Crossword Answer For
Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 15, 2022 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 15, 2022. Our database holds 176 possible answers, with POLARICECAPS (12 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8):
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176 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
POLARICECAPS
Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
99%
POLARICECAPS
Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
3%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
ALLS
"__ well that ends well"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
ALLS
"__ well that ends well"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
3%
FAIRYRINGS
Forest formations with mythological associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
CLOD
Clump of earth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
CLOD
Clump of earth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
WEREDONE
"This ends now"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
3%
WEREDONE
"This ends now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
3%
ACTNOW
"This sale ends soon!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
ACTNOW
"This sale ends soon!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
TOLEDO
City of both Ohio and Spain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
TOLEDO
City of both Ohio and Spain
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
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
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
TIESUP
Fixes, as loose ends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
TIESUP
Fixes, as loose ends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
YESANDYES
"Why not both"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
YESANDYES
"Why not both"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MAILS
Sends
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
MAILS
Sends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
AMIS
French friends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
AMIS
French friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ORCS
Middle-earth monsters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
ORCS
Middle-earth monsters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
AIDS
Lends a hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
AIDS
Lends a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
CHARACTERARCS
Some transformations
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
CHARACTERARCS
Some transformations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MUTUALS
Online friends, colloquially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
COUCHSURFS
Stays with a series of friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMANS
"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
ROMANS
"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ETS
Non-earthlings, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
ETS
Non-earthlings, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ENT
Middle-earth's Treebeard, for one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
ENT
Middle-earth's Treebeard, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
YENTL
Film starring Barbra Streisand as a woman who pretends to be a yeshiva boy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
RISES
Ascends
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
RISES
Ascends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
CNET
Tech trends site
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
CNET
Tech trends site
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
GOESTO
Attends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
GOESTO
Attends
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
ATONE
Make amends
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ATONE
Make amends
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
TRIPS
Sends sprawling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
TRIPS
Sends sprawling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
NABS
Apprehends
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NABS
Apprehends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
ATONES
Makes amends (for)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ATONES
Makes amends (for)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
REESESANDESPEEPS
Ms. Witherspoon's Peruvian friends in the candy aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
REESESANDESPEEPS
Ms. Witherspoon's Peruvian friends in the candy aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
REALONES
True friends, slangily
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
REALONES
True friends, slangily
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
TREMOR
Sign of an earthquake
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
TREMOR
Sign of an earthquake
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
ARI
Singer Grande, to friends
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ARI
Singer Grande, to friends
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
DOIN
"How you __?": Joey's "Friends" catchphrase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOIN
"How you __?": Joey's "Friends" catchphrase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
TWEEDTALK
Presentation on professorial fashion trends?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
TWEEDTALK
Presentation on professorial fashion trends?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
QUAKERS
Society of Friends
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
QUAKERS
Society of Friends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
BODES
Portends
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
BODES
Portends
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
RESHOES
Tends to again, as a horse's hoof
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
RESHOES
Tends to again, as a horse's hoof
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MATT
"Friends" actor LeBlanc
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
MATT
"Friends" actor LeBlanc
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
BENICE
"Hey now, we're all friends here"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
BENICE
"Hey now, we're all friends here"
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
SATURDAY
Middle of some long weekends
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
SATURDAY
Middle of some long weekends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 15, 2022
"The ___ thickens ..."
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Damage
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Makeup or computer brand
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"Yeah, not gonna happen"
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Loved by
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Fuss
Crossword Clue
Accept the facts (note letters 3-8 in this clue's answer)
Crossword Clue
Address that no one can live at
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Rival
Crossword Clue
Fabled 20-Across of the tortoise
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is POLARICECAPS (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)"?
The best answer for "Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)" is POLARICECAPS with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Shrinking formations at both ends of the Earth (letters 5-8)" 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 December 15, 2022.