Crossword Answer For
Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 13, 2022 Answers
Stumped by the crossword clue "Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on January 13, 2022. We've scoured our database and found 179 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is BAJAFRESH (9 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2):
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179 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BAJAFRESH
Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2022
99%
BAJAFRESH
Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2022
9%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
9%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
6%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
6%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
6%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
6%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
6%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
6%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
6%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
6%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
6%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
6%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 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%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
2%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
2%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
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2%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
2%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
2%
UNOS
Chicago-style pizza chain, familiarly
(4)
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Sep 16, 2026
2%
UNOS
Chicago-style pizza chain, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
2%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
2%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
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Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
PANERA
Bakery-cafe chain with Salad Stuffers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
PANERA
Bakery-cafe chain with Salad Stuffers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
ECONOLODGE
Budget chain owned by Choice Hotels
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
ECONOLODGE
Budget chain owned by Choice Hotels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
2%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
IHOP
Blue-roofed breakfast chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
IHOP
Blue-roofed breakfast chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
2%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
2%
SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
2%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
2%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
2%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
LEI
Fragrant chain
(3)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
LEI
Fragrant chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
2%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
2%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
2%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
2%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 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%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
2%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
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2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
OMNI
Luxury hotel chain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
2%
OMNI
Luxury hotel chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
2%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
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
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
2%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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Jun 30, 2026
2%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
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Jun 24, 2026
2%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
2%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ULTA
Beauty store chain
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
2%
ULTA
Beauty store chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
2%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
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May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
LOOP
Paper chain segment
(4)
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May 19, 2026
2%
LOOP
Paper chain segment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
2%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
KOHLS
Department store chain with TV ads starring Ellie Kemper
(5)
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May 10, 2026
2%
KOHLS
Department store chain with TV ads starring Ellie Kemper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
2%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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TBA
"More details soon" letters
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CVS
MinuteClinic drugstore chain
(3)
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May 4, 2026
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CVS
MinuteClinic drugstore chain
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HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
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HTTP
Address letters
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XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
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XOXO
Love letters?
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POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
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POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
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READE
Duane __: NYC chain owned by Walgreens
(5)
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Apr 25, 2026
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READE
Duane __: NYC chain owned by Walgreens
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LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
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CCS
Loops into a chain
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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CCS
Loops into a chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
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SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
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EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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VSO
Brandy letters
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EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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EEO
Job listing letters
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DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
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DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
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STARS
Marks on some items of note
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SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
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SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
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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
2%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
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YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
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Apr 12, 2026
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ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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OPI
Polish letters
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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OPI
Polish letters
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TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
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TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
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Apr 11, 2026
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ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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AAA
Tower of note
(3)
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Apr 10, 2026
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AAA
Tower of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
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REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
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ALL
Every last one
(3)
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Apr 9, 2026
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ALL
Every last one
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PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
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VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
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VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
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LEAD
Go first
(4)
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Apr 5, 2026
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LEAD
Go first
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
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BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
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SAKS
___ OFF 5th (discount store chain)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
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SAKS
___ OFF 5th (discount store chain)
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
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NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
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NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
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TMI
"That's enough!" letters
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SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
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SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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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
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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
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LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
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LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
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ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
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ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
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SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
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Mar 27, 2026
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SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 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%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
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May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 13, 2022
Tremendously
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Take to court
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Board, in room and board
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Stud site
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Top-ranked
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"Lord of the Worlds" in the Quran
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Harsh light
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Iron deficiency
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Tender spot to hit in conversation (... first 2 letters + last 2)
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Shredded
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BAJAFRESH (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)"?
The best answer for "Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)" is BAJAFRESH with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tex-Mex chain (In this clue's answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)" 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 January 13, 2022.