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Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword September 18, 2023 Answers

Stumped by the crossword clue "Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on September 18, 2023. We've scoured our database and found 195 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is CUTTHECARDS (11 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.

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195 Other Potential Answers

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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
7%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
7%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
7%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
7%
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
7%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
7%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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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
7%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
7%
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
7%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
7%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 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%
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
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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
5%
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
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GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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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
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DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
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STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
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
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
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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ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
3%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
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
2%
DANCEMARATHON
Event one must prepare for exhaustively?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
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
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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%
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
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 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
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 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%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
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
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 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?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
2%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
2%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
2%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal 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%
SPLITTHEATOM
Initiate fission ... or what 20-, 26- and 41-Across do?
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BREAKINGNEWS
"This just in!," or what 20-, 33-, and 40-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
LIDO
__ deck: pool's spot on a cruise ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
PARTINGWORDS
Goodbyes, or what 20-, 33-, and 41-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
NEXT
On deck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
TAROT
Divination deck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
2%
TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
HOLDHANDS
Walk with one's sweetie, and what 16-, 23-, 49-, and 58-Across do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
MINDREADERS
They know just what you're thinking
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
2%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
USA
Katie Ledecky's Olympic team: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ABIT
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026

Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on September 18, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 195 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CUTTHECARDS (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do"?
The best answer for "Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do" is CUTTHECARDS with 11 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do" 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 September 18, 2023.
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