The Universal Crossword puzzle from February 23, 2026 featured the clue "Put into play", and we've found 194 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to USE as the most likely solution — it's 3 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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194 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
USE
Put into play
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
99%
USE
Put into play
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
99%
ENACTED
Put into play
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2020
99%
ENACTED
Put into play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2020
10%
ENCRYPT
Put into code
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
10%
ENCRYPT
Put into code
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
EASE
Slide (into)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
5%
EASE
Slide (into)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
5%
IKEAS
Stores with Småland play areas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
5%
IKEAS
Stores with Småland play areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
5%
UPSELL
Talk into a bigger purchase
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
UPSELL
Talk into a bigger purchase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
KOI
Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
5%
KOI
Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
5%
RAM
Smash (into)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
5%
RAM
Smash (into)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
5%
IMPELS
Urges into action
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
5%
IMPELS
Urges into action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
5%
GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
ANTES
Pays to play
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
ANTES
Pays to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
SCENE
Part of a play
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
SCENE
Part of a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
ABRA
Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
ABRA
Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
TACET
"Don't play," in music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
TACET
"Don't play," in music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
PANKO
Coat put on in the kitchen?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
5%
PANKO
Coat put on in the kitchen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
5%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
5%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
5%
ROLES
Parts in a play
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
ROLES
Parts in a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
GIGS
Some play dates?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
GIGS
Some play dates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
ACTS
Performs in a play
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
5%
ACTS
Performs in a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
5%
CUEUP
Prepare to play
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
CUEUP
Prepare to play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
DONS
Slips into, as clothes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
DONS
Slips into, as clothes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
EASY
"Child's play!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
EASY
"Child's play!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
ENACT
Sign into law
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
ENACT
Sign into law
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
SAT
Didn't play
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
5%
SAT
Didn't play
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
5%
ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
5%
MASH
Turn into baby food
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
MASH
Turn into baby food
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
BELIE
Call into question
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
BELIE
Call into question
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
CCS
Loops into a chain
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
CCS
Loops into a chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
RESTE
Stay put, in Paris
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
5%
RESTE
Stay put, in Paris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
5%
ERIE
Lake into which the Cuyahoga empties
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
ERIE
Lake into which the Cuyahoga empties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
MARINER
Seattle MLB player
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
MARINER
Seattle MLB player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
MAXISTANDS
Shop displays of long skirts?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
MAXISTANDS
Shop displays of long skirts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
ADA
Lovelace of computing history
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
ADA
Lovelace of computing history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
ART
Museum display
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
ART
Museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
METS
Queens baseball players
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
METS
Queens baseball players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
ARMOR
Medieval museum display
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
1%
ARMOR
Medieval museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
TITAN
Tennessee NFL player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
TITAN
Tennessee NFL player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
RISK
Board game played on a map
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
RISK
Board game played on a map
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
ALBEE
"Tiny Alice" playwright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
ALBEE
"Tiny Alice" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
1%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
OCANADA
Anthem played at Blue Jays home games
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
OCANADA
Anthem played at Blue Jays home games
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
TEARS
Weeper's output
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
TEARS
Weeper's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
YOGI
Berra with a record 10 World Series rings as a player
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
YOGI
Berra with a record 10 World Series rings as a player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
YOUREIT
*Shout on a playground
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
YOUREIT
*Shout on a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
THANOS
Marvel villain played by Josh Brolin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
THANOS
Marvel villain played by Josh Brolin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
FILES
Computer folder contents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
FILES
Computer folder contents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
OLSEN
Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
OLSEN
Elizabeth who plays the Scarlet Witch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
PBA
Org. for tenpins players
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
PBA
Org. for tenpins players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
CONOR
"The Weir" playwright McPherson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
CONOR
"The Weir" playwright McPherson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2026
1%
MARLIN
Miami baseball player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
1%
MARLIN
Miami baseball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
IDEAS
Brainstorming outputs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2026
1%
IDEAS
Brainstorming outputs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Camden Yards player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Camden Yards player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
JOKINGLY
In a playful manner
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
JOKINGLY
In a playful manner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
IMAC
Apple all-in-one computer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
IMAC
Apple all-in-one computer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
TILDA
Actress Swinton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
TILDA
Actress Swinton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
ELIO
Pixar film featuring a supercomputer named Ooooo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ELIO
Pixar film featuring a supercomputer named Ooooo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
BECKETT
"Waiting for Godot" playwright
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
BECKETT
"Waiting for Godot" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATA
Spreadsheet input
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATA
Spreadsheet input
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
AIDE
Deputy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
AIDE
Deputy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
STEAM
Iron output
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
STEAM
Iron output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
GOLFCART
Transport on the way to sink a putt
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
GOLFCART
Transport on the way to sink a putt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
SOUSCHEF
Kitchen deputy
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SOUSCHEF
Kitchen deputy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
REF
Replay reviewer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
REF
Replay reviewer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
BRO
Sis's playmate
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
BRO
Sis's playmate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
SOVIETS
Sputnik launchers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
SOVIETS
Sputnik launchers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
FLAUNT
Display flagrantly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
FLAUNT
Display flagrantly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
APPLE
McIntosh or Macintosh
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
APPLE
McIntosh or Macintosh
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
NINER
Levi's Stadium player
(5)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
NINER
Levi's Stadium player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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HAL
Sci-fi computer villain
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
HAL
Sci-fi computer villain
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DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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1%
ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
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ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
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NLCS
MLB playoff round
(4)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
NLCS
MLB playoff round
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ODOR
Landfill output
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
ODOR
Landfill output
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1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
(7)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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SELLSHORT
Display an unfair lack of confidence in
(9)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
SELLSHORT
Display an unfair lack of confidence in
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1%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
(15)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
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1%
APEX
Mountaintop
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
APEX
Mountaintop
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1%
MALLET
Marimba player
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
MALLET
Marimba player
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1%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
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1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
DEEJAY
Record player?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
DEEJAY
Record player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
NYMET
Queens player
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
NYMET
Queens player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
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1%
EXE
Computer file suffix
(3)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
EXE
Computer file suffix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SLOMO
Replay speed, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
SLOMO
Replay speed, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
EINK
Kindle display
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
1%
EINK
Kindle display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
REEVE
Superman player Christopher
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
REEVE
Superman player Christopher
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NAME
Reputation
(4)
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May 31, 2026
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NAME
Reputation
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BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
1%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
(5)
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May 23, 2026
1%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
MOLIERE
"Tartuffe" playwright
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
MOLIERE
"Tartuffe" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
NABORS
Pyle player
(6)
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May 16, 2026
1%
NABORS
Pyle player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
(4)
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May 16, 2026
1%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
(4)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
(7)
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May 12, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
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May 9, 2026
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ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
INGE
"Picnic" playwright
(4)
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May 8, 2026
1%
INGE
"Picnic" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
(5)
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May 7, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
(5)
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May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ISSA
Rae who plays President Barbie in "Barbie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
ONREPEAT
How viral videos might be played
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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SEEDY
Disreputable
(5)
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Apr 30, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Disreputable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
1%
ISPY
Game played "with my little eye"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
ARTIE
"Glee" teen played by Kevin McHale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
HAPPYGILMORE
Golfer played by Adam Sandler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MESSI
First MLS player to win consecutive MVP awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CRUDES
Refinery inputs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
CRUDES
Refinery inputs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
TITIA
Wright who plays Shuri in the MCU
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
BRANDO
Corleone player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
BRANDO
Corleone player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
DIANARIGG
English actress who played Emma Peel on "The Avengers"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
DIE
Go kaput
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
DIE
Go kaput
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
CLIPPER
Intuit Dome player
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
CLIPPER
Intuit Dome player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
NYT
Crossplay owner, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
NYT
Crossplay owner, familiarly
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%
HIPHOPBEATS
Instrumental output of J Dilla or Timbaland
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HIPHOPBEATS
Instrumental output of J Dilla or Timbaland
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TONYSOPRANO
*Mob boss played by James Gandolfini
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EMMYROSSUM
*Actress who plays Fiona Gallagher on "Shameless"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
RIB
Tease playfully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RIB
Tease playfully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SHORTLINE
Small player in the railroad industry
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
SHORTLINE
Small player in the railroad industry
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
TIME
Watch display
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
TIME
Watch display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SLO
___-mo replay
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SLO
___-mo replay
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ROMPERS
Tots' playwear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
ROMPERS
Tots' playwear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 23, 2026
Large primate
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Hawaiian greeting or farewell
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Design detail, briefly
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___ Jones
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Lesser-played part of a 45
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One may lay a bathroom floor
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Sports bet based on total points
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The best and the brightest
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Guys at a think tank
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"Me too"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Put into play" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is USE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Put into play"?
The best answer for "Put into play" is USE with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include ENACTED (7 letters).
Where has "Put into play" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 5 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 23, 2026.