Crossword Answer For
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 23, 2026 Answers
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SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
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SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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SEA
Place for a tug
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
SEA
Place for a tug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
(4)
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Aug 31, 2026
3%
ONCE
Fairy tale opening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
3%
EPIC
Grand-scale tale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
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EPIC
Grand-scale tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
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OGRES
Fairy tale baddies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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OGRE
Fairy tale brute
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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OGRE
Fairy tale brute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
SAGA
Drawn-out tale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
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SAGA
Drawn-out tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
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ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
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THOSE
The ones over there
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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THOSE
The ones over there
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
BANBOSSY
2014 campaign designed to destigmatize assertiveness in girls
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
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BANBOSSY
2014 campaign designed to destigmatize assertiveness in girls
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
MORALE
What a work party is designed to boost
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
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MORALE
What a work party is designed to boost
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
JACKIOILANTERNS
*Lightheaded ones?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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JACKIOILANTERNS
*Lightheaded ones?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
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SPFS
15, 30 and 50 are common ones, in brief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
SPFS
15, 30 and 50 are common ones, in brief
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
MAMA
Fairy tale bear
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
MAMA
Fairy tale bear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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ILIAD
Trojan War tale
(5)
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Feb 17, 2026
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ILIAD
Trojan War tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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TOTS
Little ones
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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TOTS
Little ones
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
(19)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
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CONCOURSECORRECTION
Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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RIPIT
Brand of sports gear designed for female athletes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
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RIPIT
Brand of sports gear designed for female athletes
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
3%
TWA
Name on a JFK hotel designed by Eero Saarinen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
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TWA
Name on a JFK hotel designed by Eero Saarinen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
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HAPPYENDING
Many a fairy tale has one (... letters 5-7)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
HAPPYENDING
Many a fairy tale has one (... letters 5-7)
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
PEA
Princess's irritant in a fairy tale
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
3%
PEA
Princess's irritant in a fairy tale
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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CHUPACHUPS
Spanish candy brand whose logo was designed by Salvador DalÃ
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
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CHUPACHUPS
Spanish candy brand whose logo was designed by Salvador DalÃ
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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UGLY
Like a fairy tale duckling
(4)
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Oct 29, 2025
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UGLY
Like a fairy tale duckling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
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HINGE
Dating app "designed to be deleted"
(5)
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Oct 20, 2025
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HINGE
Dating app "designed to be deleted"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
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MEREMORTALS
Fallible ones
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
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MEREMORTALS
Fallible ones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
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STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
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STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
DEARS
Loved ones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
3%
DEARS
Loved ones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
OCEANIA
Micronesia's region
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
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OCEANIA
Micronesia's region
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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MABEL
Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
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MABEL
Bridget's daughter in the "Bridget Jones" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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EARL
Actor James __ Jones
(4)
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Sep 16, 2026
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EARL
Actor James __ Jones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
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FEND
__ for oneself
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
FEND
__ for oneself
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
BALI
Indonesian island
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
BALI
Indonesian island
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ETATS
Virginie-Occidentale et Californie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
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ETATS
Virginie-Occidentale et Californie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ALO
Portuguese phone greeting
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
ALO
Portuguese phone greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FACTIS
"In all honesty ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
FACTIS
"In all honesty ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
RIBS
Torso bones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
RIBS
Torso bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
OPERA
"Fire Shut Up in My Bones," e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
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OPERA
"Fire Shut Up in My Bones," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOKIA
Big name in brick phones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
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NOKIA
Big name in brick phones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SAGAS
Grand-scale tales
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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SAGAS
Grand-scale tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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GEMS
Precious stones
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
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GEMS
Precious stones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
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SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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SMUG
Too sure of oneself
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
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SMUG
Too sure of oneself
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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ILIED
"OK, that was dishonest"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
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ILIED
"OK, that was dishonest"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
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SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
RON
"This Is Us" Emmy winner __ Cephas Jones
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
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RON
"This Is Us" Emmy winner __ Cephas Jones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
LIED
Wasn't honest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
LIED
Wasn't honest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
OLA
Portuguese greeting
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
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OLA
Portuguese greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
BASIC
Bare-bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
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BASIC
Bare-bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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EARN
Come by honestly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
EARN
Come by honestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
ISU
The Cyclones of the NCAA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
ISU
The Cyclones of the NCAA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
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ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SOLIDEFFORT
Honest amount of reliable work
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
SOLIDEFFORT
Honest amount of reliable work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
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LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
STEAKS
T-bones, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
STEAKS
T-bones, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
SOTO
__ ayam: Indonesian chicken noodle soup
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SOTO
__ ayam: Indonesian chicken noodle soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
YARNS
Tall tales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
YARNS
Tall tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
LIE
Tell tales
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LIE
Tell tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
BEES
Some drones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
BEES
Some drones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
AREAS
Zones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
AREAS
Zones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
IOWASTATE
Home of the Cyclones
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
IOWASTATE
Home of the Cyclones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
DEEDEE
One of the Ramones
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DEEDEE
One of the Ramones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
ULNAE
Lower arm bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ULNAE
Lower arm bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ENO
Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
ENO
Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
RED
Like half of Indonesia's flag
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
RED
Like half of Indonesia's flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
REGALE
Tell amusing tales to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
REGALE
Tell amusing tales to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like folk tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like folk tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
ONEAR
Like some headphones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ONEAR
Like some headphones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOW
__ Jones
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
DOW
__ Jones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
GRAYS
Some neutral tones in a designer's palette
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
GRAYS
Some neutral tones in a designer's palette
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ITSWHATIDO
"Glad you appreciate my talent"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ITSWHATIDO
"Glad you appreciate my talent"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
RIO
Former Portuguese Royal Court city
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
RIO
Former Portuguese Royal Court city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
RODS
Cones' counterparts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RODS
Cones' counterparts
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
MALES
Drones, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
MALES
Drones, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
TEO
Actor Briones
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
TEO
Actor Briones
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
TEAS
Brews enjoyed with scones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TEAS
Brews enjoyed with scones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
TEA
Cantonese brunch drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
TEA
Cantonese brunch drink
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
ULNAS
Arm bones
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
ULNAS
Arm bones
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
GUAM
U.S. island in Micronesia
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
GUAM
U.S. island in Micronesia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
POOLAREAS
Splash zones
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
POOLAREAS
Splash zones
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
SOLOS
Pilots' milestones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
SOLOS
Pilots' milestones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
KATRINA
Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
KATRINA
Hurricane in Jesmyn Ward's novel "Salvage the Bones"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
IBERIA
Spain and Portugal's peninsula
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
IBERIA
Spain and Portugal's peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ISLET
One of many in Indonesia's Kepulauan Seribu
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ISLET
One of many in Indonesia's Kepulauan Seribu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
ABE
Honest pres.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
ABE
Honest pres.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
MIRACLEMAN
Guy who seems supernaturally talented
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
MIRACLEMAN
Guy who seems supernaturally talented
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
ANGIE
1973 Rolling Stones ballad
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ANGIE
1973 Rolling Stones ballad
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
STEELS
Braces (oneself)
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
EMERALDS
Green gemstones
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
EMERALDS
Green gemstones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
LET
___ bygones be bygones
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
LET
___ bygones be bygones
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
WOLF
Canine in some fairy tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
WOLF
Canine in some fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
BOYSOBER
Prioritizing oneself by not dating guys, in slang
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
EGOIDEAL
Best version of oneself, in psych-speak
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
EGOIDEAL
Best version of oneself, in psych-speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
BRASSY
Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
BRASSY
Like the sound of trumpets and trombones
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ANO
Portuguese for "year"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ANO
Portuguese for "year"
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
MIB
Smith and Jones sci-fi film
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
MIB
Smith and Jones sci-fi film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
ZOE
"Lioness" actress Saldaña
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
ZOE
"Lioness" actress Saldaña
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
MANE
Lioness's lack
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
MANE
Lioness's lack
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ESP
Telepath's "talent"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ESP
Telepath's "talent"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
UNSNAP
Open, as a onesie
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
UNSNAP
Open, as a onesie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
ORANGS
Indonesian apes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
ORANGS
Indonesian apes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
GIFTEDKIDS
Naturally talented youngsters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
GIFTEDKIDS
Naturally talented youngsters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
BATIK
Patterned fabric that originated in Indonesia
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
BATIK
Patterned fabric that originated in Indonesia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
AFTER
Fairy-tale ending?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
ALBA
Actress Jessica who founded the Honest Company
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
ALBA
Actress Jessica who founded the Honest Company
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
BOSE
Headphones brand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
BOSE
Headphones brand
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
EST
Abbr. on cornerstones
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
EST
Abbr. on cornerstones
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
YALE
Skull and Bones' Ivy
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
YALE
Skull and Bones' Ivy
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
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ABSENTS
Removes (oneself)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
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ABSENTS
Removes (oneself)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
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EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
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EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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PRIDED
__ oneself on
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
PRIDED
__ oneself on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
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ILIA
Pelvic bones
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
1%
ILIA
Pelvic bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
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PINES
Trees with cones
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
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PINES
Trees with cones
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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NOLIE
"Honest!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
NOLIE
"Honest!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
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TEXT
Group ___ (message delivered to multiple cellphones)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
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TEXT
Group ___ (message delivered to multiple cellphones)
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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SWAPMEETS
Free trade zones?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
SWAPMEETS
Free trade zones?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
ACTUAL
Honest-to-God
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
ACTUAL
Honest-to-God
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
ADMITIT
"Be honest!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
ADMITIT
"Be honest!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
RAT
Tattletale
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
RAT
Tattletale
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
THEEND
Fairy tale's last words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
THEEND
Fairy tale's last words
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
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DRAPERY
*Mimic's talent
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
DRAPERY
*Mimic's talent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
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LENA
"Game of Thrones" actress Headey
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
LENA
"Game of Thrones" actress Headey
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
GRIMM
Name in fairy tales
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
1%
GRIMM
Name in fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
1%
FIR
Evergreen with upright cones
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
FIR
Evergreen with upright cones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
EGOTS
Awards feats for Andrew Lloyd Webber and James Earl Jones
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
EGOTS
Awards feats for Andrew Lloyd Webber and James Earl Jones
Universal Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
SILENTRAVE
Bring-your-own-headphones dance party
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
SILENTRAVE
Bring-your-own-headphones dance party
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
TOOREAL
Brutally honest
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
TOOREAL
Brutally honest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
TARSI
Anklebones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
TARSI
Anklebones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
PREZ
Ike or Honest Abe, e.g.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
PREZ
Ike or Honest Abe, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
UKE
Instrument crossed with a guitar to make a guitalele, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
UKE
Instrument crossed with a guitar to make a guitalele, for short
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
YAWNS
Reacts to a monotonous voice that drones on, perhaps
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
YAWNS
Reacts to a monotonous voice that drones on, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
OPALS
Birthstones for some Libras
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
OPALS
Birthstones for some Libras
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
FEMME
___ fatale
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
FEMME
___ fatale
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
FINI
"Doneski!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
FINI
"Doneski!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
FRED
"The Flintstones" dad
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
FRED
"The Flintstones" dad
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
GERMANSUB
*Vessel secretly ridden by Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
GERMANSUB
*Vessel secretly ridden by Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
SCOTTY
Crewmate of Sulu and Bones
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
SCOTTY
Crewmate of Sulu and Bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
SACRA
Pelvic bones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
1%
SACRA
Pelvic bones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
1%
SPINES
Backbones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
SPINES
Backbones
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
SPAREMEYOURLIES
"Just be honest!" (In this answer, note letters 2-3 and 8)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
1%
SPAREMEYOURLIES
"Just be honest!" (In this answer, note letters 2-3 and 8)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
SAEED
Poet Jones who wrote the memoir "How We Fight for Our Lives"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
SAEED
Poet Jones who wrote the memoir "How We Fight for Our Lives"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
EBSEN
Buddy of "Barnaby Jones"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
1%
EBSEN
Buddy of "Barnaby Jones"
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
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