Crossword Answer For
"Take the cake" or "cream of the crop"
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword November 18, 2019 Answers
The crossword clue ""Take the cake" or "cream of the crop"" was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on November 18, 2019. We've carefully identified 165 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, IDIOM (5 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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165 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
IDIOM
"Take the cake" or "cream of the crop"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2019
99%
IDIOM
"Take the cake" or "cream of the crop"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2019
8%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
SAVORY
Like steak, but not cake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
SAVORY
Like steak, but not cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
SCOOPS
Ice cream servings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
SCOOPS
Ice cream servings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
PEACHMELBA
French dessert with fruit and ice cream
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
PEACHMELBA
French dessert with fruit and ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
4%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
4%
PINT
Ice cream purchase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
PINT
Ice cream purchase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
MORELLOS
Cherries atop Black Forest cake
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
4%
MORELLOS
Cherries atop Black Forest cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
4%
SLAB
Big serving of cake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
SLAB
Big serving of cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
FLOAT
Ice cream treat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
FLOAT
Ice cream treat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
MELTS
Gets soupy, as ice cream
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
MELTS
Gets soupy, as ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
4%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
4%
EDYS
Ice cream brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
EDYS
Ice cream brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
RICH
Like chocolate lava cake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
RICH
Like chocolate lava cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
BIKO
Sweet rice cake from the Philippines
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
BIKO
Sweet rice cake from the Philippines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
AREPA
Griddled corn cake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
4%
AREPA
Griddled corn cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
DALLAS
Texas city where German chocolate cake was invented
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
4%
DALLAS
Texas city where German chocolate cake was invented
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
4%
SWAP
Give and take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
4%
SWAP
Give and take
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
4%
DENSE
Like pound cake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
DENSE
Like pound cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
ITSEASY
"Piece of cake"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
4%
ITSEASY
"Piece of cake"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
4%
BAGELS
Deli staples with cream cheese
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
BAGELS
Deli staples with cream cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ALASKA
State that inspired a "baked" ice cream dish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ALASKA
State that inspired a "baked" ice cream dish
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
OREOS
Cookies in cookies and cream
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
OREOS
Cookies in cookies and cream
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
OPED
Newspaper take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
OPED
Newspaper take
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
CUP
Cone alternative at an ice cream shop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
CUP
Cone alternative at an ice cream shop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
SOFTSERVE
DQ ice cream
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
SOFTSERVE
DQ ice cream
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
RANGOON
Crab __: fried appetizer filled with cream cheese
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
RANGOON
Crab __: fried appetizer filled with cream cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
SLABS
Hearty helpings of sheet cake, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
SLABS
Hearty helpings of sheet cake, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
GELATOBAR
Place selling Italian ice cream
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
GELATOBAR
Place selling Italian ice cream
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
RASH
Hydrocortisone cream target
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
RASH
Hydrocortisone cream target
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
SLICE
It's a piece of cake!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
SLICE
It's a piece of cake!
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
POV
Personal take, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
POV
Personal take, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
4%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
4%
SHERBET
Ice cream relative
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
SHERBET
Ice cream relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
TRES
___ leches cake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
TRES
___ leches cake
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
EATME
Words on a Wonderland cake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
EATME
Words on a Wonderland cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
TUBS
Ice cream containers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
TUBS
Ice cream containers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
ROCKY
___ road (ice cream flavor)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
ROCKY
___ road (ice cream flavor)
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
EDY
Ice cream maker Joseph
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
EDY
Ice cream maker Joseph
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
MINTOREO
Green, chunky ice cream flavor
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
MINTOREO
Green, chunky ice cream flavor
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
TEES
Tops to crop
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
4%
TEES
Tops to crop
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
4%
ATE
Enjoyed a taro cake, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
ATE
Enjoyed a taro cake, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
TORTE
Rich layer cake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
TORTE
Rich layer cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
SUGARCUBE
Ice cream truck jingle, e.g.?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
SUGARCUBE
Ice cream truck jingle, e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
ICES
Frosts, as a cake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
ICES
Frosts, as a cake
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
4%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
4%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
4%
UBE
Flavor of some purple ice cream
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
UBE
Flavor of some purple ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
HOT
Word with tip or take
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
HOT
Word with tip or take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
TIER
Wedding cake section
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
TIER
Wedding cake section
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
KEYLIME
Citrus fruit used in a cream pie
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
KEYLIME
Citrus fruit used in a cream pie
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
GMO
Engineered crop, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
GMO
Engineered crop, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
SPOON
Ice cream utensil
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
SPOON
Ice cream utensil
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
4%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
4%
DAB
Bit of eye cream
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
DAB
Bit of eye cream
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
MELT
Start to drip, as ice cream
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
4%
MELT
Start to drip, as ice cream
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
4%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
4%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
4%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
4%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
4%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
4%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
4%
GATEAU
French cake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
4%
GATEAU
French cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
4%
PIECE
"___ of cake!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
4%
PIECE
"___ of cake!"
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
IDLI
South Indian rice cake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
4%
IDLI
South Indian rice cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
4%
LAVA
___ cake (gooey dessert)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
4%
LAVA
___ cake (gooey dessert)
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
4%
ROOT
Many a storage crop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
4%
ROOT
Many a storage crop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
4%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
4%
DIPPEDCONES
Ice cream options with chocolate shells (In this answer, unscramble letters 6-11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2025
4%
DIPPEDCONES
Ice cream options with chocolate shells (In this answer, unscramble letters 6-11)
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
4%
BAKE
Make a cake, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
4%
BAKE
Make a cake, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
4%
STORM
Reason to take shelter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
4%
STORM
Reason to take shelter
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
4%
BEN
Jerry's partner in ice cream
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
4%
BEN
Jerry's partner in ice cream
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
1%
ERROR
Mistake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
ERROR
Mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ICED
Like cupcakes but not muffins, usually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ICED
Like cupcakes but not muffins, usually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
DOSAS
South Asian pancakes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
DOSAS
South Asian pancakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
CLAP
Pat-a-cake motion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
CLAP
Pat-a-cake motion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
SYRUP
Pancake topper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
SYRUP
Pancake topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
FLIP
Pancake recipe instruction
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
FLIP
Pancake recipe instruction
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
CRAG
Rocky outcrop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
CRAG
Rocky outcrop
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
RED
__ velvet cupcake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
RED
__ velvet cupcake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
GROOMS
Some figures on wedding cakes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
GROOMS
Some figures on wedding cakes
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TIERS
Layers of tall cakes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TIERS
Layers of tall cakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
WES
"Scream" director Craven
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
WES
"Scream" director Craven
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
IHOP
Breakfast chain with a Happy Face Pancake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
IHOP
Breakfast chain with a Happy Face Pancake
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
CREPE
Pancake with frizzled edges
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
CREPE
Pancake with frizzled edges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
OREOBLIZZARDS
Cookies-and-cream Dairy Queen treats
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
OREOBLIZZARDS
Cookies-and-cream Dairy Queen treats
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
SNO
___ Balls (snack cakes)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
SNO
___ Balls (snack cakes)
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
DELTA
Airline that grew from a crop-dusting operation founded in 1925
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
DELTA
Airline that grew from a crop-dusting operation founded in 1925
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
DOSA
Lentil pancake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
DOSA
Lentil pancake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
INT
QB mistake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
INT
QB mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
REAP
Gather, as crops
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
REAP
Gather, as crops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
MUD
Contents of some inedible cakes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
MUD
Contents of some inedible cakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
HAVE
Partake of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
HAVE
Partake of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
BATCH
Pancake quantity
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
BATCH
Pancake quantity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
EGGIER
Like shortcake, compared to shortbread, usually
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
1%
EGGIER
Like shortcake, compared to shortbread, usually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
ICING
Cupcake topper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
ICING
Cupcake topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
NONE
"___ taken"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
NONE
"___ taken"
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
ASA
Nutty ___ fruitcake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
ASA
Nutty ___ fruitcake
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
NEVE
Actress Campbell of "Scream"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
NEVE
Actress Campbell of "Scream"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
1%
CABOT
Vermont creamery hidden backward in "back-to-back"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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How many possible solutions does ""Take the cake" or "cream of the crop"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 165 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is IDIOM (5 letters).
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