Crossword Answer For
Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 28, 2022 Answers
We found 191 possible answers for the crossword clue "Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across", which was last featured in LA Times Daily Crossword on December 28, 2022. The most probable answer is DEVIOUS (7 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
Answer For Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across:
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191 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEVIOUS
Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2022
99%
DEVIOUS
Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2022
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
6%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
6%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
2%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
LATTICE
Pie crust pattern
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
LATTICE
Pie crust pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 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%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ACCENT
Regional speech pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
ACCENT
Regional speech pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
EIGHT
Figure __: skater's pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
EIGHT
Figure __: skater's pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 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%
PLAID
Flannel pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
PLAID
Flannel pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
CAMO
Combo pattern for mil. garb
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
CAMO
Combo pattern for mil. garb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
INKBLOT
Test pattern?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
2%
INKBLOT
Test pattern?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
ARCH
Playfully sly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
2%
ARCH
Playfully sly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
ALL
Every last one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
2%
ALL
Every last one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
GRID
Graph paper pattern
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
GRID
Graph paper pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 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%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
TARTAN
Tam pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
TARTAN
Tam pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
BCCS
Loops in on the sly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
BCCS
Loops in on the sly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
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%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 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%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 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%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
THETA
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
THETA
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
INSECRET
On the sly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
2%
INSECRET
On the sly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
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
2%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 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%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSE
Come in last
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSE
Come in last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
2%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 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%
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
2%
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
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal 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%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ORDERLY
Following a pattern, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
2%
ORDERLY
Following a pattern, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
2%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
TIEDYE
Rainbow pattern
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
TIEDYE
Rainbow pattern
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
BEFORE
Previously
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
BEFORE
Previously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
RECAPS
"Previously on ... " segments
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
RECAPS
"Previously on ... " segments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
PINTOS
Patchy-patterned horses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
PINTOS
Patchy-patterned horses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 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%
ONCE
Previously
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ONCE
Previously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
OMGNO
"Srsly!?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
OMGNO
"Srsly!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
INARUT
Hopelessly stuck
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
INARUT
Hopelessly stuck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
HEADFIRST
Recklessly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
HEADFIRST
Recklessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
AMOCO
Corporation previously called Standard Oil of Indiana
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
AMOCO
Corporation previously called Standard Oil of Indiana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
BUTCHER
Mispronounce horrendously, as a name
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
BUTCHER
Mispronounce horrendously, as a name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
CAMOS
Stealthy patterns, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ONEND
Continuously
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ONEND
Continuously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
SCRUB
Wash vigorously
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
SCRUB
Wash vigorously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ATEAT
Seriously annoyed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
ATEAT
Seriously annoyed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
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
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
CHIC
Timelessly stylish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
CHIC
Timelessly stylish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
THRUMMED
Played monotonously
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
THRUMMED
Played monotonously
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
JIVE
Speak unseriously
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
JIVE
Speak unseriously
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
SLURP
Drink carelessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
ALTOID
"Curiously strong" mint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ALTOID
"Curiously strong" mint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
MEESE
Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
MEESE
Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
USED
Previously owned
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
USED
Previously owned
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
LOWELL
Poet Amy who won a Pulitzer Prize posthumously
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LOWELL
Poet Amy who won a Pulitzer Prize posthumously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ORATE
Speak pompously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
ORATE
Speak pompously
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
TOY
___ with (unseriously consider)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
TOY
___ with (unseriously consider)
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
HUMS
Wordlessly vocalizes a song
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
HUMS
Wordlessly vocalizes a song
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
ROAM
Travel aimlessly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
ROAM
Travel aimlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
INHASTE
Quickly but carelessly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
INHASTE
Quickly but carelessly
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TOILS
Works tirelessly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
TOILS
Works tirelessly
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
HITON
Discover fortuitously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
HITON
Discover fortuitously
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
BYCHANCE
Serendipitously
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
BYCHANCE
Serendipitously
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
UNSEE
Erase the visual of, humorously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
UNSEE
Erase the visual of, humorously
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ASSAIL
Attack vigorously
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ASSAIL
Attack vigorously
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
CRIMES
Fashion faux pas, humorously
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
CRIMES
Fashion faux pas, humorously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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Title of respect
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Suffix with "Wrestle"
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Stinging insect
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Both: Pref.
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Prepared to veto
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Actress who wrote the 2022 memoir "Dying of Politeness"
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House spot
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Spike Lee heist film starring Denzel Washington
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Croquet sites
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Hawaii's "Valley Isle"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEVIOUS (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across"?
The best answer for "Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across" is DEVIOUS with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Sly, and a phonetic hint to the pattern in the last words of 17-, 24-, 42-, and 58-Across" 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 December 28, 2022.