Crossword Answer For
"The best things in life ___ free"
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 14, 2023 Answers
""The best things in life ___ free"" is a crossword clue we last spotted in the Universal Crossword puzzle on June 14, 2023. We have 186 possible answers in our records from crosswords published across multiple sources. The leading solution is ARE with 3 letters and a 99% confidence score, making it the most likely correct answer.
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186 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ARE
"The best things in life ___ free"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2023
99%
ARE
"The best things in life ___ free"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
8%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
8%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
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%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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%
OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
OHWELL
"Such is life"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
OHWELL
"Such is life"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 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%
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%
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%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
HIDEANDSEEK
*"Olly olly oxen free" game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
4%
FRUITCAKE
Rich dessert with a long shelf life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
AREWEDONE
"Am I free to go?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
AREWEDONE
"Am I free to go?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
ATONE
Square things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
ATONE
Square things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
DREAMARGUMENT
Cartesian concept that questions the reality of waking life
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
DREAMARGUMENT
Cartesian concept that questions the reality of waking life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
FAUNA
Animal life of a region
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
FAUNA
Animal life of a region
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
ESCAPE
Break free
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
4%
ESCAPE
Break free
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
4%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
4%
ADS
Pop-ups in a free game
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
4%
FRAT
Greek life group
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
4%
FRAT
Greek life group
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
4%
ANIMATE
Bring to life
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
4%
ANIMATE
Bring to life
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 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%
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%
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%
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%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
EARS
Hearing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
EARS
Hearing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
CASTERS
Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
ERAS
Phases of life, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
ERAS
Phases of life, informally
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 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%
ONCE
In a past life
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
4%
ONCE
In a past life
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
4%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 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%
WORK
___-life balance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
WORK
___-life balance
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
LIED
Made things up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
LIED
Made things up
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
SIMILES
Like things?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
SIMILES
Like things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
TERMS
Stretch-y things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
OPENBAR
Gala spot with free drinks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
OPENBAR
Gala spot with free drinks
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
ION
What's never free of charge?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
ION
What's never free of charge?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
ASH
Sign that things got pretty heated?
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
GETFAR
Win at life
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
GETFAR
Win at life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
PERENNIALS
Plants with a long life cycle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
PERENNIALS
Plants with a long life cycle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
DEARLY
How things may be missed or paid for
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
4%
NINE
Number of things in a nonet
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
4%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
CHI
Chinese life force
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
CHI
Chinese life force
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
EYES
Seeing things
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
EYES
Seeing things
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
NANAS
Some free babysitters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
NANAS
Some free babysitters
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
IMUSTBEDREAMING
"No way this is real life!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
IMUSTBEDREAMING
"No way this is real life!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
EVILS
Unholy things
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
EVILS
Unholy things
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%
CELL
Unit of life
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
CELL
Unit of life
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
SETS
Groups of things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
4%
SETS
Groups of things
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
ANKH
Egyptian symbol also called the "key of life"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
ANKH
Egyptian symbol also called the "key of life"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
FRATS
Greek life groups, for short
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
4%
FRATS
Greek life groups, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
4%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
ASITIS
"The way things stand ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
PRANA
Sanskrit for "life force"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
PRANA
Sanskrit for "life force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
USAGE
Factor in battery life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
USAGE
Factor in battery life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
WAKE
Celebration of a life
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
4%
WAKE
Celebration of a life
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
4%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
PAGES
Oft-turned things in a spy thriller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 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%
BFFS
Pals 4 life
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
BFFS
Pals 4 life
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
TAPDANCE
Make things click onstage?
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
STIR
Show signs of life
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
4%
STIR
Show signs of life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
ZOO
Where the wild things are
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
4%
ZOO
Where the wild things are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 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%
COMP
Provide for free
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
4%
COMP
Provide for free
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
YOUTH
Early period of life
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
YOUTH
Early period of life
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%
SCAM
Call offering you a free vacation, probably
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
4%
SCAM
Call offering you a free vacation, probably
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
4%
BIONICEYES
Seeing things that aren't natural?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
BIONICEYES
Seeing things that aren't natural?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 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%
REDGIANTS
Stars late in life
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
4%
REDGIANTS
Stars late in life
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 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%
NAMES
First, middle or last things
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
4%
NAMES
First, middle or last things
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
NEE
Born, in an alumna's life update
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
4%
NEE
Born, in an alumna's life update
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
4%
FACES
Rude things to make
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
4%
FACES
Rude things to make
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
4%
RAVED
Said great things
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
4%
RAVED
Said great things
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
EGOS
Easily inflated or bruised things
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
4%
EGOS
Easily inflated or bruised things
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
4%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
4%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
4%
REALTIME
When things happen
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
4%
REALTIME
When things happen
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 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%
LIARS
They make things up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
4%
LIARS
They make things up
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
4%
NOUNS
People, places, things, etc.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
NOUNS
People, places, things, etc.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
BIO
Story of one's life, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
4%
BIO
Story of one's life, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
4%
ERA
Period of your life or history
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
4%
ERA
Period of your life or history
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
BONO
Pro ___ (for free)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
BONO
Pro ___ (for free)
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
BUSY
Not free
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
BUSY
Not free
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
ACT
Bring a character to life, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
4%
ACT
Bring a character to life, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
4%
PAYTOILET
Where nobody can go for free?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
PAYTOILET
Where nobody can go for free?
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 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%
AMI
"__ imagining things?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
4%
AMI
"__ imagining things?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
4%
PRESS
Word after "French" or "free"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
4%
PRESS
Word after "French" or "free"
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
4%
OFMICEANDMEN
Title for a tell-all about Cinderella's early social life?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
4%
OFMICEANDMEN
Title for a tell-all about Cinderella's early social life?
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%
BPA
___-free coffee maker
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
4%
BPA
___-free coffee maker
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
4%
AAH
"This is the life"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2025
4%
AAH
"This is the life"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 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%
NOISES
Heard things?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
4%
NOISES
Heard things?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
4%
AOL
Co. that mailed out free trial CDs in the '90s
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
4%
AOL
Co. that mailed out free trial CDs in the '90s
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 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%
UNTIES
Lets free
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
4%
UNTIES
Lets free
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
4%
SALE
"Buy one, get one free," e.g.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
4%
SALE
"Buy one, get one free," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
4%
RECYCLE
Give new life to something old
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
4%
RECYCLE
Give new life to something old
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
4%
FLORA
Regional plant life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
4%
FLORA
Regional plant life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
4%
HITANALLTIMELOW
Reach the bottom point in one's life
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
4%
HITANALLTIMELOW
Reach the bottom point in one's life
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
4%
TONI
Morrison who said, "The function of freedom is to free someone else"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
4%
TONI
Morrison who said, "The function of freedom is to free someone else"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
4%
THESE
The things here
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
4%
THESE
The things here
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
4%
HOTELCHECKIN
"How are things?," but not "Are you OK?"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
4%
HOTELCHECKIN
"How are things?," but not "Are you OK?"
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 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%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
4%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
4%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
4%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
4%
DROPTOWER
Amusement park ride in which riders experience free fall
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2025
4%
DROPTOWER
Amusement park ride in which riders experience free fall
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2025
4%
IVE
"___ been waiting my whole life for this"
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2025
4%
IVE
"___ been waiting my whole life for this"
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
4%
FACTUAL
True to life
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
4%
FACTUAL
True to life
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
EASEL
Stand for artistic freedom?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
EASEL
Stand for artistic freedom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PEAR
Cruelty-free target of poaching
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
PEAR
Cruelty-free target of poaching
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
EGGO
Waffle over in the freezer aisle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
EGGO
Waffle over in the freezer aisle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
TONE
__ poem: free-form orchestral work
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
TONE
__ poem: free-form orchestral work
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 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
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
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%
NEAT
Clutter-free
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
NEAT
Clutter-free
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
AMUSE
__-bouche: bite-size freebie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
AMUSE
__-bouche: bite-size freebie
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
NOMAD
Vanlifer, for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
NOMAD
Vanlifer, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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%
BLITHE
Carefree
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
BLITHE
Carefree
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
DIETCOLA
Sugar-free soda
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
DIETCOLA
Sugar-free soda
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
DECAY
Get on with one's half-life?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
DECAY
Get on with one's half-life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
EARTAG
Wildlife tracker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
EARTAG
Wildlife tracker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AMINOACID
Molecule in origin-of-life experiments
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
AMINOACID
Molecule in origin-of-life experiments
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
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
1%
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
1%
DIETSODA
Sugar-free pop
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
DIETSODA
Sugar-free pop
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ICEE
Beverage that may induce brain freeze
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
ICEE
Beverage that may induce brain freeze
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SAMPLES
Grocery store freebies
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
SAMPLES
Grocery store freebies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 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
1%
MRS
With 19-Across, salt-free seasoning brand
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
MRS
With 19-Across, salt-free seasoning brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
UNDERPASS
Road beneath a freeway
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
UNDERPASS
Road beneath a freeway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
EWER
Decorative pitcher in still lifes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
EWER
Decorative pitcher in still lifes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
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%
ANTI
Prefix with "hero" or "freeze"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
ANTI
Prefix with "hero" or "freeze"
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 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
1%
MYHERO
"You're a lifesaver!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
MYHERO
"You're a lifesaver!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
ICEMARIO
Video game plumber who freezes enemies
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
ICEMARIO
Video game plumber who freezes enemies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
1%
YOYOS
Playthings with strings (Note letters 3-5 in this answer + letters 2-6 in 45-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
1%
INA
Once __ lifetime
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INA
Once __ lifetime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
EVEL
Knievel who holds the world record for most bones broken in a lifetime
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
EXIT
Where you get off the freeway
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
EXIT
Where you get off the freeway
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
SOYLATTES
Dairy-free cafe orders
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
SOYLATTES
Dairy-free cafe orders
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
SWINE
Lowlife
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
SWINE
Lowlife
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
DENS
Wildlife refuges
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
DENS
Wildlife refuges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
CLIPONTIE
Hassle-free accessory
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
1%
CLIPONTIE
Hassle-free accessory
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
1%
JOHNDEERETOYS
Green-and-yellow farm playthings for kids
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
JOHNDEERETOYS
Green-and-yellow farm playthings for kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 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%
MRSDASH
*Salt-free seasoning introduced in 1983
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
1%
MRSDASH
*Salt-free seasoning introduced in 1983
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
SKINNYDIP
Enjoy a clothes-free swim
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
1%
SKINNYDIP
Enjoy a clothes-free swim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
LEISURE
Duty-free time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
LEISURE
Duty-free time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
EPI
Prefix for a lifesaving "Pen"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
EPI
Prefix for a lifesaving "Pen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 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%
CLUBSCENE
Noted feature of Ibiza's nightlife
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
CLUBSCENE
Noted feature of Ibiza's nightlife
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
TENTING
Part of a nomad's lifestyle, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
TENTING
Part of a nomad's lifestyle, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
NUDISM
Revealing lifestyle choice?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
NUDISM
Revealing lifestyle choice?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
NATURERESERVE
*Wildlife sanctuary
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
NATURERESERVE
*Wildlife sanctuary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
HOMEGYM
Fee-free workout location
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
HOMEGYM
Fee-free workout location
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
TOTE
Fundraiser freebie
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
1%
TOTE
Fundraiser freebie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
1%
AND
"It's a real-life boogie ___ a real-life hoedown" (Beyonce)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2025
1%
AND
"It's a real-life boogie ___ a real-life hoedown" (Beyonce)
Universal Crossword · May 31, 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 things in life ___ free"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ARE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for ""The best things in life ___ free""?
The best answer for ""The best things in life ___ free"" is ARE with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""The best things in life ___ free"" 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.