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Pre-chaos moment, literally

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 17, 2024 Answers

The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from May 17, 2024 featured the clue "Pre-chaos moment, literally", and we've found 173 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to THECALMTHESTORM as the most likely solution — it's 15 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.

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173 Other Potential Answers

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THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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ONCUE
At just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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BRB
Texter's "Just a moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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ARIA
Diva's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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SEC
Brief moment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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NOW
Right this moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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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
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GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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IDEA
Lightbulb moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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TILNOW
Up to the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
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AHA
Sound of an eye-opening moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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BLIP
Inconsequential moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
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LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 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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LIFT
Big moment in a pairs figure skating routine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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SOLO
Spotlight moment in a concert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
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BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
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HANGONASEC
"Give me one moment ..."
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
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INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
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BLOWSHOTANDCOLD
Is excited one moment and bored the next, say (In this clue's answer, see letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
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FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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CHOKE
Fail at a crucial moment
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
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LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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TAKESITALLIN
Savors the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
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PRESENTPRESENTPRESENT
Give the gift of the moment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
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APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
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MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
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LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
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LIFEISSHORT
*"Appreciate every moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
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ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
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LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
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SNIPED
Outbid at the last moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2025
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SOON
"And not a moment too __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
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ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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PAUSE
Stop for a moment
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
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SETPOINT
Critical moment at Wimbledon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
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SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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ONESEC
"Just a moment"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
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AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
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UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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SAWTHELIGHT
Had an aha moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
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CLOSECALL
*Nail-biting moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
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DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
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EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
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FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
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STARSTRUCK
Having a fangirl moment, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
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BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
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STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
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BEARMARKET
Retailer where you might experience a Kodiak moment?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2024
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VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
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NAPTIME
Quiet moment for a nanny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
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GETSIT
Has an aha moment
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
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LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
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FACEPALMING
*Reacting to a "d'oh" moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
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TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
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LULL
Quiet moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
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EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
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INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
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DROP
Beat ___ (climactic moment in an electronic dance song)
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
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JUMPSCARE
Horror movie moment that might make you spill your popcorn
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2024
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CHERISHEDMEMORY
Fondly remembered moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2024
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WAITASEC
"Give me one moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
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TOTALITY
Climactic moment during an eclipse
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2024
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CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
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BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
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MATCHPOINT
*Critical moment in tennis
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2024
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LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
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DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
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FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
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TIMELYADVICE
Guidance at just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
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MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
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OUT
Not available at the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2024
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PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
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TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
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COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
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GETIT
Question after a moment of silence
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2023
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HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
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SOLVER
You, at this moment
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
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TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
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PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
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DELAYEDANEGG
Distracted the hen at a crucial moment?
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
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WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
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UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2023
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PROM
Senior moment?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
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SOAKIN
Absorb, as a significant moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2023
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IMNOTREADY
"Give me a moment!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2023
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UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
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CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
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EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
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WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
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UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
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LONGWINDED
Verbose, and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
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SOAPBUBBLES
Products of a child's wand, and what are literally rising in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
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CHEESEFILLING
Ravioli option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2023
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HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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GGGGGNETWORKS
Sources of fast cellphone service, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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KFUNRUN
Family-friendly charity race, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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XXSPEED
Fast pace for a video, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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FIRESTARTER
1980 Stephen King novel, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
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GLOWUP
Positive personal transformation, in slang, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
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BALONEYSANDWICH
Classic grade-school lunch, and what's literally found in 17-, 33-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2023
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HOTMINUTE
Brief moment or a long time
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2023
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BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
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ONTHEWATERFRONT
Oscar-winning Marlon Brando film, or where the last words of 18-, 23-, 49-, and 57-Across can literally be found
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2023
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DONTMAKEITWEIRD
"Act normal while we share this special moment"
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2023
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THEBUSTHROW
Betray, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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WRAPSKEEP
Wait to reveal, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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FIRECOURAGE
Immense bravery, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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OATHLIE
Perjure oneself, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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AROCKLIVE
Be unaware of current events, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
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FULLOFBEANS
Completely wrong, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2023
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BITE
Sink your teeth into, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
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SHOWSTOPPER
Dazzling theater performance, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2023
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HIGHTEA
British afternoon tradition, and what this puzzle's four longest answers literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
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SPLITSECOND
Brief moment, or what three long answers in this puzzle have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2023
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BEEFSTOCK
Quarrel over merchandise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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RUNINPLACE
Quarrel over a venue, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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SCRAPIRON
Quarrel over a golf club, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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SETTOMUSIC
Quarrel over a song, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
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CAPITALGAIN
Good news for investors, as seen literally in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
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HOLDTHATTHOUGHT
"Remember what you were about to say," and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
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THERAININSPAIN
La lluvia, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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WHENINROME
Quando, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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CUPOFJAVA
Cangkir, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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FRENCHKISS
Bise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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TURKISHDELIGHT
Zevk, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
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MEETCUTES
Pivotal moments in rom-coms
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
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SPUR
___-of-the-moment
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
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SECS
Brief moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
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AWKWARDSILENCES
Uncomfortable moments during a first date
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
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FORABRIEFPERIOD
Lasting mere moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
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MERE
__ moments ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
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CRISES
Decisive moments
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
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AHAS
“Eureka!” moments
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
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ARIAS
Diva's big moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
ABSOLUTESILENCE
Makeup of many awkward moments
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2024
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ONCALL
Ready at a moment's notice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
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COASTS
Relies on momentum
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2023
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MASS
Component of momentum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
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PROMS
Senior moments?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
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ATA
__ moment's notice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
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WEDDINGTOASTS
Celebratory moments to 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Pre-chaos moment, literally" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 173 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is THECALMTHESTORM (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pre-chaos moment, literally"?
The best answer for "Pre-chaos moment, literally" is THECALMTHESTORM with 15 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pre-chaos moment, literally" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 17, 2024.
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