Stumped by the crossword clue "Rein in, literally"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on June 29, 2018. We've scoured our database and found 174 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is CONTROLBRING (12 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Rein in, literally:
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174 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CONTROLBRING
Rein in, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2018
99%
CONTROLBRING
Rein in, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2018
8%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
8%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
8%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
8%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
NIHC
Biceps-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
LLUP
Lats-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
HSUP
Pecs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
TIS
Abs-working exercise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
8%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
8%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
8%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
8%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
8%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
8%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
THEREADLINES
Find hidden meaning, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
ATWOPEASPOD
Nearly identical pair, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
SCHEDULERUNS
Risks missing a deadline, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
LOOKYOULEAP
"Don't be impulsive," literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
CROP
Puzzling field formations, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
INFINITE
Programming sequences that don't end, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
MEDICINE
Weights used for strength training, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
HULA
Toys that are quite hip, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
HAMSTER
Exercise devices for pet rodents, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
WORLDSERIES
Bling for successful MLB teams, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
THOUGHT
Containers for a comic character's internal monologue, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
8%
APIECEOFCAKE
"Nothing to it!," and what each circled letter literally is?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
8%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
8%
THREESQUAREMEALS
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or what 19-, 31-, and 52-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
8%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
8%
MIXEDDRINKS
Cocktails, and what 18-/39-Across and 24-/54-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
8%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2025
8%
ELI
Person in disbelief (literally!)
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2025
8%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
8%
LOVELETTERS
Messages containing X's and O's, and what the answers to the starred clues literally describe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
8%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
ALITTLE
With 108-Across, instruction given to a barber, or how the answers to the starred clues were literally formed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
8%
SPARE
Fifth wheel, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
8%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
8%
AHEM
"I'm literally right here"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
UNEARTHED
Dug up, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2024
8%
DRESSINGDOWN
Severe scolding, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2024
8%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2024
8%
EARLYDAYS
Beginning stages, and what the starts of 16-, 24-, 38-, and 47-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2024
8%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
8%
FASTFOOD
Speedy meal option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
8%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2024
8%
BREAKSITALLDOWN
Explains in meticulous detail, and what the answer to each starred clue literally does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2024
8%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2024
8%
STAYSINVEGAS
Second half of a famous tourism slogan, and what 16-, 22-, 43-, and 51-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
8%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
8%
VISAVIS
Face-to-face, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
8%
LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
LIEUNDEROATH
Commit perjury ... or what literally can be found eight times in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2024
8%
TURNINGPALE
Losing color, or what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
8%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
8%
EXTREMEMEASURES
Drastic actions, or what the noted letters literally are
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
8%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
8%
INARUT
Stuck, literally or figuratively
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
8%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
8%
CASTPEARLSSWINE
Give unappreciated gifts, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
8%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
8%
PRIDECOMESAFALL
Overconfidence is dangerous, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
8%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
8%
THEDAYYESTERDAY
48 hours ago, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
8%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2024
8%
THECALMTHESTORM
Pre-chaos moment, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2024
8%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2024
8%
BREAKINGBAD
Hit AMC crime drama starring Bryan Cranston ... and what the words in the starred clues' answers are doing, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2024
8%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2024
8%
LETMEREPEAT
"I'll say it again," and what 17-, 23-, and 44-Across literally do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
8%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2024
8%
DMS
Private chats, briefly, and what 17-, 29-, 45-, and 61-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2024
8%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
8%
FILLONESSHOES
Step in for another, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
8%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
8%
MIXEDDOUBLES
Tennis match with teams of men and women, or what 18- and 25-Across and 42- and 55-Across literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
8%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2024
8%
PILLOWTALK
Nighttime heart-to-heart that's taken literally in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
8%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2024
8%
TECHSTARTUP
New venture that may collaborate with Y Combinator, and what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across each literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2024
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2024
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2024
8%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2023
8%
HUMBLEBEGINNINGS
Part of a rags-to-riches story, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
8%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
8%
TWOSUITER
Piece of carry-on luggage, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
8%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
8%
PICKEDUPTHEPACE
Hurried, and what this puzzle's word ladder literally did in eight steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
8%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2023
8%
WORKOUTINTHEEND
Come to a satisfying conclusion, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2023
8%
UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2023
8%
UPPERATMOSPHERE
Layer in which space stations orbit Earth, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2023
8%
UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2023
8%
UPSTARTS
Presumptuous newcomers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
8%
CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2023
8%
CUTTHECARDS
Prepare a deck before dealing, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2023
8%
EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2023
8%
EVEN
"I literally can't ___!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
8%
WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2023
8%
WEATHERPERSON
TV news figure literally hinted at by 31-Across, 40-Across, 3-Down and 12-Down?
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2023
8%
CARTEBLANCHE
Free rein
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2023
8%
CARTEBLANCHE
Free rein
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2023
8%
UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
8%
UPUPANDAWAY
Classic sunshine pop hit single with hot-air-balloon imagery, and what 17-, 30-, and 47-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
8%
LONGWINDED
Verbose, and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
8%
LONGWINDED
Verbose, and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
8%
SOAPBUBBLES
Products of a child's wand, and what are literally rising in this puzzle's circles
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2023
8%
SOAPBUBBLES
Products of a child's wand, and what are literally rising in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2023
8%
CHEESEFILLING
Ravioli option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2023
8%
CHEESEFILLING
Ravioli option, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2023
8%
XXSPEED
Fast pace for a video, literally?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
8%
XXSPEED
Fast pace for a video, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
8%
KFUNRUN
Family-friendly charity race, literally?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
8%
KFUNRUN
Family-friendly charity race, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
8%
DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
8%
DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
8%
HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
8%
HHHHCLUBS
"Learn by doing" youth groups, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
8%
GGGGGNETWORKS
Sources of fast cellphone service, literally?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
8%
GGGGGNETWORKS
Sources of fast cellphone service, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
8%
FIRESTARTER
1980 Stephen King novel, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2023
8%
FIRESTARTER
1980 Stephen King novel, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
8%
GLOWUP
Positive personal transformation, in slang, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2023
8%
GLOWUP
Positive personal transformation, in slang, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2023
8%
BALONEYSANDWICH
Classic grade-school lunch, and what's literally found in 17-, 33-, and 40-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2023
8%
BALONEYSANDWICH
Classic grade-school lunch, and what's literally found in 17-, 33-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2023
8%
BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2023
8%
BEARHUGS
Tight embraces, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
8%
ONTHEWATERFRONT
Oscar-winning Marlon Brando film, or where the last words of 18-, 23-, 49-, and 57-Across can literally be found
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2023
8%
ONTHEWATERFRONT
Oscar-winning Marlon Brando film, or where the last words of 18-, 23-, 49-, and 57-Across can literally be found
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2023
8%
AROCKLIVE
Be unaware of current events, literally?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
8%
AROCKLIVE
Be unaware of current events, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
8%
OATHLIE
Perjure oneself, literally?
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
8%
OATHLIE
Perjure oneself, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
8%
FIRECOURAGE
Immense bravery, literally?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
8%
FIRECOURAGE
Immense bravery, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
8%
WRAPSKEEP
Wait to reveal, literally?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
8%
WRAPSKEEP
Wait to reveal, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
8%
THEBUSTHROW
Betray, literally?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
8%
THEBUSTHROW
Betray, literally?
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
8%
FULLOFBEANS
Completely wrong, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2023
8%
FULLOFBEANS
Completely wrong, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2023
8%
BITE
Sink your teeth into, literally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2023
8%
BITE
Sink your teeth into, literally
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2023
8%
SHOWSTOPPER
Dazzling theater performance, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2023
8%
SHOWSTOPPER
Dazzling theater performance, and what the answer to each starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2023
8%
HIGHTEA
British afternoon tradition, and what this puzzle's four longest answers literally have?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2023
8%
HIGHTEA
British afternoon tradition, and what this puzzle's four longest answers literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
8%
SETTOMUSIC
Quarrel over a song, literally?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2023
8%
SETTOMUSIC
Quarrel over a song, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
8%
BEEFSTOCK
Quarrel over merchandise, literally?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2023
8%
BEEFSTOCK
Quarrel over merchandise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
8%
RUNINPLACE
Quarrel over a venue, literally?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2023
8%
RUNINPLACE
Quarrel over a venue, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
8%
SCRAPIRON
Quarrel over a golf club, literally?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2023
8%
SCRAPIRON
Quarrel over a golf club, literally?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2023
8%
CAPITALGAIN
Good news for investors, as seen literally in the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2023
8%
CAPITALGAIN
Good news for investors, as seen literally in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
8%
HOLDTHATTHOUGHT
"Remember what you were about to say," and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2023
8%
HOLDTHATTHOUGHT
"Remember what you were about to say," and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2023
8%
THERAININSPAIN
La lluvia, literally
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
8%
THERAININSPAIN
La lluvia, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
8%
WHENINROME
Quando, literally
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
8%
WHENINROME
Quando, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
8%
TURKISHDELIGHT
Zevk, literally
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
8%
TURKISHDELIGHT
Zevk, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
8%
FRENCHKISS
Bise, literally
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
8%
FRENCHKISS
Bise, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
8%
CUPOFJAVA
Cangkir, literally
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
8%
CUPOFJAVA
Cangkir, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
8%
UPPERHAND
Advantageous position, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2023
8%
UPPERHAND
Advantageous position, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2023
8%
CENTERPIECE
Pivotal element, and what each word in quotes in the starred clues literally is to its answer?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2022
8%
CENTERPIECE
Pivotal element, and what each word in quotes in the starred clues literally is to its answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2022
8%
HOLDINGPATTERNS
Flight paths above busy airports, and what the sets of circled letters literally are?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2022
8%
HOLDINGPATTERNS
Flight paths above busy airports, and what the sets of circled letters literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2022
8%
HOUSEHOLDNAME
Instantly recognizable brand, and what can literally be found in this puzzle's circles?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2022
8%
HOUSEHOLDNAME
Instantly recognizable brand, and what can literally be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2022
8%
COATTAILS
Features of some formal jackets, and what the ends of the answers to the starred clues literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2022
8%
COATTAILS
Features of some formal jackets, and what the ends of the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2022
8%
LETTEROPENERS
Envelope-slicing tools, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2022
8%
LETTEROPENERS
Envelope-slicing tools, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2022
8%
OOHS
Cries of delight, and what each of the answers to the starred clues literally are?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
8%
OOHS
Cries of delight, and what each of the answers to the starred clues literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
8%
RAINCOATS
Wet-weather gear, and what this puzzle's circled letters literally are?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2022
8%
RAINCOATS
Wet-weather gear, and what this puzzle's circled letters literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2022
8%
MIXEDRESULTS
Ambiguous outcome, and what the circled letters literally contain
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2022
8%
MIXEDRESULTS
Ambiguous outcome, and what the circled letters literally contain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2022
8%
TWOTRUTHSANDALIE
Ice-breaker activity involving three claims, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues literally are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2022
8%
TWOTRUTHSANDALIE
Ice-breaker activity involving three claims, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2022
8%
HANDSHOE
Glove in German, literally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
HANDSHOE
Glove in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
SPIKEPIG
Porcupine in German, literally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
SPIKEPIG
Porcupine in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
TREEWOOL
Cotton in German, literally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
TREEWOOL
Cotton in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
DUSTSUCKER
Vacuum in German, literally
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
DUSTSUCKER
Vacuum in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
RIVERHORSE
Hippopotamus in German, literally
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
RIVERHORSE
Hippopotamus in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
WASHBEAR
Raccoon in German, literally
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
8%
WASHBEAR
Raccoon in German, literally
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
8%
SPLITTICKET
Voter's crossover ballot, and what can literally be found in the circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2022
8%
SPLITTICKET
Voter's crossover ballot, and what can literally be found in the circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2022
8%
CLASSSEEME
Teacher's request, literally?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
8%
CLASSSEEME
Teacher's request, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
8%
READINGBURN
Note to a spy, literally?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
8%
READINGBURN
Note to a spy, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
8%
REBATEFREE
Enticing ad words, literally?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
8%
REBATEFREE
Enticing ad words, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
8%
THEOTHERONE
Like falling dominoes, literally?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
8%
THEOTHERONE
Like falling dominoes, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
8%
ANIMALRIGHTS
Anti-cruelty movement, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2022
8%
ANIMALRIGHTS
Anti-cruelty movement, and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2022
8%
ENDGAME
Last stage of a chess match, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2022
8%
ENDGAME
Last stage of a chess match, and what each answer to a starred clue literally has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2022
8%
CUTTHECARBS
Dieting advice, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2022
8%
CUTTHECARBS
Dieting advice, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2022
8%
GETAFTERIT
"Seize the day!," and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2022
8%
GETAFTERIT
"Seize the day!," and what the answers to the starred clues literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2022
8%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2022
8%
TESTEDTHEWATERS
Dipped a toe in, metaphorically or literally
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2022
8%
DJMIX
Dance club compilation, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2022
8%
DJMIX
Dance club compilation, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2022
8%
TIMESLOT
Schedule component, and what the answers to the starred clues literally contain
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
8%
TIMESLOT
Schedule component, and what the answers to the starred clues literally contain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
8%
SISUVZE
Passport or Pilot, e.g., literally?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
8%
SISUVZE
Passport or Pilot, e.g., literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
8%
WEACCENTST
Something heard around Chicago, literally?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
8%
WEACCENTST
Something heard around Chicago, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
8%
TEEXAMRM
Hurdle before spring break, literally?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
8%
TEEXAMRM
Hurdle before spring break, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
8%
WITOADFE
Frog that carries fertilized eggs on its back, literally?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
8%
WITOADFE
Frog that carries fertilized eggs on its back, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
8%
LICRISISFE
Reason to buy a sports car, for some, literally?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2022
8%
LICRISISFE
Reason to buy a sports car, for some, literally?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2022
8%
MAKEENDSMEET
Get by ... or what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2022
8%
MAKEENDSMEET
Get by ... or what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2022
8%
CARGO
Boatload, literally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2022
8%
CARGO
Boatload, literally
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
8%
BREAKASTORY
What an investigative journalist might do, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2022
8%
BREAKASTORY
What an investigative journalist might do, and what the answers to the starred clues literally do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2022
8%
TREEHUGGERS
Nature lovers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2022
8%
TREEHUGGERS
Nature lovers, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2022
8%
PAIROFPANTS
Trousers, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2022
8%
PAIROFPANTS
Trousers, and what the answer to each starred clue literally is
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2022
8%
RUNAROUND
Evasive maneuvering, and what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2022
8%
RUNAROUND
Evasive maneuvering, and what can literally be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2022
8%
BOOKENDS
Items found on library shelves, and what are literally found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2022
8%
BOOKENDS
Items found on library shelves, and what are literally found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2022
8%
DEEPMEANING
What this puzzle literally provides eight times
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 24, 2022
8%
DEEPMEANING
What this puzzle literally provides eight times
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
8%
BACKTOBACKGAMES
Doubleheader feature, and what are literally found in 17-, 23-, and 44-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2022
8%
BACKTOBACKGAMES
Doubleheader feature, and what are literally found in 17-, 23-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2022
8%
FRESHSTART
New beginning, and what the first words of the answers to the starred clues can literally have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2022
8%
FRESHSTART
New beginning, and what the first words of the answers to the starred clues can literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2022
8%
NEPAINCK
*Annoyance, literally?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
NEPAINCK
*Annoyance, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
BUKICKTT
*Motivator, literally?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
BUKICKTT
*Motivator, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
BASTABCK
*Betrayal, literally?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
BASTABCK
*Betrayal, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
FASLAPCE
*Offensive surprise, literally?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
FASLAPCE
*Offensive surprise, literally?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
WORKS
*Opera, literally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2022
8%
WORKS
*Opera, literally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2022
1%
SVEN
"Frozen" reindeer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SVEN
"Frozen" reindeer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ECHOCHAMBERS
Settings that reinforce personal biases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
REWARDS
Positively reinforces
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
REWARDS
Positively reinforces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
ECHOCHAMBER
Environment that reinforces existing biases
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
ECHOCHAMBER
Environment that reinforces existing biases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
LED
Took the reins
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
LED
Took the reins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
SAMI
Indigenous people known for reindeer herding
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
SAMI
Indigenous people known for reindeer herding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
LEAD
Take the reins, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
1%
LEAD
Take the reins, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
1%
DASHER
One of Santa's reindeer
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
1%
DASHER
One of Santa's reindeer
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
1%
ANTLER
One of two for a reindeer
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
ANTLER
One of two for a reindeer
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
HOOVES
Dogs : paws :: reindeer : ___
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
1%
HOOVES
Dogs : paws :: reindeer : ___
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
1%
SAMURAI
Important figures of preindustrial Japan
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
1%
SAMURAI
Important figures of preindustrial Japan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
1%
COMET
One of Santa's reindeer (... 1-4)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
1%
COMET
One of Santa's reindeer (... 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
1%
MAIL
Preinstalled Apple app with an envelope icon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2024
1%
MAIL
Preinstalled Apple app with an envelope icon
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2024
1%
KARMA
Factor in Hindu reincarnation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2024
1%
KARMA
Factor in Hindu reincarnation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2024
1%
LORI
"Shark Tank" investor Greiner
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
1%
LORI
"Shark Tank" investor Greiner
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
1%
ONTHEHOUSE
Santa and his reindeer landed __
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2023
1%
ONTHEHOUSE
Santa and his reindeer landed __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2023
1%
TOEPLATE
Shoe reinforcement
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
1%
TOEPLATE
Shoe reinforcement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
1%
SANTA
Reindeer reins holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2023
1%
SANTA
Reindeer reins holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2023
1%
REBAR
Concrete-reinforcing rod
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2023
1%
REBAR
Concrete-reinforcing rod
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2023
1%
TEAM
Santa's reindeer, for one
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2022
1%
TEAM
Santa's reindeer, for one
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2022
1%
BRIDLETHREATS
*Warning words from one holding the reins?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2022
1%
BRIDLETHREATS
*Warning words from one holding the reins?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2022
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 29, 2018
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Egyptian symbols of royalty
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Fitness stat.
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Greeted casually, with "to"
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Grill
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Classic London theatre
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They raise camp spirit
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Arrive on an air taxi
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North-of-the-border gas
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Rein in, literally" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CONTROLBRING (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Rein in, literally"?
The best answer for "Rein in, literally" is CONTROLBRING with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Rein in, literally" 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 29, 2018.