Crossword Answer For
Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 23, 2025 Answers
If you're stuck on the clue "Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)" from the Universal Crossword crossword (July 23, 2025), we're here to help. Our records show 192 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is BREAKTHEICE at 11 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
Answer For Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!):
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192 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BREAKTHEICE
Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
99%
BREAKTHEICE
Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
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
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
3%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
1%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
GUAC
Tex-Mex extra, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
GUAC
Tex-Mex extra, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
AHOY
Overseas greeting?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
AHOY
Overseas greeting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
SKI
Slalom, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
ALLO
French greeting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
ALLO
French greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
TIES
Reasons to go to extra innings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
TIES
Reasons to go to extra innings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
BATTINGPRACTICE
"The strike zone is between the chest and knees," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
CODE
Work with Python, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
ALO
Portuguese phone greeting
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
ALO
Portuguese phone greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
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
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
ATE
Did brunch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
ASEA
On a trawler, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
EACH
"To __ their own"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EACH
"To __ their own"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
OLA
Lisbon greeting
(3)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
OLA
Lisbon greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
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1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CASEY
"Mighty" batter who strikes out in a classic poem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
CAREERDAY
Opportunity for students to consider their futures
(9)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
CAREERDAY
Opportunity for students to consider their futures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
SLAP
High-five sound
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
SLAP
High-five sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
HIS
Short greetings
(3)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
HIS
Short greetings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
OIL
Olive extract
(3)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
OIL
Olive extract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Nonverbal greeting
(4)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
WAVE
Nonverbal greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
WAG
Dog's nonverbal greeting
(3)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
WAG
Dog's nonverbal greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
AHOYS
Nautical greetings
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
AHOYS
Nautical greetings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
ETAILER
Shop online, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
STEAL
Take third, say
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
STEAL
Take third, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
SOFT
Out of shape, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOFT
Out of shape, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
FINED
Penalized for littering, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
ARF
Dog kennel greeting
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
ARF
Dog kennel greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian greeting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
DIGSDEEP
Finds an extra gear
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
DIGSDEEP
Finds an extra gear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
HOW
"By what means?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on July 23, 2025
Specialty (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Crossword Clue
First gentleman?
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Male turkey
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"Get it?"
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Colorful toy bricks, casually
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Mined find
Crossword Clue
Dining table decoration (... letters 8-11)
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Golf course standard
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Supportive garments
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Frightful
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BREAKTHEICE (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)"?
The best answer for "Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)" is BREAKTHEICE with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Strike up a conversation, say ... or what five entries in this puzzle do (with a greeting formed by their extra letters!)" 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 July 23, 2025.