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Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 27, 2019 Answers

The answer to "Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 27, 2019 is likely CAUGHTINTHERAIN. This 15-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 174 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.

Answer For Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across:

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174 Other Potential Answers

99%
CAUGHTINTHERAIN
Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2019
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
TRADEWAR
Conflict involving customs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
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
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
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
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
USEDTO
No longer surprised by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
UNTAPE
Take off a certain adhesive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
GLUED
Put on a certain adhesive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
ASSURE
Make certain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
IFFY
Not certain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
TOETAP
Exercise involving a foot part
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
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
2%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
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
2%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
GASP
[I'm surprised!]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
2%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
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
2%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
2%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PARED
Removed the outer edges of
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
OPEC
Oil cartel letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
THEJOKER
Batman's archenemy (In this answer, note letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
CIAOPERATIVE
Undercover govt. worker (... letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
STNICHOLAS
Father Christmas (... letters 6-9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
SHALLOWEND
Spot for a beginner swim lesson (... letters 2-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
AMS
Pro-___ (certain golf tourneys)
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
SOLOPARENTING
Activity eased by universal child care (In this answer, note letters 1-3, 7-8 and 10-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
THREEMILEISLAND
Pennsylvania nuclear accident site (... letters 3-4, 6-7 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
FATALATTRACTION
1987 psychological thriller (... letters 1-2, 5-6 and 12-13)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
LANDOFTHEFREE
America, per "The Star-Spangled Banner" (... letters 1-2, 4-5 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
KOSHERMEALS
*They're served at bar mitzvahs (In this answer, note letters 4-8 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
REACHANEWLOW
*Hit rock bottom (... letters 4-8 and 10)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
FENDERGUITAR
*Jimi Hendrix played one (... letters 1-4 and 9)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
AUDIOPLAYER
*iPod, e.g. (... letters 3-5 and 11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
DOTNET
Last part of a certain URL
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
BRIDAL
__ shower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
REMEMBERTOWRITE
"Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
2%
ALOHASTATE
Words below a rainbow on a certain license plate
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
BCE
Dating letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
FLAXJACKET
Linen-lined outerwear?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EERO
Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
STEAM
Hot shower's vapor
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CAUGHTINTHERAIN (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across"?
The best answer for "Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across" is CAUGHTINTHERAIN with 15 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Surprised by a shower ... and a hint involving certain outer letters of 20-, 32- and 40-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 27, 2019.
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