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Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 2, 2021 Answers

The clue "Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on February 2, 2021 has 138 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that SLINGBACK (9 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.

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138 Other Potential Answers

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SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2021
3%
ALDO
Canadian shoe brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
TODS
High-end Italian shoe brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
REIN
Harness strap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
SANDAL
Open-toed shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
KEDS
"Comfortable. Confident." shoe brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
MULE
Backless shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
CLEAT
Spiked shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
CROC
Holey shoe
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
3%
MOC
Casual shoe, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
AVIA
Running shoe brand
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
3%
UNLACE
Loosen, as a shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
3%
CLOG
Noisy dancing shoe
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
3%
ODD
Like nearly all prime numbers
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
SATIN
Pointe shoe fabric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
3%
TOE
Tip of a shoe
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
3%
KNEE
Joint above an ankle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
3%
TREADS
Patterns on shoe bottoms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
LEATHER
Dress shoe material
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
3%
MIDI
Skirt that shows off ankle boots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
3%
FITS
"If the shoe ___ ..."
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2025
3%
NIKE
Air Jordan shoe brand
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
3%
HUMANRACE
*Group nearly eradicated in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
3%
UGG
Comfy shoe brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
3%
NIKEAIRMAX
*Athletic shoe introduced in 1987
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
3%
ECCO
Danish shoe brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2025
3%
MUKLUK
Arctic shoe
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
3%
TAPEUP
Wrap, as an ankle
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
3%
HEEL
It's below the ankle
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
3%
SNEAK
B-ball shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
3%
DELHI
Territory nearly surrounded by Haryana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
3%
TARSAL
Relating to ankle bones
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
3%
MOSCOWMULE
Backless shoe worn in Russia's capital?
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
3%
BICYCLEPUMP
High-heeled shoe for peddling around?
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
3%
BOOTEE
Soft baby shoe
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
3%
ICES
Treats, as a swollen ankle
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
3%
THONG
Poolside shoe
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2024
3%
CINDERELLA
Disney character who didn't want the other shoe to drop?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2024
3%
SOLE
Bottom of a shoe
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
3%
ANON
Source of "I walk around like everything's fine, but deep down, inside my shoe, my sock is sliding off": Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2024
3%
CLEATS
Sports shoe parts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
3%
REEBOK
Maker of Jay-Z's signature shoe, the S. Carter
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
3%
PTA
School grp. that may host a shoe drive
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
3%
FOOTIEPAJAMAS
Baby garment that provides (nearly) full coverage
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
3%
ACRES
Wyoming has nearly 63 million of them
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
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AGE
"Act your ___, not your shoe size"
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2024
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RANLOW
Became nearly depleted
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
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RURAL
Like nearly 65% of Vermont's population in 2020
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
3%
LOAFER
Comfortable shoe
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2024
3%
NEONGREEN
Bright running shoe color
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 12, 2024
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SHOE
Heel, but not an ankle
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
3%
SABOT
Wooden shoe
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
3%
SKATE
Hockey shoe
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
3%
SUEDE
Blue shoe material
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2024
3%
RUBBERSOLE
Certain shoe bottom (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2024
3%
FOOTBED
Inner part of a shoe
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 26, 2023
3%
DOLL
Plastic shoe wearer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2023
3%
LASTRESORT
Spa for out-of-shape shoe forms?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
3%
BROGAN
Heavy shoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
1%
TECS
Gumshoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
LONGSTANDINGRULE
"Wear sensible shoes and a lumbar support belt," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
RETIED
Fixed, as shoelaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
HASAPROBLEMWIDTH
Needs size EEEEEE shoes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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ANERS
One-pointers in horseshoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
CEE
Horseshoe-shaped letter
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
VELCRO
Means of securing many children's shoes
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
PRISS
Goody Two-shoes
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
COLTS
NFL team with a horseshoe logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
ONS
Slip-__: comfy shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
RETIE
Fix, as shoelaces
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Using pointe shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
MEANIES
*Joints above the ankles
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
CAMISOLE
Top with spaghetti straps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
DIORAMA
Elementary school shoebox project
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
REINS
Bridle straps
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
ULOCK
Horseshoe-shaped security device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
INAKNOT
Like tied shoelaces
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
UBOLT
Horseshoe-shaped fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
UNTIE
Loosen, as a shoelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
UNTIES
Loosens, as shoelaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
SNEAKS
Tennis shoes, casually
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
MOCS
Comfy shoes, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
TOOSMALL
Like shoes that cause blisters, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
PED
Thin sock worn to try on shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
STOOD
Was a straphanger, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
TSA
Org. that ended its "shoes-off" policy in July 2025
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
VANS
Big name in skate shoes
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
CRISSCROSS
Pattern for shoelaces or the starred clues' answers (forward and backward!)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
IRKS
Rankles
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
CLOGS
Heavy dancing shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
NOSERVICE
What someone without shoes or a shirt can expect
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
NIKES
Certain basketball shoes
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
DANCER
Wearer of tap shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
1%
UNKNOT
Loosen, as shoelaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
MUDROOM
Home entryway used for removing shoes
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
1%
CAMI
Top with spaghetti straps, for short
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
TOED
Open-___ shoes
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
GEL
Shock-absorbing component of some running shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
LETSDANCE
Classic David Bowie song with the lyric "Put on your red shoes," and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
SLEUTH
Gumshoe
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
1%
PUMA
Feline on some shoes
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
1%
BIG
Like Ronald McDonald's shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
1%
SHIN
Knee-ankle connector
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
1%
GRATEON
Rankle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
1%
TSTRAP
Feature of some dance shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
1%
SOLED
Repaired shoes
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
1%
IRK
Rankle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
RESOLE
Fix shoes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
1%
SEATBELTS
Safety straps
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
UNDID
Loosened, as shoelaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
1%
RESENT
Be rankled by
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
WEARIN
Make comfier through use, as shoes
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
1%
LACED
Like some shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2024
1%
ONA
___ shoestring budget
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
INGRATE
Thankless person
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
BRA
Jockey item with straps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
1%
CROCS
Comfy water shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2024
1%
TAPED
Like some athletes’ ankles
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
1%
SAMBAS
Adidas shoes named for Brazilian dances
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2024
1%
SLINGBACKS
Feminine shoes with straps
Universal Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
1%
CHOO
Jimmy ___ shoes
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2024
1%
OVERALLS
Plural of "in sum"? No, "trousers with straps"!
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2024
1%
HOOF
What a horseshoe protects
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2024
1%
KEYTARS
Hybrid instruments with shoulder straps
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
1%
TIEDINABOW
Knotted like shoelaces
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
1%
TAHOE
Western lake whose name means "big water" in Washoe
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
1%
TIES
Fastens, as shoelaces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
1%
FEET
They're below ankles
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2024
1%
SKIBOOT
Item of footwear with buckles and straps
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2024
1%
TENNIES
Canvas shoes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
1%
TRI
Race requiring a swimsuit, a helmet and running shoes, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
1%
LEANER
Horseshoes score
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 13, 2023
1%
MOW
Do a chore that stains white shoes green
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
1%
THREEWAYTIE
Rare "Jeopardy!" outcome, and a hint to scrambled shoestrings within 17-, 27- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2023
1%
SHINE
Polish, as shoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2023

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How many possible solutions does "Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 138 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SLINGBACK (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle"?
The best answer for "Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle" is SLINGBACK with 9 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Shoe with a strap that nearly encircles the ankle" 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 February 2, 2021.
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