Crossword Answer For
Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 22, 2021 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers" has 187 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on August 22, 2021, the highest-ranked answer is EASYPEASY (9 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
Answer For Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers:
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187 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EASYPEASY
Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2021
99%
EASYPEASY
Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2021
8%
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
8%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
8%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
8%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
8%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
8%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
8%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
8%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
8%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
6%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
6%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
6%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
6%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
6%
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
6%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
6%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
6%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
6%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
6%
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
6%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
6%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
6%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
6%
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
6%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
6%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
6%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
6%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
6%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
6%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
6%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
6%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
6%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
6%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
6%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
6%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
6%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
6%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
6%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
6%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
6%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
6%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
6%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
6%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
6%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
6%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
MAKE
With 36- and 37-Across, get by, or how to find a second answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
UPI
News initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
UPI
News initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ITEM
Celebrity pair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
ITEM
Celebrity pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
TBH
"Truthfully" initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
2%
TBH
"Truthfully" initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
2%
YSL
Designer initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
YSL
Designer initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
TUSKS
Elephant pair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
TUSKS
Elephant pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
MCU
Superhero franchise initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
MCU
Superhero franchise initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DSLR
High-end camera initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
DSLR
High-end camera initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
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
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
OARS
Rowboat pair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
OARS
Rowboat pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
USOC
Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
USOC
Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
SSR
Pre-1991 atlas initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
SSR
Pre-1991 atlas initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
SMS
Texting format initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SMS
Texting format initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
RSS
Web feed initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
RSS
Web feed initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
MYOB
"Butt out!" initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
MYOB
"Butt out!" initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
2%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
SEATS
Tandem pair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
SEATS
Tandem pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
SLR
High-end camera initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
SLR
High-end camera initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
RRR
Telugu-language movie originally named for the initials of its creators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
EASIEST
Most simple
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
EASIEST
Most simple
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
USSR
Cold War initials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
USSR
Cold War initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
PIDAY
It's celebrated by math fans each year
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
PIDAY
It's celebrated by math fans each year
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
EEO
Fair-hiring initials
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
EEO
Fair-hiring initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
ACTS
"Show Boat" pair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
2%
ACTS
"Show Boat" pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
RHYMES
Near and dear to each other?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
RHYMES
Near and dear to each other?
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
HEROICCOUP
*Rhyming pair of lines in iambic pentameter
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
2%
HEROICCOUP
*Rhyming pair of lines in iambic pentameter
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
SCTV
Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
ACES
Strongest pair in Texas Hold'em
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
ACES
Strongest pair in Texas Hold'em
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
2%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
2%
DIE
Half of a pair in Monopoly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
2%
DIE
Half of a pair in Monopoly
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ASK
Seek answers
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ASK
Seek answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
KAPUT
Broken beyond repair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
KAPUT
Broken beyond repair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ALAS
Quaint word of despair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
IMAC
Computer repaired at a Genius Bar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
IMAC
Computer repaired at a Genius Bar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ICEDANCERS
Winter Olympics pairs
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
ICEDANCERS
Winter Olympics pairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ERR
Call your teacher "Mom" by accident, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SHADE
What a beach umbrella provides
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SKIS
Aspen pairs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SKIS
Aspen pairs
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
1%
SOAR
Reach great heights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
1%
SAKE
Sushi pairing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SAKE
Sushi pairing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
NEA
Teachers' union: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
NEA
Teachers' union: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
HADIT
Reached one's limit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
HADIT
Reached one's limit
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
BRIAN
Wilson of the Beach Boys
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
BRIAN
Wilson of the Beach Boys
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
FLEWTO
Reached by air
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
FLEWTO
Reached by air
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TANS
Shades at the beach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
TANS
Shades at the beach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
FIXED
Repaired
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
FIXED
Repaired
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PETEACHER
*Peach tree
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
PETEACHER
*Peach tree
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
NETS
Beach volleyball dividers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
NETS
Beach volleyball dividers
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SUN
Good beach day forecast
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SUN
Good beach day forecast
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TBIRD
Car in a Beach Boys song
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TBIRD
Car in a Beach Boys song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
HUE
Peach or plum
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
HUE
Peach or plum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
BLACKBEARD
*Edward Teach's pirate name
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
BLACKBEARD
*Edward Teach's pirate name
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETE
Beach season in Marseille
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETE
Beach season in Marseille
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ECRU
Color name that means "unbleached" in French
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
ECRU
Color name that means "unbleached" in French
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
BUM
Beach ___
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
BUM
Beach ___
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
NEVIL
"On the Beach" author Shute
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
NEVIL
"On the Beach" author Shute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
EDNA
Krabappel who teaches Bart Simpson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
EDNA
Krabappel who teaches Bart Simpson
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
DRYWINE
Unsweet beverage sometimes paired with cheese
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
DRYWINE
Unsweet beverage sometimes paired with cheese
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
SINGIT
"Preach!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SINGIT
"Preach!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
TUTOR
One-on-one teacher
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TUTOR
One-on-one teacher
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
JUMPINGTHESHARK
Reaching a point of decline, in TV lingo ... or the key to interpreting 17-, 25-, 51- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
STOOPS
Reaches a new low?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
STOOPS
Reaches a new low?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
RIPEST
Like the most soft peach
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
RIPEST
Like the most soft peach
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
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Name that sounds like a tiny particle
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"Olympia" painter
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*French novelist involved in the Dreyfus affair
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Psychic "gift," for short
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EASYPEASY (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers"?
The best answer for "Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers" is EASYPEASY with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Simple, or a hint to the initials of each pair of starred clues' answers" 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 August 22, 2021.