Crossword Answer For
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 3, 2025 Answers
"Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 3, 2025. We have 177 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is YOYOS with 5 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
Answer For Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down):
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177 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
99%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
9%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
9%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
9%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
9%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
9%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
9%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
6%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
6%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
6%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
6%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
4%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
4%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
4%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
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
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
2%
DENY
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
2%
PARES
Cuts (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
ABASE
Take down a peg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 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%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
ENDS
Winds down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
RARE
Hard to track down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 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%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
2%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
2%
BANJO
Bluegrass strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
2%
BANJO
Bluegrass strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
2%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
2%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 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%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
2%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
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May 14, 2026
2%
TONE
"__ it down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
2%
TANK
Go down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
TANK
Go down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
2%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
2%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
DIS
Put down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
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%
ABRADES
Wears down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ABRADES
Wears down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
AAA
Tower of note
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
AAA
Tower of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
STRAD
Short strings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
STRAD
Short strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SAD
Feeling down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
SAD
Feeling down
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
DEEP
Far down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
DEEP
Far down
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
DIM
Turn down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
DIM
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
ERODE
Wear down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
ERODE
Wear down
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
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%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
LACES
Shoestrings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LACES
Shoestrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
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
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 3, 2025
Roll of grass
Crossword Clue
Fisher of "Wedding Crashers"
Crossword Clue
Provide an alibi (for)
Crossword Clue
Rabbit's relative
Crossword Clue
Like fluorescent colors
Crossword Clue
Follow as a result
Crossword Clue
Muffin fiber
Crossword Clue
Stuff to grill
Crossword Clue
Film spools
Crossword Clue
Hit for David Lee Roth or The Beach Boys (Note letters 8-11 in this answer + letters 5-7 in 8-Down)
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 177 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is YOYOS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)"?
The best answer for "Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)" is YOYOS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)" 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 December 3, 2025.