This crossword clue "Shot in the dark" appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on April 2, 2026. With 160 potential answers on file gathered from published crossword puzzles, our best match is STAB — a 4-letter word with 99% confidence. Below you'll find all possible solutions ranked by probability.
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160 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
99%
STAB
Shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
99%
GUESS
Shot in the dark
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 20, 2024
99%
GUESS
Shot in the dark
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 20, 2024
50%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
LASERTAG
Activity that involves taking a shot in the dark?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
50%
LASERTAG
Activity that involves taking a shot in the dark?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
8%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
8%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
8%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
8%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
8%
PIC
Camera shot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
8%
PIC
Camera shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
8%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
8%
CAROM
Certain pool shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
CAROM
Certain pool shot
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
8%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
8%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
8%
TEE
Item shot from a cannon at a concert
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
8%
TEE
Item shot from a cannon at a concert
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
8%
HUGOBOSS
Big shot in the sci-fi awards industry?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
HUGOBOSS
Big shot in the sci-fi awards industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
COOLINGSENSATION
Big shot in the refrigeration industry?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
COOLINGSENSATION
Big shot in the refrigeration industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
REDBARON
Big shot in the cab industry?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
REDBARON
Big shot in the cab industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
FLUTEPLAYER
Big shot in the champagne glass industry?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
FLUTEPLAYER
Big shot in the champagne glass industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
FINDINGGOD
Big shot in the treasure-hunting industry?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
FINDINGGOD
Big shot in the treasure-hunting industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
FOOTBALLER
Big shot in the podiatry industry?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
FOOTBALLER
Big shot in the podiatry industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
BIICKCHEESE
Big shot in the paver industry?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
BIICKCHEESE
Big shot in the paver industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT
Big shot in the bulb industry?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
8%
LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT
Big shot in the bulb industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
8%
SANK
Made, as a pool shot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
SANK
Made, as a pool shot
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
CUE
Stick for a pool shot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
CUE
Stick for a pool shot
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
8%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
8%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
WANTEDPOSTER
Mug shot souvenir from an Old West tourist town
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
8%
WANTEDPOSTER
Mug shot souvenir from an Old West tourist town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
8%
TRY
Give it a shot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
8%
TRY
Give it a shot
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
8%
TESTRUN
Time to give it a shot!
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
8%
TESTRUN
Time to give it a shot!
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
8%
LOB
Easy tennis shot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
8%
LOB
Easy tennis shot
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
8%
FLU
Annual shot target
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
8%
FLU
Annual shot target
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
8%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
ANGLES
Pool shot considerations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
8%
ANGLES
Pool shot considerations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
8%
SABLE
Small animal with dark fur
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
8%
SABLE
Small animal with dark fur
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
8%
GOTH
Post-punk genre associated with a dark and gloomy style
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
8%
GOTH
Post-punk genre associated with a dark and gloomy style
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
8%
HURL
Throw, as a shot put
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
8%
HURL
Throw, as a shot put
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
8%
SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
8%
SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
8%
CHOCOHOLIC
Lover of the dark, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
CHOCOHOLIC
Lover of the dark, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
HYDE
Mr. with a dark side
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
8%
HYDE
Mr. with a dark side
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
8%
BEFOREPICTURE
Pre-makeover shot
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
8%
BEFOREPICTURE
Pre-makeover shot
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
8%
FREETHROW
Unblockable shot
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
8%
FREETHROW
Unblockable shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
8%
ESPRESSO
Latte shot (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
8%
ESPRESSO
Latte shot (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
8%
ARTS
Word after "dark" or "liberal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
8%
ARTS
Word after "dark" or "liberal"
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
8%
LEG
Piece of dark meat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
LEG
Piece of dark meat
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
DRANK
Took a shot, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
8%
DRANK
Took a shot, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
8%
CAMERA
Purchase that's worth a shot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
8%
CAMERA
Purchase that's worth a shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
8%
DALMATIAN
Dog with dark spots
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
8%
DALMATIAN
Dog with dark spots
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
8%
STOUT
Type of dark beer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
8%
STOUT
Type of dark beer
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
8%
DUSK
Time before dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
8%
DUSK
Time before dark
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
8%
NESS
Suffix with "dark" or "bright"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
NESS
Suffix with "dark" or "bright"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
NABOB
Big shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
NABOB
Big shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
8%
RUM
Liquor in a dark 'n' stormy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
8%
RUM
Liquor in a dark 'n' stormy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
8%
LAYUP
Basketball shot
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
8%
LAYUP
Basketball shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
8%
ATTIC
Story that might be dark and creepy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
8%
ATTIC
Story that might be dark and creepy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
8%
VIP
Big shot
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
8%
VIP
Big shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
8%
PELLET
Bit of shot
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
8%
PELLET
Bit of shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
8%
PUTT
Golfer's short shot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
8%
PUTT
Golfer's short shot
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
8%
FADE
Slowly go dark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
8%
FADE
Slowly go dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
8%
SHINER
__ Bock: dark beer from Texas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
8%
SHINER
__ Bock: dark beer from Texas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
8%
BADBET
Hundred-to-one shot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
BADBET
Hundred-to-one shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
UNLIT
Like a dark room
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
UNLIT
Like a dark room
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
DOSED
Made the shot?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
DOSED
Made the shot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
PUMPERPENNY
Dense, dark rye bread
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
8%
PUMPERPENNY
Dense, dark rye bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
8%
GECKOLOCATION
Set where Geico commercials are shot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
GECKOLOCATION
Set where Geico commercials are shot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
ITA
Give — shot
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
ITA
Give — shot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
CORNERKICK
Soccer shot from the edge of the pitch
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
CORNERKICK
Soccer shot from the edge of the pitch
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
IMHEREALLWEEK
Alternative to a rim shot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
8%
IMHEREALLWEEK
Alternative to a rim shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
8%
CEO
Co. big shot
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
8%
CEO
Co. big shot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
8%
VAX
Preventive shot, in slang
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
VAX
Preventive shot, in slang
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
BOOSTERDOSE
Second shot
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 31, 2024
8%
BOOSTERDOSE
Second shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
8%
BACKSPIN
Tennis shot effect
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
8%
BACKSPIN
Tennis shot effect
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
8%
GOODONE
"Nice shot!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
8%
GOODONE
"Nice shot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
8%
RYES
Some dark breads
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
8%
RYES
Some dark breads
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
8%
NEONOIR
Modern genre with dark elements
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
NEONOIR
Modern genre with dark elements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
FINISHINGSTROKE
Last shot of a pool game?
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
8%
FINISHINGSTROKE
Last shot of a pool game?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
8%
MAKEACLEANBREAK
Execute the opening pool shot perfectly?
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
8%
MAKEACLEANBREAK
Execute the opening pool shot perfectly?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
8%
REFILM
Take another shot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
8%
REFILM
Take another shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
8%
RETRY
Give another shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
8%
RETRY
Give another shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
8%
TRIED
Gave it a shot
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
8%
TRIED
Gave it a shot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
8%
SMASH
Powerful tennis shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
8%
SMASH
Powerful tennis shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
8%
TEES
Shirts shot at stands
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
8%
TEES
Shirts shot at stands
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
8%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
8%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
8%
LIT
Not dark
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
8%
LIT
Not dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
8%
HEADER
Soccer shot not taken with the feet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2024
8%
HEADER
Soccer shot not taken with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
8%
PHOTOBOMB
Block a shot?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
8%
PHOTOBOMB
Block a shot?
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
8%
JETBLACK
Very dark, as hair color
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 9, 2024
8%
JETBLACK
Very dark, as hair color
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 9, 2024
8%
SNL
NBC program shot in Studio 8H, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2024
8%
SNL
NBC program shot in Studio 8H, for short
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2024
8%
EERIE
Like a misty pond after dark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2024
8%
EERIE
Like a misty pond after dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2024
8%
KAHUNA
Big shot
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 30, 2024
8%
KAHUNA
Big shot
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 30, 2024
8%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
MISHIT
Out-of-bounds golf shot, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
8%
MISHIT
Out-of-bounds golf shot, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
8%
NOIRS
Some dark crime films
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
8%
NOIRS
Some dark crime films
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
8%
AIMED
Prepared to take a shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2024
8%
AIMED
Prepared to take a shot
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
8%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat dark circles
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
8%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat dark circles
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
ROCKY
Movie with an iconic long shot?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
8%
ROCKY
Movie with an iconic long shot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
8%
MRHYDE
Dr. Jekyll's dark side
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
8%
MRHYDE
Dr. Jekyll's dark side
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
8%
SNARE
Rim shot drum
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
8%
SNARE
Rim shot drum
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
8%
TIPIN
Close-range shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
8%
TIPIN
Close-range shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
8%
ITWAS
"__ a dark and stormy night ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
8%
ITWAS
"__ a dark and stormy night ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
8%
STORM
What dark clouds foreshadow
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2023
8%
STORM
What dark clouds foreshadow
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2023
8%
TAKE
Film scene shot without interruption
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
8%
TAKE
Film scene shot without interruption
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
8%
TRYFOR
Take a shot at
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
8%
TRYFOR
Take a shot at
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
8%
WELLLIT
Not too dark
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 25, 2023
8%
WELLLIT
Not too dark
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 25, 2023
1%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
REF
Call the shots?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
REF
Call the shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
PUTTS
Green shots
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
PUTTS
Green shots
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
SNIPED
Took potshots (at)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
SNIPED
Took potshots (at)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
NEARBY
Within earshot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
NEARBY
Within earshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
GMS
Baseball big shots, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
GMS
Baseball big shots, for short
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
REFEREE
Person who calls the shots
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
REFEREE
Person who calls the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
SNIPE
Take potshots (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
SNIPE
Take potshots (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
BOTOXPARTY
Gathering where everyone gets shots?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
BOTOXPARTY
Gathering where everyone gets shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
BARFIGHT
Slaps after shots
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
BARFIGHT
Slaps after shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
BEERPONG
Drinking game in which players take shots
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
1%
BEERPONG
Drinking game in which players take shots
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
1%
RIMS
What "swish" shots miss
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
1%
RIMS
What "swish" shots miss
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
DRONES
Sources of aerial shots
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
DRONES
Sources of aerial shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
INCHARGE
*Calling the shots
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
INCHARGE
*Calling the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
TRUTHSERA
Straight shots?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
TRUTHSERA
Straight shots?
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
ACE
Hotshot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
ACE
Hotshot
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
DARTBOARDS
Where shots go at pubs?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
1%
DARTBOARDS
Where shots go at pubs?
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
1%
PICS
Snapshots, casually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
1%
PICS
Snapshots, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
1%
PREGAMING
Taking warm-up shots, perhaps?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2024
1%
PREGAMING
Taking warm-up shots, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2024
1%
THREES
Basketball long shots, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
1%
THREES
Basketball long shots, informally
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
1%
EMBED
Add to an email, as a screenshot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
EMBED
Add to an email, as a screenshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
CONFETTICANNONS
Sources of shots at parties?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
CONFETTICANNONS
Sources of shots at parties?
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
OPENGOALS
Easy shots
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
1%
OPENGOALS
Easy shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
1%
NOBS
British big shots
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
NOBS
British big shots
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
PANORAMAS
Long shots?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2024
1%
PANORAMAS
Long shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
1%
PHOTO
Snapshot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
1%
PHOTO
Snapshot
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
1%
BAR
Place to do shots
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
1%
BAR
Place to do shots
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
ESPRESSOS
Hot shots?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
1%
ESPRESSOS
Hot shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
1%
MOVIEDIRECTOR
Professional who calls the shots
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
1%
MOVIEDIRECTOR
Professional who calls the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
1%
AUDIBLE
Within earshot
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 1, 2024
1%
AUDIBLE
Within earshot
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
1%
PHOTOOP
Chance to get together and take shots?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2024
1%
PHOTOOP
Chance to get together and take shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2024
1%
DRONE
Vehicle used for overhead TV shots
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
1%
DRONE
Vehicle used for overhead TV shots
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
1%
THIRSTTRAPS
Hot shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2024
1%
THIRSTTRAPS
Hot shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2024
1%
DIVEBAR
Source of cheap shots?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
DIVEBAR
Source of cheap shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
VIPS
Hotshots
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
1%
VIPS
Hotshots
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
1%
RATATOUILLE
Movie with lots of pan shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
RATATOUILLE
Movie with lots of pan shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
OPPENHEIMER
Movie with lots of reaction shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
OPPENHEIMER
Movie with lots of reaction shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
SPEEDRACER
Movie with lots of zoom shots?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
SPEEDRACER
Movie with lots of zoom shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
CHILDSPLAY
Movie with lots of dolly shots?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
CHILDSPLAY
Movie with lots of dolly shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
YSHAPED
Like a slingshot or a wishbone
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
YSHAPED
Like a slingshot or a wishbone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
EREBUSPUZZLE
Crossword themed to the Greek god of darkness?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
1%
EREBUSPUZZLE
Crossword themed to the Greek god of darkness?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
1%
RIDES
___ shotgun (sits in front)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2023
1%
RIDES
___ shotgun (sits in front)
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2023
1%
SELFIES
Many posed Instagram shots
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
1%
SELFIES
Many posed Instagram shots
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
1%
DRIVES
Fairway shots
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
1%
DRIVES
Fairway shots
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
1%
TEAL
Shade darker than aqua
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
1%
TEAL
Shade darker than aqua
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
YEARBOOKQUOTE
*Saying under a senior's headshot
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2023
1%
YEARBOOKQUOTE
*Saying under a senior's headshot
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Shot in the dark" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 160 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STAB (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shot in the dark"?
The best answer for "Shot in the dark" is STAB with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include GUESS (5 letters).
Where has "Shot in the dark" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 12 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on April 2, 2026.