Crossword Answer For
Protection when things are heating up
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 8, 2025 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Protection when things are heating up" has 189 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on November 8, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is OVENMITT (8 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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189 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
99%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
11%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
11%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
REALTIME
When things happen
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
REALTIME
When things happen
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
8%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
8%
ENDDATE
When things wrap up
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
8%
ENDDATE
When things wrap up
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
4%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
OSHA
On-the-job protection org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
STEELTOE
Digital protection device?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
4%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
MITT
Baker's protection
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
MITT
Baker's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
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
4%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
EARS
Hearing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
LIED
Made things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
LIED
Made things up
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
SIMILES
Like things?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
SIMILES
Like things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
EYES
Seeing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
EYES
Seeing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
SUNHAT
Beach protection
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
SUNHAT
Beach protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
EVILS
Unholy things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
EVILS
Unholy things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
SETS
Groups of things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
SETS
Groups of things
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
4%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
TENURE
Professor's job protection
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
4%
TENURE
Professor's job protection
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
4%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
4%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
4%
ZOO
Where the wild things are
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
4%
ZOO
Where the wild things are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
4%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
4%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
4%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
4%
BIONICEYES
Seeing things that aren't natural?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
BIONICEYES
Seeing things that aren't natural?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
4%
NAMES
First, middle or last things
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
4%
NAMES
First, middle or last things
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
FACES
Rude things to make
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
4%
FACES
Rude things to make
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
4%
RAVED
Said great things
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
4%
RAVED
Said great things
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
EGOS
Easily inflated or bruised things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
4%
EGOS
Easily inflated or bruised things
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
LIARS
They make things up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
4%
LIARS
They make things up
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
4%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
4%
NOUNS
People, places, things, etc.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
NOUNS
People, places, things, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
4%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
4%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
4%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
4%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
4%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
4%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
ACHY
In need of a heating pad, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
4%
ACHY
In need of a heating pad, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
AMI
"__ imagining things?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
AMI
"__ imagining things?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
4%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
4%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
4%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
4%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
4%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
4%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
4%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
4%
NOISES
Heard things?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
4%
NOISES
Heard things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
4%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
4%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
4%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
4%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
4%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
4%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
THESE
The things here
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
4%
THESE
The things here
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
4%
HOTELCHECKIN
"How are things?," but not "Are you OK?"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
4%
HOTELCHECKIN
"How are things?," but not "Are you OK?"
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
ONEDAYATATIME
"Relax and take things as they come"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2025
4%
ONEDAYATATIME
"Relax and take things as they come"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
4%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
4%
BRIGHTSPOTS
Good things in bad times
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
4%
BRIGHTSPOTS
Good things in bad times
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
TATTLETALES
Folks who tend to give things away
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2025
4%
TATTLETALES
Folks who tend to give things away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2025
4%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
4%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
4%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
4%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
4%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
4%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
4%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
4%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
4%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
4%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
4%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
4%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
4%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
4%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
4%
BEARSPRAY
Mountain hiker's protection
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
4%
BEARSPRAY
Mountain hiker's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
4%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
4%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
4%
ONCE
Way back when
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
4%
ONCE
Way back when
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
4%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
4%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
4%
SAFARIHAT
"I'd like sun protection in the Serengeti, such as a ... "
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
4%
SAFARIHAT
"I'd like sun protection in the Serengeti, such as a ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
4%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
4%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
4%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
4%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
4%
INBULK
Way to buy things at Sam’s Club
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
4%
INBULK
Way to buy things at Sam’s Club
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
4%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
4%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
4%
MOAT
Palace's protection
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
4%
MOAT
Palace's protection
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
4%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
4%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
4%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
4%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
4%
SKIHELMET
Peak protection
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
4%
SKIHELMET
Peak protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
4%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
4%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
4%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
4%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
4%
PADS
Hockey players' protection
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
4%
PADS
Hockey players' protection
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
4%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
4%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
4%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
4%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
4%
TOYPIANOS
Play things for kids
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
4%
TOYPIANOS
Play things for kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
4%
FTC
Consumer protection agcy.
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
4%
FTC
Consumer protection agcy.
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
4%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
4%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
4%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
4%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
4%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
4%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
4%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
4%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
4%
OVEN
Where things get heated
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
4%
OVEN
Where things get heated
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
4%
GLUE
It keeps things together
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
4%
GLUE
It keeps things together
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
4%
KNEEPAD
Skateboarder’s protection
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
4%
KNEEPAD
Skateboarder’s protection
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
4%
RULER
Help in keeping things straight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2025
4%
RULER
Help in keeping things straight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2025
4%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
4%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
4%
ANGLOMANIA
Obsession with all things British
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
4%
ANGLOMANIA
Obsession with all things British
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
4%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
4%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
4%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
4%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
4%
BEORIGINAL
"I've seen a million things like that!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
4%
BEORIGINAL
"I've seen a million things like that!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
4%
THOSE
Yonder things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
4%
THOSE
Yonder things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
4%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
4%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
4%
TARP
Camper's protection
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
4%
TARP
Camper's protection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
4%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
4%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
4%
FLAWLESSLY
*In a way where wrong things are done
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
4%
FLAWLESSLY
*In a way where wrong things are done
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
4%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
4%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
4%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
4%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
4%
WHATNOT
Unspecified things
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
4%
WHATNOT
Unspecified things
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
4%
CANDLES
Wicked things
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
4%
CANDLES
Wicked things
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
4%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
4%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
4%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
4%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
4%
BEINGS
Living things
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
4%
BEINGS
Living things
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
4%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
4%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
4%
GETUSEDTOIT
"You have to accept things aren't gonna change"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
4%
GETUSEDTOIT
"You have to accept things aren't gonna change"
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
4%
HORRORS
Dreadful things
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
4%
HORRORS
Dreadful things
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
4%
LIAR
Person who makes things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
4%
LIAR
Person who makes things up
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
4%
OMENS
Signs of things to come
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
4%
OMENS
Signs of things to come
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
4%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
4%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
4%
SECRETS
"Dark" or "open" things
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
4%
SECRETS
"Dark" or "open" things
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
4%
THAT
Just one of those things?
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
4%
THAT
Just one of those things?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
4%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
4%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
4%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
4%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
4%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
4%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
4%
LIONCUB
Simba, when lifted up by Rafiki
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
4%
LIONCUB
Simba, when lifted up by Rafiki
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
4%
TEAKETTLE
It whistles when it's ready for English breakfast (In this answer, see letters 1-4)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
4%
TEAKETTLE
It whistles when it's ready for English breakfast (In this answer, see letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
4%
UNTIL
Up to the time when
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2024
4%
UNTIL
Up to the time when
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2024
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
JOHNDEERETOYS
Green-and-yellow farm playthings for kids
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
JOHNDEERETOYS
Green-and-yellow farm playthings for kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
ASTRO
Athlete in a 2010s MLB cheating scandal
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
1%
ASTRO
Athlete in a 2010s MLB cheating scandal
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
1%
LEVEE
Flood-protection structure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
LEVEE
Flood-protection structure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
ATMS
Twentysomethings?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
1%
ATMS
Twentysomethings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
1%
TOYS
Playthings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
TOYS
Playthings
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
PIPEFITTER
Specialist in the heating/cooling industry
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
1%
PIPEFITTER
Specialist in the heating/cooling industry
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on November 8, 2025
Advice to someone who's about to blow?
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Applications
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Good-looking?
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Patriots quarterback Drake
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It's the thought that counts
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Card dealer?
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Caribou relative
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Number in brackets
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Like Santa Fe, among U.S. capitals
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Ran out of juice
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Protection when things are heating up" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OVENMITT (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Protection when things are heating up"?
The best answer for "Protection when things are heating up" is OVENMITT with 8 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Protection when things are heating up" 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 November 8, 2025.