Crossword Answer For
Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 22, 2018 Answers
Trying to complete the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from February 22, 2018? The clue "Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles" stumps many solvers, but we've found 181 possible answers. Our top solution is BACKWOODS (9 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
Answer For Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles:
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
BACKWOODS
Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2018
99%
BACKWOODS
Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2018
6%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
6%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
6%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
6%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
TIMEANDAGAIN
Repeatedly, or what's found in the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
4%
TIMEANDAGAIN
Repeatedly, or what's found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
4%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
4%
CLIMBINGSHOES
Footwear for boulderers, and what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
4%
CLIMBINGSHOES
Footwear for boulderers, and what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
2%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
LOT
Tailgating area
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
LOT
Tailgating area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
TAMPA
Bay area on the East Coast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
TAMPA
Bay area on the East Coast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
ICU
Post-OR area
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
ICU
Post-OR area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 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
2%
TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
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%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
STACKS
Library area
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
STACKS
Library area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
AHA
"I found it!"
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%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
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
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
LOWELL
Former mill town in the Boston metro area
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
2%
LOWELL
Former mill town in the Boston metro area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
BOG
Cranberry-growing area
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
BOG
Cranberry-growing area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
SEA
Blue area on a map
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
SEA
Blue area on a map
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 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
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 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%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
2%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 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?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 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%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 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%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 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%
MORASS
Swampy area
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
2%
MORASS
Swampy area
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
2%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 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%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 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%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
SNES
Console found in "bird's nest soup"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
SNES
Console found in "bird's nest soup"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
SOHO
Gallery-rich area near Tribeca
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
SOHO
Gallery-rich area near Tribeca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
VENN
Type of diagram with overlapping circles
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
AROUND
In the area
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
AROUND
In the area
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%
GATE
Numbered area at an airport
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
GATE
Numbered area at an airport
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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%
OPENSPACE
Undeveloped area
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
OPENSPACE
Undeveloped area
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
TATAMI
Mat found in a ryokan
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
TATAMI
Mat found in a ryokan
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
2%
SHIN
Protected area in a soccer game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
2%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
ACRES
Units of land area
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
ACRES
Units of land area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
MOE
Nickname found in "homoerotic"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
2%
MOE
Nickname found in "homoerotic"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
INSITU
As found
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
INSITU
As found
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
OMAN
Country found in "no man's land"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
OMAN
Country found in "no man's land"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
2%
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%
ARBOR
Shaded area
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
ARBOR
Shaded area
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
LOGE
Premier seating area
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
2%
LOGE
Premier seating area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
2%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
TARMAC
Airport area
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
2%
TARMAC
Airport area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
RANGE
Open grazing area
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
RANGE
Open grazing area
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
2%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
ORE
It's found in a vein
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
ORE
It's found in a vein
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
HIS
Pronoun found in "franchises"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
HIS
Pronoun found in "franchises"
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
2%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
2%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
2%
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
2%
REEDSECTION
Quad found on a Portland campus?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
2%
REEDSECTION
Quad found on a Portland campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
2%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
2%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
2%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
2%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
2%
GLO
Yoga app found in "hang loose"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
2%
GLO
Yoga app found in "hang loose"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
2%
COLA
Mixer found at a mixer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
2%
COLA
Mixer found at a mixer
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
2%
SRI
__ Jayawardenepura Kotte: urban area near Colombo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
2%
SRI
__ Jayawardenepura Kotte: urban area near Colombo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
2%
MYTWODADS
Paul Reiser sitcom, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
2%
MYTWODADS
Paul Reiser sitcom, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
2%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
2%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
2%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
2%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
2%
STAGE
Play area
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
STAGE
Play area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
APSE
Cathedral area
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
2%
APSE
Cathedral area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
2%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
2%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
2%
STIR
Move a spoon in circles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
2%
STIR
Move a spoon in circles
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
2%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
2%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
2%
OKRA
Veggie found in "bookracks"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
2%
OKRA
Veggie found in "bookracks"
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
2%
STU
Name found in the alphabet
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
2%
STU
Name found in the alphabet
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
2%
FEN
Marshy area
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
2%
FEN
Marshy area
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
2%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
2%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
2%
TIPOFTHEHAT
Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
2%
TIPOFTHEHAT
Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
2%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
2%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
2%
THONGS
Suits found on many a beach bum?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
2%
THONGS
Suits found on many a beach bum?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
2%
HARBORSEAL
Mammal found in San Francisco Bay
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
2%
HARBORSEAL
Mammal found in San Francisco Bay
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
2%
DOUBLECROSS
Betray, or what can be found three times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
2%
DOUBLECROSS
Betray, or what can be found three times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
2%
CLUBSANDWICH
Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
2%
CLUBSANDWICH
Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
2%
PAD
Sketchy area?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
2%
PAD
Sketchy area?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
2%
INTOWN
Visiting the area
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
2%
INTOWN
Visiting the area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
2%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
2%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
2%
HELIPAD
Chopper's landing area
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
2%
HELIPAD
Chopper's landing area
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
2%
GYRATED
Went in circles
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
2%
GYRATED
Went in circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
2%
DIVINGBIRD
Avian that plunges for prey, or what can be found in 14-, 28-, 52-, and 60-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
2%
DIVINGBIRD
Avian that plunges for prey, or what can be found in 14-, 28-, 52-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
2%
MESSYBUNS
Casual updos, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
2%
MESSYBUNS
Casual updos, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
ROOMS
Clue board areas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ROOMS
Clue board areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
ERS
Hectic hosp. areas
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ERS
Hectic hosp. areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
HAL
Shakespearean prince
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
HAL
Shakespearean prince
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
ARBORS
Shady areas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
ARBORS
Shady areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
RECHALLS
Pool areas?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
RECHALLS
Pool areas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
NAVES
Congregation areas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
NAVES
Congregation areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
ETTU
Caesarean delivery?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
ETTU
Caesarean delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
LEAR
Elderly Shakespearean king
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
LEAR
Elderly Shakespearean king
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ORS
Hosp. areas
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
ORS
Hosp. areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
IAGO
Shakespearean villain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
IAGO
Shakespearean villain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ADO
Fuss of Shakespearean proportions?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ADO
Fuss of Shakespearean proportions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
YOYO
Ma who founded the arts organization Silkroad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
YOYO
Ma who founded the arts organization Silkroad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
AMY
Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
AMY
Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ALBA
Jessica who founded the production company Lady Spitfire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ALBA
Jessica who founded the production company Lady Spitfire
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
OPEC
Cartel founded in Baghdad in 1960
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
OPEC
Cartel founded in Baghdad in 1960
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
KLEIN
Vox co-founder Ezra
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
KLEIN
Vox co-founder Ezra
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ACTV
Shakespearean finale
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ACTV
Shakespearean finale
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
INC
Business magazine founded in 1979
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
INC
Business magazine founded in 1979
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
CLARA
American Red Cross founder Barton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
CLARA
American Red Cross founder Barton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
LAOTZU
Taoism founder
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LAOTZU
Taoism founder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith founded in Persia
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith founded in Persia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
BOSTONGLOBE
... "Replica Shakespearean Theater Opens Near Fenway Park"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
BOSTONGLOBE
... "Replica Shakespearean Theater Opens Near Fenway Park"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SIRPAUL
Fab Four founder, to fans
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
SIRPAUL
Fab Four founder, to fans
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
COCREATOR
Member of a founding team
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
COCREATOR
Member of a founding team
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
RCA
NBC founder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
RCA
NBC founder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
BARD
Poet, in Shakespearean times
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
BARD
Poet, in Shakespearean times
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
DELTA
Airline that grew from a crop-dusting operation founded in 1925
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
DELTA
Airline that grew from a crop-dusting operation founded in 1925
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
AMAL
Co-founder of the Clooney Foundation for Justice
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
AMAL
Co-founder of the Clooney Foundation for Justice
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
LIMA
Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
LIMA
Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
OTIS
Los Angeles Times co-founder Eliza Ann __
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
OTIS
Los Angeles Times co-founder Eliza Ann __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
DEEP
Profound
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
DEEP
Profound
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
REALDEEP
Oh-so-profound
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
REALDEEP
Oh-so-profound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
YALE
Connecticut university founded in 1701
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
YALE
Connecticut university founded in 1701
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
WAFFLEHOUSE
*Breakfast chain founded in metro Atlanta
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
WAFFLEHOUSE
*Breakfast chain founded in metro Atlanta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
SKISLOPES
Run-down areas?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
SKISLOPES
Run-down areas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
UVA
Sch. founded by Jefferson
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
1%
UVA
Sch. founded by Jefferson
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
NOBU
Restaurant chain co-founded by chef Matsuhisa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
NOBU
Restaurant chain co-founded by chef Matsuhisa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 22, 2018
Word with rose or road
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AMA part: Abbr.
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__ Bornes: card game
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Caen comrade
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Thick-skinned herbivore
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Big Apple stage honors
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Longtime PBS news anchor
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Open, in a way
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Delon of cinema
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Exactas, e.g.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BACKWOODS (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles"?
The best answer for "Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles" is BACKWOODS with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Primitive area, and what's literally found in this puzzle's circles" 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 February 22, 2018.