Stumped by the crossword clue "Stains"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on September 9, 2025. We've scoured our database and found 8 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is MARKS (5 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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8 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MARKS
Stains
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
99%
MARKS
Stains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
99%
SOILS
Stains
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 28, 2021
99%
SOILS
Stains
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
50%
PENCAP
Preventer of some shirt stains
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2024
50%
PENCAP
Preventer of some shirt stains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2024
50%
MOW
Do a chore that stains white shoes green
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
50%
MOW
Do a chore that stains white shoes green
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
50%
SPOTREMOVER
Product for carpet stains, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2022
50%
SPOTREMOVER
Product for carpet stains, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2022
50%
SMOCKS
Garments with colorful stains, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2022
50%
SMOCKS
Garments with colorful stains, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2022
50%
BLOTS
Ink stains
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 5, 2019
50%
BLOTS
Ink stains
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 5, 2019
1%
FASTS
Abstains from food
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 17, 2022
1%
FASTS
Abstains from food
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 17, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Stains" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 8 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MARKS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Stains"?
The best answer for "Stains" is MARKS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include SOILS (5 letters).
Where has "Stains" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on September 9, 2025.