Crossword Answer For
Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 15, 2024 Answers
The clue "Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across" recently appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 15, 2024. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 186 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, SILVERLINING (12 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
Answer For Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across:
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Answer
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Date
99%
SILVERLINING
Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2024
99%
SILVERLINING
Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2024
5%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
5%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
POPPINGBOBA
Bubble tea option, or a feature of 16-, 26-, and 43-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
POPPINGBOBA
Bubble tea option, or a feature of 16-, 26-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
PLUS
Positive feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
PLUS
Positive feature
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
TWINSIES
"We're dressed the same!," or a phonetic feature of 18-, 25-, 51-, and 62-Across
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
TWINSIES
"We're dressed the same!," or a phonetic feature of 18-, 25-, 51-, and 62-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
OPENINGBELL
Start of the stock exchange trading day, or a feature of 18-, 23-, 51-, and 56-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
OPENINGBELL
Start of the stock exchange trading day, or a feature of 18-, 23-, 51-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
3%
ANO
"It's __-win situation"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
ANO
"It's __-win situation"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
BRAID
Challah feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
BRAID
Challah feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
SAWTOIT
Took care of a situation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
SAWTOIT
Took care of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
INSET
Map feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
INSET
Map feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
INLET
Shoreline feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
INLET
Shoreline feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
IDIOM
Pretty penny or bad penny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
MESSY
Like a bad breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
SAIL
Catamaran feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
SAIL
Catamaran feature
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%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
TIPTOPSHAPE
Peak physical condition, or a feature of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
BELTLOOP
Waistband feature
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
3%
BELTLOOP
Waistband feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
EARLAP
Winter cap feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
EARLAP
Winter cap feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
TESTRIDE
Trial spin on a bike
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
TESTRIDE
Trial spin on a bike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
AIL
Feel bad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
AIL
Feel bad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
3%
OHSORRY
"Whoops, my bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
3%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
OHNO
"This is really bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
KNOT
Celtic artwork feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
3%
KNOT
Celtic artwork feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
3%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
SLIT
Skirt feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
SLIT
Skirt feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
DISCONTENTMILL
Factory that produces bad vibes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
OOPS
"My bad!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
OOPS
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
AGE
Number that's always positive
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
3%
AGE
Number that's always positive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
3%
CAVERN
Luray feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
3%
CAVERN
Luray feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
AVENUE
City grid feature
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
AVENUE
City grid feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
INLAY
Parquet floor feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
3%
INLAY
Parquet floor feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
3%
CRAG
Rugged feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
CRAG
Rugged feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
PLAID
Common feature of flannel shirts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
3%
PLAID
Common feature of flannel shirts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
3%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
3%
IMSOSORRY
"My bad!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
PANICBUTTON
Emergency feature on a car's key fob
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
PANICBUTTON
Emergency feature on a car's key fob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
3%
SOSO
Not bad, not great
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
3%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
3%
STRAIGHTAS
Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
3%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
3%
TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
3%
REEL
Instagram feed feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
3%
REEL
Instagram feed feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
DAMP
Like clothes after a spin cycle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
DAMP
Like clothes after a spin cycle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
HAIR
Prominent troll doll feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
HAIR
Prominent troll doll feature
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
COLDWAR
Conflict that may feature proxy battles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
SPOIL
Go bad
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
SPOIL
Go bad
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
SAUL
"Breaking Bad" lawyer with his own spinoff
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
SAUL
"Breaking Bad" lawyer with his own spinoff
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
RUE
Feel bad about
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
RUE
Feel bad about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
DOOR
Common feature of a grandfather clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
DOOR
Common feature of a grandfather clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
HORNETSNEST
Sticky situation
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
HORNETSNEST
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
VALVESTEM
*Tire feature (video games)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ROTS
Goes bad
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
ROTS
Goes bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
DOME
Pantheon feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
DOME
Pantheon feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
FOOD
___ court (airport terminal feature)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
FOOD
___ court (airport terminal feature)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
EYE
Cyclops feature
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
EYE
Cyclops feature
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
HOOT
Amusing situation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
HOOT
Amusing situation
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
IMESSEDUP
"It's my bad"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
GOODHAIRDAY
Occasion to feel positive about one's appearance, no cap?
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
SNOUT
Aardvark feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
SNOUT
Aardvark feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
MONDAYCROSSWORD
Early-week newspaper feature
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
MONDAYCROSSWORD
Early-week newspaper feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
LOOP
Roller coaster feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
LOOP
Roller coaster feature
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
TUNNEL
Road feature that may interfere with a GPS
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
TUNNEL
Road feature that may interfere with a GPS
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
RIA
Coastline feature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
RIA
Coastline feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
BALCONY
Outdoor feature of a cruise ship room
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
MESS
Sticky situation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
MESS
Sticky situation
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
TIEGAME
No-win situation?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
TIEGAME
No-win situation?
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
SLOT
Screw feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
SLOT
Screw feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
MADEHAY
Took advantage of a situation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
MADEHAY
Took advantage of a situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
HUMP
Camel feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
HUMP
Camel feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
STEM
Wineglass feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
STEM
Wineglass feature
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
EDDY
Sink hole feature, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
EDDY
Sink hole feature, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
ADDON
Optional feature
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
ADDON
Optional feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
LEGROOM
First-class feature
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
LEGROOM
First-class feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
EVILOMEN
Really bad sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
RAMP
Building's accessibility feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
RAMP
Building's accessibility feature
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
3%
DENT
Make a bad impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
3%
MEH
Not bad enough to pan
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
SPOT
Leopard feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOT
Leopard feature
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
QUANDARY
Difficult situation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
QUANDARY
Difficult situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
NINETYDEGREE
*___ angle (feature of a square)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
3%
NINETYDEGREE
*___ angle (feature of a square)
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
TEAR
Sad emoji feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
3%
TEAR
Sad emoji feature
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
DONTJINXIT
"You'll bring us bad luck!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
RIMS
Wheel parts that may spin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
RIMS
Wheel parts that may spin
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
RESTAREA
Interstate feature
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
RESTAREA
Interstate feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
TOO
"___ bad, so sad"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
OOPSY
"My bad!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
SRY
Texter's "My bad"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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MAELSTROM
Turbulent situation
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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MAELSTROM
Turbulent situation
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ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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UNDO
__ send: handy feature on some email platforms
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
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UNDO
__ send: handy feature on some email platforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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STALE
Like many bad jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
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CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
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CONDO
*They accept bad behavior
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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ICECAP
Greenland feature
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
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ICECAP
Greenland feature
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
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CHIP
Debit card feature
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
3%
CHIP
Debit card feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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STALL
Stable feature
(5)
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Nov 16, 2025
3%
STALL
Stable feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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ALAS
"Too bad"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
3%
ALAS
"Too bad"
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
LSD
Drug featured in the Dock Ellis biopic "No No: A Dockumentary"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
LSD
Drug featured in the Dock Ellis biopic "No No: A Dockumentary"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
ICEMEN
Workers featured in the opening scenes of "Frozen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
AXLE
Wheel spinner
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
AXLE
Wheel spinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 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%
ASKME
Words on a docent's badge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ASKME
Words on a docent's badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
FAN
Ceiling spinner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
FAN
Ceiling spinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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RIG
Fix badly?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
RIG
Fix badly?
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
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IRON
Nutrient in spinach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
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IRON
Nutrient in spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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CLAN
Group of badgers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
CLAN
Group of badgers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
RHODA
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
REARAXLE
Backspin producer?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
REARAXLE
Backspin producer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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PLEATS
Accordion features
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
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PLEATS
Accordion features
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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ANGLES
Right features of every square
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
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ANGLES
Right features of every square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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OGRE
Fairy tale baddie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
OGRE
Fairy tale baddie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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ORC
Tolkien baddie
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
ORC
Tolkien baddie
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1%
OBOE
Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBOE
Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
NOWIN
Sure to end badly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
NOWIN
Sure to end badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
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CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
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CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
SNOOPDOGG
Rapper featured on the Dr. Dre song "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
TITLECHARACTERS
Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
XINGS
Ped ___ (street features)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
XINGS
Ped ___ (street features)
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
STRINGS
Kite and apron features
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
STRINGS
Kite and apron features
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
THAI
Cuisine that features pad kee mao
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
THAI
Cuisine that features pad kee mao
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
ACTS
Play features that anagram to "cast"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
ACTS
Play features that anagram to "cast"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
SEA
Sinbad's setting
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SEA
Sinbad's setting
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SAILOR
Sinbad, for one
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SAILOR
Sinbad, for one
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
VANE
It spins on a barn roof
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
VANE
It spins on a barn roof
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ITSABIGPLUS
"Switzerland's flag features an awesome shape: ___"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
ITSABIGPLUS
"Switzerland's flag features an awesome shape: ___"
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
JURASSICPARK
1993 movie that only features dinosaurs for 15 minutes
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
MISTERS
Welcome patio features on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
SAVARD
Hockey legend Serge known for his "spin-o-rama"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SAVARD
Hockey legend Serge known for his "spin-o-rama"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
ONSTAR
GM subsidiary offering safety features
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ONSTAR
GM subsidiary offering safety features
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
DIRE
Do-or-die, situationwise
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
DIRE
Do-or-die, situationwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
EERIER
More spine-tingling
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
EERIER
More spine-tingling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
ADHD
Condition for which fidget spinners can be helpful
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
ADHD
Condition for which fidget spinners can be helpful
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
GOSTALE
Age badly, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
GOSTALE
Age badly, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
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AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
CBS
Network featured in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
CBS
Network featured in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge location
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
SASH
Merit badge location
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
HORNYTOAD
Lizard with defensive spines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
SCOUTS
Merit badge earners
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SCOUTS
Merit badge earners
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
PANEER
Saag __: spinach dish with cheese
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
PANEER
Saag __: spinach dish with cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
DARIA
"Beavis and Butt-Head" spinoff
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
DARIA
"Beavis and Butt-Head" spinoff
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
ETNA
Volcano featured in the second season of "The White Lotus"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
ETNA
Volcano featured in the second season of "The White Lotus"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
FIDGET
___ spinner
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
FIDGET
___ spinner
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
MONAE
Janelle featured in "We Are Young"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
MONAE
Janelle featured in "We Are Young"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
SILK
What a spider spins
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
SILK
What a spider spins
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
MAUL
Injure badly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
MAUL
Injure badly
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
SCISSOR
___ doors (Lamborghini features)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
SCISSOR
___ doors (Lamborghini features)
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SILVERLINING (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across"?
The best answer for "Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across" is SILVERLINING with 12 letters.
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Where has "Positive spin on a bad situation, or a feature of 20-, 31-, 38-, and 45-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
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