Crossword Answer For
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 4, 2025 Answers
The clue "They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees" from the Universal Crossword crossword on October 4, 2025 has 196 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that KNITTINGNEEDLES (15 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
Answer For They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees:
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KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
99%
KNITTINGNEEDLES
They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
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Sep 6, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
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4%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
4%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
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4%
MASH
Turn into baby food
(4)
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May 11, 2026
4%
MASH
Turn into baby food
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4%
TAPES
They're inserted into 11-Down
(5)
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Apr 5, 2026
4%
TAPES
They're inserted into 11-Down
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2%
CEDE
Formally turn over
(4)
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Sep 23, 2026
2%
CEDE
Formally turn over
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2%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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Sep 19, 2026
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MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
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ROLL
Craps turn
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Sep 18, 2026
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ROLL
Craps turn
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GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
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Sep 13, 2026
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GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
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USE
Put into practice
(3)
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Sep 13, 2026
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USE
Put into practice
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
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EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
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CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
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2%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
(8)
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Sep 6, 2026
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SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
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KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
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Sep 3, 2026
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KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
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ABRA
Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
(4)
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Aug 26, 2026
2%
ABRA
Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
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SEER
Crystal ball gazer
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
2%
SEER
Crystal ball gazer
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2%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
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2%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
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Aug 15, 2026
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NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
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HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
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BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
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YARN
Knitter's ball
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YARN
Knitter's ball
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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2%
FACELIFT
*Command to turn
(8)
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Jul 26, 2026
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FACELIFT
*Command to turn
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TEE
Rugby ball prop
(3)
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TEE
Rugby ball prop
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
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ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
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UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
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Jul 4, 2026
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UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
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SWERVE
Sharp turn
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Jul 4, 2026
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SWERVE
Sharp turn
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WASHI
Paper used in origami
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Jun 27, 2026
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WASHI
Paper used in origami
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CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
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Jun 26, 2026
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CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
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DONS
Slips into, as clothes
(4)
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DONS
Slips into, as clothes
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IMUP
"My turn!"
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
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IMUP
"My turn!"
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
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Jun 11, 2026
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GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
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FIST
Hand ball?
(4)
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May 30, 2026
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FIST
Hand ball?
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ENACT
Sign into law
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ENACT
Sign into law
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TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
(4)
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May 24, 2026
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TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
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USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
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May 17, 2026
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USHED
Led into a theater, slangily
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ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
(7)
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May 16, 2026
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ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
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2%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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May 11, 2026
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SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
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BELIE
Call into question
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May 9, 2026
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BELIE
Call into question
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MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
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May 3, 2026
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MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
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ENCRYPT
Put into code
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Apr 27, 2026
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ENCRYPT
Put into code
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NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
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Apr 26, 2026
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NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
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PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
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Apr 25, 2026
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PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
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CCS
Loops into a chain
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
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CCS
Loops into a chain
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BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
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Apr 21, 2026
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BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
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SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
(4)
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Apr 20, 2026
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SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
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2%
WEREUP
"It's our turn!"
(6)
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Apr 19, 2026
2%
WEREUP
"It's our turn!"
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
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Apr 17, 2026
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NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
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2%
ERIE
Lake into which the Cuyahoga empties
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Apr 17, 2026
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ERIE
Lake into which the Cuyahoga empties
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BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
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Apr 15, 2026
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BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
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PEENS
Ends used for shaping
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Apr 11, 2026
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PEENS
Ends used for shaping
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RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
(3)
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Apr 10, 2026
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RAM
One who might make a ewe turn?
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2%
STIRREDUP
Worked into a state
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Apr 6, 2026
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STIRREDUP
Worked into a state
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2%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
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Apr 5, 2026
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JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
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MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
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Apr 4, 2026
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MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
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GUILTTRIP
Manipulate into feeling ashamed
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Apr 3, 2026
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GUILTTRIP
Manipulate into feeling ashamed
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RAGEBAITED
Manipulated into feeling angry
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RAGEBAITED
Manipulated into feeling angry
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2%
GOPOOF
Vanish into thin air
(6)
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Mar 31, 2026
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GOPOOF
Vanish into thin air
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DIG
Be into
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Mar 28, 2026
2%
DIG
Be into
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PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
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Mar 26, 2026
2%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
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RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
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Mar 24, 2026
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RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
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2%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
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Mar 22, 2026
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SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
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EMBED
Put into an email
(5)
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Mar 17, 2026
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EMBED
Put into an email
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ETHER
Disappear into the ___
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Mar 15, 2026
2%
ETHER
Disappear into the ___
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2%
ERR
Drop the ball
(3)
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Mar 15, 2026
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ERR
Drop the ball
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TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
(3)
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Mar 14, 2026
2%
TAP
Do a shuffle ball change at a dance studio, e.g.
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2%
SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
(5)
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Mar 13, 2026
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SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
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LOWPITCH
Thrown ball that might elicit a cry of "Ball!"
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Mar 10, 2026
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LOWPITCH
Thrown ball that might elicit a cry of "Ball!"
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ENACTS
Makes into law
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Mar 10, 2026
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ENACTS
Makes into law
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SATIDLE
Didn't get used
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Mar 9, 2026
2%
SATIDLE
Didn't get used
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LOB
High return
(3)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
LOB
High return
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HOMINGVASE
*Urn that self-returns?
(10)
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Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOMINGVASE
*Urn that self-returns?
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HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
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TILDA
Actress Swinton
(5)
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TILDA
Actress Swinton
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ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
(7)
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ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
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WEIRDOS
Goofballs
(7)
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1%
WEIRDOS
Goofballs
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1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
(14)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
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1%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
(6)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
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1%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
(3)
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Sep 14, 2026
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RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
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1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
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PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
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PACER
Indiana basketball player
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CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
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1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
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1%
AGI
Tax return fig.
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
AGI
Tax return fig.
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TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
(5)
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TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
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ORBS
Space balls?
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ORBS
Space balls?
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STARS
Great balls of fire
(5)
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1%
STARS
Great balls of fire
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1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
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SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
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NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
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NATS
D.C. ballplayers
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CAR
Mercury or Saturn
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
CAR
Mercury or Saturn
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1%
UEY
Short turnaround?
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
UEY
Short turnaround?
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ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
(8)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
ALBRIGHT
Clinton secretary of state
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OWL
Nocturnal bird of prey
(3)
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OWL
Nocturnal bird of prey
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BATS
Softball clubs
(4)
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BATS
Softball clubs
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BAT
Nocturnal flapper
(3)
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BAT
Nocturnal flapper
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HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
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HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
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UMPS
Baseball officials
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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UMPS
Baseball officials
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PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
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SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
(7)
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Aug 16, 2026
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SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
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1%
ARAGORN
"The Return of the King" king
(7)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
ARAGORN
"The Return of the King" king
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TOE
Ballerina's turning point
(3)
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TOE
Ballerina's turning point
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PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
(5)
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PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
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Aug 12, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
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TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
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TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
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CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
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CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
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GYRATES
Takes turns?
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
GYRATES
Takes turns?
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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GOTBACK
Returned home
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GOTBACK
Returned home
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SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
(7)
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SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
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APPLE
McIntosh or Macintosh
(5)
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APPLE
McIntosh or Macintosh
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BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
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Jul 24, 2026
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BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
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1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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NOD
Assent nonverbally
(3)
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NOD
Assent nonverbally
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
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Jul 20, 2026
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DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
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MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
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FOG
Confused state
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
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FOG
Confused state
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BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
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BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
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DOUG
Football coach Pederson
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
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DOUG
Football coach Pederson
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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1%
APEX
Mountaintop
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
APEX
Mountaintop
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1%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
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1%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
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INASPIN
Dazed and confused
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1%
SSW
NNE U-turn
(3)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
SSW
NNE U-turn
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1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
(4)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
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1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
(8)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHICANES
Sequences of tight turns on racecourses
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1%
REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
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REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
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DUETO
Caused by
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Jun 12, 2026
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DUETO
Caused by
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WELT
Paintball injury
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
WELT
Paintball injury
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
(3)
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Jun 4, 2026
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
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DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
(5)
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May 31, 2026
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DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
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ERE
Before, in classic ballads
(3)
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May 26, 2026
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ERE
Before, in classic ballads
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HOE
Earth-turning tool
(3)
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May 26, 2026
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HOE
Earth-turning tool
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1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
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May 24, 2026
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NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
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May 21, 2026
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
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ACE
Unreturned tennis serve
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
ACE
Unreturned tennis serve
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NET
Pickleball barrier
(3)
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May 18, 2026
1%
NET
Pickleball barrier
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1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
(7)
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May 17, 2026
1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
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1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
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May 15, 2026
1%
SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
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CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
(4)
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May 13, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
(5)
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May 12, 2026
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
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ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
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VOTE
Cast a ballot
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
VOTE
Cast a ballot
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ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
(6)
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May 4, 2026
1%
ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
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DUNK
Basketball stuff
(4)
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May 3, 2026
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DUNK
Basketball stuff
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LIEIDLE
Go unused
(7)
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May 3, 2026
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LIEIDLE
Go unused
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SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
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NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
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NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
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GAINS
Advances, in football
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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GAINS
Advances, in football
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TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
(6)
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Apr 21, 2026
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TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
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LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
(4)
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Apr 20, 2026
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LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
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ENTER
Return key's equivalent
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
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ENTER
Return key's equivalent
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TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
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RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
(3)
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Apr 13, 2026
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RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
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NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
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NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
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WAD
Spitball, e.g.
(3)
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Apr 10, 2026
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WAD
Spitball, e.g.
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PASSES
Football throws
(6)
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Apr 10, 2026
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PASSES
Football throws
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CAMEASHORE
Returned to dry land
(10)
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Apr 10, 2026
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CAMEASHORE
Returned to dry land
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NUBS
Much-used pencils
(4)
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Apr 9, 2026
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NUBS
Much-used pencils
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UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
(3)
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Apr 7, 2026
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UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
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SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
(4)
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Apr 6, 2026
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SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
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WOKE
Roused
(4)
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Apr 6, 2026
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WOKE
Roused
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LATHE
Wood-turning tool
(5)
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Apr 4, 2026
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LATHE
Wood-turning tool
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COLT
Indianapolis footballer
(4)
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Apr 2, 2026
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COLT
Indianapolis footballer
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TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
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TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
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ESPN
College football channel
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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ESPN
College football channel
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
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Mar 31, 2026
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
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DINGALINGS
Screwballs
(10)
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Mar 28, 2026
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DINGALINGS
Screwballs
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SITSIDLE
Goes unused
(8)
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Mar 28, 2026
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SITSIDLE
Goes unused
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SNO
Hostess ___balls
(3)
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Mar 27, 2026
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SNO
Hostess ___balls
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NOONE
Terrible turnout
(5)
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Mar 25, 2026
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NOONE
Terrible turnout
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YARD
Football unit
(4)
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Mar 25, 2026
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YARD
Football unit
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KIT
Footballer's uniform
(3)
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Mar 25, 2026
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KIT
Footballer's uniform
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KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
(7)
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Mar 24, 2026
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KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
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POP
Burst, as a balloon
(3)
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Mar 24, 2026
1%
POP
Burst, as a balloon
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1%
HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
(5)
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Mar 23, 2026
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HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
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1%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
(4)
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Mar 21, 2026
1%
OONA
Name hidden in "balloon animal"
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CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
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Mar 19, 2026
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CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
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1%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
(11)
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Mar 19, 2026
1%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
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1%
SHAGS
Catches fly balls
(5)
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Mar 15, 2026
1%
SHAGS
Catches fly balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
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Mar 14, 2026
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CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
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1%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
(3)
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Mar 14, 2026
1%
ISO
One-on-one play in a five-on-five b-ball game
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SET
Division of a volleyball match
(3)
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Mar 13, 2026
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SET
Division of a volleyball match
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ANTENNA
*Wintour who was editor-in-chief of Vogue
(7)
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Mar 11, 2026
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ANTENNA
*Wintour who was editor-in-chief of Vogue
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HOMERS
Four-baggers in baseball
(6)
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Mar 10, 2026
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HOMERS
Four-baggers in baseball
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WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
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Mar 9, 2026
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WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
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FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
(4)
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Mar 9, 2026
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FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
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SEAM
Baseball gripping aid
(4)
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Mar 8, 2026
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SEAM
Baseball gripping aid
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ENE
U-turn from WSW
(3)
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Mar 7, 2026
1%
ENE
U-turn from WSW
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How many possible solutions does "They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is KNITTINGNEEDLES (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees"?
The best answer for "They're used to turn a ball of yarn into bootees" is KNITTINGNEEDLES with 15 letters.
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