Need help solving "Ready when needed"? This clue was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 24, 2025. After searching our database of thousands of crossword solutions, we found 182 potential answers. The most likely answer is ONSTANDBY, which is 9 letters long and matches with 99% confidence based on historical crossword data.
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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
99%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
10%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
10%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
ARENT
"Why __ you ready?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
ARENT
"Why __ you ready?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
PREP
Get ready
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREP
Get ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
5%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 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%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
BORN
"I was __ ready!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
BORN
"I was __ ready!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
EAGER
More than ready
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
EAGER
More than ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
PREPARE
Get ready
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
PREPARE
Get ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
EYEBROWWAX
Product needed for some hair removal
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
EYEBROWWAX
Product needed for some hair removal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
5%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
5%
TOSPARE
More than is needed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
TOSPARE
More than is needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
LSD
Drug needed for some trips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
LSD
Drug needed for some trips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
MODEM
Device needed to surf the web
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
MODEM
Device needed to surf the web
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
CROCHETHOOK
Tool needed for some needlecraft
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
CROCHETHOOK
Tool needed for some needlecraft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
5%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
GOONIN
"They are ready to see you now"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
5%
GOONIN
"They are ready to see you now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
5%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
5%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
5%
PREPSCHOOL
It gets students ready for higher education
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
PREPSCHOOL
It gets students ready for higher education
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
5%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
5%
LSDTABS
Papers needed for some trips?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
LSDTABS
Papers needed for some trips?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
ONESEC
"I'm not quite ready"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
ONESEC
"I'm not quite ready"
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
5%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
SOD
Supply that might be ready to roll
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
5%
SOD
Supply that might be ready to roll
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
5%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
WADE
Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
UNCAP
Get ready, as a pen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
5%
UNCAP
Get ready, as a pen
Universal Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
5%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
5%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
5%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
5%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
5%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
5%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
5%
ARE
"___ you ready?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
5%
ARE
"___ you ready?"
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
5%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
5%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
5%
TGIF
"Totally ready for the weekend!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
TGIF
"Totally ready for the weekend!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
TWO
Number needed to tango
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
TWO
Number needed to tango
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
5%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
5%
SET
All ready
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
5%
SET
All ready
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
5%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
5%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
5%
PURPLEHASTE
Speed needed to harvest lilacs, violets, and lavender for dye?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
5%
PURPLEHASTE
Speed needed to harvest lilacs, violets, and lavender for dye?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
5%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
5%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
5%
PRETAMANGER
Sandwich chain whose name is French for "ready to eat" (... letters 3-4 and 6-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
5%
PRETAMANGER
Sandwich chain whose name is French for "ready to eat" (... letters 3-4 and 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
5%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
5%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
5%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
5%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
5%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
5%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
5%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
5%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
5%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
5%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
5%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
5%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
5%
TEESUP
Gets ready to drive?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
5%
TEESUP
Gets ready to drive?
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
5%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
5%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
5%
SOFT
Like butter ready for whipping
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
5%
SOFT
Like butter ready for whipping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
5%
TUTORED
Got ready for school?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
5%
TUTORED
Got ready for school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
5%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
5%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
5%
TAP
On ___ (ready to pour)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
5%
TAP
On ___ (ready to pour)
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
5%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
5%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
5%
ACCOUNT
Credentials are needed to access it
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
5%
ACCOUNT
Credentials are needed to access it
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
5%
ABED
Still not ready to get up
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
5%
ABED
Still not ready to get up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
5%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
5%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
5%
ALERT
At the ready
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
5%
ALERT
At the ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
5%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
5%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
5%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
5%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
5%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
5%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
5%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
5%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
5%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
5%
QUORUM
Minimum needed for action
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
5%
QUORUM
Minimum needed for action
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
5%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
5%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
5%
PREPS
Gets ready, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
5%
PREPS
Gets ready, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
5%
TENSES
Gets ready to hear bad news, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
5%
TENSES
Gets ready to hear bad news, maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
5%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
5%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
5%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
5%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
5%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
5%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
5%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
5%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
5%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
5%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
5%
ONCE
Way back when
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
5%
ONCE
Way back when
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
5%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
5%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
5%
RIPEN
Become ready for picking
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
5%
RIPEN
Become ready for picking
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
5%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
5%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
5%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
5%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
5%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
5%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
5%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
5%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
5%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
5%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
5%
SUITUP
Get ready for the big game
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
5%
SUITUP
Get ready for the big game
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
5%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
5%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
5%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
5%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
5%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
5%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
5%
ITSADEAL
"I'm ready to sign!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
5%
ITSADEAL
"I'm ready to sign!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
5%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
5%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
5%
SETTHESTAGE
*Three to make ready?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
5%
SETTHESTAGE
*Three to make ready?
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
5%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
5%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
5%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
5%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
5%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
5%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
5%
TEEDUP
Got ready for a drive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
5%
TEEDUP
Got ready for a drive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
5%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
5%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
5%
PUNTERS
Football players often needed in fourth-down plays
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
5%
PUNTERS
Football players often needed in fourth-down plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
5%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
5%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
5%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
5%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
5%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
5%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
5%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
5%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
5%
TIDYUP
Get ready for guests, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
5%
TIDYUP
Get ready for guests, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
5%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
5%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
5%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
5%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
5%
SITS
Gets ready to drive
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2024
5%
SITS
Gets ready to drive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2024
5%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
5%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
5%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
5%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
5%
IAM
Response to "Who's ready to party?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
5%
IAM
Response to "Who's ready to party?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
5%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
5%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
5%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
5%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
5%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
5%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
5%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
5%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
5%
TOADSTOOL
Device needed to renovate a small pad, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2024
5%
TOADSTOOL
Device needed to renovate a small pad, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
1%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
INPLACE
Already established
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
INPLACE
Already established
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ISTHATALLYOUGOT
"Wanna quit already?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ISTHATALLYOUGOT
"Wanna quit already?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
IATE
"Already had a bite"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
IATE
"Already had a bite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
GRE
*CGI-ready background
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
EATEN
Already had dinner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
EATEN
Already had dinner
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
GETONIT
"Start already!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
1%
GETONIT
"Start already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
1%
HEAPON
Add to, as an already big pile
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
HEAPON
Add to, as an already big pile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
SAWIT
"Already watched that"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
SAWIT
"Already watched that"
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
SHED
Backyard spot that's shovel-ready?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
1%
SHED
Backyard spot that's shovel-ready?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
1%
GIVENTHEOK
Already green-lighted
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
1%
GIVENTHEOK
Already green-lighted
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
1%
BETAS
Almost-ready versions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
BETAS
Almost-ready versions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
SAYIT
"Just tell me already!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
1%
SAYIT
"Just tell me already!"
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
1%
SSNSOSOON
*"You want a piece of my personal info already?"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
1%
SSNSOSOON
*"You want a piece of my personal info already?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
SHELLED
Like ready-to-eat shrimp
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
1%
SHELLED
Like ready-to-eat shrimp
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
1%
ONIT
"Already handling this"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
1%
ONIT
"Already handling this"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
1%
TMI
"Enough already!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
1%
TMI
"Enough already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
1%
SOSOON
"Already?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2025
1%
SOSOON
"Already?"
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2025
1%
STOPIT
“Enough already!”
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
STOPIT
“Enough already!”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
SAW
Movie that sounds like you've already seen it?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
SAW
Movie that sounds like you've already seen it?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
SEENIT
"I watched that already"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
1%
SEENIT
"I watched that already"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
1%
CUTIN
Ask someone already dancing to dance
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
1%
CUTIN
Ask someone already dancing to dance
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
1%
AMITOOLATE
"Did the party already end?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2024
1%
AMITOOLATE
"Did the party already end?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Ready when needed" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONSTANDBY (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Ready when needed"?
The best answer for "Ready when needed" is ONSTANDBY with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Ready when needed" 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 June 24, 2025.