The Universal Crossword crossword published on April 4, 2026 contains the clue "Took a shot in the dark". According to our crossword solution database, there are 162 possible answers. GUESSED (7 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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162 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
99%
GUESSED
Took a shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
10%
STAB
Shot in the dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
10%
STAB
Shot in the dark
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
10%
DRANK
Took a shot, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
10%
DRANK
Took a shot, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
10%
LASERTAG
Activity that involves taking a shot in the dark?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2024
10%
LASERTAG
Activity that involves taking a shot in the dark?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2024
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%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
PIC
Camera shot
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
PIC
Camera shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
5%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
5%
CAROM
Certain pool shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
5%
CAROM
Certain pool shot
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
5%
SNIPED
Took potshots (at)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
SNIPED
Took potshots (at)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
5%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
5%
DIRTYCHAI
Tea with a shot of espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 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%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
RAINGEAR
*Impressive shot in horseshoes
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
CUTAWAY
Movie shot that interrupts the main action
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
ROCKETSHIP
Flash Gordon took one from Earth to Mongo
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
ROCKETSHIP
Flash Gordon took one from Earth to Mongo
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
TEE
Item shot from a cannon at a concert
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
5%
TEE
Item shot from a cannon at a concert
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
BIICKCHEESE
Big shot in the paver industry?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
BIICKCHEESE
Big shot in the paver industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT
Big shot in the bulb industry?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT
Big shot in the bulb industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
HUGOBOSS
Big shot in the sci-fi awards industry?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
HUGOBOSS
Big shot in the sci-fi awards industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
COOLINGSENSATION
Big shot in the refrigeration industry?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
COOLINGSENSATION
Big shot in the refrigeration industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
REDBARON
Big shot in the cab industry?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
REDBARON
Big shot in the cab industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
FLUTEPLAYER
Big shot in the champagne glass industry?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
FLUTEPLAYER
Big shot in the champagne glass industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
FINDINGGOD
Big shot in the treasure-hunting industry?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
FINDINGGOD
Big shot in the treasure-hunting industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
FOOTBALLER
Big shot in the podiatry industry?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
FOOTBALLER
Big shot in the podiatry industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
CUE
Stick for a pool shot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
CUE
Stick for a pool shot
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
SANK
Made, as a pool shot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
SANK
Made, as a pool shot
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
GNAT
Part of a dark cloud
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
5%
BLACKHOLES
Massive dark spots in outer space
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
5%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BITTER
Like dark chocolate, maybe
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
5%
EYEGEL
Product that may reduce dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
5%
WANTEDPOSTER
Mug shot souvenir from an Old West tourist town
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
5%
WANTEDPOSTER
Mug shot souvenir from an Old West tourist town
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
5%
HOOD
*He took from the rich
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
5%
HOOD
*He took from the rich
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
5%
TRY
Give it a shot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
5%
TRY
Give it a shot
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
5%
TESTRUN
Time to give it a shot!
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
5%
TESTRUN
Time to give it a shot!
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
5%
LOB
Easy tennis shot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
LOB
Easy tennis shot
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
5%
SATUP
Suddenly took interest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
5%
SATUP
Suddenly took interest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
5%
FLU
Annual shot target
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
5%
FLU
Annual shot target
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
5%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
5%
ANGLES
Pool shot considerations
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
5%
ANGLES
Pool shot considerations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
5%
GUESS
Take a shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
5%
GUESS
Take a shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
5%
SABLE
Small animal with dark fur
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
5%
SABLE
Small animal with dark fur
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
5%
GOTH
Post-punk genre associated with a dark and gloomy style
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
5%
GOTH
Post-punk genre associated with a dark and gloomy style
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
5%
SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
5%
SLAMDUNK
Showy basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
5%
HURL
Throw, as a shot put
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
5%
HURL
Throw, as a shot put
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
5%
CHOCOHOLIC
Lover of the dark, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
5%
CHOCOHOLIC
Lover of the dark, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
5%
HYDE
Mr. with a dark side
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
5%
HYDE
Mr. with a dark side
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
5%
BEFOREPICTURE
Pre-makeover shot
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
5%
BEFOREPICTURE
Pre-makeover shot
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
5%
FREETHROW
Unblockable shot
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2025
5%
FREETHROW
Unblockable shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2025
5%
ESPRESSO
Latte shot (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
5%
ESPRESSO
Latte shot (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
5%
ARTS
Word after "dark" or "liberal"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
5%
ARTS
Word after "dark" or "liberal"
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
5%
LEG
Piece of dark meat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
5%
LEG
Piece of dark meat
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
5%
CAMERA
Purchase that's worth a shot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
5%
CAMERA
Purchase that's worth a shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
5%
DALMATIAN
Dog with dark spots
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
5%
DALMATIAN
Dog with dark spots
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
5%
STOUT
Type of dark beer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
5%
STOUT
Type of dark beer
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
5%
DUSK
Time before dark
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
5%
DUSK
Time before dark
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
5%
NESS
Suffix with "dark" or "bright"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
5%
NESS
Suffix with "dark" or "bright"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
5%
NABOB
Big shot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
5%
NABOB
Big shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
5%
SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
5%
SWISH
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
5%
RUM
Liquor in a dark 'n' stormy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2025
5%
RUM
Liquor in a dark 'n' stormy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2025
5%
LAYUP
Basketball shot
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
5%
LAYUP
Basketball shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
5%
ATTIC
Story that might be dark and creepy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2025
5%
ATTIC
Story that might be dark and creepy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2025
5%
VIP
Big shot
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
5%
VIP
Big shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
5%
PELLET
Bit of shot
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
5%
PELLET
Bit of shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
5%
PUTT
Golfer's short shot
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2025
5%
PUTT
Golfer's short shot
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2025
5%
FADE
Slowly go dark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
5%
FADE
Slowly go dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
5%
SHINER
__ Bock: dark beer from Texas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2025
5%
SHINER
__ Bock: dark beer from Texas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
5%
BADBET
Hundred-to-one shot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
5%
BADBET
Hundred-to-one shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
5%
UNLIT
Like a dark room
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
5%
UNLIT
Like a dark room
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
5%
DOSED
Made the shot?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
5%
DOSED
Made the shot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
5%
PUMPERPENNY
Dense, dark rye bread
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2024
5%
PUMPERPENNY
Dense, dark rye bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2024
5%
GECKOLOCATION
Set where Geico commercials are shot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
5%
GECKOLOCATION
Set where Geico commercials are shot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
5%
ITA
Give — shot
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
5%
ITA
Give — shot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
5%
CORNERKICK
Soccer shot from the edge of the pitch
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
5%
CORNERKICK
Soccer shot from the edge of the pitch
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
5%
IMHEREALLWEEK
Alternative to a rim shot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2024
5%
IMHEREALLWEEK
Alternative to a rim shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2024
5%
CEO
Co. big shot
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
5%
CEO
Co. big shot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
5%
VAX
Preventive shot, in slang
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
5%
VAX
Preventive shot, in slang
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
5%
BOOSTERDOSE
Second shot
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 31, 2024
5%
BOOSTERDOSE
Second shot
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
5%
BACKSPIN
Tennis shot effect
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
5%
BACKSPIN
Tennis shot effect
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
5%
GOODONE
"Nice shot!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
5%
GOODONE
"Nice shot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
5%
RYES
Some dark breads
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
5%
RYES
Some dark breads
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
5%
ATEUP
Eagerly took in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2024
5%
ATEUP
Eagerly took in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2024
5%
NEONOIR
Modern genre with dark elements
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
5%
NEONOIR
Modern genre with dark elements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
5%
FINISHINGSTROKE
Last shot of a pool game?
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
5%
FINISHINGSTROKE
Last shot of a pool game?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
5%
MAKEACLEANBREAK
Execute the opening pool shot perfectly?
(15)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
5%
MAKEACLEANBREAK
Execute the opening pool shot perfectly?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
5%
REFILM
Take another shot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
5%
REFILM
Take another shot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
5%
RETRY
Give another shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2024
5%
RETRY
Give another shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2024
5%
TRIED
Gave it a shot
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
5%
TRIED
Gave it a shot
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
5%
SUREDID
"Yes, I took care of that!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2024
5%
SUREDID
"Yes, I took care of that!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2024
5%
SMASH
Powerful tennis shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
5%
SMASH
Powerful tennis shot
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
5%
TEES
Shirts shot at stands
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
5%
TEES
Shirts shot at stands
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
5%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
5%
PANSLABYRINTH
*2006 dark fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro (... first 2 letters + last 2)
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
5%
SEIZEDON
Eagerly took advantage of
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2024
5%
SEIZEDON
Eagerly took advantage of
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2024
5%
LIT
Not dark
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
5%
LIT
Not dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
5%
HEADER
Soccer shot not taken with the feet
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2024
5%
HEADER
Soccer shot not taken with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
5%
GRE
Test the constructor took to create 35-Across?
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2024
5%
GRE
Test the constructor took to create 35-Across?
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2024
5%
SAT
Test the constructor took to create 20-Across?
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2024
5%
SAT
Test the constructor took to create 20-Across?
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2024
5%
GED
Test the constructor took to create 46-/53-Across?
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2024
5%
GED
Test the constructor took to create 46-/53-Across?
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2024
5%
ACT
Test the constructor took to create 25-Across?
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2024
5%
ACT
Test the constructor took to create 25-Across?
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2024
5%
PHOTOBOMB
Block a shot?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
5%
PHOTOBOMB
Block a shot?
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
5%
JETBLACK
Very dark, as hair color
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 9, 2024
5%
JETBLACK
Very dark, as hair color
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 9, 2024
5%
SNL
NBC program shot in Studio 8H, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2024
5%
SNL
NBC program shot in Studio 8H, for short
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2024
5%
EERIE
Like a misty pond after dark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2024
5%
EERIE
Like a misty pond after dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2024
5%
KAHUNA
Big shot
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 30, 2024
5%
KAHUNA
Big shot
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 30, 2024
5%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
5%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
5%
MISHIT
Out-of-bounds golf shot, e.g.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
5%
MISHIT
Out-of-bounds golf shot, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
5%
NOIRS
Some dark crime films
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2024
5%
NOIRS
Some dark crime films
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2024
5%
AIMED
Prepared to take a shot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2024
5%
AIMED
Prepared to take a shot
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2024
5%
ROADRULES
1995-2007 MTV reality show that took place in an RV
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
5%
ROADRULES
1995-2007 MTV reality show that took place in an RV
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
5%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat dark circles
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
5%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat dark circles
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
5%
LSAT
36-Across took it
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2024
5%
LSAT
36-Across took it
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2024
5%
ROCKY
Movie with an iconic long shot?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
5%
ROCKY
Movie with an iconic long shot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
5%
MRHYDE
Dr. Jekyll's dark side
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2024
5%
MRHYDE
Dr. Jekyll's dark side
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2024
5%
EROS
God who took a bow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2024
5%
EROS
God who took a bow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2024
5%
SNARE
Rim shot drum
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
5%
SNARE
Rim shot drum
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
1%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LOBS
Some tennis shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
REF
Call the shots?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
REF
Call the shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SAFEBETS
Opposites of long shots
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LATENS
Grows darker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
PUTTS
Green shots
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
PUTTS
Green shots
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
BBS
Not-so-big shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
TANS
Gets darker outside?
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
IHEARDTHAT
"You could at least wait to be out of earshot!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
NEARBY
Within earshot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
NEARBY
Within earshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
ATE
Partook of pizza, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
ATE
Partook of pizza, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
UMBER
Natural pigment darker than ocher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
GMS
Baseball big shots, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
GMS
Baseball big shots, for short
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
REFEREE
Person who calls the shots
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
REFEREE
Person who calls the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
SNIPE
Take potshots (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
SNIPE
Take potshots (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
BOTOXPARTY
Gathering where everyone gets shots?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
BOTOXPARTY
Gathering where everyone gets shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
BARFIGHT
Slaps after shots
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
1%
BARFIGHT
Slaps after shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
BEERPONG
Drinking game in which players take shots
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
1%
BEERPONG
Drinking game in which players take shots
Universal Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
1%
RIMS
What "swish" shots miss
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
1%
RIMS
What "swish" shots miss
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
1%
EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
1%
EYES
"Starry ___ sparkin' up my darkest night" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
1%
DRONES
Sources of aerial shots
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
DRONES
Sources of aerial shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
INCHARGE
*Calling the shots
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
INCHARGE
*Calling the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
TRUTHSERA
Straight shots?
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
TRUTHSERA
Straight shots?
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
ACE
Hotshot
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
ACE
Hotshot
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
DARTBOARDS
Where shots go at pubs?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
1%
DARTBOARDS
Where shots go at pubs?
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
1%
PICS
Snapshots, casually
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
1%
PICS
Snapshots, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
1%
PREGAMING
Taking warm-up shots, perhaps?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 30, 2024
1%
PREGAMING
Taking warm-up shots, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Nov 30, 2024
1%
THREES
Basketball long shots, informally
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
1%
THREES
Basketball long shots, informally
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
1%
EMBED
Add to an email, as a screenshot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
EMBED
Add to an email, as a screenshot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
CONFETTICANNONS
Sources of shots at parties?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
CONFETTICANNONS
Sources of shots at parties?
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
OPENGOALS
Easy shots
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
1%
OPENGOALS
Easy shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
1%
NOBS
British big shots
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
NOBS
British big shots
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
PANORAMAS
Long shots?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2024
1%
PANORAMAS
Long shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
1%
PHOTO
Snapshot
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
1%
PHOTO
Snapshot
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
1%
BAR
Place to do shots
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
1%
BAR
Place to do shots
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
ESPRESSOS
Hot shots?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
1%
ESPRESSOS
Hot shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
1%
MOVIEDIRECTOR
Professional who calls the shots
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
1%
MOVIEDIRECTOR
Professional who calls the shots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
1%
AUDIBLE
Within earshot
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 1, 2024
1%
AUDIBLE
Within earshot
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
1%
PHOTOOP
Chance to get together and take shots?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2024
1%
PHOTOOP
Chance to get together and take shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2024
1%
DRONE
Vehicle used for overhead TV shots
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
1%
DRONE
Vehicle used for overhead TV shots
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
1%
THIRSTTRAPS
Hot shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2024
1%
THIRSTTRAPS
Hot shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2024
1%
DIVEBAR
Source of cheap shots?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
DIVEBAR
Source of cheap shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
VIPS
Hotshots
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 5, 2024
1%
VIPS
Hotshots
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 5, 2024
1%
OPPENHEIMER
Movie with lots of reaction shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
OPPENHEIMER
Movie with lots of reaction shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
SPEEDRACER
Movie with lots of zoom shots?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
SPEEDRACER
Movie with lots of zoom shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
CHILDSPLAY
Movie with lots of dolly shots?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
CHILDSPLAY
Movie with lots of dolly shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
RATATOUILLE
Movie with lots of pan shots?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2024
1%
RATATOUILLE
Movie with lots of pan shots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2024
1%
YSHAPED
Like a slingshot or a wishbone
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
1%
YSHAPED
Like a slingshot or a wishbone
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
Clues for Universal Crossword on April 4, 2026
Indian wrap
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Ponzi scheme, e.g.
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Covered in filth
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Stink
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Nintendo game with flat characters
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Baby horse
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Bit of an overindulgence, idiomatically
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Up in the air, on a sched.
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Acknowledge silently
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Suspicious of
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