Crossword Answer For
Treading water, so to speak
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword June 1, 2019 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue "Treading water, so to speak" is most likely NOWORSE, a 7-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 1, 2019, and we found 181 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in NOWORSE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
NOWORSE
Treading water, so to speak
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2019
99%
NOWORSE
Treading water, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2019
5%
WADED
Sloshed through water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
5%
WADED
Sloshed through water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MAIN
Major water pipe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
5%
MAIN
Major water pipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
5%
STEEPING
In hot water?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
STEEPING
In hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
POLAR
Big name in seltzer water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
AISLEOFDOGS
Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
AISLEOFDOGS
Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
OARS
Sticks in the water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
5%
OARS
Sticks in the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
5%
SEA
Salty body of water
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
5%
SEA
Salty body of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
AGUA
Oaxaca water
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
5%
AGUA
Oaxaca water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
FLUENT
Able to speak a language with ease
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
5%
FLUENT
Able to speak a language with ease
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5%
MIMED
Let one's actions speak for themselves
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
MIMED
Let one's actions speak for themselves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
SEAS
Bodies of water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
5%
SEAS
Bodies of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
5%
NERF
Backyard water fight brand
(4)
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May 25, 2026
5%
NERF
Backyard water fight brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
5%
ASEA
Out on the water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
5%
ASEA
Out on the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
5%
NOW
As we speak
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
NOW
As we speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
IDEALMATE
The one, so to speak
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
IDEALMATE
The one, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
ORYX
Antelope that can go without water for long stretches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
POTAB
Like clean water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
5%
POTAB
Like clean water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
5%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
AWORD
"May I speak with you privately?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
5%
AWORD
"May I speak with you privately?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
5%
MIMES
They don't speak at work
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
MIMES
They don't speak at work
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
FLUMES
Some water rides
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
FLUMES
Some water rides
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
5%
SCALD
Burn with hot water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
SCALD
Burn with hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
VOCAL
Not afraid to speak up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
VOCAL
Not afraid to speak up
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
LAKECOVER
*Ice sheet on a body of water?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
LAKECOVER
*Ice sheet on a body of water?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
INHD
Clear for all to see, so to speak
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
5%
INHD
Clear for all to see, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
5%
FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
FIJI
Pacific nation that exports water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
RAIN
Part of the water cycle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
RAIN
Part of the water cycle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
WETTER
Holding more water
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
WETTER
Holding more water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
HOUSEBOAT
Home on the water
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
5%
HOUSEBOAT
Home on the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
5%
INNER
___ tube (water park float)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
INNER
___ tube (water park float)
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
WADES
Walks in shallow water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
WADES
Walks in shallow water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
LOCH
Highlands water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
LOCH
Highlands water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
PIER
Walkway over water
(4)
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Jan 26, 2026
5%
PIER
Walkway over water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
BATHE
Get into hot water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
5%
BATHE
Get into hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
5%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
5%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
5%
ROSSSEA
Antarctic body of water with penguin rookeries
(7)
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Dec 23, 2025
5%
ROSSSEA
Antarctic body of water with penguin rookeries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
OCEAN
Large body of water
(5)
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Dec 22, 2025
5%
OCEAN
Large body of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
5%
BLESS
Sprinkle with holy water, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
5%
BLESS
Sprinkle with holy water, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
5%
STEAM
Boiling water output
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
STEAM
Boiling water output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
ISLES
Bits of land surrounded by water
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
ISLES
Bits of land surrounded by water
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ROUGHSPOT
Pickle, so to speak
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ROUGHSPOT
Pickle, so to speak
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
EVIAN
French water brand
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
5%
EVIAN
French water brand
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
5%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
5%
BAY
Cargo ship feature, or a body of water
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
5%
AFLOAT
On the water
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
5%
AFLOAT
On the water
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
5%
DASANI
Bottled water brand
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
5%
DASANI
Bottled water brand
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
5%
PLUNGE
Cold water entry, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
5%
PLUNGE
Cold water entry, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
5%
LIMESCALE
Hard water issue
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
5%
LIMESCALE
Hard water issue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
5%
SLUICE
Artificial water channel
(6)
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Nov 11, 2025
5%
SLUICE
Artificial water channel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
TEAS
Leaves in hot water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
5%
TEAS
Leaves in hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
5%
LACS
French bodies of water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
5%
LACS
French bodies of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
5%
SALTS
Seasons, as pasta water
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
5%
SALTS
Seasons, as pasta water
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
5%
ALMOND
Alternative milk source with a high water footprint
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
5%
ALMOND
Alternative milk source with a high water footprint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
5%
PURE
Like distilled water
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
5%
PURE
Like distilled water
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
5%
COASTLINE
Boundary between land and water
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
COASTLINE
Boundary between land and water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
5%
INKY
Like water surrounding a startled cuttlefish, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
5%
SAILBY
Pass on the water
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
SAILBY
Pass on the water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
AEGEANSEA
Body of water said to be named for a king of Athens
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
5%
AEGEANSEA
Body of water said to be named for a king of Athens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
5%
EDDY
Whirling water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
5%
EDDY
Whirling water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
5%
GAG
Serving water in a dribble cup, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
5%
GAG
Serving water in a dribble cup, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
SALT
Seasoning in pasta water
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2025
5%
SALT
Seasoning in pasta water
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2025
5%
TANTALUS
He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
5%
TANTALUS
He was tormented with food and water that were just out of reach
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
5%
ESTUARY
Place where salt and fresh water mix
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
5%
ESTUARY
Place where salt and fresh water mix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
5%
ACEIT
Stick the landing, so to speak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2025
5%
ACEIT
Stick the landing, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2025
5%
TEA
Leaves in hot water
(3)
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Jul 10, 2025
5%
TEA
Leaves in hot water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
5%
STEEPS
Gets in hot water?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
5%
STEEPS
Gets in hot water?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
5%
ISLE
Bit of land surrounded by water
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
5%
ISLE
Bit of land surrounded by water
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
5%
SPARK
Chemistry, so to speak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
5%
SPARK
Chemistry, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
5%
QUICKBUCKET
Hastily crafted water carrier?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
5%
QUICKBUCKET
Hastily crafted water carrier?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
5%
AMERICANOS
Espresso + hot water drinks
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
5%
AMERICANOS
Espresso + hot water drinks
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
5%
STARTOUTSLOW
Take baby steps, so to speak
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
5%
STARTOUTSLOW
Take baby steps, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
5%
PONDSCUM
Film set on the water?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
5%
PONDSCUM
Film set on the water?
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
5%
DRYUP
Run out of water
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2025
5%
DRYUP
Run out of water
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
5%
OMEN
Writing on the wall, so to speak
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 28, 2025
5%
OMEN
Writing on the wall, so to speak
Universal Crossword · May 28, 2025
5%
EDDIES
Swirls of water
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2025
5%
EDDIES
Swirls of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2025
5%
ALMONDS
Nuts with a high water footprint
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2025
5%
ALMONDS
Nuts with a high water footprint
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2025
5%
NATURALRESOURCE
*Soil, water, or wind, e.g.
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2025
5%
NATURALRESOURCE
*Soil, water, or wind, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
5%
BUNS
Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
5%
BUNS
Items dunked in water during a hot dog eating contest
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
5%
BAI
Brand of flavored water
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2025
5%
BAI
Brand of flavored water
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
5%
DOUSED
Poured water on
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 30, 2025
5%
DOUSED
Poured water on
Universal Crossword · Apr 30, 2025
5%
RINSED
Ran under water, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
5%
RINSED
Ran under water, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
5%
BODY
Word before "of water" or "of work"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
5%
BODY
Word before "of water" or "of work"
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
5%
BIRTH
When a bun comes out of the oven, so to speak
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
5%
BIRTH
When a bun comes out of the oven, so to speak
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
5%
EMOTES
Acts big, so to speak
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
5%
EMOTES
Acts big, so to speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
ESL
Subj. for a non-native speaker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ESL
Subj. for a non-native speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
EPSOM
__ salts: bathwater additive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
MOES
Springfield watering hole
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MOES
Springfield watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
ENYA
New Age singer who speaks Irish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
OASIS
Camel's watering hole
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OASIS
Camel's watering hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SONAR
Underwater detector
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
SONAR
Underwater detector
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SONOS
Maker of the One SL speaker
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
SONOS
Maker of the One SL speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
SEINE
Rive Gauche waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
TABOO
Hasbro's "game of unspeakable fun"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Hasbro's "game of unspeakable fun"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
SALTPIT
Seawater evaporation site
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
SALTPIT
Seawater evaporation site
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
ECHOS
Amazon smart speakers
(5)
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May 19, 2026
1%
ECHOS
Amazon smart speakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
GOBI
Mongolian for "waterless place"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
MILLENNIALPAUSE
Generational tendency to delay speaking on video recordings
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MILLENNIALPAUSE
Generational tendency to delay speaking on video recordings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
LOCHS
Scottish waters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
LOCHS
Scottish waters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
OTOE
Chiwere speaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
OTOE
Chiwere speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
CISTERN
Collector of rainwater
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
CISTERN
Collector of rainwater
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
IMHO
Textspeak qualifier
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
IMHO
Textspeak qualifier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
TINNY
Like cheap speakers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
TINNY
Like cheap speakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
PRAT
Twit, to a Brit ... or a waterproof cover backward
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
PWNS
Obliterates, in gamer-speak
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
1%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
1%
OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
OILS
Alternatives to watercolors
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
STEREO
Two-speaker sound system
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
STEREO
Two-speaker sound system
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
DOGPOND
Backyard feature for a water-loving pup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
USA
Country with the second most Spanish speakers, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
BAYOU
Louisiana waterway
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
BAYOU
Louisiana waterway
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
FINNS
Suomi speakers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
FINNS
Suomi speakers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
DRNO
Bond villain with an underwater lair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
DRNO
Bond villain with an underwater lair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SWANS
White waterbirds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
SWANS
White waterbirds
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
EGOIDEAL
Best version of oneself, in psych-speak
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
EGOIDEAL
Best version of oneself, in psych-speak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
HAITI
Creole-speaking nation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
HAITI
Creole-speaking nation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
SWAN
Graceful waterbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
SWAN
Graceful waterbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
WHOM
"To ___ am I speaking?"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
WHOM
"To ___ am I speaking?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
EGRET
White waterbird
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
EGRET
White waterbird
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
SUBS
Underwater vessels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
SUBS
Underwater vessels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
CELTS
Irish speakers, e.g.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
CELTS
Irish speakers, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
WHARF
Fisherman's __: waterfront district in San Francisco
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
WHARF
Fisherman's __: waterfront district in San Francisco
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
EAVES
Rainwater diverters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
EAVES
Rainwater diverters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
MEGA
Extra-large, in adspeak
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
MEGA
Extra-large, in adspeak
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
RIA
Small waterway
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
RIA
Small waterway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
SIRI
iPhone speaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
SIRI
iPhone speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
ORATOR
Grand speaker
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
ORATOR
Grand speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
SOUPY
Like overly watery chili
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
SOUPY
Like overly watery chili
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
INCA
Ancient Quechua speaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
INCA
Ancient Quechua speaker
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
LORAX
Dr. Seuss character who speaks for the trees
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
LORAX
Dr. Seuss character who speaks for the trees
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
BATSUB
Bruce Wayne's underwater vehicle
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
1%
BATSUB
Bruce Wayne's underwater vehicle
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
SKINDIVER
Underwater explorer with no special suit
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
1%
SKINDIVER
Underwater explorer with no special suit
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
1%
OTTER
Florida freshwater springs mammal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
OTTER
Florida freshwater springs mammal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
THO
However, in textspeak
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
THO
However, in textspeak
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
OASES
Desert watering holes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2025
1%
OASES
Desert watering holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
1%
IRAN
Country with a Persian-speaking majority
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
IRAN
Country with a Persian-speaking majority
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
OWIE
Minor injury, in kidspeak
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
OWIE
Minor injury, in kidspeak
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
ARTGALLERY
Place for oils and watercolors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
ARTGALLERY
Place for oils and watercolors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
MCS
People who introduce speakers: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
1%
MCS
People who introduce speakers: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
1%
IDIOM
Manner of speaking
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
IDIOM
Manner of speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
OVER
"I'm done speaking into the walkie-talkie"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
OVER
"I'm done speaking into the walkie-talkie"
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
SALINITY
Seawater measurement
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
SALINITY
Seawater measurement
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
STRAT
Tactics, in gamerspeak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
STRAT
Tactics, in gamerspeak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
TAFFY
Saltwater ___
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
TAFFY
Saltwater ___
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
STRAIT
Narrow waterway
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
STRAIT
Narrow waterway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
ORATORS
Public speakers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
ORATORS
Public speakers
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
NERFS
Weakens, in gamer-speak
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
NERFS
Weakens, in gamer-speak
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
WADERS
Thigh-high waterproof boots
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
1%
WADERS
Thigh-high waterproof boots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
1%
LIMP
Like an underwatered plant
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
LIMP
Like an underwatered plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
DAIS
Stand for a speaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
DAIS
Stand for a speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
ASL
Handspeak.com subj.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2025
1%
ASL
Handspeak.com subj.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2025
1%
GIGGLEWATER
Alcohol, in 1920s speakeasy slang
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
1%
GIGGLEWATER
Alcohol, in 1920s speakeasy slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
IHAVETOSAY
"Forgive me for speaking up, but ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
1%
IHAVETOSAY
"Forgive me for speaking up, but ..."
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
1%
ROMEO
"Thus with a kiss I die" speaker
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
ROMEO
"Thus with a kiss I die" speaker
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
HUSKYVOICE
Hoarse speaker's feature
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
1%
HUSKYVOICE
Hoarse speaker's feature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
1%
ANGOLA
Second-largest Portuguese-speaking country
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2025
1%
ANGOLA
Second-largest Portuguese-speaking country
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2025
1%
RAFTS
Rapids watercrafts
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
1%
RAFTS
Rapids watercrafts
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
1%
TONITE
This evening, in adspeak
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
TONITE
This evening, in adspeak
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
LEIA
"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi" speaker
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
LEIA
"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi" speaker
Universal Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
HIFI
Audiophile's speaker type
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
HIFI
Audiophile's speaker type
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
BOOZE
Still waters?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2025
1%
BOOZE
Still waters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2025
1%
HARPO
Nonspeaking Marx brother
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2025
1%
HARPO
Nonspeaking Marx brother
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2025
1%
ZULU
Bantu speaker
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
1%
ZULU
Bantu speaker
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
1%
KAYAKS
Whitewater vessels
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
1%
KAYAKS
Whitewater vessels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
1%
SOGGIER
More waterlogged
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
SOGGIER
More waterlogged
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
MANDARINCHINESE
Most widely spoken native language in the world (with 900+ million speakers)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
1%
MANDARINCHINESE
Most widely spoken native language in the world (with 900+ million speakers)
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
1%
EELPOT
Underwater trap
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
1%
EELPOT
Underwater trap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
1%
TBH
"Candidly," in textspeak
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
TBH
"Candidly," in textspeak
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
HMU
"Get in touch," in textspeak
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
HMU
"Get in touch," in textspeak
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
OISE
French waterway
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
OISE
French waterway
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 1, 2019
Luxurious ease
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Slangily admit, with "to"
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See 3-Down
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What you see hear?
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Plays the nice guy?
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Fins
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Mariner's hdg.
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Security issue
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Eponymous diplomat Lord St __, friend of explorer George Vancouver
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Peters out
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Treading water, so to speak" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NOWORSE (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Treading water, so to speak"?
The best answer for "Treading water, so to speak" is NOWORSE with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Treading water, so to speak" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 1, 2019.