Crossword Answer For
Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 9, 2022 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue "Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme" is most likely SWEETNOTHINGS, a 13-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on September 9, 2022, and we found 194 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in SWEETNOTHINGS sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme:
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194 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SWEETNOTHINGS
Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2022
99%
SWEETNOTHINGS
Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2022
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
6%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
6%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 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%
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%
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%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 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
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
2%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
2%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
2%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
2%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
2%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Not often, but not never
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
2%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
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Jul 27, 2026
2%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
2%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
2%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
2%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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Jul 10, 2026
2%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
2%
RARE
Not often seen
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
2%
RARE
Not often seen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
EST
Population fig., often
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
2%
EST
Population fig., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
2%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
2%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
APR
Easter mo., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
2%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
2%
APRIL
Easter month, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
2%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
PESO
Mexican bar tender
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
2%
PESO
Mexican bar tender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
EMAIL
Username, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
2%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
2%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
2%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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May 7, 2026
2%
ART
Messy class, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
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Apr 29, 2026
2%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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2%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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Apr 27, 2026
2%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
2%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
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Apr 21, 2026
2%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
2%
ACS
Aug. runners, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
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Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
COM
URL ending, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
COM
URL ending, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
RARELY
Not often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
RARELY
Not often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
AIDES
Interns, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
ACES
Highest cards, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
2%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
2%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
2%
MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
2%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
2%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
2%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
2%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
2%
MOES
Tavern that Bart Simpson often prank-calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
2%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
PIEALAMODE
Dessert often served with one scoop of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
BANANASPLIT
Dessert often served with three scoops of ice cream
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
2%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
2%
GRATED
Like Parmesan, often
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
2%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
TONY
"Copacabana" bartender
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
TONY
"Copacabana" bartender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
FULLOFTWISTS
Praise for a bartender's manual?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
FULLOFTWISTS
Praise for a bartender's manual?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
LEAF
Dining table extender
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
LEAF
Dining table extender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ITSONTHEHOUSE
Bartender's generous line
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
ITSONTHEHOUSE
Bartender's generous line
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
MOE
"The Simpsons" bartender
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
MOE
"The Simpsons" bartender
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 9, 2022
TV series set on an island
Crossword Clue
Makes a sound like a donkey
Crossword Clue
Go a mile a minute
Crossword Clue
Just hanging around
Crossword Clue
Tear to pieces
Crossword Clue
Big name in big screens
Crossword Clue
Distribute cards
Crossword Clue
Bakery emanation
Crossword Clue
Firm up, like muscles
Crossword Clue
Almond paste confections (in this clue's answer, note letters 4-6)
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SWEETNOTHINGS (13 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme" is SWEETNOTHINGS with 13 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tender words often whispered, and a hint to this puzzle's theme" 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 September 9, 2022.