The answer to "Pull the strings of" from the Universal Crossword crossword on August 30, 2022 is likely CONTROL. This 7-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 111 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
Answer For Pull the strings of:
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111 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CONTROL
Pull the strings of
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
99%
CONTROL
Pull the strings of
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
50%
STRUM
Pull some strings?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
50%
STRUM
Pull some strings?
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
50%
TUNE
Pull some strings?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
50%
TUNE
Pull some strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
8%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
8%
OXEN
Team with a lot of pull?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
8%
OXEN
Team with a lot of pull?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
8%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
8%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
8%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
BANJO
Bluegrass strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
BANJO
Bluegrass strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
8%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
8%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
8%
STRAD
Short strings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
STRAD
Short strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
BOPIT
Toy you can also "twist" and "pull"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
BOPIT
Toy you can also "twist" and "pull"
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
ONEG
Earth's pull, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
ONEG
Earth's pull, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
UKES
Luau strings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
UKES
Luau strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
8%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
8%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
MEANBUSINESS
*Don't pull any shenanigans
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
8%
MEANBUSINESS
*Don't pull any shenanigans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
8%
CRUNCHTIME
*When to pull an all-nighter
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
CRUNCHTIME
*When to pull an all-nighter
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
TUGAT
Gently pull on
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
8%
TUGAT
Gently pull on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
8%
TUNES
Adjusts the strings on a guitar, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
8%
TUNES
Adjusts the strings on a guitar, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
8%
CONARTISTS
People pulling the strings of a racket?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
8%
CONARTISTS
People pulling the strings of a racket?
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
8%
KNOB
Drawer pull
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
KNOB
Drawer pull
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
KITES
Toys with strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
KITES
Toys with strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
TUG
Gentle pull
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
8%
TUG
Gentle pull
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
8%
PUPPETSHOW
Drama with some strings attached?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
8%
PUPPETSHOW
Drama with some strings attached?
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
8%
ABETS
Helps pull off a heist
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2024
8%
ABETS
Helps pull off a heist
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
8%
HARP
Instrument that may have 47 strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
8%
HARP
Instrument that may have 47 strings
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
8%
LUTES
Ancient strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
8%
LUTES
Ancient strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
8%
ALLNIGHTER
What you may pull to write an essay you just remembered is due tomorrow
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2024
8%
ALLNIGHTER
What you may pull to write an essay you just remembered is due tomorrow
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2024
8%
WAGONS
Vehicles that children pull
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2024
8%
WAGONS
Vehicles that children pull
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
8%
UKULELE
Island strings
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
8%
UKULELE
Island strings
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
8%
SIREN
Reason to pull over
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2024
8%
SIREN
Reason to pull over
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
8%
VERB
"Push" or "pull," perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
VERB
"Push" or "pull," perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
8%
NOTSAFE
*Sneaky trick that you "pull" (... letters 1-6)
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
NOTSAFE
*Sneaky trick that you "pull" (... letters 1-6)
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
CELLOS
Large strings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
CELLOS
Large strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
BASS
Type of guitar that typically has four strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2024
8%
BASS
Type of guitar that typically has four strings
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2024
8%
GROIN
What an athlete might pull
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2024
8%
GROIN
What an athlete might pull
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2024
8%
TROU
Drop ___ (pull down your pants)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
8%
TROU
Drop ___ (pull down your pants)
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
8%
FORCES
Push and pull, in physics
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
8%
FORCES
Push and pull, in physics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
8%
YANK
Sharp pull
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2024
8%
YANK
Sharp pull
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
8%
WRESTS
Twists to pull free
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 3, 2024
8%
WRESTS
Twists to pull free
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
8%
HEAVE
"___-ho!" ("Everybody pull!")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
8%
HEAVE
"___-ho!" ("Everybody pull!")
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
8%
SITARS
Bollywood strings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
8%
SITARS
Bollywood strings
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
8%
OXTEAM
Pair with quite a lot of pull
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2023
8%
OXTEAM
Pair with quite a lot of pull
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2023
8%
LYRES
Early strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2023
8%
LYRES
Early strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
8%
VIOLA
One of the strings
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 4, 2023
8%
VIOLA
One of the strings
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 4, 2023
8%
SHOELACES
Sneaker strings
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2023
8%
SHOELACES
Sneaker strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2023
8%
GROINS
What athletes may pull
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2023
8%
GROINS
What athletes may pull
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
8%
BANJOS
Bluegrass strings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2023
8%
BANJOS
Bluegrass strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2023
8%
ATTRACTS
Has some pull?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2023
8%
ATTRACTS
Has some pull?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2023
8%
ALLNIGHTERS
They take hours to pull
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2022
8%
ALLNIGHTERS
They take hours to pull
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2022
8%
VIOLAS
Orchestral strings
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 22, 2022
8%
VIOLAS
Orchestral strings
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 22, 2022
8%
MOP
Cleaning tool with strings
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2022
8%
MOP
Cleaning tool with strings
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2022
8%
CELLI
Orchestral strings
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 27, 2022
8%
CELLI
Orchestral strings
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 27, 2022
8%
ANIN
Have — (have pull)
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 25, 2022
8%
ANIN
Have — (have pull)
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 25, 2022
8%
TWINES
Strong strings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2022
8%
TWINES
Strong strings
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2022
8%
CORD
Parachute pull
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 4, 2022
8%
CORD
Parachute pull
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 4, 2022
8%
CLOUT
Political pull
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 22, 2022
8%
CLOUT
Political pull
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 22, 2022
8%
YOKE
Device that helps a team pull together
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2022
8%
YOKE
Device that helps a team pull together
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2022
8%
RETUNE
Tighten the strings of, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2022
8%
RETUNE
Tighten the strings of, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2022
1%
LACES
Shoestrings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LACES
Shoestrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SLED
Vehicle pulled by huskies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SLED
Vehicle pulled by huskies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
WELLWRESTED
"Good job on that coup you pulled off"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
WELLWRESTED
"Good job on that coup you pulled off"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
ASS
Cart puller
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ASS
Cart puller
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
ORGANIST
One pulling out all the stops?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ORGANIST
One pulling out all the stops?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
BEASTS
__ of burden: plow-pulling animals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BEASTS
__ of burden: plow-pulling animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
INTO
*Being pulled
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
INTO
*Being pulled
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
THOR
God whose chariot is pulled by the goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
THOR
God whose chariot is pulled by the goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
HORSE
Carriage puller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
HORSE
Carriage puller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
CHINS
Does pull-ups
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
CHINS
Does pull-ups
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
GOAT
Animal responsible for pulling Thor's chariot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
1%
GOAT
Animal responsible for pulling Thor's chariot
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
1%
HERA
Goddess whose chariot was pulled by peacocks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
HERA
Goddess whose chariot was pulled by peacocks
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
HOODIE
Sweatshirt with drawstrings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
HOODIE
Sweatshirt with drawstrings
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
MULES
Cart pullers
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
1%
MULES
Cart pullers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
1%
LATS
Muscles worked by pull-downs, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
1%
LATS
Muscles worked by pull-downs, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
1%
DRAY
Horse-pulled cart
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
DRAY
Horse-pulled cart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
AWCOMEON
"You're pulling my leg!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2024
1%
AWCOMEON
"You're pulling my leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2024
1%
INTOW
Being pulled
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
INTOW
Being pulled
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
ZIPLINE
Cable with a pulley for riding
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 18, 2024
1%
ZIPLINE
Cable with a pulley for riding
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 18, 2024
1%
DORM
Where many all-nighters are pulled
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2024
1%
DORM
Where many all-nighters are pulled
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2024
1%
WEEDS
They're pulled out of their beds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
1%
WEEDS
They're pulled out of their beds
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
1%
KNOBS
Drawer pulls
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
1%
KNOBS
Drawer pulls
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
1%
MULE
Cart puller
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
1%
MULE
Cart puller
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
1%
JOKESTER
Prank puller
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 2, 2024
1%
JOKESTER
Prank puller
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 2, 2024
1%
ASSES
Cart pullers
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 11, 2023
1%
ASSES
Cart pullers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
1%
SPED
Risked getting pulled over
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
1%
SPED
Risked getting pulled over
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
1%
THREEWAYTIE
Rare "Jeopardy!" outcome, and a hint to scrambled shoestrings within 17-, 27- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2023
1%
THREEWAYTIE
Rare "Jeopardy!" outcome, and a hint to scrambled shoestrings within 17-, 27- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2023
1%
RABBIT
Animal pulled from a magician's hat
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
1%
RABBIT
Animal pulled from a magician's hat
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
1%
TRAPS
Muscles worked during pullups, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
1%
TRAPS
Muscles worked during pullups, for short
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
1%
POLO
Preppy pullover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2023
1%
POLO
Preppy pullover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2023
1%
ENGINE
Train puller
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
1%
ENGINE
Train puller
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
1%
REP
One pushup or pullup
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
1%
REP
One pushup or pullup
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
1%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom pulled in many directions?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2023
1%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom pulled in many directions?
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2023
1%
LAT
Target of a pulldown, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2023
1%
LAT
Target of a pulldown, for short
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2023
1%
LUNGE
Exercise that stretches the hamstrings
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2023
1%
LUNGE
Exercise that stretches the hamstrings
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2023
1%
REIN
It may be pulled while yelling "Whoa!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2023
1%
REIN
It may be pulled while yelling "Whoa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2023
1%
TRAWLER
Boat pulling a fishing net
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2023
1%
TRAWLER
Boat pulling a fishing net
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2023
1%
OXCART
Vehicle pulled by yoked animals
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 26, 2023
1%
OXCART
Vehicle pulled by yoked animals
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 26, 2023
1%
DOUBLEHEADER
Train pulled by a pair of locomotives
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2023
1%
DOUBLEHEADER
Train pulled by a pair of locomotives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2023
1%
PLAYINGCUPID
Portraying Comet's sleigh-pulling partner in the Christmas pageant?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2022
1%
PLAYINGCUPID
Portraying Comet's sleigh-pulling partner in the Christmas pageant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2022
1%
TUGS
Pulls (at), as heartstrings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2022
1%
TUGS
Pulls (at), as heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2022
1%
CRIMSONTIDETIED
Excited cry when Alabama pulled even in the big game?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2022
1%
CRIMSONTIDETIED
Excited cry when Alabama pulled even in the big game?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2022
1%
ADAM
Driver who pulls up to the red carpet?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2022
1%
ADAM
Driver who pulls up to the red carpet?
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2022
1%
ROCKSTHECOAT
Really pulls off a jacket?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
1%
ROCKSTHECOAT
Really pulls off a jacket?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
WEED
A gardener pulls it up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2022
1%
WEED
A gardener pulls it up
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
1%
MULETEAM
Wagon-pulling group
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 5, 2022
1%
MULETEAM
Wagon-pulling group
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 5, 2022
1%
PACER
Sulky puller
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 4, 2022
1%
PACER
Sulky puller
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 4, 2022
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"Bleeding Love" singer Lewis
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Warty amphibian
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Tiny branch
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Prime minister, e.g.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Pull the strings of" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 111 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CONTROL (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Pull the strings of"?
The best answer for "Pull the strings of" is CONTROL with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Pull the strings of" 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 August 30, 2022.