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 198 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.
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Answer
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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%
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
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 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)
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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%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
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1%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
(6)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
(5)
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Sep 16, 2026
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
(15)
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Sep 16, 2026
1%
PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
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
1%
TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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1%
IRONON
Like some transfers
(6)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
IRONON
Like some transfers
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1%
RIPS
Features of some jeans
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
RIPS
Features of some jeans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
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1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
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1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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1%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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1%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
(6)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
(7)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
ONEDAY
At some point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
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)
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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
INTL
Like some LAX flights
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
INTL
Like some LAX flights
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1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
TWANG
Feature of some accents
(5)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
TWANG
Feature of some accents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
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
1%
TUNA
Protein in some melts
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1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
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1%
PASTS
Histories
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
PASTS
Histories
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1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · 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
(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
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1%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
(8)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
DRYSPELL
Unproductive period
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1%
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?
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1%
MESSY
Like some buns
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MESSY
Like some buns
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1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
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1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
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)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
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1%
ESL
Course for some intl. students
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
ESL
Course for some intl. students
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1%
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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1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
DMITRI
Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table
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1%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
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1%
PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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1%
DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
(9)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
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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1%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
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1%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
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1%
HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
(7)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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1%
RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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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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1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
BORON
Fifth element on the periodic table
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1%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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1%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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1%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
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1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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1%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
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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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1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
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1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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HARD
Like some cheese
(4)
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HARD
Like some cheese
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INPART
To some extent
(6)
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INPART
To some extent
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ACT
Do something
(3)
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ACT
Do something
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LEADTIME
Prepping period
(8)
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LEADTIME
Prepping period
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
INCAPS
Like some heated posts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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
1%
ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
TONAL
Like some languages
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
TONAL
Like some languages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
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1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
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Jul 20, 2026
1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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1%
HALF
Soccer period
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
HALF
Soccer period
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GENES
Chromosome units
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
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1%
WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
(5)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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1%
EVE
Anticipatory period
(3)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
EVE
Anticipatory period
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1%
RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
(9)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ERA
Historical period
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
ERA
Historical period
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
(9)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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1%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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1%
OILY
Like some skin
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
OILY
Like some skin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
SUN
Catch some rays
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
SUN
Catch some rays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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1%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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1%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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1%
KELP
Part of some forests
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
1%
KELP
Part of some forests
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1%
ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
1%
ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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1%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
VISORS
Shields on some helmets
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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1%
PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
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1%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
OVAL
Like some coffee tables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
HIVES
Homes for some queens
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
HIVES
Homes for some queens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
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1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
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1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
(3)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
HAT
Part of some uniforms
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1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
RAW
Like some poke fish
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
RAW
Like some poke fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
PREMED
Program for some psych majors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
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1%
ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
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1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
SWEET
Like some energy bars
(5)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
SWEET
Like some energy bars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
SWUM
Like some Olympic races
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
ADDS
Does some math
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
ADDS
Does some math
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
AORTIC
Like some heart valves
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
AORTIC
Like some heart valves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
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
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 3, 2025
Nat Geo, e.g.
Crossword Clue
Small size
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Gold purity measure
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Earth-friendly prefix
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"___ Got a Friend in Me" ("Toy Story" song)
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Shake off
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Tuna in a poke bowl
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*Relaxing soaks
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Muscle quality
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Palindrome in pasta dish names
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 198 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.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?" 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 September 3, 2025.