Crossword Answer For
*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)
Last seen in Universal Crossword March 29, 2022 Answers
The crossword clue "*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from March 29, 2022. We've gathered 181 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is CAMEINHANDY (11 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For *Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3):
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181 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CAMEINHANDY
*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2022
99%
CAMEINHANDY
*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2022
9%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
9%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
6%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
6%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
6%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
6%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
6%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
6%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
6%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
6%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
6%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
6%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
6%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
6%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 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%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
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
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
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
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 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%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
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
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
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
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%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
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
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 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%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
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?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
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
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 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%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
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%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
AAA
Tower of note
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
AAA
Tower of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
ALL
Every last one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
ALL
Every last one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal 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%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
LOVEME
Affectionate and familiar way to sign a note
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
LOVEME
Affectionate and familiar way to sign a note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
HEARTED
Approved of, on social media
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
HEARTED
Approved of, on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
NEW
__ and improved
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
NEW
__ and improved
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on March 29, 2022
Entice
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Actress Kendrick
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Welcome site?
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Many have snooze buttons
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Minnesota's state bird
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NPR's Glass
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Title for David Attenborough
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"Frozen" snowman
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Soothe
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Exam for a future atty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CAMEINHANDY (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)"?
The best answer for "*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)" is CAMEINHANDY with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Proved useful (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 3)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on March 29, 2022.