Crossword Answer For
Soften the effect of, as words
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 10, 2020 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Soften the effect of, as words", last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on November 10, 2020. Our database holds 166 possible answers, with MINCE (5 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For Soften the effect of, as words:
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166 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MINCE
Soften the effect of, as words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2020
99%
MINCE
Soften the effect of, as words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2020
5%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
SHIMMER
Sequins effect
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
5%
SHIMMER
Sequins effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
SCAR
Lasting effect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
SCAR
Lasting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
5%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
5%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
5%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
5%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
5%
SETIN
Took effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
5%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
AURA
Lighting effect
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
AURA
Lighting effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
REVERB
Echoing guitar effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
CLOP
Sound effect made with coconut shells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
FADE
Music outro effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
5%
FADE
Music outro effect
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
DOLLYZOOM
Cinematic effect meant to disorient the viewer
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
ENACT
Put into effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
ENACT
Put into effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
5%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
5%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
5%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
5%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
5%
PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
5%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
PADS
Lengthens with long and unnecessary filler words
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
STATE
Put into words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
STATE
Put into words
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
5%
CHEERIOS
__ effect: phenomenon of attraction in fluid mechanics, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
5%
OUIS
Nice words of agreement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
5%
OUIS
Nice words of agreement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
5%
ECHO
Lingering sound effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
ECHO
Lingering sound effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
USES
Puts into effect
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
5%
USES
Puts into effect
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
5%
OBITS
Dying words?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
5%
OBITS
Dying words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
5%
ELEGY
Woeful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
ELEGY
Woeful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
5%
SALTYLANGUAGE
Sailor's foul words ... or 17-, 24-, 54- and 64-Across, based on four letters they all contain?
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
5%
ONME
Treater's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
ONME
Treater's words
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
5%
ISAYSO
Argument-ending words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
5%
WHYNOTME
Left out words?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
5%
WHYNOTME
Left out words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
5%
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
5%
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
5%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
5%
NODEAL
Negotiation-ending words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
5%
ALLABOARD
Departing words
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
5%
ALLABOARD
Departing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
5%
INAWE
Left without words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
5%
INAWE
Left without words
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
5%
ATA
__ loss for words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
5%
ATA
__ loss for words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
5%
AIS
First words of many an alphabet book
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
AIS
First words of many an alphabet book
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
CAUSE
__ and effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
5%
CAUSE
__ and effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
5%
APOP
Pricing words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
5%
APOP
Pricing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
5%
SPAR
Exchange words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
5%
SPAR
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
5%
CIAOS
Parting words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
CIAOS
Parting words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
PHRASED
Put into words
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
5%
PHRASED
Put into words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
5%
STOOD
Remained in effect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
STOOD
Remained in effect
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
FOG
Concert stage effect
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
5%
FOG
Concert stage effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
5%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
5%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
5%
BARBECUESKEWER
Stick on a grill, or what passes through this puzzle's circled words?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
5%
BARBECUESKEWER
Stick on a grill, or what passes through this puzzle's circled words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
5%
MAKEITADOUBLE
Request to a bartender, and what must be done to the last words of 20-, 30-, 36-, and 47-Across for the answers to match their clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
5%
MAKEITADOUBLE
Request to a bartender, and what must be done to the last words of 20-, 30-, 36-, and 47-Across for the answers to match their clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
5%
LEAVEAMARK
Have a lasting effect
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
5%
LEAVEAMARK
Have a lasting effect
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
5%
YOUREOK
Soothing words to a hurting toddler
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
5%
YOUREOK
Soothing words to a hurting toddler
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
5%
SLOMO
Replay effect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
5%
SLOMO
Replay effect
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
5%
SHIPTO
Mailing label words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
5%
SHIPTO
Mailing label words
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
5%
NOREGRETS
Tattoo words that are often misspelled
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
5%
NOREGRETS
Tattoo words that are often misspelled
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
5%
TREMOLO
Vibrating effect, in music
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
5%
TREMOLO
Vibrating effect, in music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
5%
SECONDTHOUGHTS
Reconsideration of decisions made ... and what follow the first words of 16-, 28- and 43-Across?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
5%
SECONDTHOUGHTS
Reconsideration of decisions made ... and what follow the first words of 16-, 28- and 43-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
5%
TERSE
At a loss for words?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
5%
TERSE
At a loss for words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
5%
IAMSAM
First sentence of a book written with only 50 distinct words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
ICARE
Compassionate words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
5%
ICARE
Compassionate words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
5%
THWACK
Comics sound effect
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
5%
THWACK
Comics sound effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
5%
SEPIA
Retro photo effect
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
5%
SEPIA
Retro photo effect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
5%
GOBSMACKED
At a loss for words
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
5%
GOBSMACKED
At a loss for words
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
5%
FILL
Put words into, as a grid
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
5%
FILL
Put words into, as a grid
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
5%
MARK
"__ my words ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
5%
MARK
"__ my words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
5%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
5%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
5%
TYPE
Key words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
5%
TYPE
Key words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
5%
FLEAS
"My dog has ___" (words sung during ukulele tuning)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
5%
FLEAS
"My dog has ___" (words sung during ukulele tuning)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
5%
SHIBBOLETHS
Groups' distinguishing words or phrases
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
5%
SHIBBOLETHS
Groups' distinguishing words or phrases
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
ASIS
Tag sale words
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
5%
ASIS
Tag sale words
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
SAY
Put into words
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
5%
SAY
Put into words
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
5%
COMEHERE
Summoning words
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
5%
COMEHERE
Summoning words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
5%
QUICKACTING
Taking effect fast
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
5%
QUICKACTING
Taking effect fast
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
5%
ATOY
"That is not __!": parents' words of warning
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
5%
ATOY
"That is not __!": parents' words of warning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
5%
KARMA
Buddhist principle of cause and effect
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
5%
KARMA
Buddhist principle of cause and effect
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
5%
ADMITONE
Ticket words
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
5%
ADMITONE
Ticket words
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
5%
THISISATEST
Emergency Broadcast System words
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
5%
THISISATEST
Emergency Broadcast System words
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
5%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
5%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
5%
SIMOLEONS
*One for the money? (Note how many words are in each starred clue's answer)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
5%
SIMOLEONS
*One for the money? (Note how many words are in each starred clue's answer)
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
5%
NINETOFIVEJOBS
Forty-hour gigs ... or 19-, 32- and 39-Across, based on the lengths of their words?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2025
5%
NINETOFIVEJOBS
Forty-hour gigs ... or 19-, 32- and 39-Across, based on the lengths of their words?
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2025
5%
IAM
First words of "Green Eggs and Ham"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
5%
IAM
First words of "Green Eggs and Ham"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
5%
IMNOTAROBOT
Human-verifying words on a screen
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
5%
IMNOTAROBOT
Human-verifying words on a screen
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
5%
ORS
Choice words?
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
5%
ORS
Choice words?
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
5%
TYRA
Banks who coined the words "flawsome" and "smize"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
5%
TYRA
Banks who coined the words "flawsome" and "smize"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
5%
FORYOU
Gift giver’s words
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 7, 2025
5%
FORYOU
Gift giver’s words
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 7, 2025
5%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
5%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
5%
SAGEADVICE
Wise words
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
5%
SAGEADVICE
Wise words
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
5%
DOYOURWORST
Challenging words
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
5%
DOYOURWORST
Challenging words
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
5%
ILUVU
Candy heart words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
5%
ILUVU
Candy heart words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
5%
SLOWMOTION
Dramatic action movie effect
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
5%
SLOWMOTION
Dramatic action movie effect
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
5%
APHORISMS
"Better safe than sorry" and "Actions speak louder than words"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
5%
APHORISMS
"Better safe than sorry" and "Actions speak louder than words"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
5%
TALKAT
Lecture without caring if one’s words are heard
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
5%
TALKAT
Lecture without caring if one’s words are heard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
5%
SAYWHEN
Drink pourer's words
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2025
5%
SAYWHEN
Drink pourer's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2025
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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%
WEAK
Ineffective
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
WEAK
Ineffective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BULLPENACES
*Highly effective pain relievers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
EGOS
Impediments to effective teamwork
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
ERIE
Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
BLEARYEYED
Feeling the effects of studying all night, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
RIPPLED
Had far-reaching effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
INFORCE
Legally effective
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
INFORCE
Legally effective
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
SNOW
Lake-effect ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
SNOW
Lake-effect ___
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
TRON
1982 Disney film with pioneering CGI effects
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
TRON
1982 Disney film with pioneering CGI effects
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
BOPEEP
Ineffective shepherd of rhyme
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
1%
BOPEEP
Ineffective shepherd of rhyme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
1%
UNDO
Negate the effects of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
1%
UNDO
Negate the effects of
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
1%
CUSHION
Chair softener
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
CUSHION
Chair softener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
INSTA
App with camera effects, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
INSTA
App with camera effects, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
DUELED
Faced off with swords
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
DUELED
Faced off with swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
ROGERTHAT
Catchwords?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
ROGERTHAT
Catchwords?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
SWISSMADE
Watchwords?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
SWISSMADE
Watchwords?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
OPENSESAME
Keywords?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
OPENSESAME
Keywords?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
ISAIDNO
Crosswords?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
ISAIDNO
Crosswords?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
1%
JUSTINCASE
Safewords?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2025
1%
JUSTINCASE
Safewords?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Soften the effect of, as words" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 166 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MINCE (5 letters).
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