The crossword clue "Retro taper" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on July 17, 2025. We've carefully identified 25 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, VCR (3 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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25 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
VCR
Retro taper
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
99%
VCR
Retro taper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
8%
SONIC
Fast-food chain with retro flair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2024
8%
SONIC
Fast-food chain with retro flair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
8%
CATEYED
Like some retro frames
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2024
8%
CATEYED
Like some retro frames
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2024
8%
SPACEAGE
Super modern, in a retro way
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
8%
SPACEAGE
Super modern, in a retro way
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
8%
RODIN
French sculptor hidden in "retro diner"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2024
8%
RODIN
French sculptor hidden in "retro diner"
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
8%
TBT
Hashtag for retro pics
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
8%
TBT
Hashtag for retro pics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
8%
CDS
Some retro album purchases
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2023
8%
CDS
Some retro album purchases
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
8%
LAMP
Lava ___ (retro fixture)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2023
8%
LAMP
Lava ___ (retro fixture)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2023
8%
PASSE
Not retro yet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2022
8%
PASSE
Not retro yet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2022
8%
PEARS
Fruits that taper upward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2022
8%
PEARS
Fruits that taper upward
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2022
8%
ANTERO
Opposite of retro-
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2021
8%
ANTERO
Opposite of retro-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2021
8%
MULLETHAIRCUT
Guy's retro 'do given by a fish?
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2019
8%
MULLETHAIRCUT
Guy's retro 'do given by a fish?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2019
8%
SLO
__ Poke: retro candy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2019
8%
SLO
__ Poke: retro candy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2019
8%
PALEO
With 34-Down, really retro eating programs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2018
8%
PALEO
With 34-Down, really retro eating programs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2018
1%
SLAYTHESPIRE
Deck-building video game whose name ends with a tapering structure
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
SLAYTHESPIRE
Deck-building video game whose name ends with a tapering structure
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
STEAMPUNK
Genre with retrofuturistic technology
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
1%
STEAMPUNK
Genre with retrofuturistic technology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
FADE
Haircut that tapers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
1%
FADE
Haircut that tapers
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
1%
ANEWHOPE
Oldest "Star Wars" movie's retroactive subtitle
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2021
1%
ANEWHOPE
Oldest "Star Wars" movie's retroactive subtitle
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2021
1%
SKINK
Lizard with a tapering tail
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2020
1%
SKINK
Lizard with a tapering tail
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2020
1%
BACKDATE
Make retroactive
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 5, 2020
1%
BACKDATE
Make retroactive
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 5, 2020
1%
BACKDATES
Makes retroactive ... or what the eight other longest Across answers have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2019
1%
BACKDATES
Makes retroactive ... or what the eight other longest Across answers have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2019
1%
OBELISKS
Tall, tapering pillars
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 27, 2019
1%
OBELISKS
Tall, tapering pillars
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 27, 2019
1%
FIRSTOPTION
*Often the best choice, in retrospect
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2018
1%
FIRSTOPTION
*Often the best choice, in retrospect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2018
1%
BADDECISION
Usually retrospective assessment
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2018
1%
BADDECISION
Usually retrospective assessment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2018
1%
SCAM
In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2018
1%
SCAM
In retrospect, it may have sounded too good to be true
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Retro taper" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 25 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VCR (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Retro taper"?
The best answer for "Retro taper" is VCR with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Retro taper" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on July 17, 2025.