Crossword Answer For
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 8, 2021 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on May 8, 2021. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 185 possible answers. PHYSICALCONTACT (15 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2021
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PHYSICALCONTACT
Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2021
8%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
8%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
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TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
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TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
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GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
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PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
8%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
8%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
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CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
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FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
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NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
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SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
4%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
MIDAS
King with a golden touch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
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MIDAS
King with a golden touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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PAT
Light touch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
4%
PAT
Light touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
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STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
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SRS
Folks who are so last yr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
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EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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EXPIRED
Like last month's deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
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MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
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JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
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ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
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IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
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WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
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WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
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THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
RUNSONFUMES
Summons one's last bits of energy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
4%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
4%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
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LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
SOPUP
Get the last of, as gravy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ALL
Every last one
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
ALL
Every last one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
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ANDALSO
"One last thing ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
VCRS
Media players last manufactured in 2016
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
NEVERAGAIN
"That's the last time!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
SERIESFINALE
What might provide a last laugh
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
LANDSPEEDRECORD
Achievement last set in 1997 in Nevada's Black Rock Desert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
CARESS
Gentle touch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
CARESS
Gentle touch
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
RIMES
Apt-sounding last name for a poet
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
LOSE
Come in last
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
LOSE
Come in last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
4%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
4%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
4%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
4%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
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Feb 12, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
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Feb 12, 2026
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ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
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APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
APT
Like NBA player Lonzo Ball's last name
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
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ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
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GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
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CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
GOBLUE
University of Michigan cheer (In this answer, note the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Surgeon's helper, for short (... last five letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
YESAND
Improv prompt (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
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BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
BAMAKO
Mali's capital (... last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
GOTABREAK
Lucked out at last
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
4%
GOTABREAK
Lucked out at last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
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LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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DODOBIRD
Flightless species last seen in the 1660s
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
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OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
PETCAT
Scratching post user (Note the last 3 letters of this answer + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
CRAM
Study at the last minute
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
CRAM
Study at the last minute
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
4%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
DOSSIER
Secret agent's file (... last letter)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
DOSSIER
Secret agent's file (... last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
POOLTABLE
"What I did last summer" essay penned by a lifeguard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
4%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
4%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
4%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
4%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
4%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
ANTIMATTER
You can't touch this!
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
4%
ANTIMATTER
You can't touch this!
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
4%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
4%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
4%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
4%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
4%
ALAMO
Davy Crockett's last stand
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
4%
ALAMO
Davy Crockett's last stand
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
4%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
4%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
4%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
4%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
STURDY
Built to last
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
4%
STURDY
Built to last
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
TREEHOUSE
Backyard hideout (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
TREEHOUSE
Backyard hideout (Note this answer's last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
4%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
GALE
Dorothy's appropriate last name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
4%
GALE
Dorothy's appropriate last name
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ETCH
Make a lasting impression?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
TABLET
Portable device with a touchscreen
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
TABLET
Portable device with a touchscreen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOMO
Cheap, plastic camera type
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
SARAN
Plastic wrap brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
BALL
Blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
PIET
Neoplasticism pioneer Mondrian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
TENSILE
Like elastic material
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
AMP
Rock blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
PERM
Long-lasting 'do
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
ROPE
Plastic Clue weapon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
PATS
Light touches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
PATS
Light touches
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
ETERNAL
Everlasting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
ALTEREGOS
Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
TNT
Blasting material
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
BALLPIT
*Play area with plastic spheres
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
BOOP
Snout-touching sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
BOOP
Snout-touching sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
BASH
Big blast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
BAGS
Paper or plastic items
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
BAGS
Paper or plastic items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
DAY
It lasts 5,832 hours on Venus
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
DAY
It lasts 5,832 hours on Venus
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
SOLO
Brand of red plastic cups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
SOLO
Brand of red plastic cups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
IVC
Pipe plastic, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
IVC
Pipe plastic, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
CRATER
Result of a blast from the past?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
CRATER
Result of a blast from the past?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
SOMERSET
Home of the Glastonbury Festival
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
SOMERSET
Home of the Glastonbury Festival
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ARTUR
Fischer who invented the plastic drywall anchor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ARTUR
Fischer who invented the plastic drywall anchor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
STOOD
___ the test of time (lasted)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
STOOD
___ the test of time (lasted)
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
PAST
Blast from the __
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
PAST
Blast from the __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 8, 2021
One way to serve prime rib
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Place to dock
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Treble or bass
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Avoid, as work
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"Next one's ___!"
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What stowaways do
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Anyone can learn it (notice this answer's first 1 + last 5 letters)
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Pronoun for Batwoman
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"The Bridge of San ___ Rey"
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Apple or potato variety
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 185 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PHYSICALCONTACT (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)"?
The best answer for "Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)" is PHYSICALCONTACT with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Touch, essentially (first 1 + last 3)" 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 May 8, 2021.