Crossword Answer For
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 27, 2020 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Small amount of time, metaphorically" has 185 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on April 27, 2020, the highest-ranked answer is HEARTBEAT (9 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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Date
99%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2020
99%
HEARTBEAT
Small amount of time, metaphorically
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2020
8%
BIT
Small amount
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
8%
BIT
Small amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
8%
SOU
Small amount
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
SOU
Small amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
COST
Out-of-pocket amount
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
COST
Out-of-pocket amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
SCAD
Large amount
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
SCAD
Large amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
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GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
ANY
Flexible amount
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
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ANY
Flexible amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
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POWERNAP
Short time out
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
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POWERNAP
Short time out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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SEC
Short time?
(3)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SEC
Short time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
4%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
4%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
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ONME
"I'll pay this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
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DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
TOYS
Some small dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
EVER
Of all time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
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EVER
Of all time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
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NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
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ONCE
A single time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
ONCE
A single time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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AGAIN
An additional time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
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AGAIN
An additional time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
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NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
4%
ERA
Notable time
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
ERA
Notable time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
4%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
4%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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OUTPUT
Production amount
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
4%
OUTPUT
Production amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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TADS
Small amounts
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
4%
TADS
Small amounts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
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ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
IOTA
Tiny amount
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
4%
IOTA
Tiny amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
4%
VILLAGECOMMON
Central green in a small town
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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VILLAGECOMMON
Central green in a small town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
4%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
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MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
SOLIDEFFORT
Honest amount of reliable work
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
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SOLIDEFFORT
Honest amount of reliable work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
4%
UPONE
Holding a small lead
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
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UPONE
Holding a small lead
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LATE
Not on time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
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LATE
Not on time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
4%
TRACE
Barely detectable amount
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
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TRACE
Barely detectable amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
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May 19, 2026
4%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
LETITSLIDE
"Don't sweat the small stuff"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
LETITSLIDE
"Don't sweat the small stuff"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
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FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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BEING
For the time __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
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BEING
For the time __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
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WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
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EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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CUP
Recipe amount
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
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CUP
Recipe amount
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TARDY
Not on time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
TARDY
Not on time
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4%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
AMASS
Collect over time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
AMASS
Collect over time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
EPOCH
Geologic time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
EPOCH
Geologic time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
DIMSUM
Chinese small bites
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
DIMSUM
Chinese small bites
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
SPEEDOS
Some small suits
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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SPEEDOS
Some small suits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
NEST
Location of a small kite
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
NEST
Location of a small kite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
LORE
Tales as old as time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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LORE
Tales as old as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
AGES
Long, long time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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AGES
Long, long time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
STARDATE
Sci-fi time standard
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
STARDATE
Sci-fi time standard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
ARIA
Diva's time to shine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
ARIA
Diva's time to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
DUSK
Twilight time
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
DUSK
Twilight time
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
UPON
"Once ___ a time ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
UPON
"Once ___ a time ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOOFINGOFF
*Wasting time
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOOFINGOFF
*Wasting time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
MAN
"That's one small step for (a) ___"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
MAN
"That's one small step for (a) ___"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
MATE
Check a final time?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
MATE
Check a final time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
TVAD
Spot on the small screen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
TVAD
Spot on the small screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
LIVE
In real time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
LIVE
In real time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
NINJA
Big name in small appliances
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
NINJA
Big name in small appliances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
LETSDOTHISTHING
"It's go time!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
LETSDOTHISTHING
"It's go time!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
MATT
"Apologies to ___ Damon, we ran out of time" (Jimmy Kimmel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
MATT
"Apologies to ___ Damon, we ran out of time" (Jimmy Kimmel)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
ELAPSES
Passes, as time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
ELAPSES
Passes, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
INARUSH
Pressed for time
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
INARUSH
Pressed for time
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
EASTERN
Maine's time zone
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
EASTERN
Maine's time zone
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
LIVESTREAM
Broadcast in real time
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
LIVESTREAM
Broadcast in real time
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
FLAIR
14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
FLAIR
14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
SPR
Beautiful time of yr. at a botanical garden
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
SPR
Beautiful time of yr. at a botanical garden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
OVA
Very small eggs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
OVA
Very small eggs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
ORC
"The age of Men is over. The time of the ___ has come!" ("The Lord of the Rings")
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
DILLYDALLY
Waste time
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
DILLYDALLY
Waste time
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
SOME
Unspecified amount
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
SOME
Unspecified amount
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
POND
A big fish in a small ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
POND
A big fish in a small ___
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
CUTTINGCLASS
Taking time off from school?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
WINDDIRECTION
"Second oboe, play the right notes this time!," e.g.
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
WINDDIRECTION
"Second oboe, play the right notes this time!," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
OXO
Maker of small kitchen gadgets
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
OXO
Maker of small kitchen gadgets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
ONESHOT
Happening a single time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
ONESHOT
Happening a single time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
SOCIALBATTERY
Resource that may be recharged with alone time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
ENJOYED
Had a great time at
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
ENJOYED
Had a great time at
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
ILOSE
"No prize for me this time"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
ILOSE
"No prize for me this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
BIDE
__ one's time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
BIDE
__ one's time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ERAS
Noted times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
ERAS
Noted times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
SAP
Sentimental one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
SAP
Sentimental one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
URI
Sch. in the smallest U.S. state
(3)
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Jul 1, 2026
1%
URI
Sch. in the smallest U.S. state
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LESSSO
On a smaller scale
(6)
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Jun 22, 2026
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LESSSO
On a smaller scale
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1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
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1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
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1%
SIGN
__ of the times
(4)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
SIGN
__ of the times
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1%
TRACES
Tiny amounts
(6)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
TRACES
Tiny amounts
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1%
ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
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1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
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1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
(5)
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1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
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1%
SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
(5)
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Jun 8, 2026
1%
SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
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1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
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1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
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1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
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1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
(4)
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May 31, 2026
1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
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1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
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1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
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1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
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May 15, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
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1%
RAKEIN
Collect copious amounts of
(6)
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May 10, 2026
1%
RAKEIN
Collect copious amounts of
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1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
(12)
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May 10, 2026
1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
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1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
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1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
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1%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
MGS
Longtime British sports cars
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1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
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1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
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1%
ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
(3)
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Apr 15, 2026
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ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
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MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
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1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
(4)
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Apr 14, 2026
1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
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1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
(4)
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Apr 13, 2026
1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
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1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
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1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
(5)
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Apr 10, 2026
1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
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1%
SEPIA
Old-timey photo tint
(5)
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Apr 7, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Old-timey photo tint
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1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
(10)
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Apr 5, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
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1%
SHAH
Onetime Iranian ruler
(4)
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Apr 2, 2026
1%
SHAH
Onetime Iranian ruler
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1%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
(15)
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Mar 28, 2026
1%
CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
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1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
(4)
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Mar 24, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
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1%
SOLARDAY
Basis for standard timekeeping
(8)
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Mar 22, 2026
1%
SOLARDAY
Basis for standard timekeeping
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1%
AMY
Six-time Oscar nominee Adams
(3)
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Mar 15, 2026
1%
AMY
Six-time Oscar nominee Adams
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1%
SCOTT
Joplin known as the "King of Ragtime"
(5)
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Mar 15, 2026
1%
SCOTT
Joplin known as the "King of Ragtime"
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1%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
(3)
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Mar 12, 2026
1%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
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1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
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Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
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1%
REEF
Maritime ridge
(4)
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Mar 11, 2026
1%
REEF
Maritime ridge
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MARIE
Two-time Nobelist Curie
(5)
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Mar 8, 2026
1%
MARIE
Two-time Nobelist Curie
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1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
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Mar 4, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
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1%
SUNUP
Vampire's bedtime
(5)
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Mar 4, 2026
1%
SUNUP
Vampire's bedtime
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1%
CSI
Longtime CBS forensic drama
(3)
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Mar 3, 2026
1%
CSI
Longtime CBS forensic drama
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1%
LENO
Longtime late-night host Jay
(4)
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Mar 3, 2026
1%
LENO
Longtime late-night host Jay
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1%
SPECIALS
Limited-time offers
(8)
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Mar 3, 2026
1%
SPECIALS
Limited-time offers
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1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
(9)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
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1%
SUMMER
Christmastime in the Southern Hemisphere
(6)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
SUMMER
Christmastime in the Southern Hemisphere
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1%
FIE
Old-timey "Darn you!"
(3)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIE
Old-timey "Darn you!"
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1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
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Feb 27, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
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1%
NATIVES
Longtime residents
(7)
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1%
NATIVES
Longtime residents
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1%
TRAE
Four-time NBA All-Star Young
(4)
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Feb 25, 2026
1%
TRAE
Four-time NBA All-Star Young
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1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
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Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
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1%
TONS
Large amounts
(4)
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Feb 22, 2026
1%
TONS
Large amounts
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ASTEROID
Orbiter smaller than a planet
(8)
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Feb 22, 2026
1%
ASTEROID
Orbiter smaller than a planet
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1%
ADIN
Score after deuce, at times
(4)
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Feb 22, 2026
1%
ADIN
Score after deuce, at times
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1%
SHRANK
Got smaller in the dryer
(6)
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Feb 21, 2026
1%
SHRANK
Got smaller in the dryer
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1%
REY
"Summertime Sadness" singer Lana Del ___
(3)
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Feb 17, 2026
1%
REY
"Summertime Sadness" singer Lana Del ___
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1%
TIVOS
Longtime DVRs
(5)
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Feb 14, 2026
1%
TIVOS
Longtime DVRs
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1%
SPAS
Me-time spots
(4)
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Feb 10, 2026
1%
SPAS
Me-time spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
(6)
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Feb 8, 2026
1%
DATSUN
Onetime Nissan make
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1%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
(3)
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Feb 8, 2026
1%
TEN
Mark of perfection, at times
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Clues for Universal Crossword on April 27, 2020
Invoice stamp
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"We're toast!"
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Gel-producing plant
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Person in a tryst
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Forfeited wheels, briefly
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Acknowledges applause
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"Hello" singer
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Shocked reaction
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One wearing stylish attire
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Small amount of time, metaphorically" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HEARTBEAT (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Small amount of time, metaphorically"?
The best answer for "Small amount of time, metaphorically" is HEARTBEAT with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Small amount of time, metaphorically" been used as a crossword clue?
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