The clue "Slicks back, maybe" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 18, 2024 has 190 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that GELS (4 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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190 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GELS
Slicks back, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2024
99%
GELS
Slicks back, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2024
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
5%
ASTERN
Toward the back of a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
5%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
5%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
5%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
5%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
5%
ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
5%
ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
5%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
5%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
5%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
5%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
5%
REEARN
Gain back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
5%
REEARN
Gain back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
5%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
5%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
5%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
5%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
5%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
5%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
5%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2026
5%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
5%
REBELS
Fights back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
5%
REBELS
Fights back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
5%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
5%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
5%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
5%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
5%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
5%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
5%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
5%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
5%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
5%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
5%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
5%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
5%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
5%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
5%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
PLEAD
Say "Guilty," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
SAYHI
Wave, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
DOSE
Shot in the arm, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
CLIOS
Perks of big promotions, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
TEENIDOL
Minor star, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SPY
Plant with a bug, maybe?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
KNIT
Make a shawl, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
OMITS
Forgets, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
POLEDANCES
Performs at a strip club, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
HEM
Make shorter, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
HEADER
"Memo" on a memo, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
JOKERS
Wild cards, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ASEA
On a cruise ship, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
BICURIOUS
Open to experimenting romantically, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
TEMP
Pop-up shop worker, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
EVILS
Horror film subjects, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
GETANTSY
Start to fidget, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
RETD
Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
COTE
Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
TYPO
Word underlined in red, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
5%
TYPO
Word underlined in red, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
SAIL
Travel by yacht, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
SAIL
Travel by yacht, maybe
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Story accessed by ladder, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Story accessed by ladder, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
STREAM
Fly-fishing locale, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
STREAM
Fly-fishing locale, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
TACO
Tuesday's dinner, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
TACO
Tuesday's dinner, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
POLISCI
Future JD's major, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
POLISCI
Future JD's major, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
ECON
Future MBA's major, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
ECON
Future MBA's major, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
GUM
Bubble source, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
GUM
Bubble source, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
5%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
REVERTS
Changes back (to)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
RECLAIM
Win back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
RIPER
Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ATE
Was full of beans, maybe?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ATE
Was full of beans, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
EGGY
Yolk-filled, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
EGGY
Yolk-filled, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
SEESAW
Move back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
OMIT
Conveniently leave out, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
OMIT
Conveniently leave out, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
LISA
Kudrow of "The Comeback"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
SAM
Quarterback Darnold who won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
ARIZ
D-backs st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
DRE
Cornerback Bly in the College Football Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
ISSO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
AIKMAN
Three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
WITTYBANTER
Playful back-and-forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
FLOPERA
Series of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
EVAL
Feedback for a prof
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
LINEMEN
They protect or rush the quarterback
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
SOLO
Without backup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
LOSS
Sports setback
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 18, 2024
Results of unpredictable user behavior, perhaps
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Older daughter of Winterfell
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Unhurried
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Patent __
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Branch location?
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Did a dress rehearsal
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Sets (up)
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Off-target, in a way
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Domicile
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See 27-Across
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Slicks back, maybe" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GELS (4 letters).
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Where has "Slicks back, maybe" been used as a crossword clue?
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