Crossword Answer For
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 3, 2025 Answers
This crossword clue "Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 3, 2025. With 199 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is BEFORETIMES — a 11-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
Answer For Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?:
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199 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
99%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
5%
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
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
3%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
3%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
3%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
2%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
2%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
2%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
2%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
2%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
2%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
2%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
2%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 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%
ATTICS
Some creepy stories
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
ATTICS
Some creepy stories
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
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
2%
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
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
1%
HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
HIGHRES
Like some screens, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
UMPED
Called someone out, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
HUMANERROR
Factor in some accidents
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
HUMANERROR
Factor in some accidents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
ICECASTLES
Structures at some winter carnivals
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
ICECASTLES
Structures at some winter carnivals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
ENDASHES
Dating connections in some publications?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
1%
ENDASHES
Dating connections in some publications?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2026
1%
VISTA
Far-reaching outlook
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
VISTA
Far-reaching outlook
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
BIFOCAL
Like some lenses
(7)
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Nov 5, 2026
1%
BIFOCAL
Like some lenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
IONIC
Like some columns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
IONIC
Like some columns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
EYECOLORS
Disparate features of someone with heterochromia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
FEAR
Cause of some tremors
(4)
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Nov 4, 2026
1%
FEAR
Cause of some tremors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
IMIT
"You found the one and only"
(4)
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Nov 3, 2026
1%
IMIT
"You found the one and only"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
TRIO
Threesome
(4)
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Nov 2, 2026
1%
TRIO
Threesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
TEACH
Do some school work?
(5)
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Nov 1, 2026
1%
TEACH
Do some school work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
ETON
College founded in 1440
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
ETON
College founded in 1440
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
FRIDAY
End of the workweek, for some
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
1%
FRIDAY
End of the workweek, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
OATEN
Like some breakfast bars
(5)
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Oct 30, 2026
1%
OATEN
Like some breakfast bars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
(4)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
BYOB
Stipulation for some parties, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
ANSWERME
"Say something!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
ANSWERME
"Say something!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
ECO
Mode on some washing machines
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
ECO
Mode on some washing machines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
KHAKI
Uniform color for some park rangers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of some lake-effect snow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of some lake-effect snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
LAWN
Habitat for some gnomes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
1%
LAWN
Habitat for some gnomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
TUSKEGEE
University founded by Booker T. Washington
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
1%
TUSKEGEE
University founded by Booker T. Washington
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
ROPESWINGS
Means of access for some watering holes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
1%
ROPESWINGS
Means of access for some watering holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
RATTAN
Material for some patio furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
SLAT
Board on some patio furniture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
SWEET
"Awesome!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
SWEET
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
GAY
Like some Pride Month celebrants
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
GAY
Like some Pride Month celebrants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
CRAWLSPACES
Cramped areas under some houses
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
CRAWLSPACES
Cramped areas under some houses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
UNIONRECAPS
Morning-after-the-wedding stories?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
UNIONRECAPS
Morning-after-the-wedding stories?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
NOMSG
Claim on some menus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
NOMSG
Claim on some menus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
POTTED
Like some kitchen herbs
(6)
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Oct 17, 2026
1%
POTTED
Like some kitchen herbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
CUSHY
Like some jobs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
1%
CUSHY
Like some jobs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
1%
LATE
Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
1%
INSTORE
Like some pickup-only deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
INSTORE
Like some pickup-only deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
POBLANOS
Peppers in some mole sauces
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
POBLANOS
Peppers in some mole sauces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
FATAL
Like some flaws
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
FATAL
Like some flaws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
HALO
Gilded element in some religious art
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
HALO
Gilded element in some religious art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
(10)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACTNATURAL
"Quick, look like you're not up to something!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
(10)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
EXTRALIVES
Boosts in some games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
NOFAT
Like some lean products
(5)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
NOFAT
Like some lean products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
AGED
Left in a cave, as some cheese
(4)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
AGED
Left in a cave, as some cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
ALTERS
Does some tailoring on
(6)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
ALTERS
Does some tailoring on
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1%
GRE
Test for some srs.
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
GRE
Test for some srs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
SEW
Do some tailoring on
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
SEW
Do some tailoring on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
TWANG
Feature of some Southern accents
(5)
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Oct 13, 2026
1%
TWANG
Feature of some Southern accents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
(5)
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Oct 13, 2026
1%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
SURFSUP
"Let's catch some waves!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
SURFSUP
"Let's catch some waves!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
AAS
Batteries for some noisy toys
(3)
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Oct 12, 2026
1%
AAS
Batteries for some noisy toys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
WOLF
Threat in some fairy tales
(4)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
WOLF
Threat in some fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
FOND
Need for some pan sauces
(4)
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Oct 10, 2026
1%
FOND
Need for some pan sauces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
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Oct 6, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
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1%
ERA
Noteworthy period
(3)
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Oct 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Noteworthy period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
SEWS
Does some alterations
(4)
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Oct 5, 2026
1%
SEWS
Does some alterations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
(12)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
AGREE
Reach consensus
(5)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
AGREE
Reach consensus
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1%
ASIATIC
Like some elephants
(7)
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Oct 2, 2026
1%
ASIATIC
Like some elephants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
1%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
(9)
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Oct 1, 2026
1%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
SITU
In __: as found
(4)
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Sep 30, 2026
1%
SITU
In __: as found
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1%
TBIRD
Car in the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun"
(5)
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Sep 29, 2026
1%
TBIRD
Car in the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
BEADED
Like some evening gowns
(6)
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Sep 28, 2026
1%
BEADED
Like some evening gowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITSCH
Tacky style influenced by West Coast beach culture and Neapolitan food traditions?
(21)
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Sep 27, 2026
1%
CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITSCH
Tacky style influenced by West Coast beach culture and Neapolitan food traditions?
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1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
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SENSEI
41-Across teacher
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
(6)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
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CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
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1%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
IDO
Rite answer
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1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
(5)
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Sep 16, 2026
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ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
(15)
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Sep 16, 2026
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
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SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
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Sep 14, 2026
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FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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1%
TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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IRONON
Like some transfers
(6)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
IRONON
Like some transfers
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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1%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
(5)
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Sep 9, 2026
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HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
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NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
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SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
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1%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
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Sep 8, 2026
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SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
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Sep 5, 2026
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
(6)
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Sep 4, 2026
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
(7)
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Sep 4, 2026
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
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SSN
Data breach fig.
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ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
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ONEDAY
At some point
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CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
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CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
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ADD
Do some sums
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
ADD
Do some sums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
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FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
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1%
TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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1%
TUNA
Protein in some melts
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
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PASTS
Histories
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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PASTS
Histories
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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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)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
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
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DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
(8)
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Aug 17, 2026
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DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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MESSY
Like some buns
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MESSY
Like some buns
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MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MELBA
Peach __
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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TAWNY
Like some port
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
TAWNY
Like some port
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
(3)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
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SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
(9)
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Aug 8, 2026
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
(8)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
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THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
(7)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
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BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
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BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
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CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
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Jul 30, 2026
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CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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HARD
Like some cheese
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
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HARD
Like some cheese
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INPART
To some extent
(6)
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Jul 27, 2026
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INPART
To some extent
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ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ACT
Do something
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LEADTIME
Prepping period
(8)
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Jul 26, 2026
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LEADTIME
Prepping period
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
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1%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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1%
SLITS
Features of some skirts
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
SLITS
Features of some skirts
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
(9)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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TONAL
Like some languages
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
TONAL
Like some languages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
AHA
"I found it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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How many possible solutions does "Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 199 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BEFORETIMES (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?"?
The best answer for "Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?" is BEFORETIMES with 11 letters.
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