Crossword Answer For
Person who calls the shots
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 19, 2025 Answers
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99%
REFEREE
Person who calls the shots
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
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REFEREE
Person who calls the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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BOSS
Person who calls the shots
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2020
99%
BOSS
Person who calls the shots
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2020
8%
NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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8%
AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
(10)
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Jul 26, 2026
8%
AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
8%
MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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4%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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4%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
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VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
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Sep 22, 2026
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
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Sep 20, 2026
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
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PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
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Sep 19, 2026
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HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
(14)
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Sep 14, 2026
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SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
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TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
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KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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APOP
Per person
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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APOP
Per person
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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4%
PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
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PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
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4%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
(5)
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Sep 10, 2026
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POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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4%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
(3)
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Sep 8, 2026
4%
ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
4%
YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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4%
HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
(15)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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4%
BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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4%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
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GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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4%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
4%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
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4%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
4%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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4%
MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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4%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
4%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
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QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
4%
QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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4%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
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Aug 20, 2026
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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ONE
Unspecified person
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
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ONE
Unspecified person
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RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
4%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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4%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
4%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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4%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
4%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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4%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
(12)
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Aug 15, 2026
4%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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4%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
4%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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4%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
4%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
EMPATH
Highly sensitive person
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
4%
EMPATH
Highly sensitive person
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
4%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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4%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
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Aug 9, 2026
4%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
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4%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
4%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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4%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
4%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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4%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
4%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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4%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
4%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
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4%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
4%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
4%
FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
4%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
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4%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
4%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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4%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
4%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
4%
RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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4%
BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
4%
BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
4%
MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
4%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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4%
SAINT
Exceptionally kind person
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
4%
SAINT
Exceptionally kind person
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4%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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4%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
4%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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4%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
4%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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4%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
4%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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4%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
(10)
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Jul 12, 2026
4%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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4%
OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
4%
OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
4%
MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
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CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
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4%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
4%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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4%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
4%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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4%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
4%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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4%
KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
4%
KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
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4%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
4%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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4%
SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
4%
SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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4%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
4%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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4%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
4%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
4%
TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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4%
RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
4%
RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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4%
ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
4%
ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
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4%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
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Jun 28, 2026
4%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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4%
EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
4%
EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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4%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
4%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
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4%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
4%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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4%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
4%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
4%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
4%
TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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YELLER
Loud person
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
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YELLER
Loud person
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YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
4%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
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4%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
4%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
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4%
MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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4%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
4%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
4%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
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4%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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Jun 17, 2026
4%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
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REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
4%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
4%
HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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4%
LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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LEBEAU
Defensive coordinator who helped the Steelers win the Super Bowl in 2006 and 2009
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LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
LAYLA
Wrestler who won the WWE Women's Championship in 2010
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TOUGHCOOKIE
Resilient person
(11)
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Jun 9, 2026
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TOUGHCOOKIE
Resilient person
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SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
4%
SEZ
"Oh yeah? __ who?"
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4%
AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
(10)
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Jun 6, 2026
4%
AMYSEDARIS
Comedian who voices Princess Carolyn in "BoJack Horseman"
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TKOS
MMA calls
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
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TKOS
MMA calls
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4%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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4%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
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Jun 4, 2026
4%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
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4%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
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Jun 1, 2026
4%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
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4%
NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
(4)
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May 30, 2026
4%
NEIL
Diamond who went platinum
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4%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
4%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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4%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
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May 28, 2026
4%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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4%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
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May 28, 2026
4%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
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4%
FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
(5)
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May 24, 2026
4%
FIERI
Guy who hosts Food Network's "Tournament of Champions"
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4%
EACH
Per person
(4)
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May 24, 2026
4%
EACH
Per person
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4%
YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
(6)
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May 23, 2026
4%
YERTLE
Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
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4%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
(4)
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May 22, 2026
4%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
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4%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
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May 21, 2026
4%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
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4%
ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
(5)
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May 19, 2026
4%
ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
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4%
PEPSIRALLY
Event for people who won't drink Coca-Cola?
(10)
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May 17, 2026
4%
PEPSIRALLY
Event for people who won't drink Coca-Cola?
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4%
GABE
Kapler who was NL Manager of the Year in 2021
(4)
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May 16, 2026
4%
GABE
Kapler who was NL Manager of the Year in 2021
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4%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
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May 14, 2026
4%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
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4%
TURNCOAT
One who switches sides
(8)
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May 13, 2026
4%
TURNCOAT
One who switches sides
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4%
MODELS
Workers who strike poses
(6)
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May 12, 2026
4%
MODELS
Workers who strike poses
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4%
IRENE
Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
(5)
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May 12, 2026
4%
IRENE
Adler who outwits Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
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4%
ARIADNE
Daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth
(7)
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May 11, 2026
4%
ARIADNE
Daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth
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4%
DAISYQUEEN
Monarch who wears an oxeye crown?
(10)
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May 10, 2026
4%
DAISYQUEEN
Monarch who wears an oxeye crown?
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4%
NORA
Ephron who directed "You've Got Mail"
(4)
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May 10, 2026
4%
NORA
Ephron who directed "You've Got Mail"
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4%
MAMDANI
Zohran who walked the length of Manhattan on June 20, 2025
(7)
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May 9, 2026
4%
MAMDANI
Zohran who walked the length of Manhattan on June 20, 2025
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4%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
4%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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4%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
(4)
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May 3, 2026
4%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
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4%
ENO
Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
(3)
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May 2, 2026
4%
ENO
Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
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4%
CLIENT
Patronizing person
(6)
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May 2, 2026
4%
CLIENT
Patronizing person
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4%
MEARA
Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
(5)
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May 2, 2026
4%
MEARA
Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
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4%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
4%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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4%
BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
4%
BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
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4%
PRANKSTER
One who really gets people?
(9)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
PRANKSTER
One who really gets people?
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4%
REALITYCHECKS
Wake-up calls
(13)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
REALITYCHECKS
Wake-up calls
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4%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
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4%
CELEB
People person?
(5)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
CELEB
People person?
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4%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
(8)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
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4%
WATT
Inventor who coined the term "horsepower"
(4)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
WATT
Inventor who coined the term "horsepower"
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4%
VITT
Economist who co-wrote "Freakonomics"
(4)
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Apr 24, 2026
4%
VITT
Economist who co-wrote "Freakonomics"
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4%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
(5)
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Apr 24, 2026
4%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
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4%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
(9)
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Apr 23, 2026
4%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
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4%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
4%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
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4%
DOER
Active person
(4)
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Apr 21, 2026
4%
DOER
Active person
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1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
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1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
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1%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
RACECARBED
Furniture for a kid who's growing up fast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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1%
MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
MERCENARY
One who's in it for the money
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1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
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1%
AVATAR
Virtual persona
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
AVATAR
Virtual persona
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
MIIS
Nintendo virtual personae
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
MIIS
Nintendo virtual personae
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
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1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
ETSY
Marketplace with personalized gifts
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
ETSY
Marketplace with personalized gifts
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1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
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1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
(3)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
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1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
CPA
Pro who's a master of deduction?
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1%
FRONT
Phony persona
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
FRONT
Phony persona
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1%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
(12)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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1%
NINE
The whole __ yards
(4)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
NINE
The whole __ yards
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1%
HIS
Third-person possessive
(3)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
HIS
Third-person possessive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
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1%
USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
(4)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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1%
HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
POD
"Love Is Blind" personal space
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
POD
"Love Is Blind" personal space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
(3)
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May 18, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ARTISAN
Craftsperson
(7)
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May 12, 2026
1%
ARTISAN
Craftsperson
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1%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
(3)
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May 5, 2026
1%
LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
IMHIS
"He has my whole heart"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
IMHIS
"He has my whole heart"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on October 19, 2025
Layer outside the germ
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Like a perennial
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LAPD alerts
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No. 1 pals
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Sacred flower in Buddhism
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In the know
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Helpful hint
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Ontario lake
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*Ensemble for finals week?
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Purple boba tea flavor
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Person who calls the shots" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 198 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is REFEREE (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Person who calls the shots"?
The best answer for "Person who calls the shots" is REFEREE with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include BOSS (4 letters).
Where has "Person who calls the shots" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on October 19, 2025.