Crossword Answer For
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 27, 2025 Answers
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99%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
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Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
99%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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5%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
5%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
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5%
AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
(10)
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Jul 26, 2026
5%
AUTODIALER
*Person who works a lot?
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5%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
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Jun 16, 2026
5%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
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3%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
3%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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3%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
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3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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3%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
3%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
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3%
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
3%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
3%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
3%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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3%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
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Sep 20, 2026
3%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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3%
ESL
Subj. for a non-native speaker
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
3%
ESL
Subj. for a non-native speaker
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3%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
3%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
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3%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
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Sep 19, 2026
3%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
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3%
SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
(14)
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Sep 14, 2026
3%
SEMINOLENATION
Indigenous people of Oklahoma who originated in Florida
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3%
TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
3%
TOTO
Dog who visits Oz
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3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
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3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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3%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
3%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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3%
APOP
Per person
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
3%
APOP
Per person
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3%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
3%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
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3%
PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
3%
PREENER
One who hogs the mirror
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3%
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
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3%
POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
(5)
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Sep 10, 2026
3%
POTTS
Actress who voices Bo Peep in the "Toy Story" franchise
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3%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
3%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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3%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
3%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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3%
ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
(3)
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Sep 8, 2026
3%
ENT
Doc who treats rhinitis
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NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
3%
NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
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3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
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3%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
3%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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3%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
3%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
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3%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
3%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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3%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
3%
KATEMOSS
Supermodel who is a contributing editor for British Vogue
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3%
YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
3%
YOGI
Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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3%
HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
(15)
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Aug 30, 2026
3%
HAMPEROPERATORS
People who pack picnic lunches?
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3%
BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
3%
BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
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3%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
3%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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3%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
3%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
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3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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3%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
3%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
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3%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
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Aug 26, 2026
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LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
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3%
MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
3%
MEL
Blanc who voiced Bugs
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3%
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
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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3%
QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
3%
QUASIMODO
Literary figure who rings a bell
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3%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
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Aug 20, 2026
3%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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3%
ONE
Unspecified person
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
3%
ONE
Unspecified person
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3%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
3%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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3%
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)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
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
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3%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
3%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
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3%
IDID
Terse affirmative
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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IDID
Terse affirmative
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3%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
3%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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3%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
(12)
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Aug 15, 2026
3%
MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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3%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
3%
MOHS
Mineralogist who created a scale
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3%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
3%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
EMPATH
Highly sensitive person
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
3%
EMPATH
Highly sensitive person
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3%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
3%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
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3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
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3%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
3%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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3%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
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Aug 9, 2026
3%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
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3%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
3%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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3%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
3%
OREE
Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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3%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
3%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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3%
SONOS
Maker of the One SL speaker
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
3%
SONOS
Maker of the One SL speaker
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3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
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Aug 8, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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3%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
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Aug 7, 2026
3%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
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3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
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HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
3%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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3%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
(14)
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Aug 3, 2026
3%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
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3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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3%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
TATE
The Village Voice critic Greg who was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 2024
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3%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
3%
OLAF
"Frozen" character who sings "In Summer"
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3%
FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
3%
FELLER
Hall of Fame pitcher Bob who won the World Series in 1948 with Cleveland
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3%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
3%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
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3%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
3%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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3%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
(7)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
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3%
RAM
One who loves ewe very much
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
RAM
One who loves ewe very much
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3%
BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
BERT
Muppet who loves pigeons
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3%
MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
3%
MICAH
Parsons who was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021
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3%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
3%
ELIO
Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
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3%
SAINT
Exceptionally kind person
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
3%
SAINT
Exceptionally kind person
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3%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
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3%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
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ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
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EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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Jul 18, 2026
3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
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Jul 16, 2026
3%
PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
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3%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
COLE
Gerrit who won the 2023 AL Cy Young Award
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3%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
(12)
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Jul 14, 2026
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BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
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3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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3%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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3%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
(10)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
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OLGA
Tokarczuk who won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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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
3%
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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3%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
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Jul 8, 2026
3%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
3%
SPECTOR
Ronnie who sang lead on "Be My Baby"
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
KAY
"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
3%
ELSA
Queen who appears at Epcot's Royal Sommerhus
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3%
SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
3%
SADAT
Anwar who wrote "Revolt on the Nile"
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WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
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3%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
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Jul 1, 2026
3%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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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
3%
TOPCAT
Hanna-Barbera feline who hatched schemes in an alley
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3%
RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
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RANDYMOSS
*Hall of Fame wide receiver who was drafted by the Vikings in 1998
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ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
3%
ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
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3%
MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
3%
MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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3%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
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Jun 28, 2026
3%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
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3%
EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
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3%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
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3%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
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3%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
MASLOW
Psychologist who created a notable hierarchy
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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
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3%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
3%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
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HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
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3%
YELLER
Loud person
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
YELLER
Loud person
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3%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
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3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
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3%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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3%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
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3%
MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
MARGARETMEAD
Anthropologist who theorized that children learn by watching adults
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3%
MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
MARLEEMATLIN
Oscar winner who gave her acceptance speech in ASL
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3%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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3%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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3%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
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Jun 18, 2026
3%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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3%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
3%
ARTRESTORER
Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
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3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
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3%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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Jun 17, 2026
3%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
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3%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
3%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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3%
HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
3%
HARE
Critter who snoozed and lost
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3%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
(8)
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Jun 13, 2026
3%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
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3%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
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Jun 13, 2026
3%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
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1%
ATOZ
The whole shebang
(4)
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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?
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1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
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1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
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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?
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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%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
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Sep 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
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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%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
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1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
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1%
AVATAR
Virtual persona
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
AVATAR
Virtual persona
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1%
MIIS
Nintendo virtual personae
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
MIIS
Nintendo virtual personae
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1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
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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%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
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1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
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1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
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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%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
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1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
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1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
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OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
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1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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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
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1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
(3)
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1%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
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1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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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
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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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FRONT
Phony persona
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
FRONT
Phony persona
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1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
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NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
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NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
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1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
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1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
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1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
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1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
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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
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1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
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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
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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?
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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
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1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
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1%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
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1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
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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
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1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
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1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
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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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Clues for Universal Crossword on December 27, 2025
"You'll have to explain that again"
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Face-___ (showdowns)
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Where you might move when you retire?
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Shoe fillers
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Some science museum theaters
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Broad kind of bean
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Parisian fashion monogram
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Taboo thing
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Harvey of "Taxi Driver"
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What might help ward off the influence of spirits?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Person who may be the first affirmative speaker" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 199 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEBATER (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Person who may be the first affirmative speaker"?
The best answer for "Person who may be the first affirmative speaker" is DEBATER with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Person who may be the first affirmative speaker" been used as a crossword clue?
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It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
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