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They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme

Last seen in Universal Crossword October 5, 2021 Answers

The Universal Crossword crossword from October 5, 2021 includes the clue "They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme". We've gathered 176 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is HOMOPHONES (10 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.

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176 Other Potential Answers

99%
HOMOPHONES
They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2021
5%
ELECTRICCHARGES
They can make things more attractive
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
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
3%
LETEM
"Who cares if they do"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
SHE
___/they pronouns
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
CROAK
Guttural sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
DESSERT
Course most look forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
HEH
Chuckle sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
2%
OUTEAT
Consume more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ACOUSTICS
Science of sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
MOO
Cow sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
HUM
Beehive sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
MERE
No more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
ACHOO
Hay fever sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
ALSO
"What's more ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
HOOT
Owl sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
STARE
Unsettling look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
MOUE
Petulant look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
SNARL
Dog's warning sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
2%
CORAL
Color similar to salmon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
ERM
Hesitant sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
BAM
Collision sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
LUTZES
Skating jumps similar to toe loops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
SNEER
Bad look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
CRACKLE
Radio static sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
RESTYLE
Provide a new look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
2%
SNIP
Scissors sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
REEDY
Like the sound of an oboe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
2%
TWIRL
Movement while asking "How do I look?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
PEAL
Belfry sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
MURMUR
Cooing sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ANOTHER
One more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
SLAP
High-five sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
PHONIC
Relating to sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
2%
OUTATE
Was more consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
AMP
Musician's sound booster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
OUTSELL
Generate more revenue than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
2%
LAO
Language similar to Thai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
TOCK
Clock sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
AIRHORNS
Shock jock's sound effects
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
2%
DEADENS
Makes softer, as sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
POUT
Sulky look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
WHIRR
Fan sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
LESS
Not more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
IMFULL
"No more for me, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ETC
"And more of the same" abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
SIGH
Weary sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
2%
GYRO
Greek dish similar to shawarma
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
2%
GRR
Warning sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
2%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
PEEK
Quick look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
BOING
Trampoline sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
AUDIO
Broadcast's sound component
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
MOAN
Ghostly sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
AAH
Relaxing sound?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
HALT
"Not one more step!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
2%
ROAR
Lion's sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
2%
BOCCE
Game similar to pétanque
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
SHH
Finger-on-lips sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ECHO
Warehouse sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
GRAYMATTER
Some tissue in the central nervous system
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
LYE
NaOH, more familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
2%
THUNK
Heavy landing sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
HORN
Traffic jam sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
TSK
Judgy sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
BEEP
Microwave sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
2%
ARF
Shelter sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
LOFI
Lacking sharp sound quality, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
BRR
Sweater weather sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
GLUG
Pouring sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
PAH
Oom-___ (tuba sound)
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
CALYPSO
Afro-Caribbean sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
SHADOW
February signal of more winter
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
ENCORE
Cry for more
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
2%
OINK
Sty sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
ECRU
Color similar to khaki
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
MERELY
Nothing more than
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
UGLY
Hard to look at
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
PEEP
Tiny sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
ARR
Pirate's sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
IOWA
State with more pigs than people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
DRAWL
Southern sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
ICANRELATE
"Something similar happened to me"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
YOUAGAIN
"Back for more, eh?
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
TWEET
Bird's sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
SNORED
Was a sound sleeper?
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
MELLOWS
Becomes more chill
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
HEHE
Giggle sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
POP
Champagne cork's sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
MWAH
Air kiss sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
ENOUGH
"No more!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
2%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
HONK
Goose sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
NEEDIER
Requiring more help
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
2%
PSST
Attention-getting sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
2%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
GUTSIER
Demonstrating more courage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
OUTEATS
Takes in more than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
AMEN
"Could not agree more"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
DRE
Nickname hidden in "sound recording"
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
2%
PURR
Content kitty's sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
STEREO
Two-speaker sound system
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
ZOOM
Race car's sound
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
TUT
Disapproving sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
2%
FLAN
Custard dessert similar to crème caramel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
SPIKEHEEL
Shoe that makes you look sharp?
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
INLET
Bay or sound
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
WWERAW
Fight show for more than 30 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
DRUB
Defeat soundly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FILMSCORES
Movie soundtracks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ROARS
Big cat sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SCHWAS
Unstressed vowel sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
UTERI
Ultrasound targets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
BOOPS
Nose-tapping sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BODYTEMPERATURE
*Internal setting controlled by thermoregulation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
ARFS
Dog park sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
DELHI
Metropolis in north-central India
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
FIRES
S'mores cookers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
YELPS
Pound sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
ENID
Wednesday's roommate at Nevermore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
TSKS
Disapproving sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
JOBHUNTER
*Person looking for employment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
ERS
Backpedaling sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
SDAK
Mt. Rushmore's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
EMAIL
Outlook message
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
AHAS
Clicking sounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BLEEPS
Censoring sounds
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OMS
Meditation sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SNUB
Overlook for an Oscar nod
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
EEKS
Chicken sounds?
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
NOMNOM
Pair of eating sounds
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SNO
Cold-sounding commercial prefix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
SIRI
Assistant who sounds genuinely offended if you call her "Alexa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ROSY
Like an optimistic outlook
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
SPANK
Defeat soundly, in slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
AND
Furthermore
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
CHILE
Country that sounds cold
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
TENTH
Sophomore's grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
WHISTLES
Game-stopping sounds from refs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
SUNBEAR
Stellar-sounding animal native to Southeast Asia
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
MOANS
Eerie haunted hayride sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026

Clues for Universal Crossword on October 5, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 176 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOMOPHONES (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme" is HOMOPHONES with 10 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "They sound more similar than they look ... and are central to this puzzle's theme" 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 October 5, 2021.
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