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Smug question after a prank backfires
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 28, 2025 Answers
Looking up the clue "Smug question after a prank backfires" from Universal Crossword on June 28, 2025? Our crossword answer database returned 188 results. The best answer appears to be WHOSLAUGHINGNOW, which is 15 letters long and scores 99% in our confidence ranking. Every answer is listed below so you can pick the one that fits your grid.
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99%
WHOSLAUGHINGNOW
Smug question after a prank backfires
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
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WHOSLAUGHINGNOW
Smug question after a prank backfires
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
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RALLY
Tennis sequence after a serve
(5)
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Sep 22, 2026
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RALLY
Tennis sequence after a serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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OPS
Word after photo or special
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
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OPS
Word after photo or special
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CALC
Course after trig
(4)
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Sep 18, 2026
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CALC
Course after trig
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APRESSKI
Chance to refuel after a run
(8)
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Aug 29, 2026
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APRESSKI
Chance to refuel after a run
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PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
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PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
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MICAH
Old Testament book after Jonah
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
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MICAH
Old Testament book after Jonah
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NERO
Roman emperor after Claudius
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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NERO
Roman emperor after Claudius
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WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
(7)
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Aug 22, 2026
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WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
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NETS
Gains after taxes
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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NETS
Gains after taxes
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EUROS
Replacements after leaving marks?
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
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EUROS
Replacements after leaving marks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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NOSIREE
"Absolutely out of the question!"
(7)
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Aug 4, 2026
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NOSIREE
"Absolutely out of the question!"
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SUE
Go after, in a way
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
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SUE
Go after, in a way
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ADOUT
Score after deuce
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
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ADOUT
Score after deuce
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IRON
Word after curling or waffle
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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IRON
Word after curling or waffle
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LIST
One thing after another
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
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LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
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TOUGHIE
Difficult question
(7)
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Jul 7, 2026
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TOUGHIE
Difficult question
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ENSUED
Happened after
(6)
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Jul 6, 2026
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ENSUED
Happened after
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
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MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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AROAR
Like fans after great plays
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EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
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ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
(12)
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Jun 20, 2026
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ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
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COULDITBEMAGIC
Trick question?
(14)
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Jun 14, 2026
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COULDITBEMAGIC
Trick question?
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ANYVACANCIES
Open question?
(12)
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Jun 14, 2026
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ANYVACANCIES
Open question?
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ISTHATCORRECT
Good question?
(13)
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Jun 14, 2026
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ISTHATCORRECT
Good question?
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AMIBEINGCLEAR
Gotcha question?
(13)
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Jun 14, 2026
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AMIBEINGCLEAR
Gotcha question?
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WHOSINCHARGE
Leading question?
(12)
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Jun 14, 2026
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WHOSINCHARGE
Leading question?
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AREYOUINAHURRY
Quick question?
(14)
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Jun 14, 2026
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AREYOUINAHURRY
Quick question?
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ISTHESTOVEON
Burning question?
(12)
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Jun 14, 2026
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ISTHESTOVEON
Burning question?
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WHERETOSTART
First question?
(12)
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Jun 14, 2026
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WHERETOSTART
First question?
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ATEANDRAN
Took off right after dinner
(9)
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Jun 12, 2026
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ATEANDRAN
Took off right after dinner
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BINGE
Watch episode after episode of
(5)
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May 27, 2026
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BINGE
Watch episode after episode of
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TPING
Halloween prank
(5)
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May 16, 2026
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TPING
Halloween prank
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ADAR
Hebrew month after Shevat
(4)
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May 15, 2026
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ADAR
Hebrew month after Shevat
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BELIE
Call into question
(5)
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May 9, 2026
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BELIE
Call into question
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ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
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May 9, 2026
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ONME
Statement after putting down a card
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HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
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May 5, 2026
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HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
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DAMP
Like clothes after a spin cycle
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
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DAMP
Like clothes after a spin cycle
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ADIN
Possible score after deuce
(4)
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Apr 20, 2026
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ADIN
Possible score after deuce
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FEVER
Word after "Bieber" or "baby"
(5)
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Apr 18, 2026
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FEVER
Word after "Bieber" or "baby"
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TEA
Word after "high" or "herbal"
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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TEA
Word after "high" or "herbal"
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EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
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Apr 17, 2026
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EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
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MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
(3)
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Apr 16, 2026
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MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
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ACHY
Sore after a run, say
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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ACHY
Sore after a run, say
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BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
(13)
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Apr 14, 2026
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BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
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UPNEXT
"Coming after the break ... "
(6)
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Apr 14, 2026
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UPNEXT
"Coming after the break ... "
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RASPY
Like voices after a loud concert
(5)
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Apr 10, 2026
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RASPY
Like voices after a loud concert
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CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
(6)
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Apr 9, 2026
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CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
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AGENT
Word after "travel" or "double"
(5)
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Apr 8, 2026
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AGENT
Word after "travel" or "double"
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ASK
Pop the question, say
(3)
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Apr 6, 2026
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ASK
Pop the question, say
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CHANGEDAPE
King Kong after his glow-up?
(10)
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Apr 5, 2026
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CHANGEDAPE
King Kong after his glow-up?
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RAPIDS
Word after Grand and Cedar, in city names
(6)
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Apr 3, 2026
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RAPIDS
Word after Grand and Cedar, in city names
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RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
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JAPE
Funny prank
(4)
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Mar 31, 2026
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JAPE
Funny prank
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LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
(9)
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Mar 30, 2026
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LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
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EVER
Happily __ after
(4)
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Mar 30, 2026
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EVER
Happily __ after
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GAG
Silly prank
(3)
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Mar 29, 2026
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GAG
Silly prank
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3%
DOS
What comes after uno
(3)
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Mar 28, 2026
3%
DOS
What comes after uno
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READALLABOUTIT
Phrase shouted after some extras?
(14)
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Mar 28, 2026
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READALLABOUTIT
Phrase shouted after some extras?
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OBAMA
Only U.S. president born after 1960
(5)
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Mar 27, 2026
3%
OBAMA
Only U.S. president born after 1960
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SALE
Word after "yard" or "garage"
(4)
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Mar 26, 2026
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SALE
Word after "yard" or "garage"
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TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
(3)
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Mar 24, 2026
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TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
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ALA
Patterned after
(3)
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Mar 22, 2026
3%
ALA
Patterned after
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AREWEON
Confirmation question
(7)
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Mar 21, 2026
3%
AREWEON
Confirmation question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
(11)
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Mar 19, 2026
3%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
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3%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
(6)
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Mar 14, 2026
3%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
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SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
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Mar 13, 2026
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SUCH
Word before or after "as"
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RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
(6)
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Mar 13, 2026
3%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
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3%
PSI
Letter after chi
(3)
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Mar 12, 2026
3%
PSI
Letter after chi
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3%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
(7)
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Mar 12, 2026
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PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
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TRAP
Word after "sand" or speed"
(4)
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Mar 10, 2026
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TRAP
Word after "sand" or speed"
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TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
(5)
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Mar 8, 2026
3%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
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3%
NARUTORUN
Sprint named after a popular manga character
(9)
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Mar 7, 2026
3%
NARUTORUN
Sprint named after a popular manga character
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BEER
Word after "craft" or "draft"
(4)
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Mar 6, 2026
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BEER
Word after "craft" or "draft"
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RATE
"How would you ___ your purchase?" (question in countless email surveys)
(4)
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Mar 2, 2026
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RATE
"How would you ___ your purchase?" (question in countless email surveys)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
*Gently sidestep an awkward question
(13)
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Mar 2, 2026
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SKIRTTHEISSUE
*Gently sidestep an awkward question
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3%
BETA
Greek letter after alpha
(4)
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Mar 2, 2026
3%
BETA
Greek letter after alpha
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3%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
(4)
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Feb 27, 2026
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MARE
Filly, after it turns four
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3%
GIRARDI
Yankees manager after Torre
(7)
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Feb 26, 2026
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GIRARDI
Yankees manager after Torre
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3%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
(11)
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Feb 24, 2026
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WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
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FRY
Word after waffle or curly
(3)
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Feb 24, 2026
3%
FRY
Word after waffle or curly
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3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
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Feb 23, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
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NAP
Word after "cat" or "power"
(3)
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Feb 21, 2026
3%
NAP
Word after "cat" or "power"
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3%
REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
(5)
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Feb 21, 2026
3%
REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
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3%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
(4)
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Feb 20, 2026
3%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
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3%
ORSO
Words after an estimate
(4)
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Feb 19, 2026
3%
ORSO
Words after an estimate
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3%
GENZ
Gp. after millennials
(4)
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Feb 17, 2026
3%
GENZ
Gp. after millennials
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3%
TAU
Letter after sigma
(3)
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Feb 16, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter after sigma
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3%
SORE
Achy after exercise, say
(4)
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Feb 16, 2026
3%
SORE
Achy after exercise, say
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3%
ORNOT
Words after an awkward silence
(5)
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Feb 15, 2026
3%
ORNOT
Words after an awkward silence
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3%
ALPHA
Generation after Z
(5)
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Feb 11, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Generation after Z
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3%
RAISER
Word after "fund" or "hell"
(6)
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Feb 8, 2026
3%
RAISER
Word after "fund" or "hell"
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3%
CAM
Word after "dash" or "kiss"
(3)
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Feb 6, 2026
3%
CAM
Word after "dash" or "kiss"
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3%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
(9)
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Feb 6, 2026
3%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
(7)
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Feb 6, 2026
3%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
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3%
ALARM
Noise that repeats nine minutes after snoozing
(5)
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Feb 1, 2026
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ALARM
Noise that repeats nine minutes after snoozing
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SUES
Goes after, in a sense
(4)
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Jan 30, 2026
3%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
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SIC
Disclaimer after a typo
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
SIC
Disclaimer after a typo
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3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
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Jan 24, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
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3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
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Jan 20, 2026
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ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
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STUDENTDEBT
What's owed after graduation
(11)
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Jan 17, 2026
3%
STUDENTDEBT
What's owed after graduation
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STOP
Word after "door" or "bus"
(4)
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Jan 13, 2026
3%
STOP
Word after "door" or "bus"
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HOME
Base after third base
(4)
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Jan 13, 2026
3%
HOME
Base after third base
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BUYERSREMORSE
Feeling of regret after a sizable purchase
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
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BUYERSREMORSE
Feeling of regret after a sizable purchase
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3%
MUAYTHAI
Martial art named after its country of origin
(8)
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Jan 10, 2026
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MUAYTHAI
Martial art named after its country of origin
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3%
ONE
___ after another
(3)
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Jan 8, 2026
3%
ONE
___ after another
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WASH
Word after "car" or "body"
(4)
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Jan 6, 2026
3%
WASH
Word after "car" or "body"
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GOODANSWER
Cry after many horrible "Family Feud" guesses
(10)
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Jan 4, 2026
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GOODANSWER
Cry after many horrible "Family Feud" guesses
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3%
TOY
Word after "beach" or "boy"
(3)
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Jan 3, 2026
3%
TOY
Word after "beach" or "boy"
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MRS
Bride's title, after saying 33-Across
(3)
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Dec 31, 2025
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MRS
Bride's title, after saying 33-Across
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MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
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Dec 31, 2025
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MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
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INONIT
Part of a prank
(6)
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Dec 30, 2025
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INONIT
Part of a prank
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ASKED
Popped the question
(5)
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Dec 28, 2025
3%
ASKED
Popped the question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
JAG
Car make named after a big cat, for short
(3)
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Dec 23, 2025
3%
JAG
Car make named after a big cat, for short
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3%
SEP
Month after Aug.
(3)
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Dec 22, 2025
3%
SEP
Month after Aug.
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3%
HOMEPLATE
What comes after third
(9)
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Dec 20, 2025
3%
HOMEPLATE
What comes after third
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SEAT
Word after "box" or "bucket"
(4)
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Dec 19, 2025
3%
SEAT
Word after "box" or "bucket"
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3%
ROLL
Word after "dragon" or "egg"
(4)
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Dec 16, 2025
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ROLL
Word after "dragon" or "egg"
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BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
(4)
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Dec 14, 2025
3%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
TAGSALE
Event after spring cleaning, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
3%
TAGSALE
Event after spring cleaning, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
ASKS
Poses, as a question
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ASKS
Poses, as a question
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
LENT
Period after Ash Wednesday
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
LENT
Period after Ash Wednesday
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
TAPE
Word after "caution" or "masking"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
TAPE
Word after "caution" or "masking"
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
BOX
Word after "letter" or "litter"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
BOX
Word after "letter" or "litter"
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
IHATETOASK
"Sorry for this question ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
3%
IHATETOASK
"Sorry for this question ..."
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
3%
WEREHOME
Comment after returning from a trip
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
3%
WEREHOME
Comment after returning from a trip
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
3%
THATSAMITE
*Comment after discovering a tiny bug on your pug?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
THATSAMITE
*Comment after discovering a tiny bug on your pug?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
CAPER
Goofy prank
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
CAPER
Goofy prank
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
LOT
Word after "parking" or "vacant"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
LOT
Word after "parking" or "vacant"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
AIRPUNCH
Celebratory gesture after a success
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
3%
AIRPUNCH
Celebratory gesture after a success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
ADA
Programming language named after the countess of Lovelace
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
ADA
Programming language named after the countess of Lovelace
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
WHEN
A question of time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
WHEN
A question of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
3%
TABLEREAD
Way of checking lines after they're cast?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
3%
TABLEREAD
Way of checking lines after they're cast?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
3%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
NATURE
Word after "human" or "Mother"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
3%
NATURE
Word after "human" or "Mother"
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
3%
BEE
Word after "spelling" or "quilting"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
3%
BEE
Word after "spelling" or "quilting"
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
3%
ALONG
Word after "play" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
ALONG
Word after "play" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
TAN
Word after "spray" or "fake"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
3%
TAN
Word after "spray" or "fake"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
3%
CYCLE
Word after "carbon" or "news"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
3%
CYCLE
Word after "carbon" or "news"
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
CHASE
Run after
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
CHASE
Run after
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
RETROCHIC
In after being out
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
RETROCHIC
In after being out
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
SESH
Slang word after "jam" or "strategy"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
3%
SESH
Slang word after "jam" or "strategy"
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
3%
APIA
Capital of the country that 14-Acrosses are likely named after
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
APIA
Capital of the country that 14-Acrosses are likely named after
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
ISITI
Last Supper question from Judas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
3%
ISITI
Last Supper question from Judas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
3%
YESNO
Binary type of question
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
3%
YESNO
Binary type of question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
3%
CHASES
Goes after in tag
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
3%
CHASES
Goes after in tag
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
3%
AIR
Word after "fresh" or "hot"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
AIR
Word after "fresh" or "hot"
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
3%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
3%
THEN
Word before or after what
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
3%
THEN
Word before or after what
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
3%
OPAL
Birthstone after sapphire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
3%
OPAL
Birthstone after sapphire
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
SMIRKAT
Shoot a smug look
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
SMIRKAT
Shoot a smug look
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
NOPUNINTENDED
Disclaimer after an unintended witticism ... or an alternative title for this puzzle
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
3%
NOPUNINTENDED
Disclaimer after an unintended witticism ... or an alternative title for this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
3%
PRECALC
HS class after Algebra 2
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
3%
PRECALC
HS class after Algebra 2
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
3%
SOL
Note after fa
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
3%
SOL
Note after fa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
3%
PEA
Word after "chick" or before "hen"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
3%
PEA
Word after "chick" or before "hen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
3%
INAGROOVE
Experiencing one success after the next
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
3%
INAGROOVE
Experiencing one success after the next
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
3%
YOUDIDNTSEETHAT
Words after an embarrassing slipup
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
3%
YOUDIDNTSEETHAT
Words after an embarrassing slipup
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
3%
NET
Earn after taxes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
3%
NET
Earn after taxes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
3%
SCARESUP
Finds after scrounging around
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
SCARESUP
Finds after scrounging around
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
RERUN
Episode shown after the series finale
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
3%
RERUN
Episode shown after the series finale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
3%
ALIAS
Name after aka
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
3%
ALIAS
Name after aka
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
3%
CLAIMFORMS
Documents submitted after a fender bender
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
CLAIMFORMS
Documents submitted after a fender bender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
DYES
Goes after gray hairs, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
DYES
Goes after gray hairs, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
PARK
Word after "skate" or "South"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
PARK
Word after "skate" or "South"
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
WEHAVEABADCONNECTION
"Our next flight leaves 10 minutes after we land!"
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
3%
WEHAVEABADCONNECTION
"Our next flight leaves 10 minutes after we land!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
3%
SERA
Word repeated after "Que" in a classic song
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
3%
SERA
Word repeated after "Que" in a classic song
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
3%
LETSPARTY
Fraternity house cry ... or what one might say after reading the last words of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
3%
LETSPARTY
Fraternity house cry ... or what one might say after reading the last words of 17-, 23-, 37- and 49-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
3%
ITIS
Words before and after "what"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
3%
ITIS
Words before and after "what"
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
3%
HST
Pres. after FDR
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
3%
HST
Pres. after FDR
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
3%
ROUGE
Word after "Moulin" or "Baton"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
3%
ROUGE
Word after "Moulin" or "Baton"
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
3%
TAX
Word after "income" or "sales"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
3%
TAX
Word after "income" or "sales"
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
1%
TRUST
Believe without questioning
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
TRUST
Believe without questioning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
DREAMARGUMENT
Cartesian concept that questions the reality of waking life
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
DREAMARGUMENT
Cartesian concept that questions the reality of waking life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
COVETED
Highly sought-after
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
COVETED
Highly sought-after
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
LOADED
Like some questions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
LOADED
Like some questions
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ALIST
Sought-after party guests
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ALIST
Sought-after party guests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
INMYDEFENSE
Start of a justification for questionable behavior
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INMYDEFENSE
Start of a justification for questionable behavior
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
PRY
Ask intrusive questions
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
PRY
Ask intrusive questions
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ODYSSEY
Epic chronicling the Trojan War's aftermath
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
ODYSSEY
Epic chronicling the Trojan War's aftermath
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ questions?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ questions?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
AMPM
Before/after noon letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
AMPM
Before/after noon letters
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
POSERS
Puzzling questions
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
POSERS
Puzzling questions
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ATEASEATEASE
Relaxed prankster?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
ATEASEATEASE
Relaxed prankster?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Smug question after a prank backfires" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHOSLAUGHINGNOW (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Smug question after a prank backfires"?
The best answer for "Smug question after a prank backfires" is WHOSLAUGHINGNOW with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Smug question after a prank backfires" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on June 28, 2025.