The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from August 14, 2022 featured the clue "__ skeleton", and we've found 14 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to AXIAL as the most likely solution — it's 5 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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14 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AXIAL
__ skeleton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2022
99%
AXIAL
__ skeleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2022
50%
ENDO
Prefix with skeleton
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
50%
ENDO
Prefix with skeleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
50%
SLED
Luge or skeleton
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
50%
SLED
Luge or skeleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
50%
EXO
Prefix with "skeleton"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
50%
EXO
Prefix with "skeleton"
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
50%
BONYANDIVORY
Like a cream-colored skeleton?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 5, 2024
50%
BONYANDIVORY
Like a cream-colored skeleton?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 5, 2024
50%
DINO
Source of a museum skeleton, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
50%
DINO
Source of a museum skeleton, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
50%
JAW
Giant part of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
50%
JAW
Giant part of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
50%
BONEWHITECHRISTMAS
Bing Crosby hit sung by a skeleton?
(18)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
50%
BONEWHITECHRISTMAS
Bing Crosby hit sung by a skeleton?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
50%
FEARLESS
Like skeleton racers, seemingly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2022
50%
FEARLESS
Like skeleton racers, seemingly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2022
50%
KEY
Word after "skeleton" or "shift"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2022
50%
KEY
Word after "skeleton" or "shift"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2022
1%
PLOTLINES
Horror stories' skeletons?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2022
1%
PLOTLINES
Horror stories' skeletons?
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2022
1%
CLOSETED
Like idiomatic skeletons
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2022
1%
CLOSETED
Like idiomatic skeletons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2022
1%
CLOSET
Metaphorical skeleton's place
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2021
1%
CLOSET
Metaphorical skeleton's place
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2021
1%
THEBONETRILOGY
Three movies about skeletons?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2020
1%
THEBONETRILOGY
Three movies about skeletons?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "__ skeleton" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 14 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AXIAL (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "__ skeleton"?
The best answer for "__ skeleton" is AXIAL with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "__ skeleton" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 14, 2022.