The Universal Crossword puzzle from January 23, 2026 featured the clue "*Swallows", and we've found 5 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to EMTS as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
Answer For *Swallows:
Tap each ? to reveal a letter, or show all at once.
5 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EMTS
*Swallows
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
99%
EMTS
*Swallows
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
99%
GULPS
Swallows
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
99%
GULPS
Swallows
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
99%
INGESTS
Swallows
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2022
99%
INGESTS
Swallows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
50%
AVIAN
Like sparrows and swallows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
50%
AVIAN
Like sparrows and swallows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
50%
EMU
Bird that swallows large pebbles to aid in digestion
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2023
50%
EMU
Bird that swallows large pebbles to aid in digestion
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2023
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 23, 2026
Card game?
Crossword Clue
"It's a joke"
Crossword Clue
"Thanks, but I'll pass"
Crossword Clue
March as a unit
Crossword Clue
"99 Luftballons" singer
Crossword Clue
South Asian flatbread
Crossword Clue
*Polynesian country
Crossword Clue
Ma travels with this
Crossword Clue
Auction off
Crossword Clue
Oyster's treasure
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Swallows" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 5 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EMTS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Swallows"?
The best answer for "*Swallows" is EMTS with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include GULPS (5 letters), INGESTS (7 letters).
Where has "*Swallows" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 23, 2026.