Crossword Answer For
*Something to go back to when things arenÕt working out
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 3, 2021 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "*Something to go back to when things arenÕt working out"? This clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on October 3, 2021. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 189 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is DRAWINGBOAID (12 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
Answer For *Something to go back to when things arenÕt working out:
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189 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
DRAWINGBOAID
*Something to go back to when things arenÕt working out
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2021
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DRAWINGBOAID
*Something to go back to when things arenÕt working out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2021
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
SASSES
Talks back to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
SASSES
Talks back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
HERE
"Come back __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
HERE
"Come back __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
LAID
__-back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
LAID
__-back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
TRIMS
Cuts back a bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
SASS
Talk back to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
3%
SASS
Talk back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
3%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
3%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
RESETS
Goes back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
ACT
Do something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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RECANTS
Takes back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
RECANTS
Takes back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
3%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
3%
RETIRE
Stop working
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
RETIRE
Stop working
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
RESTORE
Put back
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
3%
RESTORE
Put back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
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ASHTON
Running back Jeanty who was runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
TVCREW
Team working off camera
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
3%
TVCREW
Team working off camera
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
ECHO
Bounce back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
3%
ECHO
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
3%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
3%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
3%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
3%
IMISSEDYOU
"So happy to be back together!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
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SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
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ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
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NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
EBBS
Flows back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
3%
EBBS
Flows back
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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ONIT
Currently working the problem
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
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ONIT
Currently working the problem
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
RESET
Go back to zero
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
3%
RESET
Go back to zero
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
3%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
3%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
RETREAD
Go back over
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
RETREAD
Go back over
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
3%
SEESAWS
Goes back and forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
3%
SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
SITON
Hold back, as information
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
ANSWERS
Gets back to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
RALLY
Bounce back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
3%
RALLY
Bounce back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
3%
ONESEC
"Be right back ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EAGLE
Old quarter back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
REVISITS
Comes back to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
REVISITS
Comes back to
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
REENTER
Go back in
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
REENTER
Go back in
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
EARS
Hearing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
REVIVE
Bring back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
REVIVE
Bring back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
EBB
Flow back to sea
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
EBB
Flow back to sea
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
PAT
___ on the back
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
PAT
___ on the back
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
HANG
Kick back (with)
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
HANG
Kick back (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
REMAND
Send back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
REMAND
Send back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
REPO
Take back, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
REPO
Take back, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
COW
Cash back?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
COW
Cash back?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
EMOTIONAL
Holding back tears, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
PRUNE
Cut back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
PRUNE
Cut back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
ECHOES
Bounces back
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
ECHOES
Bounces back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
LIED
Made things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
LIED
Made things up
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
SIMILES
Like things?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
SIMILES
Like things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
SAYNO
Reject something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
SAYNO
Reject something
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
HIND
Like back legs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HIND
Like back legs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
ERIC
Hall of Fame running back Dickerson
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
3%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
3%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
ZOOM
Company that ironically ordered employees back to its offices in 2023
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
3%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
3%
AURA
That special something
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
3%
AURA
That special something
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
KNURL
Metalworking ridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KNURL
Metalworking ridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Shoutout to a parent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
HIMOM
Shoutout to a parent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
EMU
Shaggy outback runner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
ELI
Former quarterback Manning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
LEE
Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
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DORA
Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
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CORNEA
Transparent layer in the eye
(6)
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Aug 23, 2026
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CORNEA
Transparent layer in the eye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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ARI
D-backs, in box scores
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
ARI
D-backs, in box scores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
(3)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
WAR
"Starship Troopers" backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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ITHELP
Networking assistance
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
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ITHELP
Networking assistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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PROUD
Like a parent at graduation
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
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PROUD
Like a parent at graduation
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GUTS
Inner workings
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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GUTS
Inner workings
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NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
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NEWDAD
One on parental leave, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
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DRAGMOTHER
Parental figure for a queen
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
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DRAGMOTHER
Parental figure for a queen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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GOBAG
Kit prepped by many soon-to-be parents
(5)
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Jul 14, 2026
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GOBAG
Kit prepped by many soon-to-be parents
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NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
NOTRE
"The Hunchback of __ Dame"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
MOMAGER
Rep who is also the parent of a child star, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
WWI
"Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly
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SSN
Fig. in a background check
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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SSN
Fig. in a background check
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
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ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
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ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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MARES
Some stable parents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
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MARES
Some stable parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
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RANDOS
People in the background of a selfie, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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NETNANNY
Parental control software
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
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NETNANNY
Parental control software
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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MADRE
Spanish parent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
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MADRE
Spanish parent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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GAP
Old Navy parent company
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
GAP
Old Navy parent company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SUNISA
Gymnast Lee who won the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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SKY
Rainbow backdrop
(3)
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May 31, 2026
1%
SKY
Rainbow backdrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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MOMS
Some parents
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
MOMS
Some parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LEDGER
"Brokeback Mountain" star Heath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
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SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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PALEO
Throwback diet
(5)
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May 6, 2026
1%
PALEO
Throwback diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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FOLKS
Parents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
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FOLKS
Parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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DONGLES
Useful connections for networking?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
DONGLES
Useful connections for networking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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WIT
One with snappy comebacks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SHE
___ shed (backyard retreat)
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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PTO
Nonworking days: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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PTO
Nonworking days: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ASIDE
Parenthetical remark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
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ASIDE
Parenthetical remark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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INS
Networking connections
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
INS
Networking connections
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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GTI
VW hatchback
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
GTI
VW hatchback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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RAMOS
"Parenthood" actress Sarah
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
RAMOS
"Parenthood" actress Sarah
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
TROY
Former quarterback Aikman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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TIMMY
"The Fairy OddParents" character Turner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
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TIMMY
"The Fairy OddParents" character Turner
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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META
Instagram's parent
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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META
Instagram's parent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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OVERT
Readily apparent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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OVERT
Readily apparent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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MOONWALK
Dance move also known as a backslide
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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FLAK
Pushback
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
FLAK
Pushback
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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AROSE
Became apparent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
AROSE
Became apparent
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
BECOOL
Desperate whisper to a parent in front of one's crush, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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EMUS
Outback birds
(4)
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Mar 24, 2026
1%
EMUS
Outback birds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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RELAPSE
Setback
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
RELAPSE
Setback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ROUTER
Networking aid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROUTER
Networking aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INPUT
Helpful feedback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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WEIGHTIEST
*Actress Dianne of "Parenthood"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
WEIGHTIEST
*Actress Dianne of "Parenthood"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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WHALECALF
Baby humpback
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WHALECALF
Baby humpback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
ARESO
"Am not!" comeback
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DADS
Pun-loving parents, stereotypically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
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DADS
Pun-loving parents, stereotypically
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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GORILLA
Silverback, for one
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Silverback, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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WANDS
Fairy godparents' sticks
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
WANDS
Fairy godparents' sticks
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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HIKE
Go backpacking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
HIKE
Go backpacking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ITA
"Don't call ___ comeback"
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo with orchestral backing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
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ARC
Parenthesis shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ARC
Parenthesis shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
GENE
"Gift" from a parent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
GENE
"Gift" from a parent
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
ARENTYOUSOSMART
Clapback to a know-it-all
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Flop __: period of setbacks, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ANG
"Brokeback Mountain" director Lee
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
MOM
Parenting blog visitor, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SOLDIERSON
Powers through, despite a setback
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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BOOMERS
Parents of Xers, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
BOOMERS
Parents of Xers, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CARDINALSPIN
Arizona running back's evasive maneuver?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
EBATE
Online cash-back offer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
AARON
Quarterback Rodgers
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
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How many possible solutions does "*Something to go back to when things arenÕt working out" have?
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