Crossword Answer For
"Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 31, 2021 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue ""Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers" is most likely FIRSTTHINGSFIRST, a 16-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on March 31, 2021, and we found 188 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in FIRSTTHINGSFIRST sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For "Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers:
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188 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FIRSTTHINGSFIRST
"Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2021
99%
FIRSTTHINGSFIRST
"Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
6%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
6%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
6%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
6%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 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%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
WOLF
Howler with four legs and teeth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
WOLF
Howler with four legs and teeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
INE
Having four sharps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
INE
Having four sharps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
TABLESAW
Cutter with four legs and teeth
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
TABLESAW
Cutter with four legs and teeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
2%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
NEW
Word in four state names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
2%
NEW
Word in four state names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
ECO
Logical beginning?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
ECO
Logical beginning?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
2%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
STEPS
Puts one foot in front of the other
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
STEPS
Puts one foot in front of the other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
PARTNER
Significant other
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
2%
PARTNER
Significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
2%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
2%
ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
ITA
Winner of four FIFA World Cups, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
TYRE
One of four on a British car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
TYRE
One of four on a British car
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
TYRES
Set of four on a British car
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
TYRES
Set of four on a British car
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
SQUAREROOTS
*Two and three, to four and nine (point-of-sale technology)
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
2%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
2%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
ELK
Animal whose antlers can reach four feet above its head
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
2%
ROUNDROBIN
Tournament where every team plays every other team
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
RHYMES
Near and dear to each other?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
RHYMES
Near and dear to each other?
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
ROOT
Square ___ (two, for four)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
ROOT
Square ___ (two, for four)
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
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2%
EIGHT
Twice four
(5)
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Feb 16, 2026
2%
EIGHT
Twice four
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2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
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Feb 12, 2026
2%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
EWE
Lamb's mother
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
EWE
Lamb's mother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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1%
SETH
Brother of Cain
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
SETH
Brother of Cain
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1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
(6)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
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1%
ALIA
Et __: and others
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALIA
Et __: and others
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1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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1%
FRERE
French brother
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
FRERE
French brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SIB
One bro to another?
(3)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
SIB
One bro to another?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
LUIGI
Video game brother
(5)
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Aug 21, 2026
1%
LUIGI
Video game brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ELI
"ManningCast" brother
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
ELI
"ManningCast" brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PETS
Domestic four-leggers
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
PETS
Domestic four-leggers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
ETAL
And others, in a bibliography
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
ETAL
And others, in a bibliography
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1%
EATSAT
Bothers greatly
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
EATSAT
Bothers greatly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
SON
Daughter's brother
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
SON
Daughter's brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ABEL
Biblical brother
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
ABEL
Biblical brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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1%
DAWNS
New beginnings
(5)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
DAWNS
New beginnings
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1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
LIST
One thing after another
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
TOONS
Pluto and others
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
TOONS
Pluto and others
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SOW
Piglet's mother
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
SOW
Piglet's mother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ALBA
"Jane the Virgin" grandmother
(4)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
ALBA
"Jane the Virgin" grandmother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ALVIN
Singing brother of Simon and Theodore
(5)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
ALVIN
Singing brother of Simon and Theodore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
SIMON
Alvin and Theodore's brother
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SIMON
Alvin and Theodore's brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LETO
Mother of Apollo and Artemis
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
LETO
Mother of Apollo and Artemis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
NACRE
Mother-of-pearl
(5)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
NACRE
Mother-of-pearl
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
FRAPPE
Coffee drink made with a frother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
HAITI
Carrefour's country
(5)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
HAITI
Carrefour's country
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
LEDA
Helen of Troy's mother
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
LEDA
Helen of Troy's mother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
REUPS
Signs on for another tour
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
REUPS
Signs on for another tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
ALSO
"Another thing ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
ALSO
"Another thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
LIAM
Younger Gallagher brother
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
LIAM
Younger Gallagher brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
ABBOT
Religious brotherhood leader
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
ABBOT
Religious brotherhood leader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
GAIA
Mother Earth, in Greek myth
(4)
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May 25, 2026
1%
GAIA
Mother Earth, in Greek myth
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
IPHONEAPPS
Safari and others
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
IPHONEAPPS
Safari and others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
TINA
Mother of Beyoncé and Solange
(4)
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May 22, 2026
1%
TINA
Mother of Beyoncé and Solange
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
DOOBIE
The __ Brothers: blue-eyed soul band
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
DOOBIE
The __ Brothers: blue-eyed soul band
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
EYRE
Governess who breaks the fourth wall
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
LOTIONS
Skin soothers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
LOTIONS
Skin soothers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EARPS
Wild West brothers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
EARPS
Wild West brothers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
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May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
NOIRS
"The Third Man" and others
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
NOIRS
"The Third Man" and others
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
BEAV
Nickname for Wally's brother, in a '50s-'60s sitcom
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
BEAV
Nickname for Wally's brother, in a '50s-'60s sitcom
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
AUDI
Automaker with a four-ring logo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
AUDI
Automaker with a four-ring logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
TERESA
Nobel-winning Mother
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
TERESA
Nobel-winning Mother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ENO
"Another Green World" composer Brian
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ENO
"Another Green World" composer Brian
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
NAGS
Bothers repeatedly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
NAGS
Bothers repeatedly
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
ALOE
Skin soother
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ALOE
Skin soother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
EPIC
Many a four-hour film
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
EPIC
Many a four-hour film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAS
Some four-year degs.
(3)
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Mar 30, 2026
1%
BAS
Some four-year degs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
CYAN
Shade in four-color printing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CYAN
Shade in four-color printing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
HOSS
"Bonanza" brother
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
HOSS
"Bonanza" brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
UNTO
"Do __ others ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
UNTO
"Do __ others ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ELROY
Judy Jetson's brother
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ELROY
Judy Jetson's brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
JENNIFERANISTON
American actress who's four-N?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
JENNIFERANISTON
American actress who's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SINGININTHERAIN
American film that's four-N?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
SINGININTHERAIN
American film that's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
LYNDONBJOHNSON
American president who's four-N?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
LYNDONBJOHNSON
American president who's four-N?
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
EATAT
Bother a lot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
EATAT
Bother a lot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SENTENCES
"No." and others
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
SENTENCES
"No." and others
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
EVE
Mother of 41-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
EVE
Mother of 41-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Genesis brother
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Genesis brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
TINCT
Touch of color, with or without its fourth letter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
TINCT
Touch of color, with or without its fourth letter
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
NIOBE
Weeping mother of Greek myth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
NIOBE
Weeping mother of Greek myth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
THEO
Vincent van Gogh's brother
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
THEO
Vincent van Gogh's brother
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
UTAHNS
Mitt Romney and others
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
UTAHNS
Mitt Romney and others
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ICEPACK
Sprain soother
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ICEPACK
Sprain soother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
GREG
Eldest Brady brother
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
GREG
Eldest Brady brother
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 31, 2021
Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations __ Ujiri
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"Ditto!"
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Qatar's capital
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Largest members of the dolphin family
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B's equivalent
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Iridescent gem
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2010s sci-fi crime drama starring Michael Emerson
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Two after epsilon
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Full Sail offering
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"Rats!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 188 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FIRSTTHINGSFIRST (16 letters).
What is the best answer for ""Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers"?
The best answer for ""Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers" is FIRSTTHINGSFIRST with 16 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""Start at the beginning," and a hint to the four other longest Across answers" 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 March 31, 2021.