Crossword Answer For
Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 27, 2022 Answers
The answer to "Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed" from the Universal Crossword crossword on October 27, 2022 is likely NOYOUARE. This 8-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 187 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
Answer For Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed:
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187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NOYOUARE
Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2022
99%
NOYOUARE
Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2022
8%
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
8%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
6%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
6%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
2%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 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%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
2%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
ARESO
Schoolyard retort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
ARESO
Schoolyard retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 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%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
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%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
2%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 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%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
2%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
2%
SAYSME
Authoritative retort
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
2%
SAYSME
Authoritative retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
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%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
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%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 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%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
SOWHATELSEISNEW
"And how is this surprising?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
SOWHATELSEISNEW
"And how is this surprising?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOMAGE
Show of respect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
EXPO
Trade show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
EXPO
Trade show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
REVUE
Variety show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
REVUE
Variety show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
PACE
Show impatience
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
PACE
Show impatience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
LADLE
Chowder server
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
LADLE
Chowder server
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
OUTATE
Showed up at dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CARESS
Show of affection
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
CARESS
Show of affection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
EGOTS
Showbiz quartets
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
EGOTS
Showbiz quartets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
DOTE
Shower with love, with "on"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
DOTE
Shower with love, with "on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
RUSTS
Shows signs of age
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
RUSTS
Shows signs of age
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
KOI
Showy carp
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
KOI
Showy carp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
HONOR
Show respect for
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
HONOR
Show respect for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGOT
Showbiz grand slam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
USO
GI show gp.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
USO
GI show gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
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1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
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Jul 18, 2026
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INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
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REACT
Show emotion
(5)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
REACT
Show emotion
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1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
(7)
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1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
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1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
(5)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
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1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
(7)
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1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
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1%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
(5)
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1%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
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1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
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1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
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1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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1%
ARRIVES
Shows up
(7)
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1%
ARRIVES
Shows up
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1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
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1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
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AXEL
Salchow kin
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
AXEL
Salchow kin
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1%
LEAK
Security breach
(4)
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1%
LEAK
Security breach
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1%
ESPN
"The Pat McAfee Show" network
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
ESPN
"The Pat McAfee Show" network
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1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
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1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
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1%
PROVES
Shows beyond doubt
(6)
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1%
PROVES
Shows beyond doubt
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1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
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1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
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1%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
(8)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
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1%
ACTI
Show opener
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
ACTI
Show opener
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1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
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1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
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1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
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1%
LEE
Greta of "The Morning Show"
(3)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
LEE
Greta of "The Morning Show"
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1%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
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1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
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1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
(4)
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1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
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ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
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1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
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1%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
(6)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
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1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
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1%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
(6)
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May 31, 2026
1%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
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1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
(4)
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May 30, 2026
1%
SNAP
Show appreciation at a poetry slam, e.g.
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1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
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May 26, 2026
1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
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1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
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May 20, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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1%
ATTEND
Show up for
(6)
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May 18, 2026
1%
ATTEND
Show up for
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1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
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May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
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1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
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1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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1%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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1%
ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
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1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
(11)
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May 12, 2026
1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
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1%
WIG
Drag show accessory
(3)
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May 11, 2026
1%
WIG
Drag show accessory
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1%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
(7)
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May 11, 2026
1%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
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1%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
(16)
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May 10, 2026
1%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
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1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
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May 10, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
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1%
SATIRE
"The Daily Show" genre
(6)
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May 6, 2026
1%
SATIRE
"The Daily Show" genre
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1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
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May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
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1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
(11)
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May 4, 2026
1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
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1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
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May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
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1%
MERCHBOOTH
Place for fans to show support
(10)
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May 2, 2026
1%
MERCHBOOTH
Place for fans to show support
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1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
(5)
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May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
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1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
(5)
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Apr 30, 2026
1%
MOVIE
Theater showing
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1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
(4)
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1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
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1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
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1%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
FERN
Prop for Zach Galifianakis's talk show
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1%
OATS
Chow for a Clydesdale
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATS
Chow for a Clydesdale
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1%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
(8)
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Apr 25, 2026
1%
ATTENDEE
One who shows up
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1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
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1%
AIRER
Show runner?
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
AIRER
Show runner?
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1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
(9)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
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1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
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1%
SNEERAT
Show contempt toward
(7)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
SNEERAT
Show contempt toward
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1%
BELOWDECK
Long-running reality show filmed on a yacht
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
BELOWDECK
Long-running reality show filmed on a yacht
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1%
SANDY
Like beaches
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
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1%
FILM
Cannes festival showing
(4)
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Apr 14, 2026
1%
FILM
Cannes festival showing
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1%
AXELS
Salchow cousins
(5)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
AXELS
Salchow cousins
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1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
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1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
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Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
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1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
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1%
REAIRS
Shows again
(6)
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Apr 6, 2026
1%
REAIRS
Shows again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
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Apr 5, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
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1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
(3)
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Apr 3, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
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1%
VOTE
Show of hands, say
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
1%
VOTE
Show of hands, say
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1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
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1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
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Mar 31, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
1%
STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
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1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
(5)
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Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
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1%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
(3)
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Mar 29, 2026
1%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
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1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
(4)
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Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
AIRS
Shows
(4)
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Mar 25, 2026
1%
AIRS
Shows
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
BOWED
Showed respect, in Japan
(5)
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Mar 23, 2026
1%
BOWED
Showed respect, in Japan
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 27, 2022
Without a date
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Where wraps might be on the menu?
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Rodent in a maze
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Hearty's partner
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___ person (fan of felines)
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Wear down
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*Regular pay for a rabbi or priest?
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Serve as a go-between
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"Ditto"
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Calf-length skirts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NOYOUARE (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed"?
The best answer for "Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed" is NOYOUARE with 8 letters.
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Where has "Playground retort, and a phonetic hint to how each starred clue's answer was formed" been used as a crossword clue?
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