Crossword Answer For
Precursor to a big event
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 18, 2025 Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
EVE
Precursor to a big event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
99%
EVE
Precursor to a big event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
10%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
10%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
10%
RESTUP
Get plenty of sleep before a big event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
10%
RESTUP
Get plenty of sleep before a big event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
5%
FAIR
County event with lots of fried food
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
FAIR
County event with lots of fried food
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
TRAWL
Fish with a big net
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
TRAWL
Fish with a big net
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
ROOS
Some big hoppers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
ROOS
Some big hoppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
SALE
Prime Day event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
SALE
Prime Day event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
TSTORM
Loud weather event, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
MEET
Swimming event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
MEET
Swimming event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
ITSOK
"No big deal"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
ITSOK
"No big deal"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
DEBATE
Election season event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
5%
DEBATE
Election season event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
5%
PANEL
Comic-Con event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PANEL
Comic-Con event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
PARADE
Mardi Gras event
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
5%
PARADE
Mardi Gras event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
5%
MASQUERADEBALL
Formal event attended in costume
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
MASQUERADEBALL
Formal event attended in costume
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
NAKEDLAUNCH
R-rated NASA event?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
NAKEDLAUNCH
R-rated NASA event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
ASCENTOFAWOMAN
Glass ceiling-breaking event?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
ASCENTOFAWOMAN
Glass ceiling-breaking event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
SNOREFEST
Drag event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
SNOREFEST
Drag event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
5%
WHALES
Mammals with big calves
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
WHALES
Mammals with big calves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
TIGER
Striped big cat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
TIGER
Striped big cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
IMAX
The big screen?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
IMAX
The big screen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
PLANA
Option B precursor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
PLANA
Option B precursor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
USOPEN
Last Grand Slam event of the year
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
USOPEN
Last Grand Slam event of the year
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
LARP
In-person fantasy event, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
EPEE
Olympic event since 1900
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
EPEE
Olympic event since 1900
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
LTE
5G precursor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
5%
LTE
5G precursor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
5%
DCELLS
Some big batteries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
5%
DCELLS
Some big batteries
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
5%
LEO
Astrological big cat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
LEO
Astrological big cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
MOONSET
Lunar event
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
5%
MOONSET
Lunar event
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
5%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
RISETOFAME
Make it big
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
5%
RISETOFAME
Make it big
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
PPD
Abbr. for a rained-out event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
PPD
Abbr. for a rained-out event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
THAW
Spring event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
THAW
Spring event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
ECLIPSE
Solar event
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
5%
ECLIPSE
Solar event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
GALA
Annual Met event
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
GALA
Annual Met event
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
SLAM
Poetry event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
SLAM
Poetry event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
MEGA
Bigger than big
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
MEGA
Bigger than big
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
BRAG
Talk a big game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
METALHEAD
Someone who might be a big fan of Black Sabbath
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
METALHEAD
Someone who might be a big fan of Black Sabbath
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
RITE
Ceremonial event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
RITE
Ceremonial event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
TENTSALE
Outdoor event for a shopper
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
TENTSALE
Outdoor event for a shopper
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
IRONCLAD
Battleship precursor
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
5%
IRONCLAD
Battleship precursor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
5%
RAID
World of Warcraft event, or a sudden attack
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
RAID
World of Warcraft event, or a sudden attack
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
MONSTERJAM
62-Across for big trucks
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
MONSTERJAM
62-Across for big trucks
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
PLAYAUCTION
Sotheby's event featuring a Shakespeare original?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
PLAYAUCTION
Sotheby's event featuring a Shakespeare original?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
TRIAL
Courtroom event
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
TRIAL
Courtroom event
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
DANE
Great __: big dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
DANE
Great __: big dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
DERBY
Annual Kentucky event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
DERBY
Annual Kentucky event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. with a big returns department
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. with a big returns department
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
IPO
NYSE event
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
IPO
NYSE event
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
RACE
Talladega event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
RACE
Talladega event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
INHOTWATER
Facing big trouble
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
INHOTWATER
Facing big trouble
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
POND
A big fish in a small ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
POND
A big fish in a small ___
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
SUPERNOVA
Final act for a big star
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
SUPERNOVA
Final act for a big star
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
PACS
Orgs. that spend big in November
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
PACS
Orgs. that spend big in November
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
RAKE
Part of a fall clearance event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
RAKE
Part of a fall clearance event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
SLAMDUNKCONTEST
High-flying NBA All-Star event
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
SLAMDUNKCONTEST
High-flying NBA All-Star event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
STATEFAIR
Deep-fried Oreos' event
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
STATEFAIR
Deep-fried Oreos' event
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
BALL
Masquerade event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
BALL
Masquerade event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
ADVANCES
Prepayments in some big book deals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
ADVANCES
Prepayments in some big book deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
RAINDATE
Contingency for an outdoor event
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
RAINDATE
Contingency for an outdoor event
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
METEORSHOWER
Celestial event such as the Perseids
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
METEORSHOWER
Celestial event such as the Perseids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
LEOPARDS
Spotted big cats (... 3rd letter)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
5%
LEOPARDS
Spotted big cats (... 3rd letter)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
5%
PROAM
Pebble Beach event
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
5%
PROAM
Pebble Beach event
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
5%
JAG
Car make named after a big cat, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
JAG
Car make named after a big cat, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
HUGE
Absurdly big
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
HUGE
Absurdly big
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
MAYOR
Big city bigwig
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
MAYOR
Big city bigwig
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
CDPLAYER
Turner once big in the music industry?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
CDPLAYER
Turner once big in the music industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
ARENAS
Venues for big games
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
ARENAS
Venues for big games
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
CASTPARTY
Opening-night event, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
OPI
*NYSE event
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
5%
OPI
*NYSE event
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
5%
OVERFLOW
___ room (extra space at an event)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
OVERFLOW
___ room (extra space at an event)
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
SNEEZE
Blessed event?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
SNEEZE
Blessed event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
GMS
Baseball big shots, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
GMS
Baseball big shots, for short
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
EXPO
Convention center event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
EXPO
Convention center event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
INDYCAR
Racing body with an annual "500" event
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
INDYCAR
Racing body with an annual "500" event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
YEA
"About __ big"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
YEA
"About __ big"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
FEASTS
Meals with big courses
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
5%
FEASTS
Meals with big courses
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
5%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
PLAYEDHOOKY
Said, "Skipping school isn't a big deal," say?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
5%
PLAYEDHOOKY
Said, "Skipping school isn't a big deal," say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
SUITANDTIE
Look for a fancy event
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
5%
SUITANDTIE
Look for a fancy event
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
5%
BGAME
Suboptimal effort in a sporting event
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
BGAME
Suboptimal effort in a sporting event
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
THON
Suffix for a lengthy fundraising event
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
5%
THON
Suffix for a lengthy fundraising event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
5%
STARRINGROLL
*Bun that's a really big hit?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
STARRINGROLL
*Bun that's a really big hit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
5%
CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
5%
CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
5%
RODEO
Riding event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
5%
RODEO
Riding event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
5%
OLYMPIC
___ Games (event whose symbol is five interlocking rings)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
OLYMPIC
___ Games (event whose symbol is five interlocking rings)
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
BOUT
Boxing event
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
BOUT
Boxing event
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
NOLIMIT
Poker variety for big spenders
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
5%
NOLIMIT
Poker variety for big spenders
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
5%
ADOPTATHON
Animal shelter event
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
5%
ADOPTATHON
Animal shelter event
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
5%
MEGAMERGER
Very big deal
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
5%
MEGAMERGER
Very big deal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
5%
ELOPED
Skipped the big wedding
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
5%
ELOPED
Skipped the big wedding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
5%
CASTINGCALL
*"A Chorus Line" event
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
CASTINGCALL
*"A Chorus Line" event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
ANY
In __ event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
ANY
In __ event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
MCED
Hosted an event, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
MCED
Hosted an event, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
5%
CAMEOS
Small roles for big stars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
5%
CANOE
__ Journey: annual event for Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
5%
CANOE
__ Journey: annual event for Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
5%
ANTHEM
Song at a sporting event
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
ANTHEM
Song at a sporting event
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
HEAPON
Add to, as an already big pile
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
HEAPON
Add to, as an already big pile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
OLAF
"Glad and big" protagonist of an e.e. cummings poem
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
5%
OLAF
"Glad and big" protagonist of an e.e. cummings poem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
5%
EGO
A diva has a big one
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
5%
EGO
A diva has a big one
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
5%
BOWLGAME
Sporting event that many alumni attend
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
5%
BOWLGAME
Sporting event that many alumni attend
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
5%
INTO
A big fan of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
5%
INTO
A big fan of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
IAMSOTHERE
"The event sounds awesome!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
5%
IAMSOTHERE
"The event sounds awesome!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
5%
MET
With 56-Down, annual NYC fashion event
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
5%
MET
With 56-Down, annual NYC fashion event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
5%
LIGERS
Hybrid big cats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
5%
LIGERS
Hybrid big cats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
5%
ROYALRUMBLE
Wrestling event with a series of combatants
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
5%
ROYALRUMBLE
Wrestling event with a series of combatants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
5%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
5%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
5%
PAIRS
Skating event
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
5%
PAIRS
Skating event
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
RITES
Ceremonial events
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
RITES
Ceremonial events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
EVES
Holiday precursors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
EVES
Holiday precursors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
HEARTSTOPPERS
Intensely shocking events
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
HEARTSTOPPERS
Intensely shocking events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
EWES
Short-horned bighorns
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
EWES
Short-horned bighorns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Ambiguous Desire" singer Parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Ambiguous Desire" singer Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
DIA
Semana seventh
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
DIA
Semana seventh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
COASTLINES
Areas affected by current events
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
COASTLINES
Areas affected by current events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
SANDCASTLE
Structure affected by current events
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
SANDCASTLE
Structure affected by current events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
JOB
Post that's bigger than a gig
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
JOB
Post that's bigger than a gig
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
NOVAS
Bright celestial events
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
NOVAS
Bright celestial events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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1%
CEOS
Corp. bigwigs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
CEOS
Corp. bigwigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Car company that hosts Share the Love community events
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SUBARU
Car company that hosts Share the Love community events
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
(3)
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May 14, 2026
1%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
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May 4, 2026
1%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
ENLARGE
Make bigger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
ENLARGE
Make bigger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
IPOS
NYSE events
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
IPOS
NYSE events
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPENS
Australian, French and US tennis events
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
OPENS
Australian, French and US tennis events
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PREP
HIV prevention drug
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
PREP
HIV prevention drug
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
BBQS
Grillin' and chillin' events
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
BBQS
Grillin' and chillin' events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
PDAS
Smartphone precursors, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
PDAS
Smartphone precursors, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
SPAY
Prevent from having puppies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SPAY
Prevent from having puppies
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
ANDI
"__ Mack": Disney Channel series featuring seventh graders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PARADES
St. Patrick's Day events
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
PARADES
St. Patrick's Day events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
EWE
Short-horned bighorn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
EWE
Short-horned bighorn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FROG
Tadpole, eventually
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
FROG
Tadpole, eventually
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
RELAYRACES
Baton-passing events
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
RELAYRACES
Baton-passing events
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
PSA
"Only you can prevent forest fires" ad, e.g.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
PSA
"Only you can prevent forest fires" ad, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
LANEASSIST
Technology that prevents drifting
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
LANEASSIST
Technology that prevents drifting
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DEAN
Academic bigwig
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
DEAN
Academic bigwig
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
LIBRA
Seventh sign of the zodiac
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
LIBRA
Seventh sign of the zodiac
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
GALAS
Swanky events
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
GALAS
Swanky events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
EATSIT
Fails big-time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
EATSIT
Fails big-time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
AREAS
Gray ___ (ambiguous situations)
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
FLAT
Like an open can of soda, eventually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
FLAT
Like an open can of soda, eventually
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1%
OAKS
Lucky acorns, eventually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
OAKS
Lucky acorns, eventually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
FOIL
Prevent from succeeding
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
FOIL
Prevent from succeeding
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
DOCUDRAMAS
Films that are based on true events
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
DOCUDRAMAS
Films that are based on true events
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
EXEC
Company bigwig
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
EXEC
Company bigwig
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
PREMIERES
Some Hollywood red-carpet events
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
PREMIERES
Some Hollywood red-carpet events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
REAM
Unit bigger than a quire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
REAM
Unit bigger than a quire
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
CEO
Corp. bigwig
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
CEO
Corp. bigwig
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
WRISTPAD
Carpal tunnel preventer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
WRISTPAD
Carpal tunnel preventer
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
LIPMASKS
Products that help prevent chapping
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
LIPMASKS
Products that help prevent chapping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
DEANS
College bigwigs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
DEANS
College bigwigs
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
RACES
Drag events
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
RACES
Drag events
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
ROMANACLEF
Novel in which real events are fictionalized
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
ROMANACLEF
Novel in which real events are fictionalized
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
CATSHOWS
Judged events for pedigreed and companion animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
MOGUL
Business bigwig
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
MOGUL
Business bigwig
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
PROVOST
College bigwig
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
PROVOST
College bigwig
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
SKOSH
Ambiguous recipe amount
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
SKOSH
Ambiguous recipe amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
IKEAS
Swedish big-box stores
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
IKEAS
Swedish big-box stores
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
REALWORLD
Drawn from actual events
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
1%
REALWORLD
Drawn from actual events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
ALIENENCOUNTERS
Sci-fi events depicted in 17-, 24-, 48- and 59-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
1%
ALIENENCOUNTERS
Sci-fi events depicted in 17-, 24-, 48- and 59-Across?
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 18, 2025
Trash receptacle
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Stringed instrument
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Some med. scans
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Just slightly
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Large paper format
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Number two
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"The," grammatically
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"Let You Love Me" singer
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Pet restraint
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Due-in hr.
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How many possible solutions does "Precursor to a big event" have?
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