Crossword Answer For
Second word in a fairy tale, usually
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 14, 2025 Answers
The clue "Second word in a fairy tale, usually" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 14, 2025. Out of 165 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, UPON (4 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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165 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
UPON
Second word in a fairy tale, usually
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2025
99%
UPON
Second word in a fairy tale, usually
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
6%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
6%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
6%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
6%
OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
6%
OGRE
Fairy tale brute
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
6%
OGRE
Fairy tale brute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
JUST
A second ago
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
JUST
A second ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
PLACE
Come in second
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
PLACE
Come in second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
EPIC
Grand-scale tale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
EPIC
Grand-scale tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
ICED
Like cupcakes but not muffins, usually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
ICED
Like cupcakes but not muffins, usually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
3%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
3%
ABEL
Eve's second son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
ABEL
Eve's second son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
SAGA
Drawn-out tale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
SAGA
Drawn-out tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
3%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
3%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
3%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
3%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
3%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
IMALITTLETEAPOT
Song usually accompanied by pantomime
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMALITTLETEAPOT
Song usually accompanied by pantomime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
ONEMOMENT
"Just a second"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
ONEMOMENT
"Just a second"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
NOW
This very second
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOW
This very second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
WONSILVER
Took second, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
WONSILVER
Took second, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
SLIDE
End of a stolen base attempt, usually
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
SLIDE
End of a stolen base attempt, usually
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
ILIAD
Trojan War tale
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ILIAD
Trojan War tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Right this second!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Right this second!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
CALC
Course after trig, usually
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
CALC
Course after trig, usually
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
ANY
"__ second now"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ANY
"__ second now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
WOLF
Canine in some fairy tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
3%
WOLF
Canine in some fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
3%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
APIAN
Buzz word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
APIAN
Buzz word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ETATS
Virginie-Occidentale et Californie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ETATS
Virginie-Occidentale et Californie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SAGAS
Grand-scale tales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
SAGAS
Grand-scale tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
DISTANTRELATIVE
Forty-second cousin
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DISTANTRELATIVE
Forty-second cousin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
YARNS
Tall tales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
YARNS
Tall tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
LIE
Tell tales
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LIE
Tell tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
REGALE
Tell amusing tales to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
REGALE
Tell amusing tales to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like folk tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like folk tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ITSWHATIDO
"Glad you appreciate my talent"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ITSWHATIDO
"Glad you appreciate my talent"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
EMUS
World's second-tallest birds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
EMUS
World's second-tallest birds
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
EMU
Australian bird with secondary eyelids
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
EMU
Australian bird with secondary eyelids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
HUNDREDYARDDASH
What Jamaica's Asafa Powell ran in a record 9.09 seconds
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
HUNDREDYARDDASH
What Jamaica's Asafa Powell ran in a record 9.09 seconds
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
MIRACLEMAN
Guy who seems supernaturally talented
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
MIRACLEMAN
Guy who seems supernaturally talented
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
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
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ESP
Telepath's "talent"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ESP
Telepath's "talent"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
HILT
Sword handle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
HILT
Sword handle
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
GIFTEDKIDS
Naturally talented youngsters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
GIFTEDKIDS
Naturally talented youngsters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 14, 2025
'80s sitcom ET
Crossword Clue
They're guarded in soccer
Crossword Clue
Green precious stone
Crossword Clue
Drop down?
Crossword Clue
Wore
Crossword Clue
Follow, as rules
Crossword Clue
Collect call?
Crossword Clue
List of dishes
Crossword Clue
Certain sax
Crossword Clue
"___ the season!"
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Second word in a fairy tale, usually" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 165 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is UPON (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Second word in a fairy tale, usually"?
The best answer for "Second word in a fairy tale, usually" is UPON with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Second word in a fairy tale, usually" 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 January 14, 2025.