If the clue "Takes a sharp turn" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the Universal Crossword crossword on January 7, 2026, this clue has 174 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is VEERS (5 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
VEERS
Takes a sharp turn
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
99%
VEERS
Takes a sharp turn
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
10%
SWERVE
Sharp turn
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
10%
SWERVE
Sharp turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
10%
SHIFTSGEARS
Takes a turn
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
10%
SHIFTSGEARS
Takes a turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
10%
REVOLVES
Takes a turn?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
10%
REVOLVES
Takes a turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
10%
ROTATES
Takes a turn
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
10%
ROTATES
Takes a turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
5%
CEDE
Formally turn over
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
CEDE
Formally turn over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
ROLL
Craps turn
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
ROLL
Craps turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
5%
REPENT
Turn sharply to the right?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
REPENT
Turn sharply to the right?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
GYRATES
Takes turns?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
GYRATES
Takes turns?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
5%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
5%
FACELIFT
*Command to turn
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
5%
FACELIFT
*Command to turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
5%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
IMUP
"My turn!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
IMUP
"My turn!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
WEREUP
"It's our turn!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
WEREUP
"It's our turn!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
OPED
Page full of takes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
OPED
Page full of takes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
MOVE
Checkers turn
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
MOVE
Checkers turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
WEREON
"It's our turn!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
5%
WEREON
"It's our turn!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
5%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROLLS
Begins a board game turn, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROLLED
Took a turn in Yahtzee
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
ROLLED
Took a turn in Yahtzee
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
ZAG
Take a turn?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
ZAG
Take a turn?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
OVER
"Your turn," on a walkie-talkie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
OVER
"Your turn," on a walkie-talkie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
INHD
With sharp resolution
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
INHD
With sharp resolution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
WORTHATRY
*"Could turn out well!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
5%
WORTHATRY
*"Could turn out well!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
5%
ERR
Make a wrong turn, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
5%
ERR
Make a wrong turn, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
5%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
TWIST
Unexpected turn
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
TWIST
Unexpected turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
DARTS
Pub game with sharp projectiles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
DARTS
Pub game with sharp projectiles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
THREESIXTY
Full turn
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
THREESIXTY
Full turn
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
ACRID
Unpleasantly sharp
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
ACRID
Unpleasantly sharp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
CANWEDIALITBACK
"Let's turn down the intensity, yeah?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
CANWEDIALITBACK
"Let's turn down the intensity, yeah?"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
DULL
Not sharp
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
DULL
Not sharp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
FLIPACOIN
Make a quarter turn?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
5%
FLIPACOIN
Make a quarter turn?
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
5%
EMIN
Key with one sharp: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
EMIN
Key with one sharp: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
5%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
5%
DEADENDS
Spots in mazes where you have to turn around
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
5%
DEADENDS
Spots in mazes where you have to turn around
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
5%
EFLAT
D sharp, by another name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
EFLAT
D sharp, by another name
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
GOLAST
Have the final turn, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
5%
GOLAST
Have the final turn, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
5%
UIE
Illegal turn, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
5%
UIE
Illegal turn, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
5%
TROUPE
Company that takes the show on the road
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
5%
TROUPE
Company that takes the show on the road
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
5%
RAPIER
Symbol of sharp wit
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
5%
RAPIER
Symbol of sharp wit
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
5%
RUBBERBANDBALL
Something that takes a lot of stretching to make?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
5%
RUBBERBANDBALL
Something that takes a lot of stretching to make?
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
5%
TANGO
What it takes two to do
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
5%
TANGO
What it takes two to do
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
5%
ALL
Winner takes __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
5%
ALL
Winner takes __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
5%
DASHLIGHTS
When they turn on, it is time to see a mechanic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
DASHLIGHTS
When they turn on, it is time to see a mechanic
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
ODOR
Something you may turn up your nose at?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
5%
ODOR
Something you may turn up your nose at?
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
5%
TEN
How many tickles it takes to make an octopus laugh?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
5%
TEN
How many tickles it takes to make an octopus laugh?
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
5%
IMHOT
"We should turn on the AC!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
5%
IMHOT
"We should turn on the AC!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
5%
IMON
"My turn to perform!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
5%
IMON
"My turn to perform!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
5%
FLAT
Opposite of sharp, musically
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2025
5%
FLAT
Opposite of sharp, musically
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2025
5%
AGED
Like sharp cheddar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
5%
AGED
Like sharp cheddar
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
5%
ESS
Twisty turn
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 2, 2025
5%
ESS
Twisty turn
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 2, 2025
5%
MENU
What a waiter takes away
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
5%
MENU
What a waiter takes away
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
5%
IMNEXT
“My turn”
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
5%
IMNEXT
“My turn”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
5%
TUNED
Made less sharp
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
5%
TUNED
Made less sharp
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
5%
STUNTS
Double takes?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
5%
STUNTS
Double takes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
5%
HAIRPINS
Very sharp turns
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
5%
HAIRPINS
Very sharp turns
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
5%
PIN
Item with a sharp point
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
5%
PIN
Item with a sharp point
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
1%
LOB
High return
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
LOB
High return
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOMINGVASE
*Urn that self-returns?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOMINGVASE
*Urn that self-returns?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
AGI
Tax return fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
AGI
Tax return fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MASTERKEYS
"Learn to recognize the pattern of sharps and flats"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
CAR
Mercury or Saturn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
CAR
Mercury or Saturn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
UEY
Short turnaround?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UEY
Short turnaround?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
OWL
Nocturnal bird of prey
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OWL
Nocturnal bird of prey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
INE
Having four sharps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
INE
Having four sharps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BAT
Nocturnal flapper
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
BAT
Nocturnal flapper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
ARAGORN
"The Return of the King" king
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
ARAGORN
"The Return of the King" king
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TOE
Ballerina's turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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%
GOTBACK
Returned home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
GOTBACK
Returned home
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SSW
NNE U-turn
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
SSW
NNE U-turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 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%
HOE
Earth-turning tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
HOE
Earth-turning tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ACE
Unreturned tennis serve
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ACE
Unreturned tennis serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
ENTER
Return key's equivalent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
ENTER
Return key's equivalent
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
CAMEASHORE
Returned to dry land
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
CAMEASHORE
Returned to dry land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
HONED
Made sharper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
HONED
Made sharper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
LATHE
Wood-turning tool
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
LATHE
Wood-turning tool
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
NOONE
Terrible turnout
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
NOONE
Terrible turnout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ENE
U-turn from WSW
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
ENE
U-turn from WSW
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
CPA
Tax return pro
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CPA
Tax return pro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. with a big returns department
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. with a big returns department
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
DIP
Downturn
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
DIP
Downturn
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
LOSESSLEEP
Tosses and turns
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
LOSESSLEEP
Tosses and turns
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Breaks sharply
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Breaks sharply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ILOSTIT
Excuse for not turning in homework
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ILOSTIT
Excuse for not turning in homework
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
NATURALORDER
"Perform the music as written! No sharps or flats!," e.g.
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
NATURALORDER
"Perform the music as written! No sharps or flats!," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ECHO
Sound return
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ECHO
Sound return
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
WELCOMEBACK
"So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
EAST
U-turn from west
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
EAST
U-turn from west
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
NECKS
Head turners?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
NECKS
Head turners?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
NEEDLE
Replaceable turntable part
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NEEDLE
Replaceable turntable part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
BLANKSHEET
*Result of turning over a new leaf
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
BLANKSHEET
*Result of turning over a new leaf
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
YIELDS
Investors' returns
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
YIELDS
Investors' returns
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
TAXCHEATS
*Folks who may be at the point of no return?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
VENTS
Air returns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
VENTS
Air returns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
ACES
Points of no return?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACES
Points of no return?
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
ENDOR
"Return of the Jedi" forest moon
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
ENDOR
"Return of the Jedi" forest moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
INTOODEEP
Beyond the point of no return
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
GETTHEICK
Suddenly feel turned off
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
GETTHEICK
Suddenly feel turned off
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
USA
Country that turns 250 years old in 2026: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
USA
Country that turns 250 years old in 2026: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
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WEREHOME
Comment after returning from a trip
(8)
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Dec 6, 2025
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WEREHOME
Comment after returning from a trip
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
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ITSTOOLATE
"We're past the point of no return!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
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ITSTOOLATE
"We're past the point of no return!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
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PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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URANUS
Planet between Saturn and Neptune
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
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URANUS
Planet between Saturn and Neptune
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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PAGE
Something a reader turns
(4)
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Nov 24, 2025
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PAGE
Something a reader turns
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
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ONEND
Upturned
(5)
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Nov 21, 2025
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ONEND
Upturned
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
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IQTEST
Measure of sharpness
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
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IQTEST
Measure of sharpness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
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ROGUEAGENT
Asset turned liability?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
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ROGUEAGENT
Asset turned liability?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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STRAYCATS
Targets of trap-neuter-return programs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
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STRAYCATS
Targets of trap-neuter-return programs
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
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UPEND
Overturn
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
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UPEND
Overturn
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
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ICANT
Terse turndown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
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ICANT
Terse turndown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
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ACUMEN
Mental sharpness
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
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ACUMEN
Mental sharpness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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AFLAT
G-sharp equivalent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
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AFLAT
G-sharp equivalent
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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REENTRY
Spacecraft's return
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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REENTRY
Spacecraft's return
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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MAZECLASSES
*Courses full of twists and turns?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
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MAZECLASSES
*Courses full of twists and turns?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
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SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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MOVES
Chess turns
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
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MOVES
Chess turns
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
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BTS
Hip-hop-turned-K-pop band
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
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BTS
Hip-hop-turned-K-pop band
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
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BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
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BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
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SNAP
Break sharply
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
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SNAP
Break sharply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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CENA
Wrestler-turned-actor John
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
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CENA
Wrestler-turned-actor John
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
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GAMMARAYS
Emissions that turned Bruce Banner into the Incredible Hulk
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
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GAMMARAYS
Emissions that turned Bruce Banner into the Incredible Hulk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
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NOTE
B-sharp or D-flat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
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NOTE
B-sharp or D-flat
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
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WALZ
Minnesota teacher-turned-politician Tim
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2025
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WALZ
Minnesota teacher-turned-politician Tim
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
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FLYHOME
Return from vacation
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
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FLYHOME
Return from vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
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RING
Saturn feature
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
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RING
Saturn feature
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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DFLATS
Notes equivalent to C sharps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
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DFLATS
Notes equivalent to C sharps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
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SSE
U-turn from NNW
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
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SSE
U-turn from NNW
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
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RAP
Knock sharply
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
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RAP
Knock sharply
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
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YORKER
The New ___ (magazine that turned 100 in February 2025)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
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YORKER
The New ___ (magazine that turned 100 in February 2025)
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
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BADKARMA
Many unhappy returns?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
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BADKARMA
Many unhappy returns?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
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LEO
Nocturnal cat?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2025
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LEO
Nocturnal cat?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2025
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NEVER
Unequivocal turndown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
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NEVER
Unequivocal turndown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
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AHA
Sound of a lightbulb turning on?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
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AHA
Sound of a lightbulb turning on?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
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DDAY
WWII turning point
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
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DDAY
WWII turning point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
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COMESFULLCIRCLE
Returns to the beginning, as suggested by the phonetic formula found at the starts of 17-, 37-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
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INTO
"Did you hear about the magic tractor? It turned ___ a field!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
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INTO
"Did you hear about the magic tractor? It turned ___ a field!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
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FALSE
Like some starts and returns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
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FALSE
Like some starts and returns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
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SNAPPED
Replied sharply
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
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SNAPPED
Replied sharply
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
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STROP
Barbershop sharpening tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
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STROP
Barbershop sharpening tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
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AUDIT
Check of tax returns
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 25, 2025
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AUDIT
Check of tax returns
Universal Crossword · May 25, 2025
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RESTAREAS
Some turnpike turnoffs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
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RESTAREAS
Some turnpike turnoffs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
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EWOK
Furry critter in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
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EWOK
Furry critter in "Return of the Jedi"
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
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AKITA
Pooch with an upturned tail
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 2, 2025
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AKITA
Pooch with an upturned tail
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 2, 2025
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EFILE
Submit returns online
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
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EFILE
Submit returns online
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
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ELFOWL
Small nocturnal bird of prey
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
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ELFOWL
Small nocturnal bird of prey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
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HILT
Nonsharp part of a sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
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HILT
Nonsharp part of a sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
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NNE
U-turn from SSW
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
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NNE
U-turn from SSW
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
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VANNA
P-A-G-E turner, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
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VANNA
P-A-G-E turner, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
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BRB
"I'll return in a sec," in texts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
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BRB
"I'll return in a sec," in texts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
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ACID
What turns blue litmus paper red
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
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ACID
What turns blue litmus paper red
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
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RETALIATE
Return like for like
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
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RETALIATE
Return like for like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
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How many possible solutions does "Takes a sharp turn" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VEERS (5 letters).
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The best answer for "Takes a sharp turn" is VEERS with 5 letters.
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