Crossword Answer For
Touch lightly, when read forward or backward
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 16, 2022 Answers
The crossword clue "Touch lightly, when read forward or backward" can be found in the Universal Crossword puzzle from May 16, 2022. We've gathered 169 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is TAP (3 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
Answer For Touch lightly, when read forward or backward:
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169 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TAP
Touch lightly, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2022
99%
TAP
Touch lightly, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2022
5%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
DESSERT
Course most look forward to
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
3%
DESSERT
Course most look forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
3%
MIDAS
King with a golden touch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
MIDAS
King with a golden touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
POSITS
Puts forward
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
POSITS
Puts forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
PAT
Light touch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
3%
PAT
Light touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
EMAG
Digital read
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
EMAG
Digital read
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
STEP
One foot forward
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
3%
STEP
One foot forward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
3%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
3%
DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
TEALEAF
Bit read by a fortune teller
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
TEALEAF
Bit read by a fortune teller
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
3%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
3%
ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
ALOUD
How a storybook may be read
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
CARESS
Gentle touch
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
CARESS
Gentle touch
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
3%
UNDO
Click a backward arrow, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
3%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
3%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
3%
TOSS
Pitch lightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
TOSS
Pitch lightly
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
AWAIT
Look forward to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
AWAIT
Look forward to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
DREAD
Not look forward to
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
DREAD
Not look forward to
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
ESCAPIST
Like a beach read
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
ESCAPIST
Like a beach read
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
PACE
Treadmill setting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
PACE
Treadmill setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
OKOK
"I get the point already!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
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%
MAYO
BLT spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
MAYO
BLT spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
NAAN
Bread from a tandoor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
PITA
53-Across bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
PITA
53-Across bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
DATA
Spreadsheet input
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATA
Spreadsheet input
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
ARENT
"Why __ you ready?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
ARENT
"Why __ you ready?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
KNEAD
Manipulate, as bread dough
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
KNEAD
Manipulate, as bread dough
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ACT
Tread the boards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
ACT
Tread the boards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
ABIT
Just slightly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ABIT
Just slightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
PREP
Get ready
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
PREP
Get ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ATM
Bread machine
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ATM
Bread machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
EBOOKS
Paperless reads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ATE
Broke bread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
ATE
Broke bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOMP
Tread heavily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOMP
Tread heavily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
FORCE
Word in Beaufort readings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FORCE
Word in Beaufort readings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
SPEED
Treadmill setting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SPEED
Treadmill setting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PATES
Party spreads
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
PATES
Party spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
PAGER
"Your table's ready" device
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
RYE
Deli bread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
RYE
Deli bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
PATE
Meaty spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
PATE
Meaty spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
ROTIS
Flatbreads served with saag paneer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ROTIS
Flatbreads served with saag paneer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ROPY
Thread-bearing?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ROPY
Thread-bearing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ANOTHERPAIROFEYES
Backup for a proofreader, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SCREW
Threaded fastener
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
SCREW
Threaded fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
ROTI
Indian flatbread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
ROTI
Indian flatbread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
OLEO
Cooking spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
OLEO
Cooking spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
EURO
Bread for an Italian sandwich?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
EURO
Bread for an Italian sandwich?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
BORN
"I was __ ready!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
BORN
"I was __ ready!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
SPAN
Spread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
SPAN
Spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
TNUT
Threaded fastener
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
TNUT
Threaded fastener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
TOME
Big addition to a to-be-read pile
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
TOME
Big addition to a to-be-read pile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
PAIN
French bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
PAIN
French bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
CHALLAH
Rosh Hashanah bread
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
CHALLAH
Rosh Hashanah bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
PACES
Treadmill settings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
PACES
Treadmill settings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
BLOCKLETTERS
Features of easy-to-read signs
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
BLOCKLETTERS
Features of easy-to-read signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SEEP
Spread slowly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
EMAIL
Part of a thread
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
EMAIL
Part of a thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TACH
Speed reader?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
TACH
Speed reader?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
EAGER
More than ready
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
EAGER
More than ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
PERMEATED
Spread throughout
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
PERMEATED
Spread throughout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
AJAR
Slightly open
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
AJAR
Slightly open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
SORT
Spreadsheet action
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
PARATHA
Flatbread cooked on a tawa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
DINERO
Bread
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
DINERO
Bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
USER
Manual reader
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
USER
Manual reader
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
INPLACE
Already established
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
INPLACE
Already established
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SOP
Dipping bread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
SOP
Dipping bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SAVINGSBANK
Bread source?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SAVINGSBANK
Bread source?
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
LIFE
*With 27-Across, widespread religious belief
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
LIFE
*With 27-Across, widespread religious belief
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
PACKUP
Get stuff ready for vacation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOAF
Bread purchase
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
LOAF
Bread purchase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
TREE
What a breadfruit grows on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
TREE
What a breadfruit grows on
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ISTHATALLYOUGOT
"Wanna quit already?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ISTHATALLYOUGOT
"Wanna quit already?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
WICKS
Threads in tea lights
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
WICKS
Threads in tea lights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
SPILLTHETEA
"I'm ready to hear some gossip!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
BAGEL
Bread traditionally boiled then baked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
OLIVEGARDEN
Restaurant chain with an unlimited breadsticks deal
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
OLIVEGARDEN
Restaurant chain with an unlimited breadsticks deal
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
PATS
Light touches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
PATS
Light touches
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
RASPBERRYJAMS
*Some fruity sandwich spreads
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
RASPBERRYJAMS
*Some fruity sandwich spreads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
CARB
Bread or rice, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
USERS
Manual readers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
USERS
Manual readers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ALASKAROLL
Salmon-forward sushi order
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
ALASKAROLL
Salmon-forward sushi order
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TOAST
Bread at breakfast
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
TOAST
Bread at breakfast
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
ATTIRE
Threads
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
ATTIRE
Threads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
TIPTOE
Tread carefully
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
TIPTOE
Tread carefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
VIBE
___ check (reading of the room's mood)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
VIBE
___ check (reading of the room's mood)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
AVOCADO
Toast spread
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
AVOCADO
Toast spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
IATE
"Already had a bite"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
IATE
"Already had a bite"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PHPAPER
Element of a basic reading test?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
PHPAPER
Element of a basic reading test?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
PGS
Parts of reading assignments: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
PGS
Parts of reading assignments: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
KETO
Diet in which bread is avoided
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
KETO
Diet in which bread is avoided
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ALTER
Change slightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
1%
ALTER
Change slightly
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
1%
PBJS
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
PBJS
Sandwiches with two spreads, briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
WIRES
Passes on some bread?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
WIRES
Passes on some bread?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky spread
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky spread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
MINT
Bread maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
MINT
Bread maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
PANEM
"The Hunger Games" setting whose name is Latin for "bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
PANEM
"The Hunger Games" setting whose name is Latin for "bread"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
EMAILTRAIL
Online thread
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
EMAILTRAIL
Online thread
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ENE
Compass reading
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ENE
Compass reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
CARET
Pointer from a proofreader
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
CARET
Pointer from a proofreader
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
PREPARE
Get ready
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
PREPARE
Get ready
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle also called "dreads"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle also called "dreads"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
SEWEDON
Attached with thread
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SEWEDON
Attached with thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SODA
__ bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
SODA
__ bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
ONEUP
Outdo slightly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
ONEUP
Outdo slightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
MIFF
Annoy slightly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
MIFF
Annoy slightly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
OVEN
Bread maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
OVEN
Bread maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 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%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
SAWN
Already cut, as lumber
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
ATAD
Slightly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
ATAD
Slightly
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ESP
Mind reader's gift
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ESP
Mind reader's gift
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
EATS
Breaks bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
EATS
Breaks bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
BETTINGODDS
Data on a spreads sheet?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
BETTINGODDS
Data on a spreads sheet?
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
LITERATI
Well-read individuals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
LITERATI
Well-read individuals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
FEAR
Dread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
FEAR
Dread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
JAMPACKED
Mission: Cram 150 mL of spread into a 100 mL container. Status: ___
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
JAMPACKED
Mission: Cram 150 mL of spread into a 100 mL container. Status: ___
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
FANSERVICE
Material added to please devoted readers, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
FANSERVICE
Material added to please devoted readers, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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Tel ___, Israel
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Bruin's rival from Buffalo
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Noted rib donor?
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"If only!"
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Fuzzy brown fruit
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One who gets to the root of something?
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How many possible solutions does "Touch lightly, when read forward or backward" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 169 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TAP (3 letters).
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