Crossword Answer For
"This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword March 12, 2025 Answers
Working through the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 12, 2025 and stuck on ""This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle"? Our solver has identified 193 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is HOLDONTOYOURHAT, a 15-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
HOLDONTOYOURHAT
"This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
99%
HOLDONTOYOURHAT
"This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
8%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
8%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
8%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
8%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
8%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
8%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
8%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
8%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
8%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
8%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
8%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
8%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
5%
SAYITWITHFLOWERS
FTD Mother's Day slogan, or an alternate title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
5%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
3%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
DIOSMIO
Spanish expression of shock
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
3%
DIOSMIO
Spanish expression of shock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
3%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
SIR
Knight's title
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
3%
SIR
Knight's title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
3%
OPHELIA
Tragic character in the title of a 2025 Taylor Swift chart-topper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
OPHELIA
Tragic character in the title of a 2025 Taylor Swift chart-topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
3%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
HERR
Bach title
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
3%
HERR
Bach title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
3%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
DALAI
Start of a religious title
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DALAI
Start of a religious title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ESQ
Atty.'s title
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
ESQ
Atty.'s title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
3%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
3%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
3%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
3%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
3%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
3%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
3%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
SEXT
Message one may wish to open in private
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
3%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
3%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
3%
CEO
Corp. title for Jane Fraser of Citigroup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
CEO
Corp. title for Jane Fraser of Citigroup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
3%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
3%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
3%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
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PTSD
Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
3%
BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
BOATERSAFETY
Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
ESOBESO
Anka song with a Spanish title
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
ESOBESO
Anka song with a Spanish title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
COMPETE
Try for the title
(7)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
COMPETE
Try for the title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
OTTO
2022 title role for Tom Hanks
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
3%
OTTO
2022 title role for Tom Hanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
ELIO
2025 Pixar title character
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
3%
ELIO
2025 Pixar title character
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
3%
OMEN
Sign of things to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
3%
HITON
Suddenly come up with
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
3%
HITON
Suddenly come up with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
3%
MRI
Scan that may diagnose a torn ACL
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
ACID
Word in a Samin Nosrat cookbook title
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
3%
ACID
Word in a Samin Nosrat cookbook title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
KITE
Toy that may get stuck in a tree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
SEXED
"Where babies come from" class, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
3%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
MENU
List that may drop with a click
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
3%
REWINDTHECLOCK
What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
3%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
3%
ASST
Corporate title abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
3%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
3%
ANECDATA
Evidence that may not be fully reliable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
3%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
3%
BREAKINGSTORY
News that may interrupt regular programming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
ERA
Stretch that may be named for a music genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
SRTA
Chica's title: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
3%
SRTA
Chica's title: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
3%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
SENOR
Spanish title
(5)
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May 31, 2026
3%
SENOR
Spanish title
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
3%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
MOCHI
Rice cake that may be filled with ice cream
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
LEGOFLAMB
Roasted entree that may be served with mint jelly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
3%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
3%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
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May 24, 2026
3%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
RODCAREW
Namesake of the AL batting title
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
3%
RODCAREW
Namesake of the AL batting title
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
(4)
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May 24, 2026
3%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
3%
ITLL
"__ come to me ... "
(4)
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May 22, 2026
3%
ITLL
"__ come to me ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
WOODCUT
Artistic printing method, and a feature of rows 2, 5, 11, and 14 in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
WHAMMYBAR
Guitar accessory that may create vibrato
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
3%
CLOUD
Easy part of a sky in a jigsaw puzzle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
3%
ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
(5)
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May 12, 2026
3%
ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
3%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
3%
YENTL
Streisand title role
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
YENTL
Streisand title role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
SRI
Sanskrit title of respect
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
3%
SRI
Sanskrit title of respect
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
3%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
(3)
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May 6, 2026
3%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
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Apr 27, 2026
3%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
3%
ALLERGY
Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction in a Steinbeck title
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction in a Steinbeck title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
3%
APP
Where a QR code may lead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
3%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
3%
OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
3%
OLIVE
Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
SEPT
Mo. in a Green Day title
(4)
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Apr 19, 2026
3%
SEPT
Mo. in a Green Day title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
3%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
(10)
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Apr 18, 2026
3%
QUESADILLA
Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
(3)
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Apr 18, 2026
3%
BRR
Sound that may accompany goosebumps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
GETSORE
Become peeved
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
GETSORE
Become peeved
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
FLUFFY
Nickname for comedian Gabriel Iglesias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PREGO
Italian "You're welcome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
PREGO
Italian "You're welcome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
(3)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
BEAR
Unwelcome campground visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BURN
Cutting comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
HEARTSTOPPERS
Intensely shocking events
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
HEARTSTOPPERS
Intensely shocking events
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
AGASP
Audibly shocked
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
AGASP
Audibly shocked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
SHADE
Welcome relief on a hot day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
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
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SHALL
"We __ Overcome"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
SHALL
"We __ Overcome"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ETA
Question in reply to "omw," maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
NIECE
Fun aunt's movie date, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ERAS
History chapters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ERAS
History chapters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
SLIPS
Ignores a "wet floor" sign, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MARIONETTE
Figure that comes with strings attached
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMO
Given to moping, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
EMAILALERT
Ding, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOWL
React to a riot, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
(4)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
PLED
Claimed no contest, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
GOESPRO
Becomes a paid athlete
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
PEST
Unwelcome visitor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PEST
Unwelcome visitor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISTOO
Childish comeback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
TAIL
Long part of a comet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
(3)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
SPA
28-Down amenity, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANNEX
Granny flat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
DONOTERASE
Photography collection subtitled "Mathematicians and Their Chalkboards"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
ISPOSE
"Reckon maybe, yeah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
(5)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
LEDTV
Flatscreen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
MCING
Running with a mic, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SEEIN
Welcome at the door
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
PANIC
Become overwhelmed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
MAT
Welcome site?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
MAT
Welcome site?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
MAUI
"You're Welcome" singer in "Moana"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
MAUI
"You're Welcome" singer in "Moana"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Match, as a laptop and the cloud
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
SYNC
Match, as a laptop and the cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DRAGARTIST
Queen, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
HOLE
Boring outcome?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
HOLE
Boring outcome?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
ENDUP
Eventually become
(5)
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May 10, 2026
1%
ENDUP
Eventually become
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
RENTS
Monopoly income
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
RENTS
Monopoly income
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
LURIE
San Francisco mayor Daniel
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
CARLOAD
Bunch of clowns, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
ERROR
One of several mistakes in a Shakespeare comedy?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
DOG
Walking buddy, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but maybe I'm off base?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on March 12, 2025
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Coral habitats
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Duel tool
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Heart chambers
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Gym shorts, yoga pants, tank tops, and the like
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Spotted wildcat
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Butter squares
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Distress signal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOLDONTOYOURHAT (15 letters).
What is the best answer for ""This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle"?
The best answer for ""This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle" is HOLDONTOYOURHAT with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""This may come as a shock," or an apt title for this puzzle" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 12, 2025.