The Universal Crossword crossword from May 7, 2021 includes the clue "Pick up sound waves". We've gathered 164 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is HEAR (4 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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164 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HEAR
Pick up sound waves
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2021
99%
HEAR
Pick up sound waves
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2021
5%
CROAK
Guttural sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
CROAK
Guttural sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
HAMOPERATORS
Amateurs who are known to make waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
HEH
Chuckle sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
HEH
Chuckle sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
ACOUSTICS
Science of sound
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
ACOUSTICS
Science of sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
MOO
Cow sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
5%
MOO
Cow sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
5%
HUM
Beehive sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
HUM
Beehive sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Hay fever sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Hay fever sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
HOOT
Owl sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
HOOT
Owl sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
SNARL
Dog's warning sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
SNARL
Dog's warning sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
ERM
Hesitant sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
ERM
Hesitant sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
TEE
Top pick?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
TEE
Top pick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
BAM
Collision sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
BAM
Collision sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
CRACKLE
Radio static sound
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
CRACKLE
Radio static sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
SNIP
Scissors sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
SNIP
Scissors sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
REEDY
Like the sound of an oboe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
REEDY
Like the sound of an oboe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
PEAL
Belfry sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
PEAL
Belfry sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
5%
MURMUR
Cooing sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MURMUR
Cooing sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
SLAP
High-five sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
SLAP
High-five sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
PHONIC
Relating to sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
5%
PHONIC
Relating to sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
5%
SONAR
Ocean waves?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
SONAR
Ocean waves?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
OPT
Take one's pick
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
OPT
Take one's pick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
TOCK
Clock sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
TOCK
Clock sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
DEADENS
Makes softer, as sound
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
5%
DEADENS
Makes softer, as sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
5%
WHIRR
Fan sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
WHIRR
Fan sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
SIGH
Weary sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
SIGH
Weary sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
GRR
Warning sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
GRR
Warning sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
BOING
Trampoline sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
BOING
Trampoline sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
5%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
AUDIO
Broadcast's sound component
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
AUDIO
Broadcast's sound component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
APPLE
Orchard pick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
APPLE
Orchard pick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
MOAN
Ghostly sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
MOAN
Ghostly sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
AAH
Relaxing sound?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
AAH
Relaxing sound?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
ROAR
Lion's sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
ROAR
Lion's sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
SHH
Finger-on-lips sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
SHH
Finger-on-lips sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
ECHO
Warehouse sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
ECHO
Warehouse sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
TSK
Judgy sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
TSK
Judgy sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
THUNK
Heavy landing sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
THUNK
Heavy landing sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
HORN
Traffic jam sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
HORN
Traffic jam sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
5%
ARF
Shelter sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ARF
Shelter sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
BRR
Sweater weather sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
BRR
Sweater weather sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
GLUG
Pouring sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
GLUG
Pouring sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
PAH
Oom-___ (tuba sound)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
PAH
Oom-___ (tuba sound)
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
CALYPSO
Afro-Caribbean sound
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
CALYPSO
Afro-Caribbean sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
OINK
Sty sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
OINK
Sty sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
PEEP
Tiny sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
PEEP
Tiny sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
ARR
Pirate's sound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
ARR
Pirate's sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
DRAWL
Southern sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
DRAWL
Southern sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
TWEET
Bird's sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
TWEET
Bird's sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
SNORED
Was a sound sleeper?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
SNORED
Was a sound sleeper?
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
HEHE
Giggle sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
HEHE
Giggle sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
POP
Champagne cork's sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
POP
Champagne cork's sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
MWAH
Air kiss sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
MWAH
Air kiss sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HONK
Goose sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HONK
Goose sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
PSST
Attention-getting sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
PSST
Attention-getting sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
STEREO
Two-speaker sound system
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
STEREO
Two-speaker sound system
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
PURR
Content kitty's sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
PURR
Content kitty's sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Race car's sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Race car's sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
TUT
Disapproving sound
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
TUT
Disapproving sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
LOCK
It can be hard to pick
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
5%
LOCK
It can be hard to pick
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
5%
INLET
Bay or sound
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
INLET
Bay or sound
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
KABOOM
Explosive sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
KABOOM
Explosive sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
KAPOW
Punch sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
KAPOW
Punch sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
IPA
Hoppy draft pick
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
IPA
Hoppy draft pick
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
OOPS
Unwelcome sound from a barber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
OOPS
Unwelcome sound from a barber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
HISS
Bad tire sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
HISS
Bad tire sound
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
BAA
Sheep's sound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
BAA
Sheep's sound
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
FOGHORN
It sounds on a sound
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
FOGHORN
It sounds on a sound
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
WOOSH
Rushing sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
WOOSH
Rushing sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
BOOP
Snout-touching sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
BOOP
Snout-touching sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
TSKED
Demonstrated sound judgment?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
5%
TSKED
Demonstrated sound judgment?
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
5%
BRASSY
Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
BRASSY
Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
CLOP
Hoofbeat sound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
CLOP
Hoofbeat sound
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
ALE
Draft pick?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
ALE
Draft pick?
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
CHIRP
Keyless entry sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
CHIRP
Keyless entry sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
ATKINS
Guitarist Chet who helped create the Nashville sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
ATKINS
Guitarist Chet who helped create the Nashville sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
CLONK
Dull metallic sound
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
CLONK
Dull metallic sound
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
CUTEST
Like the pick of the litter?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
CUTEST
Like the pick of the litter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
COO
Pigeon's sound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
COO
Pigeon's sound
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
SWIM
Make waves, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
SWIM
Make waves, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
TEEHEE
Amused sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
TEEHEE
Amused sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
SPLAT
Water balloon sound
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
SPLAT
Water balloon sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
DRUB
Defeat soundly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
DRUB
Defeat soundly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FILMSCORES
Movie soundtracks
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
FILMSCORES
Movie soundtracks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ROARS
Big cat sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ROARS
Big cat sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
UBER
Airport pickup option
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
UBER
Airport pickup option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SCHWAS
Unstressed vowel sounds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SCHWAS
Unstressed vowel sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
UTERI
Ultrasound targets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UTERI
Ultrasound targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ARFS
Dog park sounds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
ARFS
Dog park sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
TONGUETWISTER
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," e.g.
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TONGUETWISTER
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
YELPS
Pound sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
YELPS
Pound sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
TSKS
Disapproving sounds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
TSKS
Disapproving sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
ERS
Backpedaling sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
ERS
Backpedaling sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
RADISH
Oft-pickled taco topper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
RADISH
Oft-pickled taco topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
RECS
Critics' picks, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
RECS
Critics' picks, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
TACOMATRUCK
Toyota pickup since 1995
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
TACOMATRUCK
Toyota pickup since 1995
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
OKRA
Oft-pickled pod
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
OKRA
Oft-pickled pod
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
AHAS
Clicking sounds?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
AHAS
Clicking sounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BLEEPS
Censoring sounds
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
BLEEPS
Censoring sounds
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OMS
Meditation sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
OMS
Meditation sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALES
Pub picks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALES
Pub picks
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
CURB
Trash pickup site
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
CURB
Trash pickup site
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
FAVES
Top picks, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
FAVES
Top picks, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
EEKS
Chicken sounds?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
EEKS
Chicken sounds?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
ANAL
Super nitpicky
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
ANAL
Super nitpicky
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
NOMNOM
Pair of eating sounds
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
NOMNOM
Pair of eating sounds
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SWORD
Shape of some cocktail picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
SWORD
Shape of some cocktail picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TANS
They may be picked up on vacations
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
TANS
They may be picked up on vacations
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SIRI
Assistant who sounds genuinely offended if you call her "Alexa"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
SIRI
Assistant who sounds genuinely offended if you call her "Alexa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
SPANK
Defeat soundly, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SPANK
Defeat soundly, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
WHISTLES
Game-stopping sounds from refs
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
WHISTLES
Game-stopping sounds from refs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CHILE
Country that sounds cold
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
CHILE
Country that sounds cold
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
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SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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MOANS
Eerie haunted hayride sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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MOANS
Eerie haunted hayride sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
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OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
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HAIRS
Nitpickers split them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
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HAIRS
Nitpickers split them
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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SNIPS
Salon sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
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SNIPS
Salon sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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EHS
Stereotypical Canadian sounds
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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EHS
Stereotypical Canadian sounds
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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THAISCORE
Part of the soundtrack in a musical at the 54-Across?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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THAISCORE
Part of the soundtrack in a musical at the 54-Across?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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TINNILY
In a high-pitched, cheap-sounding way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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TINNILY
In a high-pitched, cheap-sounding way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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TICKS
Stopwatch sounds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
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TICKS
Stopwatch sounds
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
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DILL
Kind of pickle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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DILL
Kind of pickle
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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FETUS
Ultrasound subject
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
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FETUS
Ultrasound subject
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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FALL
Pumpkin picking time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
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FALL
Pumpkin picking time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
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SHARPE
Apt-sounding surname for a quick-witted person
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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SHARPE
Apt-sounding surname for a quick-witted person
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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TACOMA
Toyota pickup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
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TACOMA
Toyota pickup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
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ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
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OOF
"Ugh, sounds painful!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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OOF
"Ugh, sounds painful!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
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HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
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PEALS
Ringing sounds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
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PEALS
Ringing sounds
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
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CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
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CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
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ANAPOLIS
Brazilian city that sounds like Maryland's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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GEL
Ultrasound goop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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GEL
Ultrasound goop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
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AAHS
Massage parlor sounds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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AAHS
Massage parlor sounds
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ERIE
Lake that sounds like 16-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
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ERIE
Lake that sounds like 16-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ICOULDEAT
"Food sounds OK"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
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ICOULDEAT
"Food sounds OK"
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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TAPROOM
Place to make draft picks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
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TAPROOM
Place to make draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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ADAMS
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
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ADAMS
Surname that sounds like molecule parts
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
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PIUS
Pope with a religious-sounding name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
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PIUS
Pope with a religious-sounding name
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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ETAS
Airport pickup figs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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ETAS
Airport pickup figs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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AMBA
Condiment made with pickled mango
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
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AMBA
Condiment made with pickled mango
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pick up sound waves" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 164 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HEAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pick up sound waves"?
The best answer for "Pick up sound waves" is HEAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pick up sound waves" been used as a crossword clue?
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