Crossword Answer For
*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 19, 2023 Answers
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Answer For *Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer):
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188 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AXTOGRIND
*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2023
99%
AXTOGRIND
*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2023
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
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May 13, 2026
3%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
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3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
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2%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
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2%
ANGLE
Hidden motive
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
2%
ANGLE
Hidden motive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
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Sep 6, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
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2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
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2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
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2%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
(3)
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Aug 8, 2026
2%
IMO
Letters expressing personal thoughts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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2%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
NEE
Alumna bio word
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2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
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2%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
OUR
Possessive word
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2%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
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2%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
YES
Ouija board word
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2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
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Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
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2%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
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Jul 17, 2026
2%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
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2%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
2%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
(12)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
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2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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2%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
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2%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
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2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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2%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
POD
"Love Is Blind" personal space
(3)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
POD
"Love Is Blind" personal space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
2%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
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May 30, 2026
2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
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May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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2%
IOU
Short note?
(3)
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May 19, 2026
2%
IOU
Short note?
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2%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
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May 15, 2026
2%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
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2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
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May 9, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
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May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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2%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
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May 1, 2026
2%
CIAO
Departing word
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2%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
MOO
Herd word
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2%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
ACT
Playbill word
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2%
LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
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2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
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Apr 24, 2026
2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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2%
SSA
Assigner of personal IDs
(3)
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Apr 18, 2026
2%
SSA
Assigner of personal IDs
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
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2%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
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Apr 13, 2026
2%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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2%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
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Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
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2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
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2%
AAA
Tower of note
(3)
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Apr 10, 2026
2%
AAA
Tower of note
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2%
SSNS
Hyphenated personal IDs
(4)
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Apr 7, 2026
2%
SSNS
Hyphenated personal IDs
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2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
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2%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
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2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
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Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
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1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
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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%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ETSY
Marketplace with personalized gifts
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
ETSY
Marketplace with personalized gifts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
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LEAK
Security breach
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
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May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
DJS
Some radio personalities
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
DJS
Some radio personalities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
MADETOORDER
Like personalized gifts from an Etsy store
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MADETOORDER
Like personalized gifts from an Etsy store
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big personalities
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big personalities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AXTOGRIND (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)"?
The best answer for "*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)" is AXTOGRIND with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 19, 2023.