The clue "Round before a final" from the Universal Crossword crossword on March 15, 2023 has 187 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that SEMI (4 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SEMI
Round before a final
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2023
99%
SEMI
Round before a final
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2023
5%
SLOWCLAP
Insincere round of applause
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SLOWCLAP
Insincere round of applause
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
5%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
CODA
Led Zeppelin's final studio album
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
CODA
Led Zeppelin's final studio album
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
NLCS
MLB playoff round
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
NLCS
MLB playoff round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
OVATE
Not perfectly round
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
OVATE
Not perfectly round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
TEETIME
Start of a round
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
TEETIME
Start of a round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
MATE
Check a final time?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
MATE
Check a final time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SHORTLIST
Select for final consideration
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
SHORTLIST
Select for final consideration
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
EIGHT
Elite __: March Madness round
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
EIGHT
Elite __: March Madness round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
FIRSTSEED
Team that skips round one
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
FIRSTSEED
Team that skips round one
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
BARTABS
Accounts with round numbers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
BARTABS
Accounts with round numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
MEATRAFFLE
Fundraising event where one can win a round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
DRIVESHAFT
*Part of the bus that makes the wheels go round and round, round and round
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
VALET
Worker who gets around a lot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" director Harold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" director Harold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
RANON
Built one's campaign around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
RANON
Built one's campaign around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
MEAL
Ground substance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
MEAL
Ground substance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
SLIDE
Playground fixture with a ladder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
SLIDE
Playground fixture with a ladder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
FLITS
Darts around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
FLITS
Darts around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
PAVES
Covers a lot of ground?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
UEY
Short turnaround?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UEY
Short turnaround?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
CORN
Grain ground to make masa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
AURA
Surrounding glow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
AURA
Surrounding glow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
AVOID
Dance around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
AVOID
Dance around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ORSO
Around
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
ORSO
Around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
CAVER
Underground explorer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
CAVER
Underground explorer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
MUD
Mess around a sty
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MUD
Mess around a sty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
IDLED
Sat around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
IDLED
Sat around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEEKACOMPROMISE
Find common ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SAYIT
"Stop beating around the bush!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
SAYIT
"Stop beating around the bush!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
ILL
Green around the gills
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
ILL
Green around the gills
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
ENCIRCLED
Surrounded
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
ENCIRCLED
Surrounded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
MAREN
"Circles Around This Town" singer Morris
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
MAREN
"Circles Around This Town" singer Morris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
LEAN
Like ground turkey
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
LEAN
Like ground turkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
PROWL
Sneak around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
PROWL
Sneak around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
CRYPT
Underground vault
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
CRYPT
Underground vault
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACE
Card in an around-the-corner straight
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Card in an around-the-corner straight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
DIVOT
Polo ground chunk
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
DIVOT
Polo ground chunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
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May 26, 2026
1%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
RAZES
Brings to the ground
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
RAZES
Brings to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
CATCOW
Yoga pose that alternates between arching and rounding the spine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
LOGROLLS
Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LOGROLLS
Playground structures that challenge balance and coordination
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
HOE
Do groundbreaking work?
(3)
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May 2, 2026
1%
HOE
Do groundbreaking work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
TOTE
Lug (around)
(4)
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Apr 28, 2026
1%
TOTE
Lug (around)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
NOSE
Snoop (around)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NOSE
Snoop (around)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
MOBS
Crowds around, as a celebrity
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
MOBS
Crowds around, as a celebrity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
PREMIUMKETTLECLUB
Exclusive gathering around a cauldron in the snack aisle?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
PREMIUMKETTLECLUB
Exclusive gathering around a cauldron in the snack aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
LOU
Reed of the Velvet Underground
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
LOU
Reed of the Velvet Underground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SULKS
Mopes around
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
SULKS
Mopes around
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
NOODLE
Fool around (with)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
NOODLE
Fool around (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
YOYO
"Around the World" toy
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
YOYO
"Around the World" toy
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
ORE
Underground rock
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ORE
Underground rock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
STRONGARM
Boss around
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
STRONGARM
Boss around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
AMID
Surrounded by
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
AMID
Surrounded by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
BATTLEFIELD
*Gain ground, to a general
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BATTLEFIELD
*Gain ground, to a general
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ROOT
Underground part of a tree
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ROOT
Underground part of a tree
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of orbits around the sun Neptune has completed since its discovery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
TWINE
Cord around a package
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
TWINE
Cord around a package
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
CAROUSEL
Spot for horsing around?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
CAROUSEL
Spot for horsing around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
PILLAR
One of 36 surrounding the Lincoln Memorial
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
PILLAR
One of 36 surrounding the Lincoln Memorial
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
AMBIENT
Surrounding
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
AMBIENT
Surrounding
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
SEESAW
Playground board with two seats
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
SEESAW
Playground board with two seats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ACTV
Shakespearean finale
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ACTV
Shakespearean finale
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
LOAFED
Lounged around
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
LOAFED
Lounged around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
CODAS
Musical finales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
CODAS
Musical finales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
DONTLEAVE
"Stick around a while!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
DONTLEAVE
"Stick around a while!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
ISLE
Turf surrounded by surf
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
ISLE
Turf surrounded by surf
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
ROTATE
Spin around
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
ROTATE
Spin around
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
EXTANT
Still around
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
EXTANT
Still around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
CATALLERGY
It might make you sneeze around a Siamese
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
STEER
Animal rounded up in a roundup
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
STEER
Animal rounded up in a roundup
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
TENTS
Rustic campground sights
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
TENTS
Rustic campground sights
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
TIPTOE
Sneak (around)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
TIPTOE
Sneak (around)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
RAINDELAY
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
RAINDELAY
Reason to cover a lot of ground quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
ASEA
Not on solid ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
ASEA
Not on solid ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ASK
"I'll __ around"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
ASK
"I'll __ around"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
GOING
Not hanging around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
GOING
Not hanging around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
TOTED
Schlepped around
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
TOTED
Schlepped around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
TSA
Wanders around ORD?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
TSA
Wanders around ORD?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROVER
Red __: playground game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
MST
Year-round hrs. in Phoenix
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
MST
Year-round hrs. in Phoenix
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
LUG
Tote around
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
LUG
Tote around
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
ROAM
Cover a lot of ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
ROAM
Cover a lot of ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
POSIES
Pocketful in "Ring Around the Rosie"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
POSIES
Pocketful in "Ring Around the Rosie"
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SLIPPERCHAIR
*Armless furniture that sits low to the ground
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SLIPPERCHAIR
*Armless furniture that sits low to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
WINECAVES
Underground spots for oak barrels
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
WINECAVES
Underground spots for oak barrels
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
AMTOO
Playground retort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
AMTOO
Playground retort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
GOLDENMEAN
Ideal middle ground
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
GOLDENMEAN
Ideal middle ground
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
LOLL
Lounge around
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
LOLL
Lounge around
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
REMAIN
Stick around
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
REMAIN
Stick around
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
ROVE
Wander around
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
ROVE
Wander around
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on March 15, 2023
Source of some unwanted feedback
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"Quit it!"
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Woman who leads a family (X = ARCH)
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Actress Thurman
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High-fat diet
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Enter with troops
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Road coating
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Excited about
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Tuchus
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Soap opera about certain Londoners (X = AS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Round before a final" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SEMI (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Round before a final"?
The best answer for "Round before a final" is SEMI with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Round before a final" 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 March 15, 2023.