Crossword Answer For
Tries to shed some pounds
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 7, 2019 Answers
For the clue "Tries to shed some pounds" from the Universal Crossword crossword (December 7, 2019), we recommend DIETS as the answer. It's 5 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 190 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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DIETS
Tries to shed some pounds
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Dec 7, 2019
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DIETS
Tries to shed some pounds
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
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Sep 24, 2026
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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HOG
Pig heavier than 120 pounds
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HOG
Pig heavier than 120 pounds
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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IRONON
Like some transfers
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IRONON
Like some transfers
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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ONEDAY
At some point
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ONEDAY
At some point
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ADD
Do some sums
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ADD
Do some sums
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
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TWANG
Feature of some accents
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TWANG
Feature of some accents
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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MAKEUPARTIST
One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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MESSY
Like some buns
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MESSY
Like some buns
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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TAWNY
Like some port
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TAWNY
Like some port
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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Aug 8, 2026
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
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HARD
Like some cheese
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HARD
Like some cheese
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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INPART
To some extent
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INPART
To some extent
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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TONAL
Like some languages
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TONAL
Like some languages
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WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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OILY
Like some skin
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OILY
Like some skin
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SUN
Catch some rays
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SUN
Catch some rays
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MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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KELP
Part of some forests
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KELP
Part of some forests
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
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ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
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ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
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ARTY
Like some indie movies
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ARTY
Like some indie movies
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
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BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
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RAW
Like some poke fish
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RAW
Like some poke fish
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ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
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ANKLES
Spots for some bracelets
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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PREMED
Program for some psych majors
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PREMED
Program for some psych majors
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ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
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ORAL
Like some history and hygiene
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OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
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OILHEAT
Output of some furnaces
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SWEET
Like some energy bars
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SWEET
Like some energy bars
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PADS
Removable parts of some bras
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PADS
Removable parts of some bras
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ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
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ASIAGO
Cheese in some bagels
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HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
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HURTS
Needs some ice, perhaps
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SWUM
Like some Olympic races
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SWUM
Like some Olympic races
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LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
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LGBTQIA
Letters on some Pride merch
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ADDS
Does some math
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ADDS
Does some math
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GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
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GRAN
Family nickname for some matriarchs
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ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
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ACTRESS
Word on some Oscars
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HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
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HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
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EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
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EARLYAUGHTS
Birth years for some of Gen Z
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STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
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STEAMY
Like some "Heated Rivalry" scenes
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AORTIC
Like some heart valves
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AORTIC
Like some heart valves
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DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
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DUSTINGOFSUGAR
Final touch for some desserts
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UNICAMERAL
Like some parliaments
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UNICAMERAL
Like some parliaments
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HALAL
Permissible, in some diets
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HALAL
Permissible, in some diets
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LOADED
Like some questions
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LOADED
Like some questions
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MASONIC
Like some temples
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MASONIC
Like some temples
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BREATHE
Get some air?
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BREATHE
Get some air?
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IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
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IONIC
Like some chemical bonds
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GAS
Fuel for some stoves
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GAS
Fuel for some stoves
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CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
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CRISCO
Butter substitute, in some recipes
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LEGOSETS
Requirements for some brick buildings
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LEGOSETS
Requirements for some brick buildings
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MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
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MASSE
Shot not allowed in some pool halls
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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INCAN
Like some ruins in Peru
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INCAN
Like some ruins in Peru
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DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
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DRYCLEANING
Waterless treatment for some clothes
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UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
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SLEPT
Got some shut-eye
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SLEPT
Got some shut-eye
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ONSITE
Like some staff retreats
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ONSITE
Like some staff retreats
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SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
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SPF
Letters on some makeup bottles
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TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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TEACHES
Shows some class, maybe?
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SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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SALUTES
Shows some major respect?
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HASPS
Parts of some locks
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HASPS
Parts of some locks
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EPEES
Blades for some Olympians
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EPEES
Blades for some Olympians
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TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
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TABLETOP
Like some game night games, or a feature of 4-, 11-, 21-, 29-, and 40-Down
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SPLENDA
Sweetener in some 13-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
SPLENDA
Sweetener in some 13-Down
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4%
ERAS
Focuses of some museums
(4)
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May 9, 2026
4%
ERAS
Focuses of some museums
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
TELE
Start to some health consultations?
(4)
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May 9, 2026
4%
TELE
Start to some health consultations?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
SPAM
Meat in some fried rice
(4)
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May 8, 2026
4%
SPAM
Meat in some fried rice
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4%
OXYGENTENT
Therapeutic canopy for some respiratory ailments
(10)
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May 7, 2026
4%
OXYGENTENT
Therapeutic canopy for some respiratory ailments
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ECOLI
Cause of some food poisoning
(5)
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May 7, 2026
4%
ECOLI
Cause of some food poisoning
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4%
BURNTOACRISP
Overdo and then some in the oven
(12)
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May 5, 2026
4%
BURNTOACRISP
Overdo and then some in the oven
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
CROSSCOUNTRY
Like some Winter Olympics skiing
(12)
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May 4, 2026
4%
CROSSCOUNTRY
Like some Winter Olympics skiing
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4%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
(3)
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May 4, 2026
4%
OPS
Photo __: some PR events
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
4%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
(17)
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May 3, 2026
4%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Advantage in some situations, or an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
AAS
Batteries in some remotes
(3)
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May 3, 2026
4%
AAS
Batteries in some remotes
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4%
DYE
Give some shade?
(3)
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May 3, 2026
4%
DYE
Give some shade?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
CHOP
Do some kitchen prep
(4)
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May 2, 2026
4%
CHOP
Do some kitchen prep
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
4%
NOON
Lunch hour, for some
(4)
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May 1, 2026
4%
NOON
Lunch hour, for some
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
GARISH
Like some Christmas sweaters
(6)
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Apr 29, 2026
4%
GARISH
Like some Christmas sweaters
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4%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
(5)
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Apr 28, 2026
4%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
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4%
EARACHES
Features of some cold cases?
(8)
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Apr 25, 2026
4%
EARACHES
Features of some cold cases?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
OAKY
Like some bourbons
(4)
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Apr 22, 2026
4%
OAKY
Like some bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
(6)
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Apr 19, 2026
4%
ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
4%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
CONE
Convalescent wear for some pets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
CONE
Convalescent wear for some pets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
TNT
Letters on some cartoon explosives
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
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STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
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Apr 15, 2026
4%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
HARRYSTYLES
"Aperture" singer does some shaping at a salon?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
HARRYSTYLES
"Aperture" singer does some shaping at a salon?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
TONS
Units of 2,000 pounds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
TONS
Units of 2,000 pounds
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
SEWER
Setting of the animated film "Flushed Away"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEWER
Setting of the animated film "Flushed Away"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LAWNMOWER
One pushed to make cuts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
WADED
Sloshed through water
(5)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
WADED
Sloshed through water
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1%
OKDONE
"And I'm finished"
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
OKDONE
"And I'm finished"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
AFRICA
Continent with the most countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
PALE
Washed-out
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
PALE
Washed-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
WDS
Dict. entries
(3)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
WDS
Dict. entries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
ACED
Crushed
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACED
Crushed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
ICHIRO
Suzuki who won nine batting titles in two countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
FREED
Unleashed
(5)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
FREED
Unleashed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
PSST
Hushed "Hey!"
(4)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
PSST
Hushed "Hey!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
SHOVED
Pushed
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
SHOVED
Pushed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
TARTS
Small pastries
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
TARTS
Small pastries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
PALLID
Washed-out
(6)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
PALLID
Washed-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ATTIC
Unfinished story, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
(7)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
MAOSUIT
Outfit sometimes worn by Xi Jinping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
METED
Dished (out)
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
1%
METED
Dished (out)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
SHE
Her partner, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
COAL
Snowman's eyes, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
DIDIT
"All finished!"
(5)
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May 24, 2026
1%
DIDIT
"All finished!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
RUED
Wished undone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
RUED
Wished undone
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
TETRADS
Foursomes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
TETRADS
Foursomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
APPTS
Daily planner entries: Abbr.
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
APPTS
Daily planner entries: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
HAVEWEMET
"Don't I know you from somewhere?"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HAVEWEMET
"Don't I know you from somewhere?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 7, 2019
Closest pals, slangily
Crossword Clue
0.17 square miles, for Vatican City
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Looks over rapidly
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___ Mai ("Boo'd Up" singer)
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Credit union transaction
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Word before "basin" or "wave"
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A student's place?
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Low-budget prefix
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Ultimately become
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___-dye
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tries to shed some pounds" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DIETS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tries to shed some pounds"?
The best answer for "Tries to shed some pounds" is DIETS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tries to shed some pounds" 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 December 7, 2019.