Crossword Answer For
Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 3, 2020 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword from January 3, 2020 includes the clue "Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)". We've gathered 170 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is PLOTTWIST (9 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
Answer For Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...):
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170 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
PLOTTWIST
Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2020
99%
PLOTTWIST
Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2020
5%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
5%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
5%
EXODUS
Book that tells the story of Moses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EXODUS
Book that tells the story of Moses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
5%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
5%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
BANGLEANGLE
Reporter's approach to a story about a bracelet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
ANTSLANT
Reporter's approach to a story about a picnic pest?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
DRAKETAKE
Reporter's approach to a story about a male duck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
TWINSPIN
Reporter's approach to a story about a doppelgänger?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
5%
CROCUSFOCUS
Reporter's approach to a story about a spring bloom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
5%
ALIBI
Cover story
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
5%
ALIBI
Cover story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
5%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
5%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
5%
BALLAD
Song that tells a story
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
BALLAD
Song that tells a story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
5%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
5%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
5%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
5%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
5%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SACREBLEU
French cry of surprise
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
5%
SACREBLEU
French cry of surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
5%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
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
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
HULA
Dance that tells a story
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
HULA
Dance that tells a story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
5%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
5%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
5%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
5%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
5%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
5%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
5%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
5%
CHRONICLED
Told the story of
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
CHRONICLED
Told the story of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
5%
FEAR
Scary story emotion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
FEAR
Scary story emotion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
SLEEPERHIT
Box office surprise
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
SLEEPERHIT
Box office surprise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
5%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
FOOTMAN
Helper in a Cinderella story
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
FOOTMAN
Helper in a Cinderella story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
PLOT
It might thicken in a story
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
PLOT
It might thicken in a story
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
5%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
5%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
5%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
5%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
5%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
EDIT
Change one's story?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
EDIT
Change one's story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
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WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
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SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
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STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
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ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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OPEC
Oil cartel letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
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OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
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IROBOT
Classic 1950 short story collection by Asimov
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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IROBOT
Classic 1950 short story collection by Asimov
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
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NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
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THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
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ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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THREEMILEISLAND
Pennsylvania nuclear accident site (... letters 3-4, 6-7 and 12-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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THREEMILEISLAND
Pennsylvania nuclear accident site (... letters 3-4, 6-7 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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LANDOFTHEFREE
America, per "The Star-Spangled Banner" (... letters 1-2, 4-5 and 11-12)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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LANDOFTHEFREE
America, per "The Star-Spangled Banner" (... letters 1-2, 4-5 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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FATALATTRACTION
1987 psychological thriller (... letters 1-2, 5-6 and 12-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
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FATALATTRACTION
1987 psychological thriller (... letters 1-2, 5-6 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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AUDIOPLAYER
*iPod, e.g. (... letters 3-5 and 11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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AUDIOPLAYER
*iPod, e.g. (... letters 3-5 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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REACHANEWLOW
*Hit rock bottom (... letters 4-8 and 10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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REACHANEWLOW
*Hit rock bottom (... letters 4-8 and 10)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
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REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
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REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
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BCE
Dating letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
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BCE
Dating letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
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KROC
Ray of McDonald's history
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
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KROC
Ray of McDonald's history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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CALLLOG
Phone history list
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
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CALLLOG
Phone history list
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
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DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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MARKERGENE
Clue in evolutionary history
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
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MARKERGENE
Clue in evolutionary history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
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ANABSOLUTEGEM
Praise for a Hope Diamond history?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
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ANABSOLUTEGEM
Praise for a Hope Diamond history?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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ERAS
History chapters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
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ERAS
History chapters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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PAST
History
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
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PAST
History
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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DREAMHOUSE
Three-story abode in Barbie pink
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
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DREAMHOUSE
Three-story abode in Barbie pink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
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USEDTO
No longer surprised by
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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USEDTO
No longer surprised by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
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ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
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PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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NED
Kelly who narrates Peter Carey's "True History of the Kelly Gang"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
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NED
Kelly who narrates Peter Carey's "True History of the Kelly Gang"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
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GRANDMA
Consultant on a family history project, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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SELMA
Alabama city in civil rights history
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
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SELMA
Alabama city in civil rights history
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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IMDB
Place to find one's credit history?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
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IMDB
Place to find one's credit history?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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ERA
Chapter in history
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
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ERA
Chapter in history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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BIO
Brief history?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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BIO
Brief history?
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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OMAHA
Nebraska city that's home to the Great Plains Black History Museum
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
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OMAHA
Nebraska city that's home to the Great Plains Black History Museum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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GASP
[I'm surprised!]
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
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GASP
[I'm surprised!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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ITSELF
History repeats ___
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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ITSELF
History repeats ___
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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YAZ
Big name in BoSox history
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
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YAZ
Big name in BoSox history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
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MODERNERA
Current stretch of human history
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
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MODERNERA
Current stretch of human history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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RANCHER
Single-story home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
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RANCHER
Single-story home
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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CLIO
Muse of history
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
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CLIO
Muse of history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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MOTH
"The ___ Radio Hour" (storytelling series)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
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MOTH
"The ___ Radio Hour" (storytelling series)
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
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Niger neighbor
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Getty or Rockefeller
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Make a member (letters 3-6 + ...)
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Part of a sound system, once (... 1-4)
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FBI files
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Like a bad roof
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PLOTTWIST (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)"?
The best answer for "Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)" is PLOTTWIST with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Story surprise (letters 5-9 + ...)" 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 3, 2020.