The clue "Step before dry" has appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 30, 2022. Out of 168 possible solutions we've collected from published puzzles, WASH (4 letters) ranks highest with a 99% match. Scroll down to see all potential answers ranked by their likelihood of being correct.
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168 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WASH
Step before dry
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2022
99%
WASH
Step before dry
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2022
5%
ARID
Extremely dry
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
ARID
Extremely dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
UNDO
Go back a step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
BRUT
Like dry champagne
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
BRUT
Like dry champagne
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
HALT
"Not one more step!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
HALT
"Not one more step!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
DEMO
First step of a home reno
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
5%
DEMO
First step of a home reno
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
LEGO
Brick that's painful to step on
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
5%
LEGO
Brick that's painful to step on
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
WRING
Squeeze dry
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
WRING
Squeeze dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
PEP
__ in one's step
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
PEP
__ in one's step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
RUNG
Stepladder step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
RUNG
Stepladder step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
CAMEASHORE
Returned to dry land
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
CAMEASHORE
Returned to dry land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
ROT
Wet or dry decay
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
ROT
Wet or dry decay
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
SERE
Extremely dry
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SERE
Extremely dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
ANAS
Santa __: dry California winds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
ANAS
Santa __: dry California winds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
MAN
"That's one small step for (a) ___"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
MAN
"That's one small step for (a) ___"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
WRINGS
Squeezes dry
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
WRINGS
Squeezes dry
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
5%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
DENT
First step, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
5%
DENT
First step, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
5%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
5%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
5%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
5%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
5%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ATOMBYATOM
*One minuscule step at a time
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
ATOMBYATOM
*One minuscule step at a time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
5%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
5%
GAITER
Covering that keeps a pant leg dry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
GAITER
Covering that keeps a pant leg dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
5%
ETHANHUNT
IMF agent who receives a self-destructing message before each mission
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
5%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
BUC
Gronk, before his second retirement
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
STAIR
Individual step
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
STAIR
Individual step
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
MOP
Cleaning tool that may be dry or wet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
MOP
Cleaning tool that may be dry or wet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
ESS
Letter before 54-Down
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
IOTA
Letter before kappa
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
IOTA
Letter before kappa
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
MAROONS
Leaves high and dry
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
MAROONS
Leaves high and dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
MUTE
Button you might click before multitasking on a Zoom meeting
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
MUTE
Button you might click before multitasking on a Zoom meeting
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
STRAND
Leave high and dry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
STRAND
Leave high and dry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
MARCHED
Moved in step
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
MARCHED
Moved in step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
5%
RAT
Word before or after "pack"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
5%
THEN
Word before or after what
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
THEN
Word before or after what
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
5%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
5%
TREE
Word before "farm" or "house"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
TREE
Word before "farm" or "house"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
5%
DEAD
Word before "center" or "heat"
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
5%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
LONG
Word before "Beach" or "Island"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
LONG
Word before "Beach" or "Island"
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
LENT
Observance before Easter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
LENT
Observance before Easter
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, before 1976
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, before 1976
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
PODCASTS
Downloads before a long road trip, perhaps
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
PODCASTS
Downloads before a long road trip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
HAMPER
Laundry container
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
HAMPER
Laundry container
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
RINSO
Classic laundry soap
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
RINSO
Classic laundry soap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
TRASHY
Tawdry
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
TRASHY
Tawdry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ACTIONITEMS
Agreed-upon next steps
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
ACTIONITEMS
Agreed-upon next steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
DYE
Turn light laundry pink intentionally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLED
Turned light laundry pink accidentally, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
LOAD
Laundry batch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
LOAD
Laundry batch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
SALON
Cut-and-dry spot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
SALON
Cut-and-dry spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
ROB
Actor Corddry
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
ROB
Actor Corddry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
GAINTIDECHEER
Improve Alabama school spirit in the laundry aisle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
GAINTIDECHEER
Improve Alabama school spirit in the laundry aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
INI
"Here Comes the Hotstepper" singer Kamoze
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INI
"Here Comes the Hotstepper" singer Kamoze
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
FLAMENCO
Spanish steps?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
FLAMENCO
Spanish steps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ORE
Foundry delivery
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
ORE
Foundry delivery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
*Gently sidestep an awkward question
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
*Gently sidestep an awkward question
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
SHRANK
Got smaller in the dryer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
SHRANK
Got smaller in the dryer
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
LINT
Stuff removed from a dryer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LINT
Stuff removed from a dryer
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
SPANISH
"Nationality" of a famed set of Italian steps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
SPANISH
"Nationality" of a famed set of Italian steps
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
TROD
Took heavy steps, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
TROD
Took heavy steps, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
TANGO
Dance with figure-eight steps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
TANGO
Dance with figure-eight steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
TIDEPOD
Certain laundry detergent capsule
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
TIDEPOD
Certain laundry detergent capsule
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
SLIP
Minor misstep
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
SLIP
Minor misstep
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
GAIN
Laundry brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
GAIN
Laundry brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
BORAX
20 Mule Team laundry product
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BORAX
20 Mule Team laundry product
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
ARTUR
Fischer who invented the plastic drywall anchor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ARTUR
Fischer who invented the plastic drywall anchor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
NEAR
On one's doorstep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
NEAR
On one's doorstep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
BOUNCE
Name on a box by the dryer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
BOUNCE
Name on a box by the dryer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
RON
Pitcher Guidry who won a Cy Young in 1978
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
RON
Pitcher Guidry who won a Cy Young in 1978
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Step before dry" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 168 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WASH (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Step before dry"?
The best answer for "Step before dry" is WASH with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Step before dry" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 30, 2022.