Crossword Answer For
*Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6)
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 2, 2025 Answers
For the clue "*Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6)" from the Universal Crossword crossword (April 2, 2025), we recommend CAUGHTNAPPING as the answer. It's 13 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 183 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
Answer For *Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6):
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183 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
CAUGHTNAPPING
*Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
99%
CAUGHTNAPPING
*Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
4%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
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4%
SLYLY
In a foxy way
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
4%
SLYLY
In a foxy way
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4%
NOOFFENSEBUTTON
Lazy way to soothe hurt feelings?
(15)
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Sep 18, 2026
4%
NOOFFENSEBUTTON
Lazy way to soothe hurt feelings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
LEAVENS
Gets a rise out of, in a way
(7)
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Sep 17, 2026
4%
LEAVENS
Gets a rise out of, in a way
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4%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
4%
LSD
Acid letters
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4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
BLOOMED
Opened, in a way
(7)
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Sep 13, 2026
4%
BLOOMED
Opened, in a way
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4%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
4%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
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4%
ANTEUP
Chip in, in a way
(6)
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Sep 11, 2026
4%
ANTEUP
Chip in, in a way
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4%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
(5)
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Sep 5, 2026
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PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
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4%
OWE
Be behind, in a way
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
4%
OWE
Be behind, in a way
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4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
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OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
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4%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
4%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
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4%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
(15)
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Sep 2, 2026
4%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
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4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
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4%
FLASHFREEZING
Cool way to keep food fresh?
(13)
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Sep 1, 2026
4%
FLASHFREEZING
Cool way to keep food fresh?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
REREAD
Double-check, in a way
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
REREAD
Double-check, in a way
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4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OOO
"Away from work" letters
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4%
REDOES
Freshens, in a way
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
4%
REDOES
Freshens, in a way
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AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
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4%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
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4%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
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FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
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4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
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4%
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
4%
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
4%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
4%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
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4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
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4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
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4%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
(8)
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Aug 15, 2026
4%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
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4%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
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YSL
Fashion letters
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4%
TREED
Trapped, in a way
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
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TREED
Trapped, in a way
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4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
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4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
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4%
GOLFCART
Transport on the way to sink a putt
(8)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
GOLFCART
Transport on the way to sink a putt
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4%
RATSON
Exposes, in a way
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
4%
RATSON
Exposes, in a way
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4%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
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Aug 8, 2026
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BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
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BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
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DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
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4%
SUE
Go after, in a way
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
4%
SUE
Go after, in a way
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4%
SACREBLEU
French cry of surprise
(9)
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Jul 31, 2026
4%
SACREBLEU
French cry of surprise
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4%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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4%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
4%
TNT
Demolition letters
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4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
EERILY
In a creepy way
(6)
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Jul 21, 2026
4%
EERILY
In a creepy way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
4%
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
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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4%
GLUED
Fastened, in a way
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
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GLUED
Fastened, in a way
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STREET
Drive way?
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
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STREET
Drive way?
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4%
EDITED
Provided clarity, in a way
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
EDITED
Provided clarity, in a way
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4%
IDIOMATIC
Hard to translate, in a way
(9)
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Jul 17, 2026
4%
IDIOMATIC
Hard to translate, in a way
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4%
SNIP
Shorten, in a way
(4)
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Jul 16, 2026
4%
SNIP
Shorten, in a way
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4%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
4%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
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4%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
4%
CSI
Forensics letters
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4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
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AMC
Theater chain letters
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4%
AIRY
Spacious, in a way
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
4%
AIRY
Spacious, in a way
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4%
SPLIT
Share, in a way
(5)
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Jul 10, 2026
4%
SPLIT
Share, in a way
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4%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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LTE
Cell service letters
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4%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
4%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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4%
MID
Prefix with day or way
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
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MID
Prefix with day or way
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4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
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Jul 1, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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4%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
4%
IOU
Red letters?
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4%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
4%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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4%
CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
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4%
LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
(7)
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Jun 26, 2026
4%
LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
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4%
RUNSUPATAB
Splurges, in a way
(10)
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Jun 20, 2026
4%
RUNSUPATAB
Splurges, in a way
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4%
NERDY
Uncool in a cool way
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
4%
NERDY
Uncool in a cool way
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4%
RSVPED
Answered, in a way
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
4%
RSVPED
Answered, in a way
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4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
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4%
NEW
Green, in a way
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
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NEW
Green, in a way
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4%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
4%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
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4%
REPOST
Amplify, in a way
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
4%
REPOST
Amplify, in a way
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4%
ATONED
Took one's medicine, in a way
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
4%
ATONED
Took one's medicine, in a way
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4%
IONIZES
Charges, in a way
(7)
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Jun 12, 2026
4%
IONIZES
Charges, in a way
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4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
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4%
INTHEMOOD
Game, in a way
(9)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
INTHEMOOD
Game, in a way
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4%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
4%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
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4%
BACKFIRE
Go the wrong way?
(8)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
BACKFIRE
Go the wrong way?
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4%
BLEEDS
Runs, in a way
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
4%
BLEEDS
Runs, in a way
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4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
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Jun 3, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
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4%
VIA
By way of
(3)
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May 29, 2026
4%
VIA
By way of
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4%
EAST
Right way?
(4)
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May 23, 2026
4%
EAST
Right way?
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4%
SALTS
Cures, in a way
(5)
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May 23, 2026
4%
SALTS
Cures, in a way
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4%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
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May 20, 2026
4%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
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4%
EVOLVES
Matures, in a way
(7)
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May 19, 2026
4%
EVOLVES
Matures, in a way
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4%
YON
That way, quaintly
(3)
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May 17, 2026
4%
YON
That way, quaintly
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4%
PAVE
Cover, in a way
(4)
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May 15, 2026
4%
PAVE
Cover, in a way
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4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
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May 10, 2026
4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
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4%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
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4%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
4%
WWW
Address bar letters
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4%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
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May 9, 2026
4%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
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4%
MIRES
Traps, in a way
(5)
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May 9, 2026
4%
MIRES
Traps, in a way
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4%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
4%
SLR
Camera letters
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4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
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4%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
4%
HTTP
Address letters
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4%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
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4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
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POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
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4%
NEARER
More warm, in a way
(6)
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Apr 29, 2026
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NEARER
More warm, in a way
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4%
LEAR
"O, that way madness lies" king
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
4%
LEAR
"O, that way madness lies" king
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4%
KNEEL
Pay respect, in a way
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
4%
KNEEL
Pay respect, in a way
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GOING
On the way out
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
4%
GOING
On the way out
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4%
SLEEPERHIT
Box office surprise
(10)
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Apr 18, 2026
4%
SLEEPERHIT
Box office surprise
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4%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
4%
VSO
Brandy letters
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4%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
4%
EEO
Job listing letters
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4%
MADEPAR
Met expectations, in a way
(7)
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Apr 16, 2026
4%
MADEPAR
Met expectations, in a way
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4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
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4%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
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Apr 14, 2026
4%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
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4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
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Apr 13, 2026
4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
WEIRDLY
In a strange way
(7)
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Apr 12, 2026
4%
WEIRDLY
In a strange way
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4%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
4%
OPI
Polish letters
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1%
DUCTS
Air ways
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
DUCTS
Air ways
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SEWER
Setting of the animated film "Flushed Away"
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Sep 24, 2026
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SEWER
Setting of the animated film "Flushed Away"
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ACE
Top card in a Broadway straight
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
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ACE
Top card in a Broadway straight
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
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Sep 20, 2026
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METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
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ASK
"Fire away"
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
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ASK
"Fire away"
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METS
Subway Series squad
(4)
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METS
Subway Series squad
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ACDC
"Highway to Hell" band
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ACDC
"Highway to Hell" band
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GNAW
Nibble away
(4)
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Sep 12, 2026
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GNAW
Nibble away
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STAT
"Right away!"
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
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STAT
"Right away!"
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ATIT
Toiling away
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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ATIT
Toiling away
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FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
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Sep 4, 2026
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FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
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EAT
Put away the groceries?
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
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EAT
Put away the groceries?
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ELAPSE
Tick away
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
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ELAPSE
Tick away
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SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
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RETREAT
Peaceful getaway spot
(7)
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Aug 20, 2026
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RETREAT
Peaceful getaway spot
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
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Aug 20, 2026
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CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
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AFT
Away from the bow, on a boat
(3)
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Aug 17, 2026
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AFT
Away from the bow, on a boat
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MAUI
Island home of the Hana Highway
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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MAUI
Island home of the Hana Highway
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LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
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ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
(8)
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Aug 6, 2026
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ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
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TOSSED
Threw away
(6)
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Aug 3, 2026
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TOSSED
Threw away
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GAS
Highway sign
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
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GAS
Highway sign
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TROOPERS
Highway enforcers
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
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TROOPERS
Highway enforcers
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FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
(9)
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Jul 27, 2026
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FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
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STOW
Tuck away
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
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STOW
Tuck away
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DOOR
Entryway
(4)
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Jul 21, 2026
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DOOR
Entryway
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SECT
Breakaway group
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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SECT
Breakaway group
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EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
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Jul 18, 2026
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EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
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ATE
Put away
(3)
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Jul 11, 2026
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ATE
Put away
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USEDTO
No longer surprised by
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
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USEDTO
No longer surprised by
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CAMPINGTRIP
Outdoor family getaway
(11)
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Jul 6, 2026
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CAMPINGTRIP
Outdoor family getaway
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ONRAMP
Expressway entrance
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
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ONRAMP
Expressway entrance
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ALAMEDA
Tree-lined walkway
(7)
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Jul 2, 2026
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ALAMEDA
Tree-lined walkway
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
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MEDIAN
Freeway divider
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
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MEDIAN
Freeway divider
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DENT
Bit of headway
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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DENT
Bit of headway
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TIX
B'way passes
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
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TIX
B'way passes
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AGE
Number that's always positive
(3)
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Jun 19, 2026
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AGE
Number that's always positive
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WHINY
Always complaining
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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WHINY
Always complaining
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ERODE
Wear away
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
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ERODE
Wear away
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OSLO
Norway's capital
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
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OSLO
Norway's capital
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MILE
Highway sign unit
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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MILE
Highway sign unit
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SLAYS
Kills it on the runway
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
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SLAYS
Kills it on the runway
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RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
(6)
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Jun 3, 2026
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RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
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AWED
Blown away
(4)
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May 31, 2026
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AWED
Blown away
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SRO
B'way sign
(3)
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May 25, 2026
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SRO
B'way sign
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NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
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May 24, 2026
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NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
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STORE
Squirrel away
(5)
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May 24, 2026
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STORE
Squirrel away
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ONE
Pacific Coast Highway's route number
(3)
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May 24, 2026
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ONE
Pacific Coast Highway's route number
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JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
(12)
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May 21, 2026
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JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
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STASH
Put away
(5)
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May 15, 2026
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STASH
Put away
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EATS
Puts away
(4)
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May 15, 2026
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EATS
Puts away
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DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
(3)
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May 13, 2026
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DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
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PDA
Subway smooch, e.g.: Abbr.
(3)
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May 11, 2026
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PDA
Subway smooch, e.g.: Abbr.
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MTA
NYC subway org.
(3)
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May 11, 2026
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MTA
NYC subway org.
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NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
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May 11, 2026
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NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
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LAND
Hit the runway
(4)
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May 9, 2026
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LAND
Hit the runway
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MAYBE
"It's always possible"
(5)
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May 7, 2026
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MAYBE
"It's always possible"
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TELL
Unintentional giveaway
(4)
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May 6, 2026
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TELL
Unintentional giveaway
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AISHA
Tyler of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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AISHA
Tyler of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
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TONYS
Broadway awards
(5)
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May 3, 2026
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TONYS
Broadway awards
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SMASH
Runaway hit
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
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SMASH
Runaway hit
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FAR
Miles away
(3)
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Apr 21, 2026
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FAR
Miles away
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SHOOS
Waves away
(5)
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Apr 13, 2026
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SHOOS
Waves away
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THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
(10)
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Apr 12, 2026
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THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
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SILT
Waterway deposit
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
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SILT
Waterway deposit
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Bangkok native
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Vague amount
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Word after "fine" or "folk"
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Pair of stringed instruments in "The Nutcracker"
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Like gladiators
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How many possible solutions does "*Taken by surprise, in a way (... letters 8-6)" have?
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