For the clue "Punch for practice" from the Universal Crossword crossword (July 16, 2021), we recommend SPAR as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 108 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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108 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SPAR
Punch for practice
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2021
99%
SPAR
Punch for practice
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2021
8%
USE
Put into practice
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
USE
Put into practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
SLUG
Hard punch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
8%
SLUG
Hard punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
8%
SWING
Batting practice concern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
8%
SWING
Batting practice concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
8%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
8%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
8%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
8%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
8%
JAB
Quick punch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
8%
JAB
Quick punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
8%
PSAT
Jr.'s practice exam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
8%
PSAT
Jr.'s practice exam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
8%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
8%
GLAD
Pleased as punch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
8%
GLAD
Pleased as punch
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
8%
NUDISM
Out-of-fashion practice?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
NUDISM
Out-of-fashion practice?
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
LOSTAIT
Craft few people practice now
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
LOSTAIT
Craft few people practice now
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
LEFTJAB
Certain punch
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
LEFTJAB
Certain punch
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
DANCETEAM
Squad with routine practice?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
DANCETEAM
Squad with routine practice?
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
AWL
Leather punch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
AWL
Leather punch
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
ETUDE
Piano practice piece
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
ETUDE
Piano practice piece
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
ABOLISHES
Ends, as a practice
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
ABOLISHES
Ends, as a practice
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
RUSTY
Out of practice
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
RUSTY
Out of practice
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
ESL
Class with pronunciation practice, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
8%
ESL
Class with pronunciation practice, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
8%
CAGES
Batting practice areas
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
8%
CAGES
Batting practice areas
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
8%
SESH
Casual band practice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
SESH
Casual band practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
8%
MAL
Prefix with "ware" and "practice"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
MAL
Prefix with "ware" and "practice"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
UTAH
Place for Jazz players to practice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
8%
UTAH
Place for Jazz players to practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
8%
CAGE
Batting practice area
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
8%
CAGE
Batting practice area
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
8%
USURY
Loan shark’s practice
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
8%
USURY
Loan shark’s practice
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
8%
YOGA
Meditative practice
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
8%
YOGA
Meditative practice
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
8%
TAKESATESTDRIVE
What Rory McIlroy does to practice his golf swing?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
TAKESATESTDRIVE
What Rory McIlroy does to practice his golf swing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
RUM
What gives planter's punch its punch
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
TANTRA
Hindu practice
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
8%
TANTRA
Hindu practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
8%
GOATYOGA
Meditative practice at a farm
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
8%
GOATYOGA
Meditative practice at a farm
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
8%
STAGGER
React to a punch
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
8%
STAGGER
React to a punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
8%
WATERBREAK
Pause at practice
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2024
8%
WATERBREAK
Pause at practice
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
8%
HOOK
Boxer’s punch
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 4, 2024
8%
HOOK
Boxer’s punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 4, 2024
8%
RITE
Ceremonial practice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2024
8%
RITE
Ceremonial practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
8%
LOVETAP
*Light, friendly punch
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
8%
LOVETAP
*Light, friendly punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
8%
TAKEAPOKEAT
Try to punch
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
8%
TAKEAPOKEAT
Try to punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
8%
SKIING
Activity where newcomers practice "pizza" and "french fries"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2024
8%
SKIING
Activity where newcomers practice "pizza" and "french fries"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2024
8%
JOKE
Bit with a punch line
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2024
8%
JOKE
Bit with a punch line
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
8%
ETUDES
Pianist's practice pieces
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2024
8%
ETUDES
Pianist's practice pieces
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2024
8%
ARBYS
"Sir, this is an ___" (punch line for a fast-food meme)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2024
8%
ARBYS
"Sir, this is an ___" (punch line for a fast-food meme)
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2024
8%
MAYWINE
Herb-flavored German punch
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 1, 2024
8%
MAYWINE
Herb-flavored German punch
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 1, 2024
8%
PROUD
__ as punch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
8%
PROUD
__ as punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
8%
SPARS
Dukes it out in practice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2024
8%
SPARS
Dukes it out in practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
8%
VANLOAD
Unit for soccer practice carpool, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
8%
VANLOAD
Unit for soccer practice carpool, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
RANGE
Driving __: golfer's practice site
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2024
8%
RANGE
Driving __: golfer's practice site
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2024
8%
CAMP
Training __: NFL preseason practice time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2024
8%
CAMP
Training __: NFL preseason practice time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2024
8%
SORCERY
Spelling practice?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2023
8%
SORCERY
Spelling practice?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2023
8%
ELATED
Pleased as punch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2023
8%
ELATED
Pleased as punch
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2023
8%
YOGAMAT
Place to practice asanas
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2023
8%
YOGAMAT
Place to practice asanas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2023
8%
FIELDDAY
Specialized session of baseball practice?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
8%
FIELDDAY
Specialized session of baseball practice?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
8%
WICCA
Neopagan practice
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 5, 2023
8%
WICCA
Neopagan practice
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
8%
MONOGAMY
Faithful practice
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2023
8%
MONOGAMY
Faithful practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2023
8%
DUOLINGO
Language app whose owl will be sad if you don't practice today
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2023
8%
DUOLINGO
Language app whose owl will be sad if you don't practice today
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2023
8%
COVEN
Group that meets regularly to practice spelling?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2023
8%
COVEN
Group that meets regularly to practice spelling?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2023
8%
STUDIO
Place to practice pottery
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2023
8%
STUDIO
Place to practice pottery
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2023
8%
HOTYOGA
Exercise practice in a high-temperature room
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2023
8%
HOTYOGA
Exercise practice in a high-temperature room
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2023
8%
RUSTIER
More out of practice
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2023
8%
RUSTIER
More out of practice
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2023
8%
RUST
Lack of practice, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2023
8%
KARATE
"Cobra Kai" practice
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2023
8%
KARATE
"Cobra Kai" practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
8%
AGEISM
Illegal hiring practice
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 4, 2023
8%
AGEISM
Illegal hiring practice
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 4, 2023
8%
REIKI
Hands-on healing practice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2022
8%
REIKI
Hands-on healing practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2022
8%
TOKENISM
Minimal-compliance hiring practice
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2022
8%
TOKENISM
Minimal-compliance hiring practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2022
8%
INTO
Put ___ practice
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2022
8%
INTO
Put ___ practice
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2022
8%
TINCANS
Array for BB gun target practice, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2022
8%
TINCANS
Array for BB gun target practice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2022
8%
CUSTOM
Usual practice
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 16, 2022
8%
CUSTOM
Usual practice
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
8%
LADLE
Tool in a punch bowl
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2022
8%
LADLE
Tool in a punch bowl
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
8%
RIGHTJAB
Boxing punch
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 27, 2022
8%
RIGHTJAB
Boxing punch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 27, 2022
8%
AERIALYOGA
Fitness practice that uses hammocks
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2022
8%
AERIALYOGA
Fitness practice that uses hammocks
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2022
8%
ESTATELAW
Will practice?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2022
8%
ESTATELAW
Will practice?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2022
8%
WRONGNOTE
Mistake during band practice
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2022
8%
WRONGNOTE
Mistake during band practice
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2022
8%
VOODOO
Haitian practice
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 17, 2021
8%
VOODOO
Haitian practice
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 17, 2021
8%
OOFS
Comics punch lines?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2021
8%
OOFS
Comics punch lines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2021
8%
RACEYOURSELVES
Advice for runners' practice sessions?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2021
8%
RACEYOURSELVES
Advice for runners' practice sessions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2021
8%
DRUNK
Word after "punch" or "sloppy"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2021
8%
DRUNK
Word after "punch" or "sloppy"
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2021
8%
DEBAR
Exclude from practice
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2021
8%
DEBAR
Exclude from practice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2021
1%
JABS
Quick punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
JABS
Quick punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
DARKARTS
Sorcerers' practices
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
DARKARTS
Sorcerers' practices
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CPR
Procedure practiced on mannequins: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
CPR
Procedure practiced on mannequins: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
KENDO
Martial art that began as sword exercises practiced by samurai
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
KENDO
Martial art that began as sword exercises practiced by samurai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
SHAMANIC
Like some New Agey practices
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
SHAMANIC
Like some New Agey practices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
KUNGFU
Martial art practiced by a panda in an animated franchise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
KUNGFU
Martial art practiced by a panda in an animated franchise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
HOUSEOFTHERISINGSUN
Hugh Laurie's character practices medicine in Tokyo?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
1%
HOUSEOFTHERISINGSUN
Hugh Laurie's character practices medicine in Tokyo?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
1%
FREEGAN
One who practices minimal consumption
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
1%
FREEGAN
One who practices minimal consumption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
1%
GOGREEN
Adopt sustainable practices
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
1%
GOGREEN
Adopt sustainable practices
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
1%
VICES
Bad practices
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
VICES
Bad practices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
1%
SETUP
Lead-in to a punchline
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2024
1%
SETUP
Lead-in to a punchline
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2024
1%
ABCS
They're practiced in pre-K
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
1%
ABCS
They're practiced in pre-K
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
1%
LEFTS
Some boxing punches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
1%
LEFTS
Some boxing punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
1%
ADAPT
Roll with the punches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2023
1%
ADAPT
Roll with the punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2023
1%
MAORI
New Zealander who practices ta moko
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2023
1%
MAORI
New Zealander who practices ta moko
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2023
1%
KOS
Results of some MMA punches
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2023
1%
KOS
Results of some MMA punches
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2023
1%
ATE
"... because 7 ___ 9" (punchline)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2023
1%
ATE
"... because 7 ___ 9" (punchline)
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2023
1%
TIMECARD
It gets punched at work
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2023
1%
TIMECARD
It gets punched at work
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2023
1%
LOSTART
Skill rarely practiced now
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2022
1%
LOSTART
Skill rarely practiced now
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2022
1%
KNOT
"I'm a frayed ___" (joke punchline)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2022
1%
KNOT
"I'm a frayed ___" (joke punchline)
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2022
1%
PUTT
Golf stroke that can be practiced in a hallway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2022
1%
PUTT
Golf stroke that can be practiced in a hallway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2022
1%
USAGE
Linguistic practices
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2022
1%
USAGE
Linguistic practices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2022
1%
ADAPTS
Rolls with the punches
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2022
1%
ADAPTS
Rolls with the punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2022
1%
CATHARSIS
It might be achieved by crying or hitting a punching bag
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2022
1%
CATHARSIS
It might be achieved by crying or hitting a punching bag
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
1%
RIMSHOT
Drum stroke after a punchline ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2022
1%
RIMSHOT
Drum stroke after a punchline ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2022
1%
ARIA
Piece that a diva practices
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2022
1%
ARIA
Piece that a diva practices
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2022
1%
AGEIST
Like some illegal employment practices
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2021
1%
AGEIST
Like some illegal employment practices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2021
1%
ROCKYBALBOA
*Role with the punches?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2021
1%
ROCKYBALBOA
*Role with the punches?
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2021
1%
ONELEG
What yoga may be practiced on
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2021
1%
ONELEG
What yoga may be practiced on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2021
1%
SIGHTREADING
Playing music you've never practiced (... 5 to 9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2021
1%
SIGHTREADING
Playing music you've never practiced (... 5 to 9)
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2021
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Cranberry source
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Steamy room
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Curve in math class?
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Play designed to circumvent the offensive line
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Paradoxically named bet
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Falls apart
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Traditional or SIMPLE plan
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Punch for practice" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 108 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SPAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Punch for practice"?
The best answer for "Punch for practice" is SPAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Punch for practice" 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 July 16, 2021.