"Rooster, for a hen" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Universal Crossword puzzle on November 7, 2022. We have 182 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is MATE with 4 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
Answer For Rooster, for a hen:
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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MATE
Rooster, for a hen
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2022
99%
MATE
Rooster, for a hen
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2022
8%
PEA
Word after "chick" or before "hen"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
PEA
Word after "chick" or before "hen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
1%
CHICKENCOOP
Business run by a bunch of hens?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
CHICKENCOOP
Business run by a bunch of hens?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
TATTOO
Bit of henna art
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
TATTOO
Bit of henna art
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
YADDA
When repeated, "and so on"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
YADDA
When repeated, "and so on"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
DEB
Smitten Kitchen blogger Perelman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
DEB
Smitten Kitchen blogger Perelman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
APRONS
Kitchen cover-ups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
APRONS
Kitchen cover-ups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
REDOES
Freshens, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
REDOES
Freshens, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ELSE
If-then-__ statement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ELSE
If-then-__ statement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
REA
Belfast-born actor Stephen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
REA
Belfast-born actor Stephen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
SOBEIT
"That's that, then"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
SOBEIT
"That's that, then"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SOUSCHEF
Kitchen deputy
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SOUSCHEF
Kitchen deputy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
CORER
Kitchen gadget for apples
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
CORER
Kitchen gadget for apples
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SIEVE
Kitchen gadget for flour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
SIEVE
Kitchen gadget for flour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SPARTA
Enemy of ancient Athens
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
SPARTA
Enemy of ancient Athens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
PANKO
Coat put on in the kitchen?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
PANKO
Coat put on in the kitchen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
AROMA
Kitchen drawer?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
AROMA
Kitchen drawer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
NEVER
"When pigs fly!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
NEVER
"When pigs fly!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
WRENS
Birds paraded on Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
WRENS
Birds paraded on Saint Stephen's Day in Ireland
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
AURA
Reading with medium comprehension?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
AURA
Reading with medium comprehension?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
PARERS
Small kitchen knives
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
PARERS
Small kitchen knives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERNIE
Orange Muppet who sings "When Bert's Not Here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
SIEVES
Meshes in the kitchen
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
SIEVES
Meshes in the kitchen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
PREP
Kitchen work
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
PREP
Kitchen work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
SALISBURYPLAIN
Plateau in England that's home to Stonehenge
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
SALISBURYPLAIN
Plateau in England that's home to Stonehenge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ACTIV
When the fate of Ophelia is revealed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
ACTIV
When the fate of Ophelia is revealed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SSN
Hyphenated ID
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
SSN
Hyphenated ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
GET
Comprehend
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GET
Comprehend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
APRON
Kitchen cover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
APRON
Kitchen cover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
OTOH
Brief "Then again ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OTOH
Brief "Then again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
EVOO
Kitchen initialism
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
EVOO
Kitchen initialism
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
NEAL
Sci-fi author Stephenson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
NEAL
Sci-fi author Stephenson
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
UGA
Sch. in Athens
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
UGA
Sch. in Athens
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
DISHTOWEL
Kitchen cloth
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
DISHTOWEL
Kitchen cloth
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
HAIRAPPOINTMENT
When one might find a blowout sale?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
HAIRAPPOINTMENT
When one might find a blowout sale?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
SUPERPOSITION
Quantum mechanics phenomenon
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
SUPERPOSITION
Quantum mechanics phenomenon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ORNOT
"... never mind, then"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... never mind, then"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
BURNTOACRISP
Overdo and then some in the oven
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
BURNTOACRISP
Overdo and then some in the oven
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CHOP
Do some kitchen prep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
CHOP
Do some kitchen prep
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
SASHA
Olympic skater Cohen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
SASHA
Olympic skater Cohen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
BARBENHEIMER
Cinematic cultural phenomenon in the summer of 2023
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
BARBENHEIMER
Cinematic cultural phenomenon in the summer of 2023
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
NABS
Apprehends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NABS
Apprehends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
MITTS
Kitchen gloves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
MITTS
Kitchen gloves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
WAN
Ashen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
WAN
Ashen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
GOT
Comprehended
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
GOT
Comprehended
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
PANS
Kitchen array
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
PANS
Kitchen array
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
GALLEY
Long rowboat, or a long kitchen
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
GALLEY
Long rowboat, or a long kitchen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Beasts with prehensile noses
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Beasts with prehensile noses
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
BEYOURSELF
Advice about authenticity
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
CHEF
Kitchen VIP
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
CHEF
Kitchen VIP
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
ISEE
Words of comprehension
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
ISEE
Words of comprehension
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
SSNS
Hyphenated personal IDs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
SSNS
Hyphenated personal IDs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ANTIC
Shenanigan
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ANTIC
Shenanigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
SENIORPRANK
Shenanigans of the upper class?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
SENIORPRANK
Shenanigans of the upper class?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
IRIS
___ scan (biometric authentication option)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
IRIS
___ scan (biometric authentication option)
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
BOSCH
KitchenAid alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
BOSCH
KitchenAid alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
MEHNDI
Body art that uses henna
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
MEHNDI
Body art that uses henna
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
LGS
Some kitchen appliances
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
LGS
Some kitchen appliances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DREAD
Anticipate apprehensively
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
DREAD
Anticipate apprehensively
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ELNINO
Pacific climate phenomenon
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ELNINO
Pacific climate phenomenon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
COMA
Food ___ (post-feast phenomenon)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
COMA
Food ___ (post-feast phenomenon)
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
PETODOR
Target of some air fresheners
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
PETODOR
Target of some air fresheners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
INDEPTH
Comprehensive
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
INDEPTH
Comprehensive
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
DINETTE
Kitchen set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DINETTE
Kitchen set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
OXO
Maker of small kitchen gadgets
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
OXO
Maker of small kitchen gadgets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
PINE
Car freshener scent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
PINE
Car freshener scent
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ETA
"When will u get here?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ETA
"When will u get here?"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
AHARDPACTTOFOLLOW
Incomprehensible peace treaty?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
AHARDPACTTOFOLLOW
Incomprehensible peace treaty?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
SACHA
Satirist Baron Cohen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SACHA
Satirist Baron Cohen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
ACTIII
When Caesar asks, "Et tu, Brute?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
ACTIII
When Caesar asks, "Et tu, Brute?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
GYRO
Sandwich in Athens
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
GYRO
Sandwich in Athens
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TOETAP
Movement in a core-strengthening Pilates exercise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
TOETAP
Movement in a core-strengthening Pilates exercise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
SLEDGE
"When a Man Loves a Woman" singer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
SLEDGE
"When a Man Loves a Woman" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
INURE
Toughen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
INURE
Toughen
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ORGANPIPE
One of 17,974 in Passau's St. Stephen's Cathedral
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
ORGANPIPE
One of 17,974 in Passau's St. Stephen's Cathedral
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
AIRDATE
When to set your DVR for
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
AIRDATE
When to set your DVR for
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
REAL
Authentic
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
REAL
Authentic
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
UTILITY
__ knife: handy kitchen tool
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
UTILITY
__ knife: handy kitchen tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
NEWYEARSEVE
When "Auld Lang Syne" is sung (... letters 7-11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
NEWYEARSEVE
When "Auld Lang Syne" is sung (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
GREEKROULETTE
Game at an Athenian casino?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
GREEKROULETTE
Game at an Athenian casino?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
RANGE
Kitchen fixture
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
RANGE
Kitchen fixture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
GHOST
___ kitchen (delivery-only establishment)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
GHOST
___ kitchen (delivery-only establishment)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
TAPIR
Mammal with a prehensile nose
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
TAPIR
Mammal with a prehensile nose
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
ADELE
"When We Were Young" singer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
ADELE
"When We Were Young" singer
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who wrote "When You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It's Time To Go Home"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who wrote "When You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It's Time To Go Home"
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
DECADENT
Lavish and then some
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
DECADENT
Lavish and then some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
THAWED
Sat on the kitchen counter, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
THAWED
Sat on the kitchen counter, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
PAT
Jazz guitarist Metheny
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
1%
PAT
Jazz guitarist Metheny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
1%
RENEW
Freshen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
RENEW
Freshen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
CANON
Official and authentic content
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
CANON
Official and authentic content
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
APPLEPEELER
*Kitchen gadget fashioned from pearl?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
APPLEPEELER
*Kitchen gadget fashioned from pearl?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
JUNKDRAWER
*Spot in the kitchen for everything and anything
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
JUNKDRAWER
*Spot in the kitchen for everything and anything
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
DINETTES
Kitchen nooks
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
DINETTES
Kitchen nooks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ITSADATE
"Let's meet up then!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
ITSADATE
"Let's meet up then!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
GRASP
Fully comprehend
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
GRASP
Fully comprehend
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
EGGTIMERS
They may wind up in the kitchen
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
EGGTIMERS
They may wind up in the kitchen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
1%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
HERDMENTALITY
Groupthink phenomenon
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
HERDMENTALITY
Groupthink phenomenon
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
HOTSHOTS
Phenoms
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
HOTSHOTS
Phenoms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
BEREAL
Plea for authenticity
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
BEREAL
Plea for authenticity
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
HEART
Organ strengthened by cardio
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
HEART
Organ strengthened by cardio
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
ANDY
Bravo host Cohen
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
ANDY
Bravo host Cohen
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
STEAK
Strip in the kitchen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
STEAK
Strip in the kitchen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
BIRDMIGRATION
Seasonal avian phenomenon represented in this puzzle
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
1%
BIRDMIGRATION
Seasonal avian phenomenon represented in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
MEANBUSINESS
*Don't pull any shenanigans
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
MEANBUSINESS
*Don't pull any shenanigans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
MALES
Rams and roosters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
MALES
Rams and roosters
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
ONACLEARDAY
When it isn't cloudy
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
ONACLEARDAY
When it isn't cloudy
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
ANGST
Sense of apprehension
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
ANGST
Sense of apprehension
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
BLOOPER
Clip of an actor messing up and then swearing, say
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
BLOOPER
Clip of an actor messing up and then swearing, say
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
YADA
When tripled, "You get the picture"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
YADA
When tripled, "You get the picture"
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
ACTV
When Romeo says, "Thus with a kiss I die"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
ACTV
When Romeo says, "Thus with a kiss I die"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
CRUNCHTIME
*When to pull an all-nighter
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
CRUNCHTIME
*When to pull an all-nighter
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
HEAR
When repeated, cry of approval
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
HEAR
When repeated, cry of approval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
REALTIME
When things happen
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
REALTIME
When things happen
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ANTS
Kitchen pests
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
ANTS
Kitchen pests
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
SAINTS
"When the ___ Go Marching In"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
SAINTS
"When the ___ Go Marching In"
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
1%
AEGEANSEA
Body of water said to be named for a king of Athens
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
AEGEANSEA
Body of water said to be named for a king of Athens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
REYNOLDSW
*Kitchen foil brand
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
REYNOLDSW
*Kitchen foil brand
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
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Popped up
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Bigfoot's cousin
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Z, in sorority names
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Rooster, for a hen" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MATE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Rooster, for a hen"?
The best answer for "Rooster, for a hen" is MATE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Rooster, for a hen" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 7, 2022.