Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from January 20, 2026? The clue "Stair" stumps many solvers, but we've found 37 possible answers. Our top solution is STEP (4 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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37 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STEP
Stair
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
99%
STEP
Stair
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
50%
RISER
Vertical stair component
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2022
50%
RISER
Vertical stair component
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2022
1%
FREDS
Astaire and Rogers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
FREDS
Astaire and Rogers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
SANE
With it, upstairs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
SANE
With it, upstairs
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
PUN
"I don't trust stairs because they're always up to something," e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
1%
PUN
"I don't trust stairs because they're always up to something," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
1%
BELOW
Downstairs, on a ship
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
BELOW
Downstairs, on a ship
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
STEPS
Parts of a staircase
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2024
1%
STEPS
Parts of a staircase
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2024
1%
ROGERS
Astaire’s frequent partner
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
1%
ROGERS
Astaire’s frequent partner
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
1%
RAMP
Accessible alternative to stairs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2024
1%
RAMP
Accessible alternative to stairs
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2024
1%
TOPHAT
Astaire movie
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 24, 2024
1%
TOPHAT
Astaire movie
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 24, 2024
1%
FRED
Dancer Astaire
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
1%
FRED
Dancer Astaire
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
1%
FUNNYFACE
Hepburn/Astaire musical comedy
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 8, 2024
1%
FUNNYFACE
Hepburn/Astaire musical comedy
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 8, 2024
1%
BULLNOSE
Rounded edge, as on a stairstep
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
BULLNOSE
Rounded edge, as on a stairstep
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
1%
SPIRAL
Like some space-saving staircases
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2023
1%
SPIRAL
Like some space-saving staircases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2023
1%
ALIA
Online alias for YouTuber Alastair Aiken
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
1%
ALIA
Online alias for YouTuber Alastair Aiken
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
1%
PRAY
Speak with the man upstairs, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2023
1%
PRAY
Speak with the man upstairs, say
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2023
1%
TAPDANCES
Performs like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2023
1%
TAPDANCES
Performs like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2023
1%
HEATRISES
Why upstairs is warmer in winter, and a hint to the placement of the pepper varieties in this puzzle
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2023
1%
HEATRISES
Why upstairs is warmer in winter, and a hint to the placement of the pepper varieties in this puzzle
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
SIM
Scrooge portrayer Alastair
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 1, 2023
1%
SIM
Scrooge portrayer Alastair
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 1, 2023
1%
SPLITLEVEL
House with short staircases, and a hint to each row of circles
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2022
1%
SPLITLEVEL
House with short staircases, and a hint to each row of circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2022
1%
STOOP
Urban front staircase
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2021
1%
STOOP
Urban front staircase
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2021
1%
RHODA
Mary's upstairs neighbor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2021
1%
RHODA
Mary's upstairs neighbor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2021
1%
TAP
Accessory for Astaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2021
1%
TAP
Accessory for Astaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2021
1%
CREAK
Sound from an old staircase
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2021
1%
CREAK
Sound from an old staircase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2021
1%
SLINKY
Toy used on a staircase
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 20, 2021
1%
SLINKY
Toy used on a staircase
Universal Crossword · Aug 20, 2021
1%
GATE
Bit of staircase babyproofing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2021
1%
GATE
Bit of staircase babyproofing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2021
1%
ESCHER
Never-ending staircase lithographer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2021
1%
ESCHER
Never-ending staircase lithographer
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2021
1%
RAILING
Hand support in a staircase
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2021
1%
RAILING
Hand support in a staircase
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2021
1%
DUPLEX
Apartment with a staircase
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 22, 2020
1%
DUPLEX
Apartment with a staircase
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 22, 2020
1%
COOKE
Early "Masterpiece Theatre" host Alistair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2020
1%
COOKE
Early "Masterpiece Theatre" host Alistair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2020
1%
ADELES
Astaire and a singer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2020
1%
ADELES
Astaire and a singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2020
1%
OFHIS
"The Pleasure — Company" (Fred Astaire film)
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 24, 2019
1%
OFHIS
"The Pleasure — Company" (Fred Astaire film)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 24, 2019
1%
GINGERROGERS
Frequent Fred Astaire partner
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2019
1%
GINGERROGERS
Frequent Fred Astaire partner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2019
1%
ATTIC
House level accessed with pull-down stairs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2019
1%
ATTIC
House level accessed with pull-down stairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2019
1%
DANCER
Fred Astaire, e.g.
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 2, 2019
1%
DANCER
Fred Astaire, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 2, 2019
1%
TAPDANCE
Astaire specialty
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 4, 2019
1%
TAPDANCE
Astaire specialty
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 4, 2019
1%
ESCALATOR
Moving staircase
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 7, 2018
1%
ESCALATOR
Moving staircase
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 7, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Stair" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 37 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STEP (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Stair"?
The best answer for "Stair" is STEP with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Stair" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 20, 2026.