The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from November 23, 2020 featured the clue "Spare bone?", and we've found 95 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to RIB as the most likely solution — it's 3 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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95 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RIB
Spare bone?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2020
99%
RIB
Spare bone?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2020
8%
ULNA
Pinkie-side bone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
ULNA
Pinkie-side bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
ARID
Dry as a bone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
8%
ARID
Dry as a bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
8%
TOMAHAWKSTEAK
Rib cut with a long bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
8%
TIBIA
Lower leg bone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
TIBIA
Lower leg bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
ILIUM
Pelvis bone
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
ILIUM
Pelvis bone
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
ABS
They're under spare tires
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
ABS
They're under spare tires
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
EAR
Site of the body's smallest bone
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
EAR
Site of the body's smallest bone
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
ARM
Funny bone spot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
8%
ARM
Funny bone spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
8%
ANVIL
Middle ear bone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
8%
ANVIL
Middle ear bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
8%
TARSAL
Ankle bone
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
8%
TARSAL
Ankle bone
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
8%
OSSIFY
Turn to bone
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
8%
OSSIFY
Turn to bone
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
8%
SACRAL
Of a pelvic bone
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
8%
SACRAL
Of a pelvic bone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
8%
ARF
"I want my bone!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
ARF
"I want my bone!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
EVIL
Bad to the bone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
EVIL
Bad to the bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
ASA
Dry — bone
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
8%
ASA
Dry — bone
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
8%
ULNAR
Pertaining to an arm bone
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
ULNAR
Pertaining to an arm bone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
TARSUS
Ankle bone
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 15, 2024
8%
TARSUS
Ankle bone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 15, 2024
8%
HORN
It may be made of bone or brass
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
8%
HORN
It may be made of bone or brass
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
8%
RADIUS
Arm bone
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 20, 2024
8%
RADIUS
Arm bone
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 20, 2024
8%
FIBULA
Leg bone
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 20, 2024
8%
FIBULA
Leg bone
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 20, 2024
8%
PATELLA
Knee bone
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 20, 2024
8%
PATELLA
Knee bone
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 20, 2024
8%
SNARL
[Don't touch my bone!]
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2023
8%
SNARL
[Don't touch my bone!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2023
8%
GNAWSON
Savors, as a dog bone
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2023
8%
GNAWSON
Savors, as a dog bone
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
8%
FEMUR
Thigh bone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2023
8%
FEMUR
Thigh bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
8%
BRIT
One who may keep a spare tyre in a boot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2023
8%
BRIT
One who may keep a spare tyre in a boot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2023
1%
RIBS
Torso bones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
RIBS
Torso bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
CORNEA
Transparent layer in the eye
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
CORNEA
Transparent layer in the eye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
NESTOR
"The Morning Show" actor Carbonell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
BASIC
Bare-bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
BASIC
Bare-bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
STEAKS
T-bones, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
STEAKS
T-bones, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
ULNAE
Lower arm bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ULNAE
Lower arm bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ULNAS
Arm bones
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
ULNAS
Arm bones
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
SPINAL
Backbone-related
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SPINAL
Backbone-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
BRASSY
Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
BRASSY
Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
SEETHRU
Transparent, informally
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
SEETHRU
Transparent, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
ILIA
Pelvic bones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
ILIA
Pelvic bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
LEEK
*Ship's backbone
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
TARSI
Anklebones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
TARSI
Anklebones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
SUM
*Breastbone
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
1%
SUM
*Breastbone
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
SACRA
Pelvic bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
SACRA
Pelvic bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
SPINES
Backbones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
SPINES
Backbones
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
SAD
__ trombone
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
SAD
__ trombone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
BALEEN
Whalebone
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
BALEEN
Whalebone
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
1%
SINEW
Muscle-bone connector
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
SINEW
Muscle-bone connector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
MAINSTAY
Backbone
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
MAINSTAY
Backbone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
PEEKABOO
Big name in transparent Band-Aids for toddlers?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
1%
PEEKABOO
Big name in transparent Band-Aids for toddlers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
1%
RADII
Elbow-to-wrist bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
1%
RADII
Elbow-to-wrist bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
1%
OPEN
Transparent
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
OPEN
Transparent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
SLIDE
Trombone part
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
SLIDE
Trombone part
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
FIBULAS
Leg bones
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
FIBULAS
Leg bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
CEL
Animator's transparent sheet
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
1%
CEL
Animator's transparent sheet
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
1%
ORGANS
Skin and bones
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
1%
ORGANS
Skin and bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
1%
CHORDATE
Animal having a backbone
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
1%
CHORDATE
Animal having a backbone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
1%
SHEERER
More transparent
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
1%
SHEERER
More transparent
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
1%
BRED
__-in-the-bone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
1%
BRED
__-in-the-bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
GLASSDOMES
Some transparent covers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
1%
GLASSDOMES
Some transparent covers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
1%
HUMERI
Arm bones
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
1%
HUMERI
Arm bones
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
1%
OPAQUE
Not transparent
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
1%
OPAQUE
Not transparent
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
1%
TIBIAS
Leg bones
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
1%
TIBIAS
Leg bones
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
1%
GABY
Hoffmann of "Transparent"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
1%
GABY
Hoffmann of "Transparent"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
1%
LOADEDDICE
Funny bones?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
1%
LOADEDDICE
Funny bones?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
1%
LETTHINGSSLIDE
The careless trombone player __
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
1%
LETTHINGSSLIDE
The careless trombone player __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
1%
SPINE
Backbone
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 26, 2024
1%
SPINE
Backbone
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 26, 2024
1%
SCRAG
Rawboned type
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2024
1%
SCRAG
Rawboned type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2024
1%
GLASSHOUSES
Abodes with transparent walls
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
1%
GLASSHOUSES
Abodes with transparent walls
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
1%
STEAK
T-bone, for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2024
1%
STEAK
T-bone, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2024
1%
LIMPID
Transparent
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
1%
LIMPID
Transparent
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
1%
WAHWAH
"Sad trombone" sound
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
1%
WAHWAH
"Sad trombone" sound
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
1%
EELS
Snaky fish with transparent babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
1%
EELS
Snaky fish with transparent babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
1%
SLIDES
Trombone parts
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 5, 2024
1%
SLIDES
Trombone parts
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
1%
KNOW
Feel in one's bones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
1%
KNOW
Feel in one's bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
1%
BARED
*__-in-the-bone
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2024
1%
BARED
*__-in-the-bone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2024
1%
SKELETONCOSTUME
Bare-bones Halloween attire?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
1%
SKELETONCOSTUME
Bare-bones Halloween attire?
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
1%
STERNUM
Breastbone
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
STERNUM
Breastbone
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
PALS
*Wristbones
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2024
1%
PALS
*Wristbones
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
1%
PANE
Transparent block in Minecraft
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
PANE
Transparent block in Minecraft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
DISC
Backbone bit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
1%
DISC
Backbone bit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
1%
KEELS
Boat backbones
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 19, 2024
1%
KEELS
Boat backbones
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 19, 2024
1%
YSHAPED
Like a slingshot or a wishbone
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
YSHAPED
Like a slingshot or a wishbone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
CAST
Broken bone's protector
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
CAST
Broken bone's protector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
1%
OPACITY
Lack of transparency
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2024
1%
OPACITY
Lack of transparency
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
1%
THRU
See-___ (transparent, informally)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2024
1%
THRU
See-___ (transparent, informally)
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2024
1%
IDLER
Lazybones
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 17, 2023
1%
IDLER
Lazybones
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 17, 2023
1%
TARSALS
Ankle bones
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
1%
TARSALS
Ankle bones
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
1%
IMOK
"No broken bones!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2023
1%
IMOK
"No broken bones!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2023
1%
THORACICVERTEBRA
Any of 12 spinal bones
(16)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 3, 2023
1%
THORACICVERTEBRA
Any of 12 spinal bones
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 3, 2023
1%
TENDON
Muscle-bone connector
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2023
1%
TENDON
Muscle-bone connector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2023
1%
ACETATE
Transparent overlay
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2023
1%
ACETATE
Transparent overlay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Spare bone?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 95 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RIB (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Spare bone?"?
The best answer for "Spare bone?" is RIB with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Spare bone?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on November 23, 2020.