Crossword Answer For
Unfriendly way to answer the phone
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 28, 2022 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Unfriendly way to answer the phone", last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 28, 2022. Our database holds 194 possible answers, with WHAT (4 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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194 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
WHAT
Unfriendly way to answer the phone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2022
99%
WHAT
Unfriendly way to answer the phone
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2022
4%
SLYLY
In a foxy way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
SLYLY
In a foxy way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
NOOFFENSEBUTTON
Lazy way to soothe hurt feelings?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
NOOFFENSEBUTTON
Lazy way to soothe hurt feelings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
LEAVENS
Gets a rise out of, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
4%
LEAVENS
Gets a rise out of, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
4%
BLOOMED
Opened, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
BLOOMED
Opened, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
ANTEUP
Chip in, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ANTEUP
Chip in, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
4%
PACED
Retraced one's steps, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
4%
OWE
Be behind, in a way
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
OWE
Be behind, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
FLASHFREEZING
Cool way to keep food fresh?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
FLASHFREEZING
Cool way to keep food fresh?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
ALO
Portuguese phone greeting
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
4%
ALO
Portuguese phone greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
4%
REREAD
Double-check, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
REREAD
Double-check, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
REDOES
Freshens, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
4%
REDOES
Freshens, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
4%
RAZR
Motorola phone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
RAZR
Motorola phone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
FEDEXES
Ships overnight, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
MISTAKES
Opportunities to learn the hard way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
TREED
Trapped, in a way
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
4%
TREED
Trapped, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
GOLFCART
Transport on the way to sink a putt
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
GOLFCART
Transport on the way to sink a putt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
RATSON
Exposes, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
4%
RATSON
Exposes, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
SUE
Go after, in a way
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
SUE
Go after, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
4%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
4%
EERILY
In a creepy way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
4%
EERILY
In a creepy way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
4%
GLUED
Fastened, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
GLUED
Fastened, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
STREET
Drive way?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
STREET
Drive way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
PIXEL
Google phone
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
PIXEL
Google phone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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EDITED
Provided clarity, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
EDITED
Provided clarity, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
IDIOMATIC
Hard to translate, in a way
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
IDIOMATIC
Hard to translate, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
SNIP
Shorten, in a way
(4)
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Jul 16, 2026
4%
SNIP
Shorten, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
AIRY
Spacious, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
AIRY
Spacious, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
SPLIT
Share, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
4%
SPLIT
Share, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
4%
MEGA
Prefix with phone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
4%
MEGA
Prefix with phone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
4%
MID
Prefix with day or way
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
MID
Prefix with day or way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
4%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
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CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
LUNGING
Putting one foot forward, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
RUNSUPATAB
Splurges, in a way
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
RUNSUPATAB
Splurges, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
NERDY
Uncool in a cool way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
NERDY
Uncool in a cool way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
RSVPED
Answered, in a way
(6)
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Jun 19, 2026
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RSVPED
Answered, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
4%
NEW
Green, in a way
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
4%
NEW
Green, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
REPOST
Amplify, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
REPOST
Amplify, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
ATONED
Took one's medicine, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
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ATONED
Took one's medicine, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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IONIZES
Charges, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
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IONIZES
Charges, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
INTHEMOOD
Game, in a way
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
INTHEMOOD
Game, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
BACKFIRE
Go the wrong way?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
BACKFIRE
Go the wrong way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
BLEEDS
Runs, in a way
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
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BLEEDS
Runs, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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VIA
By way of
(3)
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May 29, 2026
4%
VIA
By way of
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
EAST
Right way?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
EAST
Right way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
SALTS
Cures, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
SALTS
Cures, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
EVOLVES
Matures, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
EVOLVES
Matures, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
YON
That way, quaintly
(3)
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May 17, 2026
4%
YON
That way, quaintly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
PAVE
Cover, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
PAVE
Cover, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
MIRES
Traps, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
MIRES
Traps, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
NEARER
More warm, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
NEARER
More warm, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
LEAR
"O, that way madness lies" king
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
LEAR
"O, that way madness lies" king
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
KNEEL
Pay respect, in a way
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
4%
KNEEL
Pay respect, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
GOING
On the way out
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
GOING
On the way out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
MADEPAR
Met expectations, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
MADEPAR
Met expectations, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
WEIRDLY
In a strange way
(7)
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Apr 12, 2026
4%
WEIRDLY
In a strange way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
IRONED
Flattened, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
IRONED
Flattened, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
BATHED
Cleaned up, in a way
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
BATHED
Cleaned up, in a way
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
NEATEN
Clean up, in a way
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
NEATEN
Clean up, in a way
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
STARVEHICLE
"M*A*S*H," in a way?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
STARVEHICLE
"M*A*S*H," in a way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
PERIODPIECE
"E.T.," in a way?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
PERIODPIECE
"E.T.," in a way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
SLASHERFILM
"Face/Off," in a way?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
SLASHERFILM
"Face/Off," in a way?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
LEARN
Take in, in a way
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
LEARN
Take in, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
DUCTS
Air ways
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
DUCTS
Air ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 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%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ACE
Top card in a Broadway straight
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ACE
Top card in a Broadway straight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ASK
"Fire away"
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
ASK
"Fire away"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
METS
Subway Series squad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
METS
Subway Series squad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ACDC
"Highway to Hell" band
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ACDC
"Highway to Hell" band
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
GNAW
Nibble away
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
GNAW
Nibble away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
STAT
"Right away!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
STAT
"Right away!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ATIT
Toiling away
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
ATIT
Toiling away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
EXT
Telephone no. addition
(3)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
EXT
Telephone no. addition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
FABRICSTOPWATCH
"Project Runway" timer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
EAT
Put away the groceries?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
EAT
Put away the groceries?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ELAPSE
Tick away
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ELAPSE
Tick away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
RETREAT
Peaceful getaway spot
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
RETREAT
Peaceful getaway spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
NOKIA
Big name in brick phones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
NOKIA
Big name in brick phones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
AFT
Away from the bow, on a boat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
AFT
Away from the bow, on a boat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
MAUI
Island home of the Hana Highway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
MAUI
Island home of the Hana Highway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
ROADGAME
Occasion to wear away uniforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
TOSSED
Threw away
(6)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
TOSSED
Threw away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
GAS
Highway sign
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
GAS
Highway sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
TROOPERS
Highway enforcers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TROOPERS
Highway enforcers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
FREECYCLE
Give away instead of throw away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
STOW
Tuck away
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
STOW
Tuck away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
DOOR
Entryway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
DOOR
Entryway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NATO
Org. with a phonetic alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SECT
Breakaway group
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SECT
Breakaway group
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
TREO
Bygone Palm smartphone
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TREO
Bygone Palm smartphone
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ATE
Put away
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
ATE
Put away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
CAMPINGTRIP
Outdoor family getaway
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CAMPINGTRIP
Outdoor family getaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
ONRAMP
Expressway entrance
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ONRAMP
Expressway entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ALAMEDA
Tree-lined walkway
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ALAMEDA
Tree-lined walkway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
MEDIAN
Freeway divider
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
MEDIAN
Freeway divider
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
DENT
Bit of headway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
DENT
Bit of headway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
TIX
B'way passes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
TIX
B'way passes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AGE
Number that's always positive
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
AGE
Number that's always positive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
WHINY
Always complaining
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
WHINY
Always complaining
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ERODE
Wear away
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ERODE
Wear away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
OSLO
Norway's capital
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
OSLO
Norway's capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
MILE
Highway sign unit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
MILE
Highway sign unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SLAYS
Kills it on the runway
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
SLAYS
Kills it on the runway
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
AWED
Blown away
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
AWED
Blown away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
SRO
B'way sign
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SRO
B'way sign
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
STORE
Squirrel away
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
STORE
Squirrel away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ONE
Pacific Coast Highway's route number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ONE
Pacific Coast Highway's route number
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
UKE
Hawaiian chordophone, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
UKE
Hawaiian chordophone, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
STASH
Put away
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
STASH
Put away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
EATS
Puts away
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
EATS
Puts away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
PDA
Subway smooch, e.g.: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
PDA
Subway smooch, e.g.: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
MTA
NYC subway org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
MTA
NYC subway org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
NYFW
Manhattan event with many designers and runway models, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
LAND
Hit the runway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
LAND
Hit the runway
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
MAYBE
"It's always possible"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
MAYBE
"It's always possible"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
TELL
Unintentional giveaway
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
TELL
Unintentional giveaway
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
AISHA
Tyler of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AISHA
Tyler of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
TONYS
Broadway awards
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
TONYS
Broadway awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SMASH
Runaway hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
SMASH
Runaway hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
FAR
Miles away
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
FAR
Miles away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
SHOOS
Waves away
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
SHOOS
Waves away
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SILT
Waterway deposit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SILT
Waterway deposit
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
COOKE
"Twistin' the Night Away" singer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
COOKE
"Twistin' the Night Away" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OHARE
Midway alternative
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
OHARE
Midway alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
HEELCLICKS
Sideways jump flourishes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
HEELCLICKS
Sideways jump flourishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
FLED
Ran away
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
FLED
Ran away
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
DATA
Component of cellphone plans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
DATA
Component of cellphone plans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SPAS
Getaway spots
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
SPAS
Getaway spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
ARROW
One-way symbol
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
ARROW
One-way symbol
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
SOS
Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
ONEAR
Like some headphones
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
ONEAR
Like some headphones
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
QRCODEMENU
Restaurant feature that encourages phones at the table
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
GETSMART
2008 comedy in which Anne Hathaway played Agent 99
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
REPEL
Drive away
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
REPEL
Drive away
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
EVAN
Broadway character Hansen who sings "Waving Through a Window"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
EVAN
Broadway character Hansen who sings "Waving Through a Window"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on May 28, 2022
"How we all doing?," e.g.
Crossword Clue
Waiter at a stand
Crossword Clue
"Wanna?"
Crossword Clue
Thurman of "Hysterical Blindness"
Crossword Clue
Forte
Crossword Clue
Pin in the back
Crossword Clue
Wii forerunner
Crossword Clue
Attacking surfers, maybe
Crossword Clue
Exasperated cry
Crossword Clue
Drew on?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Unfriendly way to answer the phone" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is WHAT (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Unfriendly way to answer the phone"?
The best answer for "Unfriendly way to answer the phone" is WHAT with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Unfriendly way to answer the phone" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on May 28, 2022.