The clue "Stead" from the Universal Crossword crossword on January 30, 2026 has 72 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that LIEU (4 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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72 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LIEU
Stead
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
99%
LIEU
Stead
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
REELED
Had trouble moving steadily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
REELED
Had trouble moving steadily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
TYPO
Form instead of from, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
TYPO
Form instead of from, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
TALES
Armistead Maupin's "__ of the City"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
TALES
Armistead Maupin's "__ of the City"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
ERR
Write "mispelled" instead of "misspelled," say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
ERR
Write "mispelled" instead of "misspelled," say
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
SEALEGS
Sailor's steadiness
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SEALEGS
Sailor's steadiness
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
HUM
Low, steady sound
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
HUM
Low, steady sound
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
ERRS
Books a table for seven at 6 instead of six at 7, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
ERRS
Books a table for seven at 6 instead of six at 7, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
ONTASK
Working steadily
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 29, 2025
1%
ONTASK
Working steadily
Universal Crossword · Jul 29, 2025
1%
BIKEPOLO
Sport with two-wheelers instead of horses
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
1%
BIKEPOLO
Sport with two-wheelers instead of horses
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
1%
PLACEBOEFFECT
Improvement that may be based on psychology instead of medicine
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2025
1%
PLACEBOEFFECT
Improvement that may be based on psychology instead of medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2025
1%
SUREST
Most steady
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
1%
SUREST
Most steady
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
1%
ANDANTE
Slow and steady, musically
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2024
1%
ANDANTE
Slow and steady, musically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2024
1%
MRDITHERS
Dagwood Bumstead's boss
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
1%
MRDITHERS
Dagwood Bumstead's boss
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
1%
GOESBY
Uses, as Abby instead of Abigail
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
1%
GOESBY
Uses, as Abby instead of Abigail
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
1%
STARE
Look steadily (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
1%
STARE
Look steadily (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
1%
ELSE
Instead
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
ELSE
Instead
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
1%
IGOTABETTERIDEA
"How's about this instead!?"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2024
1%
IGOTABETTERIDEA
"How's about this instead!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
1%
TEETER
Sway unsteadily
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2024
1%
TEETER
Sway unsteadily
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
1%
SETTLER
Homesteader
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 19, 2024
1%
SETTLER
Homesteader
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 19, 2024
1%
APRIORI
Based on deduction instead of experience
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2024
1%
APRIORI
Based on deduction instead of experience
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
1%
LONGERTERMPAPER
Cardstock instead of newsprint, or the work of a wordy student?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
1%
LONGERTERMPAPER
Cardstock instead of newsprint, or the work of a wordy student?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
GREATERGOODMORNING
Giving up a lazy Saturday to clean up a beach at sunrise, or waking up to pancakes instead of gruel?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
1%
GREATERGOODMORNING
Giving up a lazy Saturday to clean up a beach at sunrise, or waking up to pancakes instead of gruel?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
BETTERHALFTIME
Date night, or a midgame show starring Beyoncé instead of the coach's nephew's garage band?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
1%
BETTERHALFTIME
Date night, or a midgame show starring Beyoncé instead of the coach's nephew's garage band?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
1%
TOTTER
Proceed unsteadily
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2023
1%
TOTTER
Proceed unsteadily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
1%
SKA
Precursor to rocksteady
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2023
1%
SKA
Precursor to rocksteady
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2023
1%
TOTTERS
Walks unsteadily
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 1, 2023
1%
TOTTERS
Walks unsteadily
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 1, 2023
1%
SLOW
"__ and steady wins the race"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2023
1%
SLOW
"__ and steady wins the race"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2023
1%
PANT
What dogs mainly do instead of sweat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2023
1%
PANT
What dogs mainly do instead of sweat
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2023
1%
FLOW
Move steadily, as lava
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2023
1%
FLOW
Move steadily, as lava
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2023
1%
SALARIED
Receiving steady pay
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 20, 2022
1%
SALARIED
Receiving steady pay
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 20, 2022
1%
KEEL
On an even __: steady
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2022
1%
KEEL
On an even __: steady
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2022
1%
ONAROLL
Winning steadily
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2022
1%
ONAROLL
Winning steadily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2022
1%
SEEING
Going steady with
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2022
1%
SEEING
Going steady with
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2022
1%
ATEETEI
Unsteady, quaintly
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2022
1%
ATEETEI
Unsteady, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2022
1%
CHIPCARDS
They may be tapped instead of swiped
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
1%
CHIPCARDS
They may be tapped instead of swiped
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
1%
WOBBLY
Unsteady
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
1%
WOBBLY
Unsteady
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
1%
UNSHAKEN
Still steady
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2021
1%
UNSHAKEN
Still steady
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2021
1%
PECKINGAWAY
Making slow but steady progress
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2021
1%
PECKINGAWAY
Making slow but steady progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2021
1%
ACHED
Had a dull, steady pain
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 7, 2021
1%
ACHED
Had a dull, steady pain
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 7, 2021
1%
LURCH
Move unsteadily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2021
1%
LURCH
Move unsteadily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2021
1%
OLEOS
Spreads used instead of butter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2021
1%
OLEOS
Spreads used instead of butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2021
1%
WOBBLIER
More unsteady
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 6, 2021
1%
WOBBLIER
More unsteady
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 6, 2021
1%
ILLGO
"Send me instead!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
1%
ILLGO
"Send me instead!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
1%
ISLOYALTO
Supports steadfastly
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2021
1%
ISLOYALTO
Supports steadfastly
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2021
1%
TEETERING
Balancing unsteadily
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2021
1%
TEETERING
Balancing unsteadily
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2021
1%
EDDIE
Nickname that rhymes with "steady"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2021
1%
EDDIE
Nickname that rhymes with "steady"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
1%
ERRED
Typed "untied" instead of "united," say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2021
1%
ERRED
Typed "untied" instead of "united," say
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2021
1%
INLIEU
Instead (of)
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 29, 2020
1%
INLIEU
Instead (of)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 29, 2020
1%
REELS
Walks unsteadily
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2020
1%
REELS
Walks unsteadily
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2020
1%
ONEFOOTTHEOTHER
Method for slow, steady progress
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
1%
ONEFOOTTHEOTHER
Method for slow, steady progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
1%
TOTTERED
Walked unsteadily
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 30, 2020
1%
TOTTERED
Walked unsteadily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 30, 2020
1%
DODDERS
Walks unsteadily
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 10, 2020
1%
DODDERS
Walks unsteadily
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 10, 2020
1%
NERVES
— of steel (steady courage)
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 8, 2020
1%
NERVES
— of steel (steady courage)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 8, 2020
1%
WOOLEN
... and pursue sportscaster Berman instead?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
1%
WOOLEN
... and pursue sportscaster Berman instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
1%
PLACEBO
... and bring on singer Diddley instead?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
1%
PLACEBO
... and bring on singer Diddley instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
1%
SIGNAL
... and hire parodist Yankovic instead?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
1%
SIGNAL
... and hire parodist Yankovic instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
1%
PICKLES
... and select guitarist Paul instead?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
1%
PICKLES
... and select guitarist Paul instead?
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
1%
BAE
Modern steady
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2020
1%
BAE
Modern steady
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2020
1%
TEETERS
Walks unsteadily
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2020
1%
TEETERS
Walks unsteadily
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2020
1%
GAZEAT
Eye steadily
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2019
1%
GAZEAT
Eye steadily
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2019
1%
TROOPIN
Enter steadily, as a line of students
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2018
1%
TROOPIN
Enter steadily, as a line of students
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2018
1%
GAZE
Look steadily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2018
1%
GAZE
Look steadily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2018
1%
TWEETERTOTTEI
Unsteady walk while using social media?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2018
1%
TWEETERTOTTEI
Unsteady walk while using social media?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2018
1%
WOBBLES
Moves unsteadily
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 8, 2018
1%
WOBBLES
Moves unsteadily
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 8, 2018
1%
HOBBLES
Walks unsteadily
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 8, 2018
1%
HOBBLES
Walks unsteadily
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 8, 2018
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2018
1%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2018
1%
WOOZY
Weakly unsteady
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 20, 2018
1%
WOOZY
Weakly unsteady
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 20, 2018
1%
GRADUAL
Slow and steady
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2018
1%
GRADUAL
Slow and steady
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2018
1%
REEL
Walk unsteadily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2018
1%
REEL
Walk unsteadily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Stead" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 72 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LIEU (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Stead"?
The best answer for "Stead" is LIEU with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Stead" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 47 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 30, 2026.