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"The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)

Last seen in Universal Crossword February 11, 2024 Answers

The crossword clue ""The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 11, 2024 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 175 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is LIES (4 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.

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LIES
"The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
6%
MET
"You haven't ___ the new me yet" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
6%
THEYD
"___ say I hustled, put in the work" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
WHERE
"__ were we?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
YOU
"If I were __ ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
SHOES
“If I were in your __ ... ”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
DRESS
Garment whose colors were hotly debated in 2015
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
2%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
AVOIDAVOID
Vague advice for space travelers worried about black holes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
2%
GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
2%
ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
GOTHS
Folks who may dress in all black
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
IDOL
Taylor, to Swifties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
THEDEADMANSHAND
Black aces and black eights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
EMO
Subculture associated with black hair dye
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
EMOHAIR
Choppy, layered style with black bangs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
EGG
Shell + white + yolk
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
ROMEO
Shakespeare hero in the lyrics of Taylor Swift's "Love Story"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
GAINSMASS
Grows, as a black hole
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
UVTATTOO
Skin art only visible in black light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
SNOWED
Covered in white, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
AAVE
Dialect in some Black communities, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
PRINTERINK
It can be cyan, magenta, yellow or black
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
2%
SEPARATE
With 65-Across, request from some diners, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 6, 8, and 10 of this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
2%
OPS
Word with "black" or "special"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
KEA
Hawaiian for "white"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
2%
AGED
Like black vinegar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
2%
MENS
Department with ties
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
2%
OCEAN
Great white shark's domain
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
2%
INOT
How many ties are broken, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
2%
LAB
Place to wear safety goggles and a white coat
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
2%
STAINED
Like a white shirt ruined by tomato sauce
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
2%
FIBS
Tells a white lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
2%
MOLENEGRO
Traditional black Oaxacan sauce
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
2%
TARS
Covers with black goo
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
2%
HALO
Beyoncé song with the lyric "I got my angel now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
2%
REDSAUCES
Coats paired with bow ties?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
2%
TRANS
Like someone represented by a pink, blue and white flag
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
2%
SCORCH
Leave a black mark on, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
2%
USA
Chant from fans dressed in red, white, and blue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2025
2%
LILIES
Flowers that might be white
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
2%
HEX
Bit of black magic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
2%
ROSE
Neither red nor white
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
2%
ENDS
Fades to black, say
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
1%
ERA
The Roaring Twenties, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
AURORABOREALIS
Solar-powered lighting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ASCOTS
Broad neckties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
LATEFEES
Penalties for missing due dates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
ODDS
Probabilities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
NETID
Online access username within universities, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
PAYOUTS
Royalties, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
CAHN
"High Hopes" lyricist Sammy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
ECRU
Off-white hue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
OTO
Many a Chiwere language student
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
ALOOTIKKI
Savory potato patties in Indian cuisine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BOBSLED
Gravity-powered racer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
TONES
Vocal qualities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
GALAS
Fancy parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
BAS
Humanities degs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
IPOS
Wall St. investment opportunities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
VARIABLES
Unknown qualities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
POC
Abbr. that includes many racial identities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
NIH
Research org. with facilities in Bethesda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
RSVPED
Answered, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
SHINTO
Worship of entities known as kami
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
ORECARS
Entities that carry rock and roll
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
DEARS
Sweeties
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
CANDY
Smarties and Nerds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
LOO
Bath facilities
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
CLEARSOUT
Empties completely
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 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%
TRAMS
Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
OTOE
Chiwere speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
DJS
Some radio personalities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
ERIE
Lake into which the Cuyahoga empties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big personalities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ORCA
Black-and-white 18-Across predator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
ACE
One at a blackjack table, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ESTATES
Large properties
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ORCAS
Black-and-white whales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
POWERUSER
One with advanced technical capabilities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
IFS
Uncertainties
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ACME
Maker of jet-powered pogo sticks, in cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
THATSSORAVEN
2000s Disney sitcom about a teen with hidden psychic abilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
TEETH
Pearly whites
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
BBQS
Many July 4 parties, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
DNALABS
Genetic testing facilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
POOLNOODLES
*Hollow floaties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
KAZOO
Hum-powered instrument
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DEBTS
Financial liabilities
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PEDICAB
Human-powered taxi
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
OREO
It is black-and-white but might get twisted
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
WHATSSHAKIN
"How goes it?," or a question that could be answered by 17-, 25-, 36-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
ASSIGN
Give, as duties
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
AREAS
Research specialties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
SEAT
Bike part that can be raised and lowered
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
FALSEGODS
Illegitimate deities
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
DOCTORWHO
Longtime British sci-fi show, or a question answered by the end of 16-, 25- or 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
MILE
Unit with Roman and "country" varieties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
MIRANDA
"Moana" composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasel with a short black-tipped tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
SAD
Like lyrics full of heartache
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
FOB
Battery-powered key
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
PLEAS
Entreaties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
TRAITS
Qualities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
BAES
Sweeties
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
BUST
Get three eights in blackjack, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
SSI
Fed. stipend for some people with disabilities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
IDOLS
Greatly admired celebrities
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
SPAS
Amenities at some luxury hotels
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
CREAMALES
Pale beer varieties
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
AFTERSCHOOL
Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
WINELIST
Menu with reds and whites
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
MAS
Some humanities degs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
MENSA
Society for smarties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
HANDOVERFIST
In large quantities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
ILKS
Varieties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
LILTS
Cheerful ditties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
INKY
Jet-black
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
GOGETTERS
Folks described as having type A personalities, maybe
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
1%
ERASE
Clear, as a whiteboard
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
DOGHOUSES
Shelties' shelters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
KPS
Mil. mess duties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
GUITARSOLOS
Opportunities for shredders to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
1%
NOISELAWS
Legal deterrents to loud parties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
SHELTERS
Places to adopt puppies and kitties
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
COMMUTERTRAINS
Common conveyances between suburbs and cities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
TWO
Number of cities in a Dickens title
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
COMPARE
Examine the similarities and differences
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
IVORY
Off-white hue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
ISOS
Plays that create one-on-one scoring opportunities, in basketball shorthand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
ENT
Doc with three specialties
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
1%
SATAYS
Skewered Thai dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
METALMARIO
Silver-colored, powered-up Nintendo character
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
TBILLS
Govt. securities
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
PINATAS
They get smashed at parties
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
OBOE
Instrument commonly made from African blackwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
LOOMED
Towered (over)
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
OMNIVERSE
Set of all realities, in science fiction
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
ALOO
__ tikki: potato patties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
COUPLESRETREATS
Opportunities to work on relationships
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
ALTEREGOS
Superheroes' secondary identities
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
CASINOGAME
Roulette or blackjack
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
1%
ANKA
Paul who wrote the lyrics to "My Way"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
ONUSES
Unpleasant responsibilities
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
1%
SATAY
Skewered dish with peanut sauce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
1%
RAGES
Parties hearty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2025
1%
TAXCODES
Rules for government duties?
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
ACETEN
Strong blackjack hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
REC
Leisure activities, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025

Clues for Universal Crossword on February 11, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does ""The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LIES (4 letters).
What is the best answer for ""The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)"?
The best answer for ""The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)" is LIES with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""The ties were black, the ___ were white" (Taylor Swift lyric)" 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 February 11, 2024.
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