Crossword Answer For
Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 3, 2021 Answers
If you're stuck on the clue "Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across" from the Universal Crossword crossword (August 3, 2021), we're here to help. Our records show 168 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is TRYINGTIMES at 11 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
Answer For Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across:
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168 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TRYINGTIMES
Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2021
99%
TRYINGTIMES
Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2021
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
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
8%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
8%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
8%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
8%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
8%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
8%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
8%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
8%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
8%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
8%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
8%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
8%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
8%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
WEAREFAMILY
Sister Sledge classic whose second line is "I got all my sisters with me," and a hint to the starts of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
8%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
8%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
8%
RIGHTHANDMAN
Male assistant, or a hint to 20-, 35- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
8%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
8%
SHUTTHEDOOR
What to do after entering a house ... and a hint to a sequence in 16-, 28- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
8%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2025
8%
AREYOUIN
Question at the poker table, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 28- and 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2025
8%
FIFTY
With 39-Across, like an even split ... and a hint to a pair of Roman numerals in the starred clues' answers
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 2, 2025
8%
FIFTY
With 39-Across, like an even split ... and a hint to a pair of Roman numerals in the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 2, 2025
8%
DRAWCONCLUSIONS
What Sherlock Holmes may do ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 27- and 49-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
8%
DRAWCONCLUSIONS
What Sherlock Holmes may do ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 27- and 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
8%
GETOFFTHEGROUND
Successfully start a new project, and a hint to the starts of 18-, 23-, 52-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
8%
GETOFFTHEGROUND
Successfully start a new project, and a hint to the starts of 18-, 23-, 52-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
8%
TURNONAD
With 69-Across, change quickly, and a hint to completing three other long answers in this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2025
8%
TURNONAD
With 69-Across, change quickly, and a hint to completing three other long answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2025
8%
ITSABOUTTIME
"Finally!"... or a hint to 25-, 33- or 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
ITSABOUTTIME
"Finally!"... or a hint to 25-, 33- or 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
OTS
Extra sports periods, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
ERAS
Important periods
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
ERAS
Important periods
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
4%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
4%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
OVA
Cells released between periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
4%
OVA
Cells released between periods
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
4%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
4%
ICEAGES
Glacier-forming periods
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
4%
ICEAGES
Glacier-forming periods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
4%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
4%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
4%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
4%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
4%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
4%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
4%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
4%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
4%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
4%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
4%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
4%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
4%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
4%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
4%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
4%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
4%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
4%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
4%
BEFORETIMES
Pre-apocalyptic period in some sci-fi stories ... or a phonetic hint to what's found in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
4%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
4%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
4%
IRS
Org. with taxing work?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
4%
IRS
Org. with taxing work?
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
4%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
4%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
4%
ITSALOT
"This has been taxing"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
ITSALOT
"This has been taxing"
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
4%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
4%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
4%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
HRS
60-min. periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
4%
HRS
60-min. periods
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
4%
UPS
Good periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2025
4%
UPS
Good periods
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2025
4%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
SECONDSHIFT
Afternoon-to-evening work period, typically ... and a hint to the word scrambled in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
4%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
DOUBLEORDER
Two food deliveries at the same time ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
4%
ETTU
Question from Caesar, or a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
4%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
4%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
4%
DOGGONE
Goldarn, or a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2025
4%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
4%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
4%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
4%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
4%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
4%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
4%
BOOMS
Prosperous periods
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
4%
BOOMS
Prosperous periods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
4%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
4%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
4%
NPCS
In-game hint providers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
4%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
4%
YOUDONTSAY
"Is that so?," or a hint to the communication methods found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
4%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
4%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
4%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
4%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
4%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
4%
QUICKPEEKS
Brief glances ... or a homophonic hint to the starts of 3-, 5- and 7-Down
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
4%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
4%
WHATCHAUPTO
"Anything fun on the agenda today?," or a hint to the starts of 3-, 7-, 21-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
4%
EONS
Geological periods
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
4%
EONS
Geological periods
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
4%
WAITFORIT
"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
4%
WAITFORIT
"Be patient ... we're almost there," and a homophonic hint to the substitutions in the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
4%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
4%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
4%
FOODGROUPS
Fruits and dairy, for example ... and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
4%
FOODGROUPS
Fruits and dairy, for example ... and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2025
4%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
4%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
4%
WESTERNUNION
Big name in money transfers, and a hint to the neighbors found in this puzzle's circled letters
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
4%
WESTERNUNION
Big name in money transfers, and a hint to the neighbors found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
4%
BEAUTYBLENDER
Cosmetics brand with an iconic teardrop-shaped sponge ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
4%
BEAUTYBLENDER
Cosmetics brand with an iconic teardrop-shaped sponge ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
4%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
4%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
4%
BRINGUPTOSPEED
Loop in, and a hint to the progression found at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
4%
BRINGUPTOSPEED
Loop in, and a hint to the progression found at the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
4%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
4%
SIDENOTES
Tangential remarks ... or a hint to the starts and ends of the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
4%
SIDENOTES
Tangential remarks ... or a hint to the starts and ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
4%
WHATSPOPPIN
"How's it goin'?"... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
4%
WHATSPOPPIN
"How's it goin'?"... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
4%
TOPDOLLAR
Maximum amount being paid, and a hint to 3-, 9- and 25-Down
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
4%
TOPDOLLAR
Maximum amount being paid, and a hint to 3-, 9- and 25-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
4%
SAHARADESERT
*It's spread across 11 African nations
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
4%
SAHARADESERT
*It's spread across 11 African nations
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
4%
ATLAST
Etta James song, and a hint to the final letters in both words of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
4%
DRIVESUPAWALL
Irritates to no end ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
4%
DRIVESUPAWALL
Irritates to no end ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
4%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
4%
RECYCLINGCENTER
Facility processing reusable material ... and a hint to this puzzle's indicated letters
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
4%
EYESONME
"Look here!" ... or a phonetic hint to 10 pairs of letters in this puzzle's grid
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
4%
EYESONME
"Look here!" ... or a phonetic hint to 10 pairs of letters in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
4%
NOLA
The Big Easy ... or a two-word hint to this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
4%
NOLA
The Big Easy ... or a two-word hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
4%
ONASIDENOTE
"By the way ...," and a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
4%
ONASIDENOTE
"By the way ...," and a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
4%
SEEEYETOEYE
Agree, or a hint to each starred clue's answer
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
4%
SEEEYETOEYE
Agree, or a hint to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
4%
YRS
Twelve-mo. periods
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
YRS
Twelve-mo. periods
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
4%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
4%
DETECT
Catch a hint of
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
4%
DETECT
Catch a hint of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
III
Sundial three, and a loose depiction of the last part of the geometry formula hinted at in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
WORDLE
Digital game with yellow and green hints
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
1%
WORDLE
Digital game with yellow and green hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on August 3, 2021
"So close!"
Crossword Clue
Promotion on a podcast, say
Crossword Clue
Rx from Dr. Mom
Crossword Clue
One may devour "Chocolat"
Crossword Clue
Flight-related prefix
Crossword Clue
Snicker syllable
Crossword Clue
When to sample wedding desserts
Crossword Clue
Night before a holiday
Crossword Clue
Pronoun for Rihanna
Crossword Clue
Sitter's handfuls
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 168 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TRYINGTIMES (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across"?
The best answer for "Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across" is TRYINGTIMES with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Taxing periods, and a hint to 17-, 30- and 45-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 3, 2021.