Crossword Answer For
Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 8, 2019 Answers
Working through the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from October 8, 2019 and stuck on "Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across"? Our solver has identified 185 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is PENCILMEIN, a 10-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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185 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PENCILMEIN
Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2019
99%
PENCILMEIN
Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2019
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
6%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
6%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
6%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
6%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
6%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
6%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
6%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
6%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
6%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
6%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
6%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
6%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
6%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
6%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
6%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
6%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
6%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
6%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
6%
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
6%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
6%
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
6%
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
6%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
6%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
6%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
6%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
6%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
6%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
6%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
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
6%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
6%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
6%
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
6%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
6%
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
6%
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
6%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
6%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
6%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
6%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
6%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
6%
CHANGINGTASTES
Evolving preferences, and a clue to the starts of 19-, 26-, 33- and 41-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
6%
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
6%
POOLPARTY
Summertime backyard bash, and a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 40-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
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
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
STONE
*Place to find a date?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
STONE
*Place to find a date?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
PLUSONE
Wedding guest's date
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
PLUSONE
Wedding guest's date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
3%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
THREE
First digit of 46-Down's date
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
THREE
First digit of 46-Down's date
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
ONE
Second digit of 46-Down's date
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
ONE
Second digit of 46-Down's date
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
FOUR
Third digit of 46-Down's date
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
FOUR
Third digit of 46-Down's date
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
DUE
__ date
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
3%
DUE
__ date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
MAKESAMOVE
Asks a crush out on a date, say
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
MAKESAMOVE
Asks a crush out on a date, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
IDES
Dangerous date for Caesar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
IDES
Dangerous date for Caesar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
3%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
TENAM
Brunch date hr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
TENAM
Brunch date hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
ADAM
Single man who went on the first date?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
ADAM
Single man who went on the first date?
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
GIG
Club date
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
3%
GIG
Club date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
USEBY
Groceries date
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
3%
USEBY
Groceries date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
APR
4/ in a date: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
APR
4/ in a date: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
OCT
10/ in a date: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
3%
OCT
10/ in a date: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
FIFTHWHEEL
Double date tagalong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
FIFTHWHEEL
Double date tagalong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
RAIN
Word before "date" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
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
3%
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
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
ASYET
To date
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
3%
ASYET
To date
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
3%
CRESCENDO
Gradual increase in volume ... or a hint to the diagonal part of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
3%
RDA
Nutritional stat hidden in "dinner date"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
RDA
Nutritional stat hidden in "dinner date"
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
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
3%
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
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
3%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
3%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
3%
THREEPOINTER
*Helpful hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
3%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
3%
ATTACHMENT
What might be included with an email ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
3%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
3%
ALCOHOLFREE
Spiritless? ... or a hint to interpreting the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
3%
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
3%
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
3%
GHOSTS
Stands up, as a date
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
3%
GHOSTS
Stands up, as a date
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
3%
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
3%
BACKUPTHETRUCK
"Wait, what did you just say?," or a hint to the circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
CHE
"Weekend Update" comic Michael
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CHE
"Weekend Update" comic Michael
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
ONEMORETRY
Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 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%
GIGS
Some play dates?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
GIGS
Some play dates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
ETA
Update from a Lyft driver
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ETA
Update from a Lyft driver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
CIRCA
About, in dates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
CIRCA
About, in dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ANNUL
Invalidate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
ANNUL
Invalidate
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
GIRLTIME
Some brunch dates
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
GIRLTIME
Some brunch dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
RESTOCK
Update, as inventory
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
RESTOCK
Update, as inventory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
RSSFEED
Source of some updates
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
RSSFEED
Source of some updates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
BCE
Abbr. in ancient dates
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
BCE
Abbr. in ancient dates
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HATEFOLLOW
Subscribe to updates from, as an influencer you despise
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
HATEFOLLOW
Subscribe to updates from, as an influencer you despise
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
LOOPSIN
Keeps updated
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
LOOPSIN
Keeps updated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
VOID
Invalidate
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
VOID
Invalidate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
DAUNT
Intimidate
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
DAUNT
Intimidate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
RENO
Home update, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
RENO
Home update, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
WOOD
Material that's dated using dendrochronology
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
WOOD
Material that's dated using dendrochronology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ELECTEE
Winning candidate
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
ELECTEE
Winning candidate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
REMAP
Update a cartographer's work
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
REMAP
Update a cartographer's work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
SNL
"Weekend Update" show, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
SNL
"Weekend Update" show, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 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%
EAT
Enjoy a few dates, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
EAT
Enjoy a few dates, say
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
REHAB
Home update, familiarly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
REHAB
Home update, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
ALONETIME
What you spend on a self-date
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ALONETIME
What you spend on a self-date
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
REWIRE
Update, as an electrical system
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
REWIRE
Update, as an electrical system
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
PEDRO
Candidate Napoleon votes for
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
PEDRO
Candidate Napoleon votes for
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
OLD
Outdated
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
OLD
Outdated
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
OASES
Spots for hot dates?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
OASES
Spots for hot dates?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
JUNKDNA
Outdated term for noncoding genetic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
JUNKDNA
Outdated term for noncoding genetic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
SLATE
List of candidates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
SLATE
List of candidates
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
POSTS
Facebook updates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
POSTS
Facebook updates
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
PERSONALAD
Method of looking for love that predates apps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
PERSONALAD
Method of looking for love that predates apps
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
NEE
Born, in an alumna's life update
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
NEE
Born, in an alumna's life update
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
SAMITE
Silky fabric that dates to the Middle Ages
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
1%
SAMITE
Silky fabric that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
ENEWS
Show with celebrity updates
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
1%
ENEWS
Show with celebrity updates
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
1%
RENEW
Update, as a passport
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
RENEW
Update, as a passport
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
TIE
Accessory that may match a prom date's dress
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
TIE
Accessory that may match a prom date's dress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
HOMESTATES
Easy wins for presidential candidates, often
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
HOMESTATES
Easy wins for presidential candidates, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
ETAS
Rideshare updates, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
ETAS
Rideshare updates, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on October 8, 2019
How headless chickens may run
Crossword Clue
Argo and Titanic
Crossword Clue
Email asking for money, perhaps
Crossword Clue
Pedi partner
Crossword Clue
"A Confederacy of Dunces" author John Kennedy __
Crossword Clue
Gyro bread
Crossword Clue
Ocular arch-shaping cosmetic
Crossword Clue
Like Felix Unger, e.g.
Crossword Clue
Forbidden regions
Crossword Clue
Mom's brother
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PENCILMEIN (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across"?
The best answer for "Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across" is PENCILMEIN with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tentative "It's a date" ... or a hint to the starts of 17-, 26-, and 48-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on October 8, 2019.