Stumped by the crossword clue "Puts on"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 16, 2026. We've scoured our database and found 21 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is DONS (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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21 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DONS
Puts on
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
99%
DONS
Puts on
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
99%
WEARS
Puts on
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 20, 2023
99%
WEARS
Puts on
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 20, 2023
99%
STAGES
Puts on
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2020
99%
STAGES
Puts on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2020
50%
PARLAY
Bet that puts your winnings at risk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
50%
PARLAY
Bet that puts your winnings at risk
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
50%
MIXINGMETAPHORS
Stylistic faux pas that puts an editor between a rock and a black sheep?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
50%
MIXINGMETAPHORS
Stylistic faux pas that puts an editor between a rock and a black sheep?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
50%
JUDDDEBUTS
Wynonna puts out her first album?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
50%
JUDDDEBUTS
Wynonna puts out her first album?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
50%
SETS
With 55-Down, puts in reserve
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2023
50%
SETS
With 55-Down, puts in reserve
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2023
50%
SPEEDINGPASTOR
Vicar who puts the pedal to the metal?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2023
50%
SPEEDINGPASTOR
Vicar who puts the pedal to the metal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2023
50%
FAKESMILE
What a student often puts on for picture day?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2022
50%
FAKESMILE
What a student often puts on for picture day?
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2022
50%
SPATULA
What puts the icing on the cake?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2021
50%
SPATULA
What puts the icing on the cake?
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2021
50%
RICEBAKER
*Cook who puts grains in the oven?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2020
50%
RICEBAKER
*Cook who puts grains in the oven?
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2020
50%
SEDATION
It puts people out
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2019
50%
SEDATION
It puts people out
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2019
50%
BREAKOUTBREAKIN
Heist that really puts a burglar on the map?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2018
50%
BREAKOUTBREAKIN
Heist that really puts a burglar on the map?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2018
1%
CRUDES
Refinery inputs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
CRUDES
Refinery inputs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
IDEAS
Outputs of brainstorms
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2024
1%
IDEAS
Outputs of brainstorms
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
1%
RTES
Map app outputs: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
RTES
Map app outputs: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
LOGS
Timber mill inputs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2022
1%
LOGS
Timber mill inputs
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2022
1%
BEATS
Metronomes' outputs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2021
1%
BEATS
Metronomes' outputs
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2021
1%
BEANS
Coffee grinder inputs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2021
1%
BEANS
Coffee grinder inputs
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2021
1%
ORES
Mine outputs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2020
1%
ORES
Mine outputs
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2020
1%
DATA
Inputs for number crunching
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2020
1%
DATA
Inputs for number crunching
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Puts on" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 21 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DONS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Puts on"?
The best answer for "Puts on" is DONS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include WEARS (5 letters), STAGES (6 letters).
Where has "Puts on" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 21 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 16, 2026.