Crossword Answer For
Some paints or pastels
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 7, 2026 Answers
For the clue "Some paints or pastels" from the Universal Crossword crossword (January 7, 2026), we recommend OILS as the answer. It's 4 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 192 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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192 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
OILS
Some paints or pastels
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
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OILS
Some paints or pastels
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
(6)
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Sep 24, 2026
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
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5%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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Sep 19, 2026
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
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Sep 16, 2026
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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Sep 15, 2026
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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Sep 11, 2026
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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IRONON
Like some transfers
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Sep 11, 2026
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IRONON
Like some transfers
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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Sep 10, 2026
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
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Sep 10, 2026
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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Sep 8, 2026
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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Sep 6, 2026
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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Sep 5, 2026
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
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Sep 4, 2026
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
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Sep 4, 2026
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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Aug 30, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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ONEDAY
At some point
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Aug 28, 2026
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ONEDAY
At some point
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ADD
Do some sums
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
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ADD
Do some sums
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
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Aug 23, 2026
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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TWANG
Feature of some accents
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TWANG
Feature of some accents
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
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Aug 21, 2026
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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Aug 21, 2026
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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Aug 19, 2026
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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Aug 17, 2026
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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MESSY
Like some buns
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Aug 14, 2026
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MESSY
Like some buns
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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Aug 14, 2026
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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TAWNY
Like some port
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Aug 13, 2026
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TAWNY
Like some port
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
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Aug 11, 2026
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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Aug 10, 2026
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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Aug 8, 2026
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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Aug 7, 2026
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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Aug 7, 2026
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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Aug 6, 2026
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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Aug 2, 2026
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
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HARD
Like some cheese
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
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HARD
Like some cheese
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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Jul 29, 2026
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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INPART
To some extent
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Jul 27, 2026
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INPART
To some extent
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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Jul 25, 2026
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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TONAL
Like some languages
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Jul 25, 2026
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TONAL
Like some languages
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WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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Jul 18, 2026
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WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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Jul 17, 2026
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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Jul 15, 2026
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BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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OILY
Like some skin
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OILY
Like some skin
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SUN
Catch some rays
(3)
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SUN
Catch some rays
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MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
(6)
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MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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KELP
Part of some forests
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KELP
Part of some forests
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
(4)
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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Jul 7, 2026
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
(7)
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ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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Jul 5, 2026
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
(4)
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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Jul 2, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
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BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
(5)
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
(4)
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
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ARTY
Like some indie movies
(4)
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ARTY
Like some indie movies
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
(3)
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
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RAW
Like some poke fish
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
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RAW
Like some poke fish
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ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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PREMED
Program for some psych majors
(6)
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PREMED
Program for some psych majors
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ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
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ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
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OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
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OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
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SWEET
Like some energy bars
(5)
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SWEET
Like some energy bars
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PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
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PADS
Removable parts of some bras
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ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
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Jun 14, 2026
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ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
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HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
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HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
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SWUM
Like some Olympic races
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
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SWUM
Like some Olympic races
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LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
(7)
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Jun 9, 2026
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LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
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ADDS
Does some math
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
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ADDS
Does some math
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GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
(4)
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Jun 8, 2026
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GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
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ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
(7)
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Jun 7, 2026
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ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
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HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
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Jun 6, 2026
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HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
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EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
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EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
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STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
(6)
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STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
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AORTIC
Like some heart valves
(6)
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AORTIC
Like some heart valves
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DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
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Jun 4, 2026
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DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
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UNICAMERAL
Like some parliaments
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UNICAMERAL
Like some parliaments
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HALAL
Permissible, in some diets
(5)
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HALAL
Permissible, in some diets
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LOADED
Like some questions
(6)
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May 31, 2026
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LOADED
Like some questions
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MASONIC
Like some temples
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MASONIC
Like some temples
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BREATHE
Get some air?
(7)
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BREATHE
Get some air?
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IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
(5)
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IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
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GAS
Fuel for some stoves
(3)
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GAS
Fuel for some stoves
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CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
(6)
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CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
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LEGOSETS
Requirements for some brick buildings
(8)
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May 23, 2026
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LEGOSETS
Requirements for some brick buildings
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MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
(5)
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May 23, 2026
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MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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INCAN
Like some ruins in Peru
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INCAN
Like some ruins in Peru
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DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
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May 20, 2026
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DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
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UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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SLEPT
Got some shut-eye
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SLEPT
Got some shut-eye
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ONSITE
Like some staff retreats
(6)
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ONSITE
Like some staff retreats
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SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
(3)
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May 17, 2026
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SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
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TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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May 17, 2026
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TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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HASPS
Parts of some locks
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HASPS
Parts of some locks
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EPEES
Blades for some Olympians
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May 14, 2026
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EPEES
Blades for some Olympians
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TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
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TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
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SPLENDA
Sweetener in some 13-Down
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SPLENDA
Sweetener in some 13-Down
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ERAS
Focuses of some museums
(4)
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ERAS
Focuses of some museums
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TELE
Start to some health consultations?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
TELE
Start to some health consultations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
SPAM
Meat in some fried rice
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
SPAM
Meat in some fried rice
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
OXYGENTENT
Therapeutic canopy for some respiratory ailments
(10)
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May 7, 2026
5%
OXYGENTENT
Therapeutic canopy for some respiratory ailments
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5%
ECOLI
Cause of some food poisoning
(5)
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May 7, 2026
5%
ECOLI
Cause of some food poisoning
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5%
BURNTOACRISP
Overdo and then some in the oven
(12)
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May 5, 2026
5%
BURNTOACRISP
Overdo and then some in the oven
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
CROSSCOUNTRY
Like some Winter Olympics skiing
(12)
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May 4, 2026
5%
CROSSCOUNTRY
Like some Winter Olympics skiing
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5%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
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May 4, 2026
5%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
5%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
AAS
Batteries in some remotes
(3)
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May 3, 2026
5%
AAS
Batteries in some remotes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
DYE
Give some shade?
(3)
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May 3, 2026
5%
DYE
Give some shade?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
CHOP
Do some kitchen prep
(4)
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May 2, 2026
5%
CHOP
Do some kitchen prep
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
5%
NOON
Lunch hour, for some
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
NOON
Lunch hour, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
GARISH
Like some Christmas sweaters
(6)
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Apr 29, 2026
5%
GARISH
Like some Christmas sweaters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
5%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
(5)
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Apr 28, 2026
5%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
5%
EARACHES
Features of some cold cases?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
EARACHES
Features of some cold cases?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
OAKY
Like some bourbons
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
5%
OAKY
Like some bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
CONE
Convalescent wear for some pets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
CONE
Convalescent wear for some pets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
HARRYSTYLES
"Aperture" singer does some shaping at a salon?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
HARRYSTYLES
"Aperture" singer does some shaping at a salon?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
SASSED
Gave some lip to
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
SASSED
Gave some lip to
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
INDOOR
Like some swimming pools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
INDOOR
Like some swimming pools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
SHIRE
Word in some English place-names
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
SHIRE
Word in some English place-names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
GANDHI
Figure on some rupees
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
GANDHI
Figure on some rupees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
ICED
Like some coffee
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
ICED
Like some coffee
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
VICES
Gambling and sweets, to some
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
VICES
Gambling and sweets, to some
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
PEWTER
Alloy in some decorative plates
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
PEWTER
Alloy in some decorative plates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
RAISINS
Chewy bits in some oatmeal cookies
(7)
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Apr 7, 2026
5%
RAISINS
Chewy bits in some oatmeal cookies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
USSR
Inits. on some pre-1991 maps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
USSR
Inits. on some pre-1991 maps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
OER
Contraction in some hymns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
RSSFEED
Source of some updates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
RSSFEED
Source of some updates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
SECRETSANTA
December tradition in some offices
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
SECRETSANTA
December tradition in some offices
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
AURA
Pre-migraine experience, for some
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
AURA
Pre-migraine experience, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
ONEAR
Like some headphones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
ONEAR
Like some headphones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
ONS
Clip-___ (some earrings)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
ONS
Clip-___ (some earrings)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
OPAL
Birthstone for some Scorpios
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
OPAL
Birthstone for some Scorpios
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
ANALOG
Like some watches
(6)
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Mar 29, 2026
5%
ANALOG
Like some watches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
READALLABOUTIT
Phrase shouted after some extras?
(14)
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Mar 28, 2026
5%
READALLABOUTIT
Phrase shouted after some extras?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
TETRADS
Foursomes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TETRADS
Foursomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
HAVEWEMET
"Don't I know you from somewhere?"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HAVEWEMET
"Don't I know you from somewhere?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DUO
Twosome
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
DUO
Twosome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
BADVIBES
They might make someone leave a party early
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
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How many possible solutions does "Some paints or pastels" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OILS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Some paints or pastels"?
The best answer for "Some paints or pastels" is OILS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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