Crossword Answer For
Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 31, 2020 Answers
The crossword clue "Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 31, 2020. We've carefully identified 181 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, ESSAY (5 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
Answer For Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters:
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
ESSAY
Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
99%
ESSAY
Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
4%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
PROSE
Ordinary writing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
PROSE
Ordinary writing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
ROARS
Big cat sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
ROARS
Big cat sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
IDEA
Think piece?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
IDEA
Think piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
SCHWAS
Unstressed vowel sounds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
SCHWAS
Unstressed vowel sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ARFS
Dog park sounds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
ARFS
Dog park sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
PEG
Cribbage piece
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
PEG
Cribbage piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
YELPS
Pound sounds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
YELPS
Pound sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
AREARUG
Accent piece
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
AREARUG
Accent piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
SLAB
Healthy piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
2%
SLAB
Healthy piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
ASSET
Portfolio piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
ASSET
Portfolio piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
TSKS
Disapproving sounds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
TSKS
Disapproving sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
PETAL
"She loves me, she loves me not" piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
PETAL
"She loves me, she loves me not" piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
IRIS
Eye piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
IRIS
Eye piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
2%
STEAL
Take third, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
2%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
ERS
Backpedaling sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
ERS
Backpedaling sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
CIGAR
Puff piece?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
CIGAR
Puff piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
RAG
Syncopated piece
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
RAG
Syncopated piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
2%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
TOKEN
Game piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
TOKEN
Game piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
ISLET
Little piece of land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
2%
ISLET
Little piece of land
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
2%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
LEGOSET
The 587-piece Pokémon Eevee, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
LEGOSET
The 587-piece Pokémon Eevee, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
RELIC
Museum piece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
RELIC
Museum piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
2%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
AHAS
Clicking sounds?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
AHAS
Clicking sounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
BLEEPS
Censoring sounds
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
BLEEPS
Censoring sounds
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
OMS
Meditation sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
OMS
Meditation sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 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)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
ECLAIR
Puff piece?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
ECLAIR
Puff piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
CLIPBOARD
Portable writing surface
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
CLIPBOARD
Portable writing surface
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
EEKS
Chicken sounds?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
EEKS
Chicken sounds?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
APART
To pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
APART
To pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
NAPLES
Italy's third-largest city
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NAPLES
Italy's third-largest city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
REPS
Set pieces
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
REPS
Set pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
RIPUP
Tear to pieces
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
RIPUP
Tear to pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
MENORAH
Hanukkah centerpiece
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
MENORAH
Hanukkah centerpiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
LITER
Two-thirds of a magnum
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
LITER
Two-thirds of a magnum
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Chapel centerpiece
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Chapel centerpiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
MORSELS
Small pieces
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
MORSELS
Small pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ZEES
Puzzle pieces?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
TILES
Backsplash pieces
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
TILES
Backsplash pieces
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
EACH
Apiece
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
EACH
Apiece
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 31, 2020
Toward the setting sun
Crossword Clue
Pasta served at Sicilian weddings
Crossword Clue
Clever
Crossword Clue
You'll get a hand for it
Crossword Clue
Since
Crossword Clue
South American beast with a snout
Crossword Clue
*Monastic updo? (note how an "R" sound moves in each starred answer)
Crossword Clue
___ and kicking
Crossword Clue
One may nest on a cliff
Crossword Clue
*Whiskey drinker's laundry problem?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ESSAY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters"?
The best answer for "Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters" is ESSAY with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Piece of writing that sounds like its third and fourth letters" 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 October 31, 2020.