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Trying to overcome a late start, say

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword October 25, 2018 Answers

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PLAYINGCATCHUP
Trying to overcome a late start, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2018
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HITRECORD
Start filming, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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SLID
Tried to get home, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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SKI
Slalom, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
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LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
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ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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CODE
Work with Python, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
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ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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ATE
Did brunch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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ETA
Unreliable stat from the fashionably late
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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ASEA
On a trawler, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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RELO
Move for one's co., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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PASSING
In the left lane, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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AIL
Need a sick day, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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TESTER
Someone who has a trying job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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ETAILER
Shop online, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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STEAL
Take third, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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ITOO
"Am __ late?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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POKEDEX
Progress tracker for one trying to "catch 'em all"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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DJING
Working a dance party, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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MONTH
May, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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LOST
Got the highest score in golf, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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PRAY
Say grace, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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DAREDEVIL
Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
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OKAY
Not great, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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FAR
Not walkable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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CALLITEVEN
"I say we're square now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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HIKED
Walked in the woods, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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RATE
Put on a scale, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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BAKED
Made cookies, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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HANDSFREE
Voice-activated, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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SADLY
"I hate to say it ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
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BLEW
Made bubbles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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EARLY
At 4 a.m., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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SEESALL
Has a panoramic view, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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RESELLS
Lists on Poshmark, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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THEATERKID
Minor character in a musical, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
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MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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RSVP
Say "I'll be there," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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TERI
Name hidden in "late riser"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SEW
Attach a patch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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ACHY
Sore after a run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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TOLDALIE
Failed a polygraph, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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HITSEND
Click a paper airplane icon, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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FAST
Observe Ramadan, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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ELECT
Put in a seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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ASK
Pop the question, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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CHIPSAHOY
"Chocolate in every bite" cookie maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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OBOE
Double-reed woodwind related to the shawm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
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SILO
Isolate, in corporate jargon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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AURAL
Hearing-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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NESTLE
Big name in milk chocolate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
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ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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OCTAL
Eight-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
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MESAS
Small plateaus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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KNEAD
Manipulate, as bread dough
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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OCD
Anxiety-related med. condition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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AROUSE
Stimulate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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HOARD
Accumulate excessively
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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HERSHEYSKISS
Foil-wrapped chocolate drop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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OPTIC
Eye-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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CAROB
Chocolate substitute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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ERASE
Create a clean slate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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HOOF
Feature of an ungulate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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AIRY
Well-ventilated
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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PRERECORD
Prepare for later broadcast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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ICESKATE
Emulate Alysa Liu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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IDIOMATIC
Hard to translate, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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OCULAR
Eye-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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FIREBENDER
Figure who manipulates flames in a Nickelodeon fantasy series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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TARSAL
Ankle-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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ACCRUE
Accumulate, as sick time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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NHL
Org. emulated in "Heated Rivalry"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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RICH
Like chocolate lava cake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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AKIN
Related
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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ADAPTS
Assimilates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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SALISBURYPLAIN
Plateau in England that's home to Stonehenge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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ETHAN
Slater of "Wicked"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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BEET
Root vegetable related to Swiss chard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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BARK
Chocolate confection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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MAT
Pilates surface
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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DALLAS
Texas city where German chocolate cake was invented
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
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MOUSSE
Creamy chocolate dessert
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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PENAL
Punishment-related
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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YAM
Vegetable related to lilies
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
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BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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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
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DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
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NOTNOW
"Maybe later"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
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DOUBLEESPRESSO
Risky late-night coffee order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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ERR
Miscalculate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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ADAGES
Wise sayings
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
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CACAO
Chocolate bean
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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PEWTER
Alloy in some decorative plates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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UVULA
Soft palate projection
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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GOSS
The latest dirt, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026

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The best answer for "Trying to overcome a late start, say" is PLAYINGCATCHUP with 14 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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