Crossword Answer For
Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 14, 2020 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword from July 14, 2020 includes the clue "Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?". We've gathered 177 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is BACKUPPLAYER (12 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
Answer For Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?:
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177 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BACKUPPLAYER
Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2020
99%
BACKUPPLAYER
Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2020
10%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
10%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
8%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
8%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
8%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
8%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
5%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
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%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
5%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
5%
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
5%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
5%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
5%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
5%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
5%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
5%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
5%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
5%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
5%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
WORKBACKWARDS
Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
3%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
3%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
3%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
CAROB
Chocolate substitute
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
CAROB
Chocolate substitute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 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%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
3%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
3%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 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%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
DEARIE
Sugar substitute?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
DEARIE
Sugar substitute?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 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%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 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
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
STEVIA
Sugar substitute
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
STEVIA
Sugar substitute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
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
3%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
3%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
3%
CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
OLEO
Butter substitute
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
OLEO
Butter substitute
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
3%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
3%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
3%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
3%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
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
3%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
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
3%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
3%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
3%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
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
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
SEITAN
Vegan meat substitute
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SEITAN
Vegan meat substitute
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
YESES
Thumbs-up answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
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
3%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on July 14, 2020
Sunbathers catch them
Crossword Clue
Raisin ___
Crossword Clue
Siskel's partner
Crossword Clue
Burn soother
Crossword Clue
McEntire of country
Crossword Clue
"Fortnite" pro, say
Crossword Clue
Chimney channel
Crossword Clue
Strong pocket pair, in poker
Crossword Clue
In need of a scrubbing
Crossword Clue
How Mel advanced on a base hit, sometimes? (see letters 7 to 5)
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 177 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BACKUPPLAYER (12 letters).
What is the best answer for "Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?"?
The best answer for "Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated letters?" is BACKUPPLAYER with 12 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Substitute, or a hint to the starred answers' indicated 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 14, 2020.