The answer to the crossword clue "Strings on skates" is most likely LACES, a 5-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on March 7, 2023, and we found 68 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in LACES sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Strings on skates:
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68 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LACES
Strings on skates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2023
99%
LACES
Strings on skates
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2023
8%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
8%
UKE
Luau strings, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
8%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
8%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
8%
ROLLER
__ skates
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
8%
ROLLER
__ skates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
8%
BANJO
Bluegrass strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
8%
BANJO
Bluegrass strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
8%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
8%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
8%
RINKRESISTANT
Unwilling to lace up skates?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
RINKRESISTANT
Unwilling to lace up skates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
8%
STRAD
Short strings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
STRAD
Short strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
8%
HARPS
Instruments with many strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
8%
UKES
Luau strings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
UKES
Luau strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
8%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
8%
ACME
Maker of rocket-powered roller skates, in cartoons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
8%
ACME
Maker of rocket-powered roller skates, in cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
8%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
APRON
It comes with strings attached
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
STRUM
Pull some strings?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
8%
STRUM
Pull some strings?
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
8%
TUNES
Adjusts the strings on a guitar, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
8%
TUNES
Adjusts the strings on a guitar, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
8%
TUNE
Pull some strings?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
TUNE
Pull some strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
CONARTISTS
People pulling the strings of a racket?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
8%
CONARTISTS
People pulling the strings of a racket?
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
8%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
CFO
Exec. who holds the purse strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
KITES
Toys with strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
KITES
Toys with strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
PUPPETSHOW
Drama with some strings attached?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
8%
PUPPETSHOW
Drama with some strings attached?
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
8%
HARP
Instrument that may have 47 strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2024
8%
HARP
Instrument that may have 47 strings
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2024
8%
LUTES
Ancient strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
8%
LUTES
Ancient strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
8%
UNTIE
Prepare to take off, as skates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
8%
UNTIE
Prepare to take off, as skates
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
8%
UKULELE
Island strings
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
8%
UKULELE
Island strings
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
8%
BLADED
Like ice skates
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 11, 2024
8%
BLADED
Like ice skates
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 11, 2024
8%
CELLOS
Large strings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2024
8%
CELLOS
Large strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2024
8%
BASS
Type of guitar that typically has four strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2024
8%
BASS
Type of guitar that typically has four strings
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2024
8%
LACE
Secure skates, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2024
8%
LACE
Secure skates, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2024
8%
UNLACE
Loosen, as skates
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2024
8%
UNLACE
Loosen, as skates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
8%
SITARS
Bollywood strings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
8%
SITARS
Bollywood strings
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
8%
LYRES
Early strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2023
8%
LYRES
Early strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2023
8%
VIOLA
One of the strings
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 4, 2023
8%
VIOLA
One of the strings
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 4, 2023
8%
SHOELACES
Sneaker strings
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2023
8%
SHOELACES
Sneaker strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2023
8%
ICE
___ skates
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2023
8%
ICE
___ skates
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2023
8%
BANJOS
Bluegrass strings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2023
8%
BANJOS
Bluegrass strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2023
8%
VIOLAS
Orchestral strings
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 22, 2022
8%
VIOLAS
Orchestral strings
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 22, 2022
8%
CONTROL
Pull the strings of
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2022
8%
CONTROL
Pull the strings of
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2022
8%
MOP
Cleaning tool with strings
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2022
8%
MOP
Cleaning tool with strings
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2022
8%
CELLI
Orchestral strings
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 27, 2022
8%
CELLI
Orchestral strings
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 27, 2022
8%
TWINES
Strong strings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2022
8%
TWINES
Strong strings
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2022
8%
RETUNE
Tighten the strings of, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2022
8%
RETUNE
Tighten the strings of, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2022
8%
LACEDUP
Got ready for the ice, as skates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2021
8%
LACEDUP
Got ready for the ice, as skates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2021
8%
BONNETS
Hats with strings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2021
8%
BONNETS
Hats with strings
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2021
8%
APOLO
Ohno on skates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2021
8%
APOLO
Ohno on skates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2021
8%
PEDALSTEEL
C&W strings
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2021
8%
PEDALSTEEL
C&W strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2021
8%
LUTE
Minstrel's strings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2021
8%
LUTE
Minstrel's strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2021
8%
HARPIST
One who pulls some strings?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2021
8%
HARPIST
One who pulls some strings?
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2021
8%
CELLO
Yo-Yo strings?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2021
8%
CELLO
Yo-Yo strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2021
8%
AMATI
First-class strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2021
8%
AMATI
First-class strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2021
8%
UNTIES
Ensures there are no strings attached?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2021
8%
UNTIES
Ensures there are no strings attached?
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2021
8%
CARHOP
Server on skates, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2020
8%
CARHOP
Server on skates, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2020
8%
PIANOWIRE
What a baby grand's strings are made of
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2020
8%
PIANOWIRE
What a baby grand's strings are made of
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2020
8%
HANS
Brinker on skates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
HANS
Brinker on skates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
HENIE
Sonja on ice skates
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
HENIE
Sonja on ice skates
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
UNFITTOBETIED
Like frayed laces on hockey skates?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2019
8%
UNFITTOBETIED
Like frayed laces on hockey skates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2019
8%
LACED
Like skates
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 7, 2019
8%
LACED
Like skates
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
8%
BLADER
One on in-line skates
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 30, 2019
8%
BLADER
One on in-line skates
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 30, 2019
8%
AIRGUITAR
Stringless strings?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2018
8%
AIRGUITAR
Stringless strings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2018
8%
VIOLINS
Some of the strings
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 7, 2018
8%
VIOLINS
Some of the strings
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 7, 2018
8%
TIED
Like apron strings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2018
8%
TIED
Like apron strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2018
8%
ROLLERDERBY
*Contact sport on skates
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2018
8%
ROLLERDERBY
*Contact sport on skates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2018
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
HOODIE
Sweatshirt with drawstrings
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
HOODIE
Sweatshirt with drawstrings
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
THREEWAYTIE
Rare "Jeopardy!" outcome, and a hint to scrambled shoestrings within 17-, 27- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2023
1%
THREEWAYTIE
Rare "Jeopardy!" outcome, and a hint to scrambled shoestrings within 17-, 27- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2023
1%
LUNGE
Exercise that stretches the hamstrings
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2023
1%
LUNGE
Exercise that stretches the hamstrings
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2023
1%
TUGS
Pulls (at), as heartstrings
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2022
1%
TUGS
Pulls (at), as heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2022
1%
HOLY
Word from Robin preceding headache, homework, and hamstrings, among others
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2019
1%
HOLY
Word from Robin preceding headache, homework, and hamstrings, among others
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Strings on skates" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 68 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LACES (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Strings on skates"?
The best answer for "Strings on skates" is LACES with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Strings on skates" 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 March 7, 2023.