Crossword Answer For
Ref. whose first edition took decades to complete
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 22, 2020 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from October 22, 2020 featured the clue "Ref. whose first edition took decades to complete", and we've found 169 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to OED as the most likely solution — it's 3 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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99%
OED
Ref. whose first edition took decades to complete
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LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2020
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OED
Ref. whose first edition took decades to complete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2020
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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Sep 25, 2026
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
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Sep 19, 2026
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PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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Sep 19, 2026
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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Sep 14, 2026
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ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
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FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
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Sep 13, 2026
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FAILEDCHARGES
Was a complete disappointment as a nanny?
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LEADS
Goes first
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Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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Sep 12, 2026
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GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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Sep 9, 2026
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
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BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
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Aug 17, 2026
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BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
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Aug 9, 2026
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OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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Aug 8, 2026
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CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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Aug 5, 2026
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
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Jul 29, 2026
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ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
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AUTO
Prefix with correct or complete
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Jul 7, 2026
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AUTO
Prefix with correct or complete
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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
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Jul 4, 2026
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ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
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NEWLY
For the first time
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Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
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TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
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Jul 4, 2026
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TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
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WON
Was first
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Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
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WIN
Finish first
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Jun 24, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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Jun 21, 2026
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MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
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TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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Jun 13, 2026
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USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
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Jun 13, 2026
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HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
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UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
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Jun 13, 2026
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UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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Jun 6, 2026
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
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Jun 3, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
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PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
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May 28, 2026
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PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
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LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
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May 25, 2026
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LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
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AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
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May 20, 2026
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AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
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PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
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May 16, 2026
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PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
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LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
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May 5, 2026
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LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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May 5, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
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AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
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May 3, 2026
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AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
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RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
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Apr 26, 2026
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RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
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LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
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UCSC
Sch. whose mascot is Sammy the Banana Slug
(4)
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Apr 19, 2026
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UCSC
Sch. whose mascot is Sammy the Banana Slug
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ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
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Apr 17, 2026
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ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
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Apr 12, 2026
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ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
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NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
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Apr 12, 2026
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NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
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Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
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NHL
Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
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Apr 8, 2026
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NHL
Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
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SCRAPPYDOO
Toon whose catchphrase is "Puppy Power!"
(10)
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Apr 5, 2026
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SCRAPPYDOO
Toon whose catchphrase is "Puppy Power!"
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OPEC
Grp. whose only member in the Americas is Venezuela
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Apr 5, 2026
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OPEC
Grp. whose only member in the Americas is Venezuela
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LEAD
Go first
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Apr 5, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
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Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
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TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
(10)
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Apr 4, 2026
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TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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Apr 4, 2026
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SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
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KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
(4)
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Mar 31, 2026
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KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
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HEYYA
Outkast tune whose title is a casual greeting
(5)
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Mar 30, 2026
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HEYYA
Outkast tune whose title is a casual greeting
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KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
(4)
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Mar 30, 2026
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KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
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GRENADA
Island country whose capital is St. George's
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Mar 26, 2026
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GRENADA
Island country whose capital is St. George's
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
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Mar 25, 2026
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MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
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Mar 24, 2026
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NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
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Mar 24, 2026
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CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
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Mar 24, 2026
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PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
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Mar 24, 2026
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MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
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OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
(4)
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Mar 24, 2026
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OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
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ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
(11)
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Mar 21, 2026
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ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
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ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
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ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
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STREGANONA
Tomie dePaola book whose title evokes the Italian for "Grandma Witch"
(10)
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Mar 19, 2026
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STREGANONA
Tomie dePaola book whose title evokes the Italian for "Grandma Witch"
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MIRAMAR
San Diego neighborhood whose name means "sea view"
(7)
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Mar 17, 2026
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MIRAMAR
San Diego neighborhood whose name means "sea view"
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MEDICALEXAM
Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
(11)
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Mar 16, 2026
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MEDICALEXAM
Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
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2%
THATSANOUNSTARTER
Complete text of "Prefixes for Dummies"?
(17)
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Mar 15, 2026
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THATSANOUNSTARTER
Complete text of "Prefixes for Dummies"?
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ACDC
Rock band whose guitarists aptly use power chords
(4)
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Mar 13, 2026
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ACDC
Rock band whose guitarists aptly use power chords
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NSA
Org. whose seal depicts an eagle atop a key
(3)
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Mar 9, 2026
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NSA
Org. whose seal depicts an eagle atop a key
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
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Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
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Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
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Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
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TRI
Numeric prefix
(3)
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Sep 24, 2026
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TRI
Numeric prefix
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ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
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1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
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1%
ENDO
Prefix with skeleton
(4)
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1%
ENDO
Prefix with skeleton
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TOOKTHELEAD
Swiped refills for a mechanical pencil?
(11)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
TOOKTHELEAD
Swiped refills for a mechanical pencil?
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INTER
Prefix with net or com, but not org
(5)
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INTER
Prefix with net or com, but not org
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INKS
Printer refills
(4)
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1%
INKS
Printer refills
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NOHOW
Emphatic refusal
(5)
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NOHOW
Emphatic refusal
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ECO
Earth-friendly prefix
(3)
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ECO
Earth-friendly prefix
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NEO
"New" prefix
(3)
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1%
NEO
"New" prefix
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EPI
Medical pen prefix
(3)
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Sep 10, 2026
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EPI
Medical pen prefix
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
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Sep 10, 2026
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
(3)
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ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
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EDU
Prefix with -tainment
(3)
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EDU
Prefix with -tainment
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MOONPERMISSION
Green light for a lunar expedition?
(14)
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Aug 30, 2026
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MOONPERMISSION
Green light for a lunar expedition?
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ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
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ELEGANT
Gracefully refined
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POMACE
Pulpy refuse
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POMACE
Pulpy refuse
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APRESSKI
Chance to refuel after a run
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Aug 29, 2026
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APRESSKI
Chance to refuel after a run
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GEO
Prefix with political
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GEO
Prefix with political
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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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META
Self-referential
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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META
Self-referential
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USEUP
Drain completely
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USEUP
Drain completely
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
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ASH
Product of incomplete combustion
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
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ASH
Product of incomplete combustion
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OVID
Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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OVID
Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
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CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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HENCE
Therefore
(5)
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HENCE
Therefore
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ALAN
Tudyk of "Firefly"
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ALAN
Tudyk of "Firefly"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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STUB
Incomplete Wikipedia article
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STUB
Incomplete Wikipedia article
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NAE
Glasgow refusal
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NAE
Glasgow refusal
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TKO
Boxing ref's ruling, for short
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TKO
Boxing ref's ruling, for short
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ASCENT
Half an Everest expedition
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ASCENT
Half an Everest expedition
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ENTO
Inner: Prefix
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ENTO
Inner: Prefix
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MEGA
Prefix with phone
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MEGA
Prefix with phone
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NYET
Russian refusal
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NYET
Russian refusal
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MID
Prefix with day or way
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MID
Prefix with day or way
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OASIS
Desert refuge
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OASIS
Desert refuge
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MATTES
Nonreflective finishes
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MATTES
Nonreflective finishes
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EGOT
Awards achievement completed by Steven Spielberg in 2026
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Jun 28, 2026
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EGOT
Awards achievement completed by Steven Spielberg in 2026
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EVIDENT
Barefaced
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EVIDENT
Barefaced
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HAITI
Carrefour's country
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Jun 26, 2026
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HAITI
Carrefour's country
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FACT
Irrefutable point
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FACT
Irrefutable point
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OCTO
Prefix meaning "eight"
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OCTO
Prefix meaning "eight"
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DEMI
Prefix with -tasse
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DEMI
Prefix with -tasse
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ERGO
Therefore
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ERGO
Therefore
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GOBY
Prefer to be called
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GOBY
Prefer to be called
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NEURO
Brain prefix
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Jun 15, 2026
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NEURO
Brain prefix
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NANO
Billionth: Pref.
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Jun 14, 2026
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NANO
Billionth: Pref.
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KOBE
Capital city of Hyogo Prefecture
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Jun 13, 2026
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KOBE
Capital city of Hyogo Prefecture
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THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
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LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
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THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
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ISO
Prefix with -metric
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ISO
Prefix with -metric
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IWONT
Terse refusal
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Jun 4, 2026
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IWONT
Terse refusal
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CIS
Gender prefix
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CIS
Gender prefix
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ADE
Summer refresher suffix
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ADE
Summer refresher suffix
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STEP
Blended family prefix
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STEP
Blended family prefix
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NAW
Casual refusal
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May 18, 2026
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NAW
Casual refusal
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BLITHE
Carefree
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BLITHE
Carefree
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CLEARSOUT
Empties completely
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CLEARSOUT
Empties completely
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NON
Prefix with binary
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May 1, 2026
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NON
Prefix with binary
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INHALE
Half of a meditative refrain
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May 1, 2026
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INHALE
Half of a meditative refrain
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ODO
Prefix with meter
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Apr 30, 2026
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ODO
Prefix with meter
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VETNOODLES
Carefully evaluate pasta?
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Apr 17, 2026
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VETNOODLES
Carefully evaluate pasta?
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LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
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Apr 8, 2026
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LEFTARM
Southpaw's preferred limb
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MAL
Bad: Prefix
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Apr 8, 2026
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MAL
Bad: Prefix
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PRISM
Light refractor
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Apr 6, 2026
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PRISM
Light refractor
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SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
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Apr 6, 2026
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SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
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LIST
Shopper's reference
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Apr 6, 2026
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LIST
Shopper's reference
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AERO
Prefix with "dynamic"
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Mar 30, 2026
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AERO
Prefix with "dynamic"
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AER
Gassy prefix
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AER
Gassy prefix
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ELMO
Muppet who refers to himself in the third person
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Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
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ELMO
Muppet who refers to himself in the third person
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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SATE
Fill completely
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Mar 24, 2026
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SATE
Fill completely
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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OMNI
Prefix meaning "all"
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Mar 24, 2026
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OMNI
Prefix meaning "all"
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BOPIT
Hasbro toy that requires quick reflexes
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Mar 24, 2026
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BOPIT
Hasbro toy that requires quick reflexes
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ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
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Mar 18, 2026
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ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
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IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
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IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
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Mar 17, 2026
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SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
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DIS
Prefix with loyal and service
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Mar 17, 2026
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DIS
Prefix with loyal and service
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AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
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Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
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AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
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ISAID
"To refresh your memory ... "
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LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
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ISAID
"To refresh your memory ... "
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NODEAL
"I refuse your offer"
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Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
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NODEAL
"I refuse your offer"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
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NOSIR
Respectful refusal
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Mar 12, 2026
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NOSIR
Respectful refusal
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SAD
Bereft
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Mar 9, 2026
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SAD
Bereft
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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ORES
Unrefined minerals
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Mar 9, 2026
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ORES
Unrefined minerals
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CENTI
Metric prefix
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Mar 7, 2026
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CENTI
Metric prefix
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BOOR
Unrefined person
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Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
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BOOR
Unrefined person
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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TIPTOE
Tread carefully
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Mar 6, 2026
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TIPTOE
Tread carefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on October 22, 2020
Radio toggle
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A minor, for one
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Animal shelter sight
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Big do
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Place where fast bucks are made
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Team that pulls for its driver
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Delivery made by mouth
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Tear apart
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Showing shock
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Squalid quarters
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How many possible solutions does "Ref. whose first edition took decades to complete" have?
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