Crossword Answer For
Something hard to swallow, perhaps?
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 22, 2026 Answers
Searching for the answer to "Something hard to swallow, perhaps?"? This crossword clue was published in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 22, 2026. Based on our analysis, we believe the answer is CIDER (5 letters). Our database has 194 potential solutions for this clue, each ranked by confidence to help you solve your puzzle.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
CIDER
Something hard to swallow, perhaps?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
99%
CIDER
Something hard to swallow, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
8%
ININK
Hard to erase, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
ININK
Hard to erase, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
AGE
Sit in a cellar, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
AGE
Sit in a cellar, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
AORTA
Angiogram image, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
AORTA
Angiogram image, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
SWAMI
Ashram leader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
BUY
Take advantage of a bear market, perhaps
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
4%
BUY
Take advantage of a bear market, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
BUSTS
Hits 22, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
4%
BUSTS
Hits 22, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
SOFT
Hardly hard
(4)
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Sep 16, 2026
4%
SOFT
Hardly hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
4%
RAKED
Made a leaf pile, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
RAKED
Made a leaf pile, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
4%
ELFIN
Small and pointy-eared, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
4%
PRINTS
Generates a hard copy of
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
PRINTS
Generates a hard copy of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
ONADATE
Looking for sparks, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ONADATE
Looking for sparks, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
4%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
SWOON
React to meeting one's hero, perhaps
(5)
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Sep 10, 2026
4%
SWOON
React to meeting one's hero, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
TURNEDPRO
Gave up one's amateur status, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
TURNEDPRO
Gave up one's amateur status, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
TVPG
Rating for mild language, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
TVPG
Rating for mild language, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
4%
TOPTEN
Collection of highlights, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
4%
WAX
Buildup on a menorah, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
WAX
Buildup on a menorah, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
GROOM
Wedding party member, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
TEST
Take for a spin, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
CATTREE
The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
(7)
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Aug 29, 2026
4%
CATTREE
The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
4%
KNEEPATCH
Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
(9)
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Aug 24, 2026
4%
KNEEPATCH
Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
DIDALITTLEDANCE
Celebrated, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
4%
DIDALITTLEDANCE
Celebrated, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
4%
STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
4%
STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
4%
USED
Thrifted, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
USED
Thrifted, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
TENTPOLE
One-night stand, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
RETIES
Tightens, perhaps
(6)
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Aug 8, 2026
4%
RETIES
Tightens, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
4%
CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
4%
CRIED
Threw a pity party, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
4%
ETRE
Peut-__: French "perhaps"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
4%
ETRE
Peut-__: French "perhaps"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
4%
ROVE
Explore Mars, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
ROVE
Explore Mars, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
SUE
Refuse to settle, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
SUE
Refuse to settle, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
SAVESPAR
Makes a clutch putt, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
BASTE
Slather with butter, perhaps
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
4%
BASTE
Slather with butter, perhaps
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ELOPES
Gets married by Elvis, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
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ELOPES
Gets married by Elvis, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
4%
MINUTE
Very hard to see
(6)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
MINUTE
Very hard to see
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
4%
TIE
Runoff cause, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
OPENBAR
Wedding crasher's destination, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
4%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
4%
ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
REDACT
Obscure to protect privacy, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
DERBYWINNERS
Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
EARN
Work hard for
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
4%
EARN
Work hard for
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4%
MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
4%
MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
ATEIN
Ordered from DoorDash, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
4%
ATEIN
Ordered from DoorDash, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
4%
PANT
Breathe hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
PANT
Breathe hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
VINYLRECORD
Old 45, perhaps
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
VINYLRECORD
Old 45, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
CTSCAN
X-ray follow-up, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
CTSCAN
X-ray follow-up, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
STIRS
Keeps from sticking to the pot, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
STIRS
Keeps from sticking to the pot, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
PRESSTHEISSUE
Insist on a debate, perhaps
(13)
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Jun 28, 2026
4%
PRESSTHEISSUE
Insist on a debate, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
4%
ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
4%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
4%
ERASE
Clear one's name, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
PAIR
Impetus for a bluff, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
4%
PAIR
Impetus for a bluff, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
LOL
Reply to a meme, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
LOL
Reply to a meme, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
ATONAL
Like music that's hard to sing along to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
ATONAL
Like music that's hard to sing along to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
4%
RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
4%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
4%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
4%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
(11)
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Jun 17, 2026
4%
ALLSTARCAST
Feature of a prestige miniseries, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
DVDSET
Movie franchise package, perhaps
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
4%
DVDSET
Movie franchise package, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
4%
HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
ECONOMYCAR
Option for travelers on a budget, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
ECONOMYCAR
Option for travelers on a budget, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
APNEA
Cause of interrupted sleep, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
APNEA
Cause of interrupted sleep, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
(7)
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Jun 2, 2026
4%
GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
(3)
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Jun 1, 2026
4%
DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
STEER
Turn a corner, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
STEER
Turn a corner, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
COMOESTA
"Hola" follower, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
COMOESTA
"Hola" follower, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
TUNA
Tsukiji market buy, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
4%
TUNA
Tsukiji market buy, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
4%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
NOSYMANSLAND
Where it's hard to keep a secret?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
DAREDEVIL
Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
DAREDEVIL
Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
INKMARK
Result of a leaking 4-Down, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
4%
INKMARK
Result of a leaking 4-Down, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
4%
FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
4%
FLOORMIC
Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
4%
SLEETED
Created hazardous driving conditions, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
SLEETED
Created hazardous driving conditions, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
MANSCAPE
Use Beard Club products, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
MANSCAPE
Use Beard Club products, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
EMIGRE
New citizen, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
4%
EMIGRE
New citizen, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
4%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
CLIFF
Hang glider's launching spot, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
CLIFF
Hang glider's launching spot, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
SIDE
Cucumber salad, perhaps, for General Tso's chicken
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
SIDE
Cucumber salad, perhaps, for General Tso's chicken
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
EAR
Piercing spot, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
EAR
Piercing spot, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
AGED
Got wrinkles, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
AGED
Got wrinkles, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
RETORT
Be short with, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
HATEREAD
Endure a book just to write a scathing review, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
POUNCES
Mimics a cat, perhaps
(7)
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Apr 3, 2026
4%
POUNCES
Mimics a cat, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
CARSELFIE
Pic snapped from the driver's seat, perhaps
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
CARSELFIE
Pic snapped from the driver's seat, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
TRESS
Ringlet, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
TRESS
Ringlet, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
DESERTISLE
Key that's hard to reach?
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
ABSTRACTART
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
ONLINE
Doomscrolling, perhaps
(6)
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Mar 29, 2026
4%
ONLINE
Doomscrolling, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
SEMESTER
Two quarters, perhaps
(8)
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Mar 28, 2026
4%
SEMESTER
Two quarters, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
TATTOO
Heart on one's sleeve, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
TATTOO
Heart on one's sleeve, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
SECRETAGENT
Plant with a bug, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
TUTEES
Contracted pupils, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
4%
TUTEES
Contracted pupils, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
4%
PET
Furry companion, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
PET
Furry companion, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
INTEL
Dirt from a bug, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
ENCRYPT
Secure, as 4-Down, perhaps
(7)
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Mar 18, 2026
4%
ENCRYPT
Secure, as 4-Down, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
CHEF
Graduate of the CIA, perhaps
(4)
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Mar 17, 2026
4%
CHEF
Graduate of the CIA, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
PAREDOWN
Streamline, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
PAREDOWN
Streamline, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
ITALIC
Not bold, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITALIC
Not bold, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
DOUBLELIFE
Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
OVERRULED
"Objection!" reply, perhaps
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
OVERRULED
"Objection!" reply, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
DRESS
Pour ranch on, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
DRESS
Pour ranch on, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
FINSTA
Secret social media account, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
EEL
That's a moray (perhaps!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
EEL
That's a moray (perhaps!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
TOIL
Work hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
TOIL
Work hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
QBS
TD pass throwers, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
QBS
TD pass throwers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
MOVIEROLE
Cage part, perhaps?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
MOVIEROLE
Cage part, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
RAGE
Party hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
RAGE
Party hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
WELT
Antihistamine target, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
WELT
Antihistamine target, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
LOCK
It can be hard to pick
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
LOCK
It can be hard to pick
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
BRAINROT
Result of doomscrolling, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
BRAINROT
Result of doomscrolling, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
CAWED
Ignored a scarecrow, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
CAWED
Ignored a scarecrow, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
PRISM
One end of a rainbow, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
PRISM
One end of a rainbow, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
ASSAM
Tea in masala chai, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
ASSAM
Tea in masala chai, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
OMENS
Signals from space, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
OMENS
Signals from space, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
MACPRO
Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
ACL
Focus of a skier's MRI, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
ACL
Focus of a skier's MRI, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
HABITS
Old __ die hard
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
HABITS
Old __ die hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
EASES
Adds slack, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
ATALOSS
Totally speechless, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
ATALOSS
Totally speechless, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
RENTME
Moving van sign, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
RENTME
Moving van sign, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
MEOW
React to ear scritches, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
MEOW
React to ear scritches, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
ONBADTERMS
Feuding, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
ONBADTERMS
Feuding, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
ARMBRACES
Supports for sore elbows, perhaps
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
ARMBRACES
Supports for sore elbows, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
SAYNO
Reject something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
SAYNO
Reject something
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
HONOR
Present with an award, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
HONOR
Present with an award, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
ILL
Dealing with a bug, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
ILL
Dealing with a bug, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
HALFEMPTY
Pessimist's description of a glass, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
THAIICEDTEA
Drink served alongside pad see ew, perhaps
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
THAIICEDTEA
Drink served alongside pad see ew, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
REDDEN
Blush, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
REDDEN
Blush, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
BOOMERS
Parents of Xers, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
BOOMERS
Parents of Xers, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
BESTSPELLINGALBUM
"Sesame Street: Sing the Alphabet," perhaps?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
BESTSPELLINGALBUM
"Sesame Street: Sing the Alphabet," perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
ETCH
Make a nameplate, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
ETCH
Make a nameplate, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
BINDI
Adornment below a maang tikka, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
BINDI
Adornment below a maang tikka, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
ANCHOR
Sailor's tattoo, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
ANCHOR
Sailor's tattoo, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
ORDERLY
Following a pattern, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
ORDERLY
Following a pattern, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
EDDY
Sink hole feature, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
EDDY
Sink hole feature, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
STRESSREDUCTION
Goal of meditation, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
STRESSREDUCTION
Goal of meditation, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
SERENA
One sister in "King Richard"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
SERENA
One sister in "King Richard"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
DIYER
Certain hardware store patron, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
FINN
"Stranger Things" actor Wolfhard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
FINN
"Stranger Things" actor Wolfhard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SHACARRI
Olympic sprinter Richardson
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
SHACARRI
Olympic sprinter Richardson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
ACRE
Orchard unit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ACRE
Orchard unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
BUSHEL
Orchard basket
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
BUSHEL
Orchard basket
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
BEET
Root vegetable related to Swiss chard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
BEET
Root vegetable related to Swiss chard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
APPLE
Orchard pick
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
APPLE
Orchard pick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
INROAD
Bit of hard-won progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
GERE
Richard of "Chicago"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
GERE
Richard of "Chicago"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
RHODA
Friend of TV's Mary Richards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
RHODA
Friend of TV's Mary Richards
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
FRUITTREE
Orchard growth
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
FRUITTREE
Orchard growth
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Like sparrows and swallows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Like sparrows and swallows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
BONY
Like hard-to-eat fish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
BONY
Like hard-to-eat fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NIT
Complaint hardly worth mentioning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
AFRO
Richard Roundtree's hairstyle in "Shaft"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
AFRO
Richard Roundtree's hairstyle in "Shaft"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
APPLEBLOSSOMS
*Flowers in an orchard (computers)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
APPLEBLOSSOMS
*Flowers in an orchard (computers)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
MOHS
__ scale: measure of mineral hardness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
MOHS
__ scale: measure of mineral hardness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
BRAG
What blowhards do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
BRAG
What blowhards do
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
EULER
Swiss mathematician Leonhard
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
EULER
Swiss mathematician Leonhard
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
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Voting group
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"I've moved on"
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Small business?
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Verdi opera set in Egypt
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Anatomical layer with photoreceptors
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___ Grande
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Something hard to swallow, perhaps?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CIDER (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Something hard to swallow, perhaps?"?
The best answer for "Something hard to swallow, perhaps?" is CIDER with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Something hard to swallow, perhaps?" 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 January 22, 2026.