This crossword clue "Safe at first, maybe?" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on May 23, 2022. With 198 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is ONBASE — a 6-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
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198 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONBASE
Safe at first, maybe?
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2022
99%
ONBASE
Safe at first, maybe?
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2022
10%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
10%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
INCASE
To be safe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
INCASE
To be safe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
AREWEINTHECLEAR
"Is it safe for us to relax yet?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
AREWEINTHECLEAR
"Is it safe for us to relax yet?"
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
TYPO
Word underlined in red, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
TYPO
Word underlined in red, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
SAIL
Travel by yacht, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
SAIL
Travel by yacht, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Story accessed by ladder, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Story accessed by ladder, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
STREAM
Fly-fishing locale, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
STREAM
Fly-fishing locale, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
TACO
Tuesday's dinner, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
TACO
Tuesday's dinner, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
ECON
Future MBA's major, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
ECON
Future MBA's major, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
POLISCI
Future JD's major, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
POLISCI
Future JD's major, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
GUM
Bubble source, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
GUM
Bubble source, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ATE
Was full of beans, maybe?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ATE
Was full of beans, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
EGGY
Yolk-filled, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
EGGY
Yolk-filled, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
OMIT
Conveniently leave out, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
OMIT
Conveniently leave out, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
SPED
Went a mile a minute, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
SPED
Went a mile a minute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
TAKECARE
"Be safe!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
5%
TAKECARE
"Be safe!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
5%
RUSTED
Like a bike that's been left in the rain, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
RUSTED
Like a bike that's been left in the rain, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
BACON
"Smiley face breakfast" lips, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
BACON
"Smiley face breakfast" lips, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
CARDHOLDER
Person with a lot of credit, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
CARDHOLDER
Person with a lot of credit, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
IGUESS
"Well, maybe"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
IGUESS
"Well, maybe"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
CLUE
Fingerprint, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
CLUE
Fingerprint, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
PRANK
Foul call, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
5%
PRANK
Foul call, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
AIRBAG
It keeps a driver safe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
5%
AIRBAG
It keeps a driver safe
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
GOPRO
Device on a snowboarder's helmet, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
5%
GOPRO
Device on a snowboarder's helmet, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
GARAGES
They keep cars safe
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
5%
GARAGES
They keep cars safe
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
CHEMICAL
Substance in an Erlenmeyer flask, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
CHEMICAL
Substance in an Erlenmeyer flask, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
TAGSALE
Event after spring cleaning, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
TAGSALE
Event after spring cleaning, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ASKAROUND
Do a temperature check, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
ASKAROUND
Do a temperature check, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
LASTROW
Spot for the cheapest seats in the house, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
LASTROW
Spot for the cheapest seats in the house, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
HAM
Meat in a yuletide meal, maybe
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
HAM
Meat in a yuletide meal, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
SOCANI
Boaster's retort, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
SOCANI
Boaster's retort, maybe
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
APNEA
Snorer's affliction, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
APNEA
Snorer's affliction, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEATBELTS
Vehicle safety devices
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
SEATBELTS
Vehicle safety devices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
USDA
Food safety org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
USDA
Food safety org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TSA
Airport safety gp.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
TSA
Airport safety gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
ATTESTEDTOTESTS
The safety inspector __
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ATTESTEDTOTESTS
The safety inspector __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CRASHTEST
Automaker's safety trial
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
CRASHTEST
Automaker's safety trial
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
OSHA
Workplace safety org.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
OSHA
Workplace safety org.
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ONSTAR
GM subsidiary offering safety features
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ONSTAR
GM subsidiary offering safety features
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
LOTT
Hall of Fame safety Ronnie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
LOTT
Hall of Fame safety Ronnie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
LAB
Place to wear safety goggles and a white coat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
LAB
Place to wear safety goggles and a white coat
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 23, 2022
Wolf's call
Crossword Clue
One may consider a Gen Xer old
Crossword Clue
Served a meal to
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"Double Stuf" cookie
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City near Santa Ana
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Chimpanzee, e.g.
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Sugary treat in a colorful stripe (In this answer, anagram letters 4-8)
Crossword Clue
Not trans
Crossword Clue
"Not nice!!"
Crossword Clue
It precedes Virgo
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Safe at first, maybe?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 198 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONBASE (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Safe at first, maybe?"?
The best answer for "Safe at first, maybe?" is ONBASE with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Safe at first, maybe?" 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 May 23, 2022.