Crossword Answer For
Smooth operator, one would hope
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 28, 2019 Answers
Trying to solve the clue "Smooth operator, one would hope"? It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on December 28, 2019. From 165 answers in our database, SURGEON (7 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
SURGEON
Smooth operator, one would hope
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2019
99%
SURGEON
Smooth operator, one would hope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2019
4%
BALM
Soothe operator?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
BALM
Soothe operator?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
BEAPAL
"Help me out, would ya?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
BEAPAL
"Help me out, would ya?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
AMTRAK
Empire Builder operator
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
AMTRAK
Empire Builder operator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
IRON
Make smooth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
4%
IRON
Make smooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
AGONY
"I am half __, half hope": "Persuasion"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
AGONY
"I am half __, half hope": "Persuasion"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
DESPAIRS
Abandons all hope
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
DESPAIRS
Abandons all hope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
PLEA
Request such as "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
4%
PLEA
Request such as "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
DREAMJOBS
What LinkedIn users might hope to land
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
DREAMJOBS
What LinkedIn users might hope to land
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
SMH
"idk why anyone would do that"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
SMH
"idk why anyone would do that"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
RATE
"How would you ___ your purchase?" (question in countless email surveys)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
RATE
"How would you ___ your purchase?" (question in countless email surveys)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
ITSIMPERATIVE
"You must!," or how a demanding conductor would interpret 20-, 26-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
ITSIMPERATIVE
"You must!," or how a demanding conductor would interpret 20-, 26-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
EOS
Lip balm brand whose name is short for "evolution of smooth"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
EOS
Lip balm brand whose name is short for "evolution of smooth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
USER
Computer operator
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
USER
Computer operator
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
BIGIFTRUE
"That would break the internet!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
BIGIFTRUE
"That would break the internet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
NEVERSAYDIE
"There's still hope" (... letters 2-6)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
NEVERSAYDIE
"There's still hope" (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
CALMSEA
Place for smooth sailing
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
CALMSEA
Place for smooth sailing
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
ASKANYONE
"Literally every person would agree with me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
4%
ASKANYONE
"Literally every person would agree with me"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
4%
IPAS
Beers like Smooth Hoperator, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
IPAS
Beers like Smooth Hoperator, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
LABOR
When one might hope for same-day delivery?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
4%
LABOR
When one might hope for same-day delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
4%
KNOCKONWOOD
"Let's hope so!," or what is found in this puzzle's circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
KNOCKONWOOD
"Let's hope so!," or what is found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
ITSHOT
"Crack a window, would you?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
4%
ITSHOT
"Crack a window, would you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
4%
COLORBLIND
Like someone who would understand the starred clues' answers with ease?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
4%
COLORBLIND
Like someone who would understand the starred clues' answers with ease?
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
4%
GLIB
Smarmily smooth
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
4%
GLIB
Smarmily smooth
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
4%
SNIFF
Inspect, like a dog would
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
4%
SNIFF
Inspect, like a dog would
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
4%
LORDWILLING
*"I hope to God!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2025
4%
LORDWILLING
*"I hope to God!"
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2025
4%
GOFIGURE
"Who would have thought?"
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
4%
GOFIGURE
"Who would have thought?"
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
4%
TSHIRTBRAS
Lingerie pieces with smooth cups
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
4%
TSHIRTBRAS
Lingerie pieces with smooth cups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
4%
STARDOM
Ingenue’s hope
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
4%
STARDOM
Ingenue’s hope
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
4%
PAROLE
Convict’s hope
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
4%
PAROLE
Convict’s hope
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
4%
IMAGINETHAT
"Who would have guessed?!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
4%
IMAGINETHAT
"Who would have guessed?!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
4%
EYREQUOTES
"Reader, I married him," "I would always rather be happy than dignified," etc.?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
4%
EYREQUOTES
"Reader, I married him," "I would always rather be happy than dignified," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
4%
JUSTSAYING
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," e.g.?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
4%
JUSTSAYING
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," e.g.?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
4%
SCOOP
Reporter’s hope
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
4%
SCOOP
Reporter’s hope
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
4%
IVENEVERTRIEDIT
"That would be a new experience for me"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
4%
IVENEVERTRIEDIT
"That would be a new experience for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
4%
LOOKGRIM
Show no signs of hope
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
4%
LOOKGRIM
Show no signs of hope
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
4%
CLUB
"I refuse to join any ___ that would have me as a member" (Groucho Marx)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
4%
CLUB
"I refuse to join any ___ that would have me as a member" (Groucho Marx)
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
4%
IHOPENOT
"That would be terrible!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
4%
IHOPENOT
"That would be terrible!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
4%
OHGODNO
"Why would you even think that?!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
4%
OHGODNO
"Why would you even think that?!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
4%
ROSA
Parks who would not move to the back of the bus
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
4%
ROSA
Parks who would not move to the back of the bus
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
4%
NECTARINES
Sweet, smooth stone fruits
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
4%
NECTARINES
Sweet, smooth stone fruits
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
4%
CAPEVERDE
"What would you wear, say, when spending St. Patrick's Day in Madrid?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
4%
CAPEVERDE
"What would you wear, say, when spending St. Patrick's Day in Madrid?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
4%
COTTONONTO
... and was confident nobody would __ the scheme ...
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
4%
COTTONONTO
... and was confident nobody would __ the scheme ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
4%
GETFLEECED
... and sure the client would __, ...
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
4%
GETFLEECED
... and sure the client would __, ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
4%
DESIGNFLAW
Problem that may be confused with operator error
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2024
4%
DESIGNFLAW
Problem that may be confused with operator error
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2024
4%
INEEDAVOLUNTEER
"Help from one of you would be great!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
4%
INEEDAVOLUNTEER
"Help from one of you would be great!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
4%
SWORE
Used words that would be written as "@#&%" in comic books
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
4%
SWORE
Used words that would be written as "@#&%" in comic books
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
4%
STOCKOPTIONS
Noncash corporate benefits, or what a cook would call the starts of 20-, 28-, and 43-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
4%
STOCKOPTIONS
Noncash corporate benefits, or what a cook would call the starts of 20-, 28-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
4%
EVENS
Makes smooth
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 12, 2024
4%
EVENS
Makes smooth
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
4%
BITE
Fisherman’s hope
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 9, 2024
4%
BITE
Fisherman’s hope
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
4%
YODA
Of this clue, approve he would
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
4%
YODA
Of this clue, approve he would
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
4%
ASIF
"I would never!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2024
4%
ASIF
"I would never!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2024
4%
FRISK
Pat down, as a TSA agent would
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2024
4%
FRISK
Pat down, as a TSA agent would
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2024
4%
YES
"I would love to!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
4%
YES
"I would love to!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
4%
WHATADAY
"I thought work would never end!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2024
4%
WHATADAY
"I thought work would never end!"
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2024
4%
STILLIRISE
Maya Angelou poem of hope and resilience
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2024
4%
STILLIRISE
Maya Angelou poem of hope and resilience
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2024
4%
SLEEK
Shiny and smooth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2024
4%
SLEEK
Shiny and smooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2024
4%
DESPAIRED
*Lost all hope --> Craved
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
4%
DESPAIRED
*Lost all hope --> Craved
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
4%
SALTSWORD
Famous ... weapon that would dissolve in water?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
4%
SALTSWORD
Famous ... weapon that would dissolve in water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
4%
ANDIFIDONT
"What would happen otherwise?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
4%
ANDIFIDONT
"What would happen otherwise?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
4%
IMO
Brief "I would say ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
4%
IMO
Brief "I would say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
4%
PAWED
Toyed with, as a cat would
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2024
4%
PAWED
Toyed with, as a cat would
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2024
4%
RIDE
Hitchhiker's hope
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2024
4%
RIDE
Hitchhiker's hope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2024
4%
FLAT
Level and smooth
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2024
4%
FLAT
Level and smooth
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2024
4%
SUAVER
More smooth
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 9, 2024
4%
SUAVER
More smooth
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 9, 2024
4%
WEREDOOMED
"All hope is lost"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2024
4%
WEREDOOMED
"All hope is lost"
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2024
4%
MEOW
"I would like some more catnip, please"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
4%
MEOW
"I would like some more catnip, please"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
4%
ISHOULD
"That would be good for me"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2024
4%
ISHOULD
"That would be good for me"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
4%
THATSO
"Never would have thought"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
4%
THATSO
"Never would have thought"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
4%
ASSUME
"I would ___ so!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2024
4%
ASSUME
"I would ___ so!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
4%
SLEEKLY
In a smooth way
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
4%
SLEEKLY
In a smooth way
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
4%
MYMY
"Well, would you look at that!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2024
4%
MYMY
"Well, would you look at that!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2024
4%
WNBAFINALS
Championship series where fans hope to find the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2023
4%
WNBAFINALS
Championship series where fans hope to find the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
4%
CLUMPY
Not smooth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2023
4%
CLUMPY
Not smooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2023
4%
ALLTOOWELL
More than one would like
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2023
4%
ALLTOOWELL
More than one would like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2023
4%
GOROUNDINCIRCLES
Some travelers won't get on the London Eye because they would just ...
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
4%
GOROUNDINCIRCLES
Some travelers won't get on the London Eye because they would just ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
4%
EITHER
"Both would be fine"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
4%
EITHER
"Both would be fine"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
4%
SEDAN
What a chicken coop would be if it had four doors, humorously
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
4%
SEDAN
What a chicken coop would be if it had four doors, humorously
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
4%
MAUL
Attack, as a bear would
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2023
4%
MAUL
Attack, as a bear would
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2023
4%
SEEM
"So it would __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2023
4%
SEEM
"So it would __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2023
4%
YOUKNOWME
"C'mon, would I do that?!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
4%
YOUKNOWME
"C'mon, would I do that?!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
4%
NOPULP
Like smooth orange juice
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 19, 2023
4%
NOPULP
Like smooth orange juice
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 19, 2023
4%
GOSHNO
“Gee, I would never do that!”
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
4%
GOSHNO
“Gee, I would never do that!”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
4%
SPY
Covert operator
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2023
4%
SPY
Covert operator
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2023
4%
YESYOU
"Who else would I be talking about?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2023
4%
YESYOU
"Who else would I be talking about?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2023
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%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 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%
LOTTERYTICKET
Lucky purchase, one hopes
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
LOTTERYTICKET
Lucky purchase, one hopes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
GMAT
MBA hopeful's exam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
GMAT
MBA hopeful's exam
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
SCHOLL
Podiatrist with a namesake orthopedic brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
SCHOLL
Podiatrist with a namesake orthopedic brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
GRE
Hurdle for M.A. hopefuls
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
GRE
Hurdle for M.A. hopefuls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
CHIA
Seed in some healthy smoothies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHIA
Seed in some healthy smoothies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ACAI
Purple berry in healthy smoothies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ACAI
Purple berry in healthy smoothies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
HUM
Run smoothly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
HUM
Run smoothly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
YOUDOYOU
"I wouldn't, but go ahead!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
YOUDOYOU
"I wouldn't, but go ahead!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
UPONTHEHOUSETOP
Christmas carol that asks "Who wouldn't go?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
UPONTHEHOUSETOP
Christmas carol that asks "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
JAMBA
"Razzmatazz" smoothie chain
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
JAMBA
"Razzmatazz" smoothie chain
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
ELIDES
Says "coulda, woulda, shoulda," say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
ELIDES
Says "coulda, woulda, shoulda," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
DREAM
Have hopes for the future
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
DREAM
Have hopes for the future
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
BELTSANDER
Wood-smoothing tool
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
BELTSANDER
Wood-smoothing tool
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
NOMINEE
Oscar hopeful
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
NOMINEE
Oscar hopeful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
IMOK
Words after a fall, hopefully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
IMOK
Words after a fall, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
COOLERHEADS
Folks who hopefully prevail in a tense situation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
COOLERHEADS
Folks who hopefully prevail in a tense situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
IDEA
Outcome of brainstorming, hopefully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
IDEA
Outcome of brainstorming, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
DATE
Result of a spark on Tinder, hopefully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
1%
DATE
Result of a spark on Tinder, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
LESS
"I wouldn't expect anything ___"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
LESS
"I wouldn't expect anything ___"
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
MADHATTER
"Alice in Wonderland" character who says, "If you knew time as well as I do ... you wouldn't talk about wasting it"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
MADHATTER
"Alice in Wonderland" character who says, "If you knew time as well as I do ... you wouldn't talk about wasting it"
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
STEER
"I wouldn't __ you wrong!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
STEER
"I wouldn't __ you wrong!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
NEWIDEAS
Results of a brainstorm, hopefully
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
NEWIDEAS
Results of a brainstorm, hopefully
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
KALE
Green smoothie veggie
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
1%
KALE
Green smoothie veggie
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
1%
ALIBI
Story backed up by a witness, hopefully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
1%
ALIBI
Story backed up by a witness, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
1%
SLID
Moved smoothly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
SLID
Moved smoothly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
PAIRS
Socks, hopefully
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
PAIRS
Socks, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
YOUREHIRED
What a job seeker hopes to hear
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
1%
YOUREHIRED
What a job seeker hopes to hear
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
ORALS
Hurdles for would-be doctors
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
1%
ORALS
Hurdles for would-be doctors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
1%
HYPE
What a PR agent hopes to build up, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
1%
HYPE
What a PR agent hopes to build up, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
1%
INSTEP
Like a marching band, hopefully
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
1%
INSTEP
Like a marching band, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
1%
RUNNINGMATE
Vice presidential hopeful, and what the first part of the answer to each starred clue can be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
1%
RUNNINGMATE
Vice presidential hopeful, and what the first part of the answer to each starred clue can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
1%
SERENE
Like a meditation spot, hopefully
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
1%
SERENE
Like a meditation spot, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
1%
HUMS
Runs smoothly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
HUMS
Runs smoothly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
ASPIRE
Have high hopes
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 12, 2024
1%
ASPIRE
Have high hopes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 12, 2024
1%
ALLISLOST
"It's hopeless!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
ALLISLOST
"It's hopeless!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
PAPAYA
Fruit in a tropical smoothie
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
PAPAYA
Fruit in a tropical smoothie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
AGED
Got wiser, hopefully
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
1%
AGED
Got wiser, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
1%
AFLEA
“He wouldn’t hurt —”
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
1%
AFLEA
“He wouldn’t hurt —”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
1%
ESPERANTO
Language whose name translates to "one who hopes"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2024
1%
ESPERANTO
Language whose name translates to "one who hopes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
1%
EDIT
Improve, hopefully
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2024
1%
EDIT
Improve, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2024
1%
HUMMED
Ran smoothly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2024
1%
HUMMED
Ran smoothly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
1%
ATBEST
If everything goes smoothly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2024
1%
ATBEST
If everything goes smoothly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2024
1%
BETHE
“It wouldn’t — first time”
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
BETHE
“It wouldn’t — first time”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
ALOE
Ingredient in some superfood smoothies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
1%
ALOE
Ingredient in some superfood smoothies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
1%
ACCEPTED
Student's hoped-for university response
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
1%
ACCEPTED
Student's hoped-for university response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
SLIDEBY
Pass smoothly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
1%
SLIDEBY
Pass smoothly
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2024
1%
PURRS
Runs smoothly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2024
1%
PURRS
Runs smoothly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
1%
EPHRON
Nora who wrote, "Never marry a man you wouldn't want to be divorced from"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
1%
EPHRON
Nora who wrote, "Never marry a man you wouldn't want to be divorced from"
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
1%
NSFW
"H.R. wouldn't like this" warning
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
NSFW
"H.R. wouldn't like this" warning
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
FOODCRITICS
Writers with good taste, hopefully
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2024
1%
FOODCRITICS
Writers with good taste, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2024
1%
JUICEBARS
Places with smoothie menus
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 9, 2024
1%
JUICEBARS
Places with smoothie menus
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 9, 2024
1%
USERS
Computer operators
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
1%
USERS
Computer operators
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
1%
DASH
Crush, as hopes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
1%
DASH
Crush, as hopes
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
1%
YOUTELLME
"I wouldn't know"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
YOUTELLME
"I wouldn't know"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
BOOLEAN
Using logical operators
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 21, 2024
1%
BOOLEAN
Using logical operators
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 21, 2024
1%
SPOILERALERT
Comment before "He was dead the whole time," hopefully
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2024
1%
SPOILERALERT
Comment before "He was dead the whole time," hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2024
1%
MORPH
Change smoothly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
1%
MORPH
Change smoothly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
1%
TIMESAVER
Shortcut, hopefully
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2024
1%
TIMESAVER
Shortcut, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
1%
BAREXAMINATIONS
*Hurdles for would-be attorneys
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2024
1%
BAREXAMINATIONS
*Hurdles for would-be attorneys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2024
1%
AVOCADO
Green smoothie ingredient, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2023
1%
AVOCADO
Green smoothie ingredient, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
1%
DORNAN
1996 presidential hopeful Bob
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
1%
DORNAN
1996 presidential hopeful Bob
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
1%
ABJECT
Truly hopeless
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2023
1%
ABJECT
Truly hopeless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2023
1%
SHELLYWINTERS
Beachcombers' off-season hopes?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2023
1%
SHELLYWINTERS
Beachcombers' off-season hopes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2023
1%
RESTATE
Make clearer, hopefully
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2023
1%
RESTATE
Make clearer, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
1%
GOURMET
Most politicians named Al wouldn't partake in 23-Down, but ...
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2023
1%
GOURMET
Most politicians named Al wouldn't partake in 23-Down, but ...
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2023
1%
MARMITE
Most late-night hosts named Bill wouldn't consume 4-Down, but ...
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2023
1%
MARMITE
Most late-night hosts named Bill wouldn't consume 4-Down, but ...
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2023
1%
MANGO
Tropical smoothie fruit
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
1%
MANGO
Tropical smoothie fruit
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
HASNTACLUE
Is hopelessly ignorant
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
1%
HASNTACLUE
Is hopelessly ignorant
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
FLOW
Run smoothly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2023
1%
FLOW
Run smoothly
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on December 28, 2019
Bay of __, which includes the Cantabrian Sea
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Regional birds
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Sense organ
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Makes a long face
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Kingston address
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Site with "Living Healthy" guides
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Alibis
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Smooth operator, one would hope" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 165 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SURGEON (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Smooth operator, one would hope"?
The best answer for "Smooth operator, one would hope" is SURGEON with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Smooth operator, one would hope" 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, 2019.