Crossword Answer For
Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 25, 2020 Answers
The crossword clue "Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from January 25, 2020. We've gathered 177 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is PARTYLEADER (11 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across:
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177 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PARTYLEADER
Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2020
99%
PARTYLEADER
Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2020
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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%
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%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 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%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
DSA
Mamdani political org.
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
2%
DSA
Mamdani political org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
GEO
Prefix with political
(3)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
GEO
Prefix with political
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
CREES
Grand Council of the __: political body in Canada
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
CREES
Grand Council of the __: political body in Canada
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
NAP
Catch a few winks
(3)
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Jul 30, 2026
2%
NAP
Catch a few winks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
MANY
Quite a few
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
MANY
Quite a few
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 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%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
NOTMANY
A few
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
2%
NOTMANY
A few
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
SATIRE
Much political humor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
SATIRE
Much political humor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
(4)
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May 30, 2026
2%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
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May 18, 2026
2%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
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May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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OPI
Polish letters
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
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2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
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%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
LITMUSTEST
Indicator of acidity or political support
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
LITMUSTEST
Indicator of acidity or political support
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
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%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
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%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SOME
A few
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
SOME
A few
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
SOLASTMONTH
A few weeks out?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
SOLASTMONTH
A few weeks out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 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%
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%
CEOS
Corp. bigwigs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
CEOS
Corp. bigwigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ALLIES
Geopolitical partners
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ALLIES
Geopolitical partners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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"Interstellar" director Christopher
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Word before "lion" or "urchin"
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Muslim's god
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Scarlett played by Vivien Leigh
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Energize, with "up"
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Some are stuffed a few weeks before Thanksgiving
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Puppy sound
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"See?!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 177 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PARTYLEADER (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across"?
The best answer for "Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across" is PARTYLEADER with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Political bigwig, and a hint to the first few letters of 17-, 28- or 47-Across" 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 January 25, 2020.