The clue "Short answer?" has appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on February 15, 2020. Out of 175 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, RSVP (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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175 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RSVP
Short answer?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2020
99%
RSVP
Short answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2020
8%
REPRO
High-quality proof, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
8%
REPRO
High-quality proof, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
8%
GUAC
Tex-Mex extra, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
8%
GUAC
Tex-Mex extra, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
8%
AVO
Versatile fruit, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
8%
AVO
Versatile fruit, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
8%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
ONEK
Fun run distance, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
ONEK
Fun run distance, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
VOL
Tennessee athlete, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
VOL
Tennessee athlete, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
REFI
Loan adjustment, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
8%
REFI
Loan adjustment, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
8%
LIMO
Long ride, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
LIMO
Long ride, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
8%
ARO
Preferring platonic relationships, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
8%
MUNI
City bond, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
MUNI
City bond, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
STPETE
Rays home, for short
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
STPETE
Rays home, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
SLR
High-end camera, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
8%
SLR
High-end camera, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
LOSE
Come up short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
8%
LOSE
Come up short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
8%
AWOL
Unaccounted for, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
8%
AWOL
Unaccounted for, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
8%
DMED
Chatted privately online, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
DMED
Chatted privately online, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
PEC
Chest muscle, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
PEC
Chest muscle, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
8%
FOMO
"Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
8%
FOMO
"Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
8%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
ACL
Knee surgery target, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
ESL
Pre-naturalization test course, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
8%
ESL
Pre-naturalization test course, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
8%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
8%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
8%
IPAS
Some craft pours, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
IPAS
Some craft pours, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
TAT
Skin art, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
8%
TAT
Skin art, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
8%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
PDA
Kissing in the open, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
PDA
Kissing in the open, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
CAPN
Skipper, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
CAPN
Skipper, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
8%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
8%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
PECS
Chest muscles, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
8%
MICS
Influencer devices, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
MICS
Influencer devices, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
ADA
Accessibility law, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
8%
ADA
Accessibility law, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
8%
HET
Straight, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
8%
HET
Straight, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
8%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
8%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
8%
TERP
College Park athlete, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
TERP
College Park athlete, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
LAN
System of connected PCs, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
8%
LAN
System of connected PCs, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
8%
SST
Retired boomer, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
8%
SST
Retired boomer, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
8%
TKO
Boxing ref's ruling, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
8%
TKO
Boxing ref's ruling, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
8%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
8%
MCATS
Exams that begin with a Chemical and Physical Foundations section, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
8%
CPU
Apple core, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
8%
CPU
Apple core, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
8%
EPS
Some short albums
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
EPS
Some short albums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
ETS
Non-earthlings, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
8%
ETS
Non-earthlings, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
8%
BFFS
Ride-or-dies, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
BFFS
Ride-or-dies, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
8%
SHO
"Dexter: Resurrection" airer, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
8%
SHO
"Dexter: Resurrection" airer, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
8%
RVS
Motor homes, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
8%
RVS
Motor homes, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
8%
RECS
Suggestions, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
8%
RECS
Suggestions, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
8%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
8%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
8%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
TMNT
Leonardo's group, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
TMNT
Leonardo's group, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
8%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
CPR
Lifesaving skill, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
8%
CPR
Lifesaving skill, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
8%
CMA
Nashville honor, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
8%
CMA
Nashville honor, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
8%
NDA
Promise not to tell, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
NDA
Promise not to tell, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
8%
CAF
Lunchroom, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
CAF
Lunchroom, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
8%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
PARM
Pasta topper, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
8%
PARM
Pasta topper, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
8%
TRI
Ironman race, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
TRI
Ironman race, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
8%
UKE
Hawaiian chordophone, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
8%
UKE
Hawaiian chordophone, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
8%
POD
Entertainment medium, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
8%
POD
Entertainment medium, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
8%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
8%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
8%
ZIN
California wine grape, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
ZIN
California wine grape, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
NYER
Big Apple resident, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
NYER
Big Apple resident, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
8%
KOR
"M*A*S*H" setting, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
8%
KOR
"M*A*S*H" setting, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
8%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
8%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
8%
FAM
Some group chat members, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
FAM
Some group chat members, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
PCP
Family doctor, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
8%
PCP
Family doctor, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
8%
IPLAW
Statutes that protect inventions and works of art, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
8%
IPLAW
Statutes that protect inventions and works of art, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
8%
IPA
Hoppy brew, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
8%
IPA
Hoppy brew, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
8%
MYOB
"Stay out of this," for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
8%
MYOB
"Stay out of this," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
8%
NYT
Big Apple newspaper, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
NYT
Big Apple newspaper, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
GEN
Demographic cohort, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
GEN
Demographic cohort, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
NYE
Ball drop night, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
NYE
Ball drop night, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
MBAS
Enterprise trainees, for short?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
MBAS
Enterprise trainees, for short?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
PONYRIDE
Short trip on a short horse
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
8%
PONYRIDE
Short trip on a short horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
8%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
ANON
Author unknown, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
ANON
Author unknown, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
IMS
Chats in a chat room, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
IMS
Chats in a chat room, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
EGOTS
Award quartets, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
EGOTS
Award quartets, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
ERG
Rowing machine, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
ERG
Rowing machine, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
RIB
"Prime" or "short" cut
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
MTVESUVIUS
Pompeii destroyer, for short
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
MTVESUVIUS
Pompeii destroyer, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
JAG
British sports car, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
JAG
British sports car, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
TREX
Dino with short arms
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
TREX
Dino with short arms
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
DSLR
High-end camera, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
DSLR
High-end camera, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
SNAPSAT
Gets short with
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
SNAPSAT
Gets short with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
REP
Congressperson, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
REP
Congressperson, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
LOTR
Tolkien trilogy, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
LOTR
Tolkien trilogy, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
IRL
Offline, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
IRL
Offline, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
ITPROS
Bug experts, for short
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
ITPROS
Bug experts, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
FAVES
Top picks, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
FAVES
Top picks, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
SGT
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" rank, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
SGT
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" rank, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
POV
Perspective, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
POV
Perspective, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
ISS
Orbiter since 1998, in short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
ISS
Orbiter since 1998, in short
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
AGT
Reality show hosted by Terry Crews, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
TURBO
Engine booster, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
TURBO
Engine booster, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
SEO
Online marketing metric, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
SEO
Online marketing metric, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
ASMR
Whispery genre, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
ASMR
Whispery genre, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
LATS
Pullup targets, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
LATS
Pullup targets, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
ETC
List shortener, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
ETC
List shortener, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
NYG
Big Blue of the NFL, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
NYG
Big Blue of the NFL, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
ETAS
Waze guesses, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
ETAS
Waze guesses, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
PERP
Culprit, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
PERP
Culprit, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental condition, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
8%
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental condition, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
8%
HANDVAC
Portable cleaner, for short
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
HANDVAC
Portable cleaner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
BBQS
Many July 4 parties, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
BBQS
Many July 4 parties, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
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
8%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
SYNTH
Electronic pop instrument, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
SYNTH
Electronic pop instrument, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
TPS
Pranks with rolls, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
TPS
Pranks with rolls, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
NOLA
The Big Easy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
NOLA
The Big Easy, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
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
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
TAZ
Cartoon "devil," for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
TAZ
Cartoon "devil," for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
VIP
Recipient of special treatment, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
8%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
LIL
Small, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
8%
LIL
Small, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
8%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
IRRS
Bargain basket items, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
IRRS
Bargain basket items, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
EMU
Ostrich's shorter cousin
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
EMU
Ostrich's shorter cousin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
DESIREPATH
Unplanned shortcut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
AIRBNBS
Some short-term rentals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
AIRBNBS
Some short-term rentals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TIN
Element with the shortest name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
TIN
Element with the shortest name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 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%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 15, 2020
Swerves at sea
Crossword Clue
Toys with tails
Crossword Clue
Mineral used in roofing
Crossword Clue
Sukiyaki ingredient
Crossword Clue
Disney theme park designer
Crossword Clue
Bounce
Crossword Clue
55-Down warranty brand
Crossword Clue
Publish
Crossword Clue
Salmon or coral
Crossword Clue
Pathetic start?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Short answer?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RSVP (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Short answer?"?
The best answer for "Short answer?" is RSVP with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Short answer?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on February 15, 2020.