Searching for the answer to "Play the first card"? This crossword clue was published in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 31, 2020. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is LEAD (4 letters). Our database has 185 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
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185 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LEAD
Play the first card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2020
99%
LEAD
Play the first card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2020
10%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
10%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
ACE
Top card in a Broadway straight
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
ACE
Top card in a Broadway straight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
APR
Credit card fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
APR
Credit card fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
ANTES
Pays to play
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
ANTES
Pays to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
SCENE
Part of a play
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
5%
SCENE
Part of a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
TACET
"Don't play," in music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
TACET
"Don't play," in music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
DEED
Monopoly card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
DEED
Monopoly card
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
ISSUER
Credit card provider
(6)
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Aug 3, 2026
5%
ISSUER
Credit card provider
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
5%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
5%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
ROLES
Parts in a play
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
5%
ROLES
Parts in a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
GIGS
Some play dates?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
GIGS
Some play dates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
5%
IWALKTHEFELINE
Slogan on a very thorough pet sitter's business card?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
ACTS
Performs in a play
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
5%
ACTS
Performs in a play
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5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
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5%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
CUEUP
Prepare to play
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
5%
CUEUP
Prepare to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
EASY
"Child's play!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
EASY
"Child's play!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
SAT
Didn't play
(3)
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May 21, 2026
5%
SAT
Didn't play
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
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May 9, 2026
5%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
TEL
Business card no.
(3)
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May 3, 2026
5%
TEL
Business card no.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
5%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ATMFEE
Charge for using a card
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ATMFEE
Charge for using a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
NHL
Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
NHL
Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
ACTV
Last part of a Shakespeare play
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
ACTV
Last part of a Shakespeare play
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
AIRGUITARS
Things people only pretend to play
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
AIRGUITARS
Things people only pretend to play
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
JOKINGLY
In a playful manner
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
JOKINGLY
In a playful manner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
BECKETT
"Waiting for Godot" playwright
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
BECKETT
"Waiting for Godot" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ACES
Important cards in solitaire
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ACES
Important cards in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
JEANLUC
Patrick's "Star Trek: Picard" role
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
JEANLUC
Patrick's "Star Trek: Picard" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
(5)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
REF
Replay reviewer
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
REF
Replay reviewer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
BRO
Sis's playmate
(3)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
BRO
Sis's playmate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
(5)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
FLAUNT
Display flagrantly
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FLAUNT
Display flagrantly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
NINER
Levi's Stadium player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
NINER
Levi's Stadium player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
NLCS
MLB playoff round
(4)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
NLCS
MLB playoff round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
UNO
Game with Reverse cards
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
UNO
Game with Reverse cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
SELLSHORT
Display an unfair lack of confidence in
(9)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
SELLSHORT
Display an unfair lack of confidence in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ART
Museum display
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
ART
Museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
MALLET
Marimba player
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
MALLET
Marimba player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
DEEJAY
Record player?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
DEEJAY
Record player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
NYMET
Queens player
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
NYMET
Queens player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
(3)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Big name in trading cards
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Big name in trading cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
SLOMO
Replay speed, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
SLOMO
Replay speed, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
EINK
Kindle display
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
EINK
Kindle display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
REEVE
Superman player Christopher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
REEVE
Superman player Christopher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
MOLIERE
"Tartuffe" playwright
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
MOLIERE
"Tartuffe" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
RAM
SoFi Stadium NFL player
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
RAM
SoFi Stadium NFL player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
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May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
NABORS
Pyle player
(6)
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May 16, 2026
1%
NABORS
Pyle player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
(4)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
(4)
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May 16, 2026
1%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
(7)
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May 12, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
PIT
Cherry discard
(3)
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May 11, 2026
1%
PIT
Cherry discard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
INGE
"Picnic" playwright
(4)
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May 8, 2026
1%
INGE
"Picnic" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
(5)
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May 7, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
1%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
1%
ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
(5)
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Apr 24, 2026
1%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
BRANDO
Corleone player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
BRANDO
Corleone player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
CLIPPER
Intuit Dome player
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
CLIPPER
Intuit Dome player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
NYT
Crossplay owner, familiarly
(3)
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Apr 18, 2026
1%
NYT
Crossplay owner, familiarly
LA Times Daily 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%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
TIME
Watch display
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
TIME
Watch display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
RIB
Tease playfully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RIB
Tease playfully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SHORTLINE
Small player in the railroad industry
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
SHORTLINE
Small player in the railroad industry
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SLO
___-mo replay
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SLO
___-mo replay
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ROMPERS
Tots' playwear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
ROMPERS
Tots' playwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
TAKEI
George who played Sulu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
TAKEI
George who played Sulu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
RTE
GPS display
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
RTE
GPS display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ICET
Rapper who plays Fin on "Law & Order: SVU"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ICET
Rapper who plays Fin on "Law & Order: SVU"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
NOOMI
Swedish actress Rapace who plays Lisbeth Salander
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
DEEDS
Monopoly cards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
DEEDS
Monopoly cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SHOWROOM
Where new cars are displayed
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HIHAT
Cymbals played by foot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
OPOSSUMS
American marsupials known for playing dead
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
OPOSSUMS
American marsupials known for playing dead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
VISA
Mastercard alternative
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
VISA
Mastercard alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
KEEP
Opposite of discard
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
KEEP
Opposite of discard
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
MRT
B.A. Baracus player
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
MRT
B.A. Baracus player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Play the first card" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LEAD (4 letters).
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Where has "Play the first card" been used as a crossword clue?
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