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"Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword July 6, 2022 Answers

The clue ""Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?" recently appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on July 6, 2022. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 186 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, CATCHERPHRASES (14 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.

Answer For "Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?:

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CATCHERPHRASES
"Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2022
6%
NYE
Ball drop night, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
6%
ERR
Drop the ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
SEER
Crystal ball gazer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
HERSHEYSKISS
Foil-wrapped chocolate drop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
NEWTONSLATTE
"A light coffee, and do not drop it, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
LETGO
Canine command akin to "drop it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
YARN
Knitter's ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
LITTERBOXES
*Places to drop envelopes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
TEE
Rugby ball prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
WEARY
Ready to drop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
3%
REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
FIST
Hand ball?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
MIC
__ drop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
3%
IPLAW
Statutes that protect inventions and works of art, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
TEAR
Eye drop?
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
LOWPITCH
Thrown ball that might elicit a cry of "Ball!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
EATOFF
Use as a plate
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
INS
Follower of "drive" or "drop"
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
COBB
Slugger Ty who holds the record for most career steals of home plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
ALOHASTATE
Words below a rainbow on a certain license plate
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
ARC
Path of a fly ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
HIGHEARTHORB
Crystal ball consulted atop Mount Everest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
3%
ORB
Crystal ball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
FORE
"Golf ball incoming!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AIR
Yoga ball filler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
WEIRDOS
Goofballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
MESAS
Small plateaus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TMS
Co.'s protected symbols
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
BRACE
Knee protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
MOATS
Castle protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
RTS
Some QB protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
ORBS
Space balls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
STARS
Great balls of fire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
BATS
Softball clubs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
UMPS
Baseball officials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAMBA
Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
NOD
Assent nonverbally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
TREY
Basketball three-pointer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
DOUG
Football coach Pederson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
HOVERS
Watches overprotectively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WELT
Paintball injury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
CLONEWAR
Backdrop of an animated series in a Lucasfilm franchise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
DURAG
Cloth that protects hair waves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ERE
Before, in classic ballads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
NET
Pickleball barrier
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
SSN
Oft-protected personal ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
VOTE
Cast a ballot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
DUNK
Basketball stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MITT
Baker's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
GAINS
Advances, in football
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
WAD
Spitball, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PASSES
Football throws
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PEWTER
Alloy in some decorative plates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
ARID
Like a vast, rainless plateau
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DAMS
Hydropower sources
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
COLT
Indianapolis footballer
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ESPN
College football channel
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
SAFETY
Two-point football play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
DES
Nickname that drops "mond"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
DINGALINGS
Screwballs
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SNO
Hostess ___balls
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
YARD
Football unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
KIT
Footballer's uniform
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
PADS
Some protective athletic gear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
POP
Burst, as a balloon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
SHAGS
Catches fly balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
SET
Division of a volleyball match
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
RGS
Some QB protectors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
HOMERS
Four-baggers in baseball
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
CONES
Pine droppings
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
SEAM
Baseball gripping aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
THERAMS
Los Angeles football team
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CLEANAIRACT
*1970 law aimed at protecting public health
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
NETS
Beach volleyball dividers
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
PEE
All-Star baseball player ___ Wee Reese
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
YAO
Basketball great Ming
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
INSIDE
__ baseball: esoteric knowledge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret-protecting doc
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
LEGWARMERS
*Woolen garments for ballet dancers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
RIH
Pop nickname that drops "anna"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
OHTANI
Shohei of baseball
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
ANGELS
"___ in the Outfield" (film featuring Anaheim's baseball team)
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
SLEEVE
Collectible card protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
MORO
__ reflex: infant's instinctive protective response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
MAKEASPLASH
Do a cannonball, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
END
Baseball : inning :: curling : __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
TACKLEBOXING
Sport that combines football and sparring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
MUSE
Contemplate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
MRRED
Cincinnati baseball mascot
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BIB
Chest protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
ANGIE
1973 Rolling Stones ballad
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
VOIT
Big name in volleyballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
CAMO
Paintball garb, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a nameplate, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
HITS
Attacks, in volleyball
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
ASH
Traditional baseball bat wood
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
GLOVE
Baseball fielder's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
IKEA
Where to get meatballs and sofas
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
ALYSSA
Basketball gold medalist ___ Thomas
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
ARMADILLO
Mammal with a protective shell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
PERFECTPITCH
Pro baseball player's strike?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
GOLDENSPIKE
Pro volleyball player's smash?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
OXO
Maker of Stick & Stay plates and bowls for kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
GIANTS
San Francisco baseball team
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ATOMIC
___ Fireball (spicy candy)
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
SWING
Attempt to hit a baseball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEAL
Basketball great Shaquille
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
NICO
Nickname that drops -las
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
PITAS
Pockets on kebab plates
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Baltimore ballplayer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
DOWN
One of four in football
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
ARCTICSPHERE
*Snowball?
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
ADA
Org. for orthodontists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Turn on offense in baseball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
STATS
Data on baseball cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
OAKS
Acorn droppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
SUNHAT
Beach protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025

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How many possible solutions does ""Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CATCHERPHRASES (14 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?"?
The best answer for ""Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?" is CATCHERPHRASES with 14 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Protect the plate," "Don't drop the ball," e.g.?" 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 July 6, 2022.
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