Crossword Answer For
*Reaching a point where progress stops
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 8, 2025 Answers
Trying to solve the clue "*Reaching a point where progress stops"? It was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 8, 2025. From 180 answers in our database, HITTINGADEAD (12 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
HITTINGADEAD
*Reaching a point where progress stops
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
99%
HITTINGADEAD
*Reaching a point where progress stops
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
6%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
6%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
3%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
3%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
3%
ASSET
Strong point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
ASSET
Strong point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Place where flights are astronomical
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Place where flights are astronomical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
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OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
3%
ADRIFT
Unsure where to go
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
ADRIFT
Unsure where to go
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
NODE
Junction point
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
3%
NODE
Junction point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
APT
On point
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
3%
APT
On point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
3%
PRY
Go where one shouldn't
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
3%
PRY
Go where one shouldn't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
3%
ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
3%
ONEDAY
At some point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
3%
AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
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AVOCADOOIL
Healthy fat with a high smoke point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
DECIMAL
__ point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DECIMAL
__ point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
3%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
ITEM
Bullet point
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
3%
ITEM
Bullet point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
TINE
Antler point
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
3%
TINE
Antler point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
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IDEA
Inventor's jumping-off point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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URN
Spot where there's no trouble brewing?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
URN
Spot where there's no trouble brewing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
POETS
*Area in Westminster Abbey where Chaucer is buried
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
POETS
*Area in Westminster Abbey where Chaucer is buried
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
KETTLE
Boiling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
NAPLES
City where pizza was invented
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
NAPLES
City where pizza was invented
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
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FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
GIST
Main point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GIST
Main point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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FACT
Irrefutable point
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
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FACT
Irrefutable point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
GATE
Frontier departure point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
3%
CHAKRA
Yoga energy point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
ACME
Crowning point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
3%
ACME
Crowning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
3%
STAND
Selling point?
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
3%
STAND
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
ATM
PIN point?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
ATM
PIN point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
ALTAR
Table where Holy Communion is consecrated
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
3%
ALTAR
Table where Holy Communion is consecrated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
3%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
3%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
DALLAS
Texas city where German chocolate cake was invented
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
3%
DALLAS
Texas city where German chocolate cake was invented
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
3%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
ORIGIN
Starting point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
3%
ORIGIN
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
3%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
3%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
ASISEEIT
"From my point of view ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
BLUNTER
More to the point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
3%
BLUNTER
More to the point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
3%
AMHERST
College where Robert Frost taught English
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
AMHERST
College where Robert Frost taught English
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
TRUE
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
3%
TRUE
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
3%
STORE
Selling point?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
3%
STORE
Selling point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
3%
DELI
Place where heros are made
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
3%
DELI
Place where heros are made
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
3%
WASI
"Now, where __?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
WASI
"Now, where __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
AVALON
Island where Excalibur was forged
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
3%
AVALON
Island where Excalibur was forged
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
3%
CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
3%
CRITICALMOMENT
Make-or-break point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
3%
EVEREST
Highest point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
EVEREST
Highest point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
EVER
At any point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EVER
At any point
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
WAS
"Now, where __ I?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
WAS
"Now, where __ I?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
INNS
Trip stops
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
INNS
Trip stops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
TORONTO
City where the Blue Jays play home games
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
PORCH
Place where packages may be delivered
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
PORCH
Place where packages may be delivered
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
YAHOO
Portal name with an exclamation point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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ONES
Column to the left of the decimal point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
MALI
West African country where Bambara is spoken
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
MALI
West African country where Bambara is spoken
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
PERU
Country where Inca Kola originated
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
PERU
Country where Inca Kola originated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
EDEN
Garden where Adam ate fruit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
EDEN
Garden where Adam ate fruit
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
FOCAL
__ point: center of attention
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
ALPS
Mountain range where Sherlock Holmes faked his death
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
ALPS
Mountain range where Sherlock Holmes faked his death
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
FAIR
"Good point"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
FAIR
"Good point"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
THAI
Asian language where farang means "foreigner" or "guava"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
THAI
Asian language where farang means "foreigner" or "guava"
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
CRAW
Sticking point?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRAW
Sticking point?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRETE
Island where El Greco was born
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
CRETE
Island where El Greco was born
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
NAPA
Valley where it's easy to get a cab?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
NAPA
Valley where it's easy to get a cab?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
JAMAL
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SCRATCH
Starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
SCRATCH
Starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
SLEEPLABS
Places where days of rest are observed?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
SLEEPLABS
Places where days of rest are observed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
BUSSTOP
Place where pickup lines may be common?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SHAOLIN
Temple where Chan Buddhism began
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
SHAOLIN
Temple where Chan Buddhism began
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
DEW
___ point (moisture statistic)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
BODES
Appears to point to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
BODES
Appears to point to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
INDIANA
State where Pete Buttigieg was born
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
3%
INDIANA
State where Pete Buttigieg was born
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
3%
ORGANIST
One pulling out all the stops?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
ORGANIST
One pulling out all the stops?
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
LSU
Southern sch. where Livvy Dunne did gymnastics
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
LSU
Southern sch. where Livvy Dunne did gymnastics
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
ATADEADEND
Unable to make progress
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
EXITS
Flight attendants point them out
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NADIR
Lowest point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
NADIR
Lowest point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
3%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
TEN
Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
ENEMY
"Tact is the art of making a point without making an ___" (Newton)
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
POOLTABLE
Spot where sharks gather
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
POOLTABLE
Spot where sharks gather
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
TRIG
Subj. where teachers go off on tangents?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
TRIG
Subj. where teachers go off on tangents?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
ETNA
High point of a trip to Sicily?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
ETNA
High point of a trip to Sicily?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
RENAISSANCEFAIR
Event where one might work the knight shift?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
RENAISSANCEFAIR
Event where one might work the knight shift?
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
IMO
Lead-in to a point of view in a text
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
3%
IMO
Lead-in to a point of view in a text
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
3%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
LET
___ the chips fall where they may
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
LET
___ the chips fall where they may
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
ACE
One point in gin rummy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
ACE
One point in gin rummy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
ICALLEDIT
"My psychic powers are on point today!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
3%
ICALLEDIT
"My psychic powers are on point today!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
CRUX
Main point
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
CRUX
Main point
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
ASYET
To this point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
3%
ASYET
To this point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
OAHU
Island where "NCIS: Hawai'i" is set
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
OAHU
Island where "NCIS: Hawai'i" is set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
TREADWATER
Make no progress
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
TREADWATER
Make no progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
TAPERED
Got to the point?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
TAPERED
Got to the point?
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
OBELISK
Tall monument that comes to a point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
TENTHS
Column that's beside the point?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
TENTHS
Column that's beside the point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
UPONE
Winning by a point
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
3%
UPONE
Winning by a point
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
3%
SHORE
Place where waves crash
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
3%
SHORE
Place where waves crash
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
3%
AXIS
Turning point?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
AXIS
Turning point?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
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ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
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FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
(13)
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Sep 13, 2026
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FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
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NIBS
Pen points
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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NIBS
Pen points
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AFAR
Nowhere near
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
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AFAR
Nowhere near
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RELO
Settle elsewhere, casually
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
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RELO
Settle elsewhere, casually
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REASONS
Whys and wherefores
(7)
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Aug 18, 2026
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REASONS
Whys and wherefores
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
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DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
(6)
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Aug 4, 2026
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THIRTY
Two points, in tennis
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STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
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STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
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LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
(8)
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Jul 11, 2026
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LASERPEN
Pocket-size pointer
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BLOW
Major disappointment
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
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BLOW
Major disappointment
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STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
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STARTURN
Five-point spin on the dance floor?
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IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
(6)
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Jul 8, 2026
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IDCARD
Security checkpoint request
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COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
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Jul 7, 2026
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COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
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TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
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TSA
Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
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SCORED
Put points on the board
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
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SCORED
Put points on the board
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
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CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
(7)
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May 28, 2026
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CHAKRAS
Energy points in yoga
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WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
(11)
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May 26, 2026
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WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
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LASER
__ pointer
(5)
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May 19, 2026
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LASER
__ pointer
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HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
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May 18, 2026
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HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
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NODES
Connection points
(5)
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May 17, 2026
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NODES
Connection points
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SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
(6)
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May 15, 2026
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SHUCKS
"I'm sorta disappointed"
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
(10)
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May 5, 2026
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
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ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
(5)
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Apr 24, 2026
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ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
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HAVEWEMET
"Don't I know you from somewhere?"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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HAVEWEMET
"Don't I know you from somewhere?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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TDS
NFL six-pointers
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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TDS
NFL six-pointers
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FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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FOCI
Pair of points in an ellipse
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MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
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Apr 12, 2026
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MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
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Mar 31, 2026
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
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ACMES
Topmost points
(5)
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Mar 31, 2026
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ACMES
Topmost points
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THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
(5)
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Mar 28, 2026
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THREE
Number of points for a basket made from beyond the arc
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SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
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SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
(7)
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Mar 14, 2026
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ORDAINS
Appoints, as a minister
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MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
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MECCA
What a mosque's mihrab points toward
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TAGS
Price points
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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TAGS
Price points
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TSK
Disappointed cluck
(3)
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Feb 26, 2026
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TSK
Disappointed cluck
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ARRIVED
Got somewhere
(7)
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Feb 26, 2026
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ARRIVED
Got somewhere
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OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
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OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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REMOTEAREA
Middle of nowhere
(10)
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Feb 15, 2026
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REMOTEAREA
Middle of nowhere
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ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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ERIE
Maumee River endpoint
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PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
(13)
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Feb 11, 2026
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PRIVATESCHOOL
Fish exhibit only viewable by appointment?
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SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
(6)
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Feb 5, 2026
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SECANT
Line that intersects a curve at multiple points
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DEES
Disappointing report card grades
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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DEES
Disappointing report card grades
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ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
(5)
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Feb 1, 2026
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ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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ARC
Three-pointer's path
(3)
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Jan 18, 2026
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ARC
Three-pointer's path
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BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
(13)
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Jan 15, 2026
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BUZZERBEATERS
Exciting points in time?
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PEN
Ballpoint ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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PEN
Ballpoint ___
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LOCI
Sets of points
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
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LOCI
Sets of points
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WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
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WIN
Score 11 points in pickleball, perhaps
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REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
REWARDS
What loyalty points are redeemed for
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
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DUD
Disappointing firecracker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
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DUD
Disappointing firecracker
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FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
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FIRES
"Little __ Everywhere": Celeste Ng novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
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SMH
Texter's "I'm disappointed"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
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SMH
Texter's "I'm disappointed"
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
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THERE
Word said with a pointed finger
(5)
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Dec 22, 2025
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THERE
Word said with a pointed finger
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
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BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
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BODYSCAN
Part of some security checkpoints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
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Dec 20, 2025
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ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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ATMS
PIN-points
(4)
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Dec 20, 2025
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ATMS
PIN-points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
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IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
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Dec 18, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
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MINIMA
Low points on graphs
(6)
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Dec 13, 2025
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MINIMA
Low points on graphs
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
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RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Reaching a point where progress stops" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 180 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HITTINGADEAD (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Reaching a point where progress stops"?
The best answer for "*Reaching a point where progress stops" is HITTINGADEAD with 12 letters.
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