Crossword Answer For
"The best defense ___ good offense"
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 14, 2023 Answers
Trying to solve the clue ""The best defense ___ good offense""? It was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on June 14, 2023. From 183 answers in our database, ISA (3 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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183 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ISA
"The best defense ___ good offense"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2023
99%
ISA
"The best defense ___ good offense"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
4%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
4%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
4%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
STEAD
In good __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
AONE
Best of the best
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
AONE
Best of the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
RESENT
Take offense to
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
RESENT
Take offense to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
4%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
PARRY
Fencing defense
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
PARRY
Fencing defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
4%
PLAYMAKER
Team leader on offense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
4%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
STINGER
Scorpion's defense
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
STINGER
Scorpion's defense
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
4%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
ALL
"It's __ good"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
INKY
Like a squid's defense
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
INKY
Like a squid's defense
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
RILE
Irritate but good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
RILE
Irritate but good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
BPLUS
Pretty good grade
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
TORT
Civil offense
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
TORT
Civil offense
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
ITSASTART
"Pretty good progress for day one"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
HDL
Initials for "good" cholesterol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
GOTOPEN
Had no defense?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
GOTOPEN
Had no defense?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
FIREPLACE
Heat source good for drying out a boot
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
PARTNERSINCRIME
The f's in "offense"?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
PARTNERSINCRIME
The f's in "offense"?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
WORSE
Not as good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
WORSE
Not as good
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
SURFEIT
Too much of a good thing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
YEESH
"Oof, that's not good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
ATBAT
Turn on offense in baseball
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
ATBAT
Turn on offense in baseball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
SALE
Result of a good pitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
4%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
CATTREATS
Rewards for a good kitty
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
FUN
"Sounds like a good time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
FIT
In very good shape
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
4%
FIT
In very good shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
YET
The best is __ to come
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
4%
YET
The best is __ to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
4%
ICOULDEAT
"Food might sound good"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
4%
SEAWALL
Element of coastal defense
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
SEAWALL
Element of coastal defense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
SEATO
Cold War defense gp.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
4%
SEATO
Cold War defense gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
4%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
TOUT
Extol the good points of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
4%
MORAL
Part of a good story?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
EVIL
Not good at all
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
4%
EVIL
Not good at all
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
4%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
4%
TASTY
"Mmm, this is SO good!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
4%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
HER
"She's trying ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
4%
HER
"She's trying ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
SACRIFICIALLAMB
One is offered for the greater good
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
ASS
Suffix that makes "bad" good?
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
ACESOUT
Gets the best of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
4%
ACESOUT
Gets the best of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
4%
AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
4%
AGED
Like good balsamic vinegar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
4%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
4%
LIKENEW
In really good condition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
4%
DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
DOESAHAPPYDANCE
*Celebrates good news, in a way
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
TIP
Reward for good service
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
4%
TIP
Reward for good service
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
4%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
4%
TRUSTY
Like a good sidekick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
4%
ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
4%
ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
4%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
4%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
4%
OKEYDOKEY
"Sounds good"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
4%
OKEYDOKEY
"Sounds good"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
4%
BLEAK
Not looking good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
4%
BLEAK
Not looking good
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
4%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
4%
NAH
"I'm good"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
4%
NAH
"I'm good"
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
4%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
IMSOLD
"Sounds good to me!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
IMSOLD
"Sounds good to me!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
HAHA
"That's a good one!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
4%
HAHA
"That's a good one!"
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
4%
ITRY
"Just doing my best"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
4%
ITRY
"Just doing my best"
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
4%
ETCH
Mark for good
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
4%
ETCH
Mark for good
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
4%
GOUDA
Cheese in "good" puns?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
4%
GOUDA
Cheese in "good" puns?
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
4%
EASYA
Course that's good for your GPA
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
4%
EASYA
Course that's good for your GPA
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
4%
HADIT
"You've never __ so good"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
4%
HADIT
"You've never __ so good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
4%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
4%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
4%
VIBEY
Evoking good feelings, in slang
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
VIBEY
Evoking good feelings, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
OUTOFTHISWORLD
Insanely good
(14)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
4%
OUTOFTHISWORLD
Insanely good
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
4%
BAD
Not good
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2025
4%
BAD
Not good
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2025
4%
IMSET
"All good here"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
IMSET
"All good here"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
4%
WHATSCOOKING
"Something smells good in here!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
4%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
4%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
4%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
4%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
4%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
4%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
4%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
4%
MIRACLE
Surprisingly good event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
4%
SENSIBLY
How a good decision might be made
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
4%
SENSIBLY
How a good decision might be made
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
4%
SCONE
Buttery British baked good
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
4%
SCONE
Buttery British baked good
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
4%
POORAT
Not so good in
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
4%
POORAT
Not so good in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
4%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
4%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
4%
SCORES
Makes a good point
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
4%
SCORES
Makes a good point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
4%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
4%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
4%
PHD
Deg. that requires a defense
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
4%
PHD
Deg. that requires a defense
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
4%
WEPT
Had a good cry
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
4%
WEPT
Had a good cry
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
4%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
4%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
4%
AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
4%
AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
4%
AIRY
Like a good chocolate mousse
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
4%
AIRY
Like a good chocolate mousse
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
4%
PERSIMMONS
Orange fruits that symbolize good fortune in Chinese culture
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
4%
PERSIMMONS
Orange fruits that symbolize good fortune in Chinese culture
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
4%
CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
4%
CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
4%
MUY
With 34-Down, Spanish for "Very good!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
4%
MUY
With 34-Down, Spanish for "Very good!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
4%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
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HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
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DYLAN
"Do not go gentle into that good night" poet Thomas
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
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DYLAN
"Do not go gentle into that good night" poet Thomas
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
4%
KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
4%
KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
4%
TOPS
Best or bests
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
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TOPS
Best or bests
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
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PECCADILLO
Minor offense
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
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PECCADILLO
Minor offense
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
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HASGAME
Can compete with the best
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
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HASGAME
Can compete with the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
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CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
4%
CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
4%
HOWRU
Texter's "All good?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
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HOWRU
Texter's "All good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
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MEH
Passable at best
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
4%
MEH
Passable at best
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
4%
SWEETSPOT
Really good point
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
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SWEETSPOT
Really good point
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
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TRACTION
What good tire treads offer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
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TRACTION
What good tire treads offer
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
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ENRICHER
Agent that gets good results
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
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ENRICHER
Agent that gets good results
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
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ITRIED
"Did my best"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
4%
ITRIED
"Did my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
4%
EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
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EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
4%
SCAM
Offer that seems too good to be true, probably
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
4%
SCAM
Offer that seems too good to be true, probably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HOHOS
Hostess goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
TREATS
Halloween goodies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
DASH
Run without saying goodbye, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SMORE
Campfire goody
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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ORAL
Like most dissertation defenses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
ORAL
Like most dissertation defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
OLDIE
"It's an ___ but a goodie"
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
ALOHA
Hawaiian hello (or goodbye)
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
MADEFROMSCRATCH
Like some baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
CRUSTED
Like many baked goods
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
CRUSTED
Like many baked goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
ADIEU
French for "goodbye"
Universal Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
USED
Like most flea market goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2025
1%
USED
Like most flea market goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
1%
SEEYA
Casual goodbye
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
1%
SEEYA
Casual goodbye
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
1%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
SHALOM
Hello or goodbye, in Hebrew
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
SHALOM
Hello or goodbye, in Hebrew
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
1%
BGAME
Second-best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
BGAME
Second-best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
1%
SAY
"You __ 'goodbye,' and I __ 'hello'"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
SAY
"You __ 'goodbye,' and I __ 'hello'"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
SAINT
Goody-goody
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
1%
SAINT
Goody-goody
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
1%
UPLIT
Genre for feel-good stories
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
UPLIT
Genre for feel-good stories
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
PIES
Baked goods in "Waitress"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2025
1%
PIES
Baked goods in "Waitress"
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2025
1%
FURS
Trappers' goods
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
1%
FURS
Trappers' goods
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
1%
EGADS
"My goodness!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
1%
EGADS
"My goodness!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
ORR
Only defenseman to lead the NHL in points
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
ORR
Only defenseman to lead the NHL in points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on June 14, 2023
Letter after chi
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They get smashed at parties
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"It's Finger Lickin' Good!" chain
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Fall behind
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Trendy green toast topper
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Apt letters missing from "b_ _t propelle_"
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*Wildly disorganized (Note: The title hints at the expanding word hidden in the starred clues' answers)
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Nary a soul
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___ shu pork
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Bottoms of feet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""The best defense ___ good offense"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ISA (3 letters).
What is the best answer for ""The best defense ___ good offense""?
The best answer for ""The best defense ___ good offense"" is ISA with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""The best defense ___ good offense"" 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 June 14, 2023.