Crossword Answer For
Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 3, 2023 Answers
The clue "Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on July 3, 2023. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 169 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, FOREWORDS (9 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
Answer For Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across:
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169 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
FOREWORDS
Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2023
99%
FOREWORDS
Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2023
9%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
9%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
4%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
NOSES
"Booped" body parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
2%
NOSES
"Booped" body parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
2%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
2%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
SECS
Min. parts
(4)
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Nov 5, 2026
2%
SECS
Min. parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
2%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
(8)
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Nov 4, 2026
2%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
(3)
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Nov 2, 2026
2%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
2%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
2%
UNU
Burma's first prime minister
(3)
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Oct 29, 2026
2%
UNU
Burma's first prime minister
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2%
EEG
Brain test letters
(3)
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Oct 29, 2026
2%
EEG
Brain test letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
2%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
DNA
Genetic letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
DNA
Genetic letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
2%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
2%
ACDC
Adapter letters
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
2%
ACDC
Adapter letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
2%
SPF
Block letters?
(3)
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Oct 21, 2026
2%
SPF
Block letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
2%
SOS
Distress letters
(3)
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Oct 19, 2026
2%
SOS
Distress letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
2%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
(3)
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Oct 17, 2026
2%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
2%
YSL
Runway letters
(3)
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Oct 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Runway letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
WIN
Come in first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
2%
WIN
Come in first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
(3)
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Oct 6, 2026
2%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
2%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
2%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
2%
SEEMS
Comes across as
(5)
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Oct 2, 2026
2%
SEEMS
Comes across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
2%
RETROFIT
Supply with updated parts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
2%
RETROFIT
Supply with updated parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 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%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
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
(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%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
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
(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%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
2%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
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2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
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2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
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2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 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?
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2%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
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2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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2%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
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2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
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2%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
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2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
2%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
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2%
POSTS
Earring parts
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSTS
Earring parts
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2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
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2%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
(6)
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Jun 7, 2026
2%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
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
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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2%
TENORS
Barbershop parts
(6)
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May 21, 2026
2%
TENORS
Barbershop parts
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2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
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May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
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2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
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2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
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2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
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May 9, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
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2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
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2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
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2%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
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2%
STRAPS
Thin parts on tanks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
STRAPS
Thin parts on tanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
HOODS
Car parts that can be popped
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
HOODS
Car parts that can be popped
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
TOLEDO
City of both Ohio and Spain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
TOLEDO
City of both Ohio and Spain
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
PETALS
Poppy parts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
PETALS
Poppy parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
ISLES
Archipelago parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
ISLES
Archipelago parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
PEENS
Hammer parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
PEENS
Hammer parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
PEGS
Violin parts for tuning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
PEGS
Violin parts for tuning
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
GNAWSAT
Really bothers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
GNAWSAT
Really bothers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
VAGUE
Like unhelpful hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
TEMPTINGFANS
*Dropping hints about the release of a director's cut, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on July 3, 2023
Philly transit system
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Feeling of gloom
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"Young Sheldon" channel
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Take to a higher court
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"Hahaha!"
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"Right you ___!"
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Investigative journalist's filing
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Skin pic
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Bets
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___ Reader (alternative digest)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 169 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FOREWORDS (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across"?
The best answer for "Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across" is FOREWORDS with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Prefaces ... or a hint to the first two letters in both parts of 16-, 23-, 47- and 56-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
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