Crossword Answer For
Quaint word of despair
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword July 12, 2026 Answers
The crossword clue "Quaint word of despair" can be found in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from July 12, 2026. We've gathered 160 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is ALAS (4 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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160 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
99%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 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%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
OLDE
Like a quaint shoppe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
OLDE
Like a quaint shoppe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
5%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
5%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
5%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
5%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
APIAN
Buzz word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
APIAN
Buzz word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
MESHUGA
Yiddish word meaning "foolish"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
5%
MESHUGA
Yiddish word meaning "foolish"
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
SCRATCHOFF
Remove, as six blocks from this puzzle's grid ... making space for letters that complete the starred clues' answers and spell an apt word
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
INTO
Division word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
INTO
Division word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
AFTER
Last word of many fairy tales
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
AFTER
Last word of many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
SESH
Slang word after "jam" or "strategy"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
SESH
Slang word after "jam" or "strategy"
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
BACKBOARD
Support for a basket ... or what combines with either word in each starred clue's answer?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
BACKBOARD
Support for a basket ... or what combines with either word in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
SWEAR
Say a bad word
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
SWEAR
Say a bad word
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
PEOPLE
Third word of the Constitution
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
PEOPLE
Third word of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
LITE
Lo-cal label word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
LITE
Lo-cal label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
SHAH
Persian word for "king"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
SHAH
Persian word for "king"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
AFOOT
In development, quaintly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
AFOOT
In development, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ANON
Shortly, quaintly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ANON
Shortly, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
HAP
Chance, quaintly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
HAP
Chance, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
ATEOF
Dined on, quaintly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ATEOF
Dined on, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
YON
That way, quaintly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
YON
That way, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
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
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
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ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
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ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
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ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
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IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
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CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
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EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
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ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
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ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
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SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
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HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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ACR
Crossword dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
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ACR
Crossword dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
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OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
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OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
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HILT
Sword handle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
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HILT
Sword handle
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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SUP
Dine, quaintly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
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SUP
Dine, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
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IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
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CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
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TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
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TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
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INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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IKEBANA
Practice depicted in the Japanese film “Flower and Sword”
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
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IKEBANA
Practice depicted in the Japanese film “Flower and Sword”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
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INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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SOLVE
Finish, as a crossword puzzle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
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SOLVE
Finish, as a crossword puzzle
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
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CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
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LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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KENDO
Martial art that began as sword exercises practiced by samurai
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
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KENDO
Martial art that began as sword exercises practiced by samurai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
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SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
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AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
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TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
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TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
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MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
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PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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KNEW
Was acquainted with
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
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KNEW
Was acquainted with
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
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SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
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SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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LOGON
Enter one's user name and password
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
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LOGON
Enter one's user name and password
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
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TERSER
Less wordy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
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TERSER
Less wordy
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
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PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
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STATE
Put into words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
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STATE
Put into words
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
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YUCCA
Flowering desert plant with swordlike leaves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
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YUCCA
Flowering desert plant with swordlike leaves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
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TERSE
Not wordy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
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TERSE
Not wordy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Quaint word of despair" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 160 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALAS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Quaint word of despair"?
The best answer for "Quaint word of despair" is ALAS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Quaint word of despair" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 12, 2026.