
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
DOIN
"How you __?": Joey's "Friends" catchphrase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOIN
"How you __?": Joey's "Friends" catchphrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
TWEEDTALK
Presentation on professorial fashion trends?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
TWEEDTALK
Presentation on professorial fashion trends?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
QUAKERS
Society of Friends
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
QUAKERS
Society of Friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
BODES
Portends
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
BODES
Portends
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
HILL
Challenge for a cross-country runner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
HILL
Challenge for a cross-country runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
RESHOES
Tends to again, as a horse's hoof
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
RESHOES
Tends to again, as a horse's hoof
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MATT
"Friends" actor LeBlanc
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
MATT
"Friends" actor LeBlanc
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
OREOS
Treats embossed with flowers, dots, and dashes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
OREOS
Treats embossed with flowers, dots, and dashes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
EWE
Short-horned bighorn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
EWE
Short-horned bighorn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
BENICE
"Hey now, we're all friends here"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
BENICE
"Hey now, we're all friends here"
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
SATURDAY
Middle of some long weekends
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
SATURDAY
Middle of some long weekends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
CCS
Sends a duplicate email to
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
CCS
Sends a duplicate email to
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
AMIES
Female French friends
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
AMIES
Female French friends
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SKI
Take a cross-country trail
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
SKI
Take a cross-country trail
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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Word before basin or wave
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Actress Taylor
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"Now!" letters
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Summer month in Argentina
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FINALAPPROVAL (13 letters).
What is the best answer for "Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)"?
The best answer for "Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)" is FINALAPPROVAL with 13 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Permission from the big boss ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across (in the country indicated)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 26, 2018.