The crossword clue "___ the waters" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from January 2, 2025. We've gathered 26 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is MUDDY (5 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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26 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MUDDY
___ the waters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
99%
MUDDY
___ the waters
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
99%
TEST
___ the waters
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2024
99%
TEST
___ the waters
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
50%
SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
50%
SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
50%
LOCHS
Scottish waters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
50%
LOCHS
Scottish waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
50%
BOOZE
Still waters?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2025
50%
BOOZE
Still waters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2025
50%
SEAS
Salty waters
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2024
50%
SEAS
Salty waters
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2024
50%
WADE
Test the waters
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
50%
WADE
Test the waters
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
50%
DEEP
"Still waters run ___"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2022
50%
DEEP
"Still waters run ___"
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2022
50%
MISTS
Gently waters using a spray bottle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2022
50%
MISTS
Gently waters using a spray bottle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2022
50%
OTTERS
Animals that rhyme with "waters," aptly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2022
50%
OTTERS
Animals that rhyme with "waters," aptly
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
50%
MANTA
Ray in tropical waters
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2022
50%
MANTA
Ray in tropical waters
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2022
50%
HOTSPRINGS
*Arkansas resort known for its geothermal waters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2021
50%
HOTSPRINGS
*Arkansas resort known for its geothermal waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2021
50%
FRIO
Texas river named for its chilly waters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2021
50%
FRIO
Texas river named for its chilly waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2021
50%
IRISHSEASTUDENT
One studying the waters near England?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2020
50%
IRISHSEASTUDENT
One studying the waters near England?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2020
50%
DASANIS
Some bottled waters
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2020
50%
DASANIS
Some bottled waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2020
50%
ROSSSEA
Antarctic waters
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2020
50%
ROSSSEA
Antarctic waters
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2020
50%
AGUAS
Mexican waters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2019
50%
AGUAS
Mexican waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2019
50%
HIGHSEAS
Open ocean waters
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 30, 2019
50%
HIGHSEAS
Open ocean waters
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 30, 2019
50%
THEHIGHSEAS
International waters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2019
50%
THEHIGHSEAS
International waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2019
50%
SEA
Black or Red waters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2019
50%
SEA
Black or Red waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2019
50%
ROIL
Stir up, as waters
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 19, 2019
50%
ROIL
Stir up, as waters
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 19, 2019
50%
EAUX
French waters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2019
50%
EAUX
French waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2019
50%
FLOODWANING
Deluge's waters subsiding?
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 4, 2018
50%
FLOODWANING
Deluge's waters subsiding?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 4, 2018
50%
EPA
They test the waters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2018
50%
EPA
They test the waters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2018
1%
ITSYBITSYSPIDER
Nursery rhyme character who "climbed up the waterspout"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2021
1%
ITSYBITSYSPIDER
Nursery rhyme character who "climbed up the waterspout"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
1%
INNER
___ tube (waterslide ride)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2021
1%
INNER
___ tube (waterslide ride)
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "___ the waters" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 26 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MUDDY (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "___ the waters"?
The best answer for "___ the waters" is MUDDY with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include TEST (4 letters).
Where has "___ the waters" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 2, 2025.