Crossword Answer For
Start of many a riddle
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword February 25, 2018 Answers
The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from February 25, 2018 featured the clue "Start of many a riddle", and we've found 186 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to WHAT as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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WHAT
Start of many a riddle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2018
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WHAT
Start of many a riddle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2018
10%
FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
10%
FRIDAY
Start of many long weekends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
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5%
LOCAL
Word in many union names
(5)
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Sep 26, 2026
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LOCAL
Word in many union names
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ESS
Slow start?
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
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ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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IMAX
Screen type at many a science museum
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
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IMAX
Screen type at many a science museum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
5%
POPSCI
Genre for many an Attenborough documentary, in brief
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
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POPSCI
Genre for many an Attenborough documentary, in brief
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
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OVAL
Shape of many a car logo
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
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OVAL
Shape of many a car logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
5%
HAMILL
Mark visible on many planets
(6)
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Sep 19, 2026
5%
HAMILL
Mark visible on many planets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
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ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
LEMONWEDGE
Citrus garnish for many a cocktail
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
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LEMONWEDGE
Citrus garnish for many a cocktail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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GEO
Logical start
(3)
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Sep 5, 2026
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GEO
Logical start
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UPTO
As many as
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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UPTO
As many as
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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DOME
Top of many an indoor stadium
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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DOME
Top of many an indoor stadium
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
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MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
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DCAREA
Region with many Nats fans, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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DATELINE
Intro to many a newsreel
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
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DATELINE
Intro to many a newsreel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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NASA
Org. running many missions
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
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NASA
Org. running many missions
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
(3)
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Jul 20, 2026
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
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WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
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ALOHA
Word in many Polynesian languages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
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ALOHA
Word in many Polynesian languages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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ASSAMTEA
Element of many English breakfast blends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
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Jul 15, 2026
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TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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GOBAG
Kit prepped by many soon-to-be parents
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
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GOBAG
Kit prepped by many soon-to-be parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
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SOUP
Part of many a lunch special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
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LOT
Spot with many spots
(3)
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Jul 8, 2026
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LOT
Spot with many spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
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PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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RECORDCOLLECTION
Pride and joy of many an audiophile
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
RECORDCOLLECTION
Pride and joy of many an audiophile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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ARCANE
Mysterious to many
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
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ARCANE
Mysterious to many
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PGA
Org. with many excellent drivers
(3)
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Jun 27, 2026
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PGA
Org. with many excellent drivers
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POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
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POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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EQUALITY
Goal of many civil rights organizations
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
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EQUALITY
Goal of many civil rights organizations
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AQUAMARINE
Birthstone for many Pisces
(10)
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Jun 20, 2026
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AQUAMARINE
Birthstone for many Pisces
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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TATE
London home of many works by Louise Bourgeois
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
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TATE
London home of many works by Louise Bourgeois
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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EON
Many, many moons
(3)
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Jun 15, 2026
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EON
Many, many moons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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TYRA
Banks on many covers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
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TYRA
Banks on many covers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
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TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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OAT
Grain in many a Quaker product
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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OAT
Grain in many a Quaker product
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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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
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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
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LUGBOLT
Fastener on many European cars
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
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LUGBOLT
Fastener on many European cars
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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ORGANS
Instruments with many pipes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
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ORGANS
Instruments with many pipes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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SCENTED
Like many shampoos
(7)
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May 24, 2026
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SCENTED
Like many shampoos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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TONAL
Like many Chinese dialects
(5)
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May 13, 2026
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TONAL
Like many Chinese dialects
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
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NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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TERRACE
Feature of many a rice paddy
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
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TERRACE
Feature of many a rice paddy
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
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SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
SOURAPPLE
Flavor of many a bright green martini
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
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SOURAPPLE
Flavor of many a bright green martini
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ARTSY
Like many indie films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
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ARTSY
Like many indie films
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
WATERBED
Furniture prohibited in many apartment leases
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
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WATERBED
Furniture prohibited in many apartment leases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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TWOPRONG
Like many electric plugs
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
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TWOPRONG
Like many electric plugs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
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NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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FEW
Not many
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
FEW
Not many
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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ALIST
Group with many household names
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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ALIST
Group with many household names
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
OPERATIC
Like many Bolshoi performances
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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OPERATIC
Like many Bolshoi performances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ETON
School attended by many English statesmen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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ETON
School attended by many English statesmen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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NAME
First entry on many a form
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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NAME
First entry on many a form
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ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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ESL
Class that teaches many irregular verbs
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
MALLSANTA
Seasonal worker in many a family photo
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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MALLSANTA
Seasonal worker in many a family photo
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
NEON
Gas in many bright signs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
NEON
Gas in many bright signs
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
ICKY
Like Brussels sprouts, to many kids
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
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ICKY
Like Brussels sprouts, to many kids
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
OREO
Sandwich cookie with many limited-edition flavors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
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OREO
Sandwich cookie with many limited-edition flavors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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VELCRO
Means of securing many children's shoes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
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VELCRO
Means of securing many children's shoes
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
COED
Like many dorms
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
COED
Like many dorms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
MBAS
Degs. for many execs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
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MBAS
Degs. for many execs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
HUB
Airport with many connecting flights
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
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HUB
Airport with many connecting flights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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ABV
40%, for many a vodka: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
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ABV
40%, for many a vodka: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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CHARTS
Parts of many financial reports
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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CHARTS
Parts of many financial reports
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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MOREL
Target for many a mushroom hunter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
MOREL
Target for many a mushroom hunter
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
5%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
5%
ELEVATOR
Skyscraper amenity with many buttons
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ELEVATOR
Skyscraper amenity with many buttons
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
ATON
Many, many
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
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ATON
Many, many
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
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SEAR
Verb in many a grilling recipe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
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SEAR
Verb in many a grilling recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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LOUIS
Name of many French kings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
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LOUIS
Name of many French kings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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AREASEVENTYNINE
*Air Force facility in many conspiracy theories
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
AREASEVENTYNINE
*Air Force facility in many conspiracy theories
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
ARE
Is for many?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
ARE
Is for many?
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
ISLET
One of many in Indonesia's Kepulauan Seribu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
ISLET
One of many in Indonesia's Kepulauan Seribu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
MINORKEYS
What many sad songs are in
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
MINORKEYS
What many sad songs are in
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
5%
SMASHED
Broke into many pieces
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
5%
KITTYHAWKING
Task for a pet store with too many cats?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
KITTYHAWKING
Task for a pet store with too many cats?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
MBA
Deg. for many a Wharton grad
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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MBA
Deg. for many a Wharton grad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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URNS
Containers in many tombs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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URNS
Containers in many tombs
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
5%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
UNTESTED
Like many new recruits
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
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UNTESTED
Like many new recruits
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
5%
SWAMPED
Burdened with too many tasks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
SWAMPED
Burdened with too many tasks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
PUMPKINSPICE
*Flavor of many fall lattes
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
PUMPKINSPICE
*Flavor of many fall lattes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
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FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
AFEW
Not that many
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
AFEW
Not that many
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
CHEESY
Like many dad jokes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
CHEESY
Like many dad jokes
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
PHDS
Degs. for many profs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
PHDS
Degs. for many profs
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
SON
Suffix in many Icelandic surnames
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
SON
Suffix in many Icelandic surnames
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ONCD
Like many audiobooks, once
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ONCD
Like many audiobooks, once
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
NEOPAGANS
Modern believers in many gods
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
NEOPAGANS
Modern believers in many gods
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
GOODANSWER
Cry after many horrible "Family Feud" guesses
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
GOODANSWER
Cry after many horrible "Family Feud" guesses
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
POTTED
Like many fiddle-leaf figs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
5%
POTTED
Like many fiddle-leaf figs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
5%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
MAN
Part of many superhero names
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
5%
MAN
Part of many superhero names
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
5%
CIA
Org. in many spy thrillers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
CIA
Org. in many spy thrillers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
TOBACCO
Sacred plant in many indigenous cultures
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
TOBACCO
Sacred plant in many indigenous cultures
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
INOT
How many ties are broken, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
INOT
How many ties are broken, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
SAGA
Story with many details
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
5%
SAGA
Story with many details
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
5%
FIRELIT
Like many campsites at night
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
FIRELIT
Like many campsites at night
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
EASY
Like many weeknight recipes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
EASY
Like many weeknight recipes
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
CRUSTS
Sandwich leftovers on many a kid's plate
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
CRUSTS
Sandwich leftovers on many a kid's plate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
AFROS
Hairstyles that many pick?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
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AFROS
Hairstyles that many pick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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RATES
Figures "of interest" to many homebuyers
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
RATES
Figures "of interest" to many homebuyers
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
GRU
Mentor to many Minions
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
5%
GRU
Mentor to many Minions
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
5%
SLIT
Feature of many a slinky gown
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
5%
SLIT
Feature of many a slinky gown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
5%
PHD
Degree for many profs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
5%
PHD
Degree for many profs
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
5%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
STALE
Like many bad jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
STAR
Figure on many a flag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
STAR
Figure on many a flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
EDT
Setting for many Phillies games, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
EDT
Setting for many Phillies games, briefly
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
AFTER
Last word of many fairy tales
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
AFTER
Last word of many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
STIR
Instruction in many cocktail recipes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
STIR
Instruction in many cocktail recipes
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
TILED
Like many New York City subway stations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
5%
TILED
Like many New York City subway stations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
OLD
Having celebrated many birthdays
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
OLD
Having celebrated many birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
THONGS
Suits found on many a beach bum?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
THONGS
Suits found on many a beach bum?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
CTRL
Key that's key for many shortcuts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
CTRL
Key that's key for many shortcuts
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
GUESSWHO
Game with many faces (Last two letters + ...)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
GUESSWHO
Game with many faces (Last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
OCT
Birth mo. for many Libras
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
5%
OCT
Birth mo. for many Libras
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
5%
BARMAGNET
Visual aid in many field demonstrations?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
BARMAGNET
Visual aid in many field demonstrations?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
RESOLD
Like many concert tickets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
RESOLD
Like many concert tickets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
ENDS
Undesirable bread slices, to many
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
ENDS
Undesirable bread slices, to many
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
FAMILYSTYLE
Self-serving option for many people (... letters 1-2 + 7-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
FAMILYSTYLE
Self-serving option for many people (... letters 1-2 + 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
KOANS
Zen riddles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOANS
Zen riddles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
AREPA
Griddled corn cake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
AREPA
Griddled corn cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
1%
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
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
DREI
Three, in Germany
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
DREI
Three, in Germany
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 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%
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
1%
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
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
SMASHBURGER
Order that requires a superhot griddle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
SMASHBURGER
Order that requires a superhot griddle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on February 25, 2018
JFK's 109
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Gives in
Crossword Clue
Egg white protein
Crossword Clue
Ronzoni rival
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Open, as an aspirin bottle
Crossword Clue
Quarters and halves
Crossword Clue
It's often written in stone
Crossword Clue
Snow in southwest England?
Crossword Clue
Snack
Crossword Clue
Hayseeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Start of many a riddle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHAT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Start of many a riddle"?
The best answer for "Start of many a riddle" is WHAT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Start of many a riddle" 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 February 25, 2018.