The answer to "Time before dark" from the Universal Crossword crossword on March 27, 2025 is likely DUSK. This 4-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 183 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DUSK
Time before dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
99%
DUSK
Time before dark
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
10%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
10%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
GENIE
Disney character who is blue most of the time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
5%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
5%
POWERNAP
Short time out
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
5%
POWERNAP
Short time out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
5%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
SEC
Short time?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
5%
SEC
Short time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
5%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
5%
ATLAST
"About dang time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
5%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
DEVOTE
Dedicate, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
5%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
5%
EVER
Of all time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
EVER
Of all time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
AGAIN
An additional time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
AGAIN
An additional time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
ONCE
A single time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
ONCE
A single time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
5%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
5%
NSEC
Tiny amt. of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
ERA
Notable time
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
5%
ERA
Notable time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
5%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
5%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
5%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
5%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
5%
ORWHENEVER
"... any time, really"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
5%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
MOMENTS
Brief periods of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
5%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
5%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
5%
LATE
Not on time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
5%
LATE
Not on time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
5%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
5%
BEING
For the time __
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
BEING
For the time __
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
WHEN
"At what time?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
5%
EVERAFTER
Until the end of time
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
TARDY
Not on time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
TARDY
Not on time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
5%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
5%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
SAVEITFORLATER
"Now's not the time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
AMASS
Collect over time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
AMASS
Collect over time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
5%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
5%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
SOON
"The time is nigh!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
EPOCH
Geologic time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
EPOCH
Geologic time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
AMPM
They're AWOL from military time!
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
REDEYE
Flight landing around breakfast time
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
LORE
Tales as old as time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
LORE
Tales as old as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
AGES
Long, long time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
AGES
Long, long time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
5%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
5%
STARDATE
Sci-fi time standard
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
STARDATE
Sci-fi time standard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
ARIA
Diva's time to shine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
ARIA
Diva's time to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
STAB
Shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
TBA
(Check back soon for the kickoff time)
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
5%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
UPON
"Once ___ a time ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
UPON
"Once ___ a time ..."
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOOFINGOFF
*Wasting time
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOOFINGOFF
*Wasting time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
MATE
Check a final time?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
5%
MATE
Check a final time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
5%
LIVE
In real time
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
LIVE
In real time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
WEREON
"It's time, everyone! Break a leg!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
LETSDOTHISTHING
"It's go time!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
LETSDOTHISTHING
"It's go time!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
MATT
"Apologies to ___ Damon, we ran out of time" (Jimmy Kimmel)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
MATT
"Apologies to ___ Damon, we ran out of time" (Jimmy Kimmel)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
ELAPSES
Passes, as time
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ELAPSES
Passes, as time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
INARUSH
Pressed for time
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
INARUSH
Pressed for time
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
EASTERN
Maine's time zone
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
5%
EASTERN
Maine's time zone
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
5%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
5%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
LIVESTREAM
Broadcast in real time
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
LIVESTREAM
Broadcast in real time
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
ERR
Show up at the wrong time, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
TAN
Black and ___ (cocktail with dark and light beer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
FLAIR
14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FLAIR
14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
YORE
Olden times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EON
Countless lifetimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RADII
Spoke multiple times?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KEVIN
Two-time NBA Finals MVP Durant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
RBI
Reward for a sacrifice, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
FRANCES
Three-time Best Actress Oscar winner McDormand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
TERA
Mega- times mega-
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
PIPER
Three-time Oscar nominee Laurie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
EATTHECLOCK
Be time-consuming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
AROD
Three-time AL MVP in the 2000s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
(8)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
FASTPASS
Amusement park time-saver
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ERAS
Noted times
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
ERAS
Noted times
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GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
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GWEN
Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
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FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
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Aug 8, 2026
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FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
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EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
EGGHUNTS
Springtime lawn parties
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DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
DALY
Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
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SAP
Sentimental one
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
SAP
Sentimental one
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1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
(7)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
HUNTERS
"House __": longtime HGTV series
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
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SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
SNL
Longtime NBC sketch show, casually
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KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
KAREEM
Six-time NBA MVP Abdul-Jabbar
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1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
CABINSIDEJOB
Part-time gig at a summer camp?
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1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
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1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
LESABRE
Longtime Buick model
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SIGN
__ of the times
(4)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
SIGN
__ of the times
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1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
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ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
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ONEAM
Late bedtime hr.
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SCONE
Teatime bite
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
SCONE
Teatime bite
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SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
(5)
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Jun 8, 2026
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SAPPY
Cloyingly sentimental
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SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
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SHE
Her partner, sometimes
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ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
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COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
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COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
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1%
OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
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OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
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1%
TOES
Temperature testers, at times
(4)
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May 31, 2026
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TOES
Temperature testers, at times
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1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ALEX
Longtime "Jeopardy!" host Trebek
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1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
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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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1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
(12)
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May 10, 2026
1%
POUNDPOPPIES
Throw a tantrum in a springtime meadow?
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1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
1%
ELLEN
Daytime show until 2022
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ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
(6)
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Apr 17, 2026
1%
ALYSSA
Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
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MGS
Longtime British sports cars
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
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MGS
Longtime British sports cars
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ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
(3)
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Apr 15, 2026
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ONE
Day ___ (loyal, longtime friend, in modern slang)
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MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
MARA
Two-time Oscar nominee Rooney
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DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
1%
DOLL
Stroller occupant, at times
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IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
(4)
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Apr 14, 2026
1%
IPOD
Onetime Zune rival
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1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
LIRA
Onetime currency in 15-Across
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ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
(3)
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Apr 12, 2026
1%
ERS
Hosp. areas known for long wait times
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1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
(5)
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Apr 10, 2026
1%
FALDO
Three-time Masters winner who was knighted in 2009
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1%
SEPIA
Old-timey photo tint
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
SEPIA
Old-timey photo tint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
(10)
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Apr 5, 2026
1%
TIMESAVERS
Life hacks, sometimes
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1%
SHAH
Onetime Iranian ruler
(4)
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Apr 2, 2026
1%
SHAH
Onetime Iranian ruler
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CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
(15)
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Mar 28, 2026
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CATLIKEREFLEXES
Critical component of fast response times
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1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
(4)
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Mar 24, 2026
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OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
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SOLARDAY
Basis for standard timekeeping
(8)
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Mar 22, 2026
1%
SOLARDAY
Basis for standard timekeeping
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LATENS
Grows darker
(6)
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Mar 21, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
SCOTT
Joplin known as the "King of Ragtime"
(5)
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Mar 15, 2026
1%
SCOTT
Joplin known as the "King of Ragtime"
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AMY
Six-time Oscar nominee Adams
(3)
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Mar 15, 2026
1%
AMY
Six-time Oscar nominee Adams
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1%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
(3)
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Mar 12, 2026
1%
PSP
Onetime Sony game console: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
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Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
REEF
Maritime ridge
(4)
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Mar 11, 2026
1%
REEF
Maritime ridge
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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MARIE
Two-time Nobelist Curie
(5)
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Mar 8, 2026
1%
MARIE
Two-time Nobelist Curie
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1%
SUNUP
Vampire's bedtime
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
SUNUP
Vampire's bedtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
LENO
Longtime late-night host Jay
(4)
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Mar 3, 2026
1%
LENO
Longtime late-night host Jay
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1%
SPECIALS
Limited-time offers
(8)
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Mar 3, 2026
1%
SPECIALS
Limited-time offers
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1%
CSI
Longtime CBS forensic drama
(3)
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Mar 3, 2026
1%
CSI
Longtime CBS forensic drama
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1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
(9)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
CHEESELOG
Creamy appetizer sometimes served with crostini
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SUMMER
Christmastime in the Southern Hemisphere
(6)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
SUMMER
Christmastime in the Southern Hemisphere
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIE
Old-timey "Darn you!"
(3)
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Mar 1, 2026
1%
FIE
Old-timey "Darn you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
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Clues for Universal Crossword on March 27, 2025
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Degree for many CEOs
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Hybrid big cat
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French for "black"
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"Don't worry about me"
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Author ___ X. Kendi
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One can play it
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Dreidel, e.g.
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Like some textured headboards
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Time before dark" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DUSK (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Time before dark"?
The best answer for "Time before dark" is DUSK with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Time before dark" 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 March 27, 2025.