Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on September 5, 2021, the clue "Script writer" has 158 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is PEN (3 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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158 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PEN
Script writer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2021
99%
PEN
Script writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2021
8%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
8%
ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
8%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
POET
Ode writer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
POET
Ode writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
8%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
8%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
8%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
REE
Food writer Drummond
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
8%
REE
Food writer Drummond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
8%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
8%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
8%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
AESOP
Greek fable writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
8%
ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
8%
DOC
Rx writer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
8%
DOC
Rx writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
8%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
8%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
8%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
UPTON
"The Jungle" writer Sinclair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
LOUIS
Western writer L'Amour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
ERASMUS
"In Praise of Folly" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
ALAIN
Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
8%
ALAIN
Harlem Renaissance writer Locke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
8%
ICER
"Happy Birthday" writer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
8%
ICER
"Happy Birthday" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
8%
HARTE
American short story writer Bret
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
HARTE
American short story writer Bret
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
LESLEA
"Daddy, Papa, and Me" writer Newman
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
LESLEA
"Daddy, Papa, and Me" writer Newman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
OBAMA
"The Light We Carry" writer Michelle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
OBAMA
"The Light We Carry" writer Michelle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
LOVESCENE
Steamy part of a script (In this answer, note the 6th letter)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
LOVESCENE
Steamy part of a script (In this answer, note the 6th letter)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
URIS
"Exodus" writer Leon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
URIS
"Exodus" writer Leon
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
ERMA
Humor writer Bombeck
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
ERMA
Humor writer Bombeck
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
GIL
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" writer Scott-Heron
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
GIL
"The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" writer Scott-Heron
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
ADA
Mathematician and writer Lovelace
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
ADA
Mathematician and writer Lovelace
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
ADLIBS
Goes off script
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
8%
ADLIBS
Goes off script
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
8%
ANON
Short story writer?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
8%
ANON
Short story writer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
8%
EDITH
"The Buccaneers" writer Wharton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
EDITH
"The Buccaneers" writer Wharton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
URSULA
"Earthsea" series writer __ K. Le Guin
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
URSULA
"Earthsea" series writer __ K. Le Guin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
IRMA
Cookbook writer Rombauer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
8%
IRMA
Cookbook writer Rombauer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
8%
ANN
"The Baby-Sitters Club" writer __ M. Martin
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
ANN
"The Baby-Sitters Club" writer __ M. Martin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
ORLEAN
"The Library Book" writer Susan
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
ORLEAN
"The Library Book" writer Susan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
MOORE
"V for Vendetta" writer Alan
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
8%
MOORE
"V for Vendetta" writer Alan
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
8%
YEATS
"The Wild Swans at Coole" writer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
YEATS
"The Wild Swans at Coole" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
EAPOE
"The Raven" writer, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
EAPOE
"The Raven" writer, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
NIB
Tip for a writer?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
NIB
Tip for a writer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
KONDO
"The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" writer Marie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
8%
KONDO
"The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" writer Marie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
8%
ADLIB
Deviate from the script
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
8%
ADLIB
Deviate from the script
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
8%
DEB
"Smitten Kitchen Every Day" cookbook writer Perelman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
8%
DEB
"Smitten Kitchen Every Day" cookbook writer Perelman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
8%
ISLA
"Marge in Charge" writer Fisher
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
ISLA
"Marge in Charge" writer Fisher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
ORWELL
"Shooting an Elephant" writer George
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
8%
ORWELL
"Shooting an Elephant" writer George
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
8%
LIA
"Weetzie Bat" writer Francesca __ Block
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
8%
LIA
"Weetzie Bat" writer Francesca __ Block
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
8%
AGATHA
Mystery writer Christie
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2025
8%
AGATHA
Mystery writer Christie
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2025
8%
LINE
Part of a script
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2025
8%
LINE
Part of a script
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
8%
ERLE
Mystery writer Gardner
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
8%
ERLE
Mystery writer Gardner
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
PHONY
Baloney descriptor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
PHONY
Baloney descriptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
RNA
Genetic transcription molecule
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
RNA
Genetic transcription molecule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
GPA
Transcript fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
GPA
Transcript fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
TIER
Subscription level
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
TIER
Subscription level
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
BURG
Nondescript town
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
BURG
Nondescript town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
DOSED
Gave a prescription
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
DOSED
Gave a prescription
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
GRADE
Letter on a transcript
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GRADE
Letter on a transcript
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEELE
"Get Out" writer/director Jordan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
AGEE
"The African Queen" screenwriter James
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
AGEE
"The African Queen" screenwriter James
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
TALL
Brontosaurus descriptor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
TALL
Brontosaurus descriptor
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
RUFUS
Singer-songwriter Wainwright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RUFUS
Singer-songwriter Wainwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
SKIPADS
Option not available for most low-tier streaming subscriptions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SKIPADS
Option not available for most low-tier streaming subscriptions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
WARNINGTRACK
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
NIA
"Hedda" writer/director DaCosta
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
NIA
"Hedda" writer/director DaCosta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
NORA
"Sleepless in Seattle" writer/director Ephron
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PATTISMITH
"Because the Night" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PETESEEGER
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PETESEEGER
"Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHOEBESNOW
"Poetry Man" singer-songwriter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHOEBESNOW
"Poetry Man" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAULSIMON
"You Can Call Me Al" singer-songwriter
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PAULSIMON
"You Can Call Me Al" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ROB
"Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ROB
"Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
SCRIPT
Screenwriter's output
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
SCRIPT
Screenwriter's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
DATAPLANS
Mobile internet subscriptions
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
DATAPLANS
Mobile internet subscriptions
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ONO
Lennon's "Imagine" co-writer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ONO
Lennon's "Imagine" co-writer
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
FIRM
Tofu descriptor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
FIRM
Tofu descriptor
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
RENEWAL
Subscription extension
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
RENEWAL
Subscription extension
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
GPAS
Transcript figs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
GPAS
Transcript figs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
THIRDSPACE
Gathering place that's neither work nor home, or an apt description of 36-Across in the series that includes 17-, 24-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
RIGHTASRAIN
Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
TRIAL
Unpaid subscription period
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
TRIAL
Unpaid subscription period
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
SIC
(Original writer's error)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
SIC
(Original writer's error)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
RENEW
Extend, as a subscription
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
RENEW
Extend, as a subscription
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
STEIG
"Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
STEIG
"Doctor De Soto" writer/illustrator William
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
BIRDHOUSE
Handmade backyard nest box, and an apt description of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
BEHINDTHEWHEEL
Driving a car, or an apt description of the ends of 20-, 26-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
THATSRIGHT
"Bingo!" ... or a description of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
THATSRIGHT
"Bingo!" ... or a description of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
METATAG
Descriptive piece of HTML code
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
METATAG
Descriptive piece of HTML code
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
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RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
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RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" writer/director Harold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
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END
Postscript's place
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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END
Postscript's place
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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CURTISMAYFIELD
"Superfly" singer/songwriter
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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CURTISMAYFIELD
"Superfly" singer/songwriter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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CANCEL
End, as a subscription
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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CANCEL
End, as a subscription
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
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MADEOFSTONE
Cold-hearted, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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RISK
Underwriter's concern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
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RISK
Underwriter's concern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
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INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
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INTHEZONE
Focused and feeling unstoppable, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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EDGAR
Mystery writers' award
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
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EDGAR
Mystery writers' award
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
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SKIPPINGROPE
Cord in some cardio workouts, or an apt description of each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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SKIPPINGROPE
Cord in some cardio workouts, or an apt description of each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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ENDNOTE
Postscript
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
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ENDNOTE
Postscript
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
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YOUNGATHEART
Feeling like age is just a number, and an apt description of 18-, 25-, 40-, and 53-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
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YOUNGATHEART
Feeling like age is just a number, and an apt description of 18-, 25-, 40-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
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NOLA
Mardi Gras city nickname, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
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NOLA
Mardi Gras city nickname, and an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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ERIC
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" writer/illustrator Carle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
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ERIC
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" writer/illustrator Carle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
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BEARLEFT
One option at a fork in the road, and an apt description of 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
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BEARLEFT
One option at a fork in the road, and an apt description of 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
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SHERYLC
"All I Wanna Do" singer-songwriter
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
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SHERYLC
"All I Wanna Do" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
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MATT
"Good Will Hunting" co-writer Damon
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
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MATT
"Good Will Hunting" co-writer Damon
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
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EDIT
Revise a manuscript
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
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EDIT
Revise a manuscript
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
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CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
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CARBOLOADED
Fueled up before a big race, or a description of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
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SOCRATIC
Teaching method descriptor
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
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SOCRATIC
Teaching method descriptor
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
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CARLE
"The Very Busy Spider" writer/illustrator
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
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CARLE
"The Very Busy Spider" writer/illustrator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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JUMPAROUND
House of Pain hit that begins "Pack it up, pack it in," and a description of each set of circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
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JUMPAROUND
House of Pain hit that begins "Pack it up, pack it in," and a description of each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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SISI
"Oui! Oui!" in Oaxaca, and a phonetic description of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
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SISI
"Oui! Oui!" in Oaxaca, and a phonetic description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
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ROYAL
With 39-Down, defenders over London, or an apt description of 19-, 29-, and 52-Across?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
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ROYAL
With 39-Down, defenders over London, or an apt description of 19-, 29-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
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NOSEJOBS
Rhinoplasties, or an apt description of 16-, 25-, 37-, and 53-Across?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
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NOSEJOBS
Rhinoplasties, or an apt description of 16-, 25-, 37-, and 53-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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SAM
"A Change Is Gonna Come" singer-songwriter Cooke
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
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SAM
"A Change Is Gonna Come" singer-songwriter Cooke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
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PLOTHOLES
TV writers' oversights
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
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PLOTHOLES
TV writers' oversights
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
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THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
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BRETT
"Ted Lasso" actor/writer Goldstein
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
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BRETT
"Ted Lasso" actor/writer Goldstein
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
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FOSTERGRANT
Big name in nonprescription reading glasses
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
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FOSTERGRANT
Big name in nonprescription reading glasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
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ARCS
Screenwriter's creations
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
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ARCS
Screenwriter's creations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
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EXPIRE
Run out, as a subscription
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
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EXPIRE
Run out, as a subscription
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
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AIRFARE
Flight price ... or an apt description of the starred clues' answers?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
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AIRFARE
Flight price ... or an apt description of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
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KEYHOLDER
Manager who opens up a shop, or an apt description of 20-, 25-, or 42-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
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KEYHOLDER
Manager who opens up a shop, or an apt description of 20-, 25-, or 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
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DOSAGE
Prescription measure
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
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DOSAGE
Prescription measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
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AMY
"The Backyard Bird Chronicles" writer/illustrator Tan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
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AMY
"The Backyard Bird Chronicles" writer/illustrator Tan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
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POETS
Verse writers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
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POETS
Verse writers
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
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ADVICECOLUMNS
"Dear Abby," "Ask Amy," et al., and an apt description of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2025
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ADVICECOLUMNS
"Dear Abby," "Ask Amy," et al., and an apt description of 4-, 8-, and 17-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2025
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HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
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HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
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BUILDUP
Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2025
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BUILDUP
Create high expectations for, or an apt description of the first part of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2025
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SKYSCRAPER
Screenwriter's go-to place for envisioning stories?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
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SKYSCRAPER
Screenwriter's go-to place for envisioning stories?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
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BROKERAGEFIRM
Business writer's go-to place for establishing accounts?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
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BROKERAGEFIRM
Business writer's go-to place for establishing accounts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
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INCIDENTALMUSIC
Score that sets the mood, and an apt description of 17-, 25-, 50-, and 62-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
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INCIDENTALMUSIC
Score that sets the mood, and an apt description of 17-, 25-, 50-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
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OLDE
Shoppe description
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
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OLDE
Shoppe description
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
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ADFREE
Like some Netflix subscriptions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
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ADFREE
Like some Netflix subscriptions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
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ROUGHDRAFT
Early version of a manuscript
(10)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
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ROUGHDRAFT
Early version of a manuscript
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
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Theoretically
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Longtime ABC News anchor [Hero, 1]
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"The Odd Couple" couple, e.g.
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Menu selections
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Old Tokyo
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Script writer" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 158 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PEN (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Script writer"?
The best answer for "Script writer" is PEN with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Script writer" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on September 5, 2021.