The LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle from October 21, 2018 featured the clue "Unlike idioms", and we've found 32 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to LITERAL as the most likely solution — it's 7 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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32 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LITERAL
Unlike idioms
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2018
99%
LITERAL
Unlike idioms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2018
8%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
ESL
Class that teaches idioms, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
ESL
Class that teaches idioms, for short
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
DEMONIACAL
Completely unlike a docile man?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2023
8%
DEMONIACAL
Completely unlike a docile man?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2023
8%
OUTLIERS
Things unlike all the others
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 27, 2021
8%
OUTLIERS
Things unlike all the others
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 27, 2021
8%
TERSE
Not at all overly wordy, unlike this clue
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2020
8%
TERSE
Not at all overly wordy, unlike this clue
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2020
8%
ONEOFAKIND
Something unlike any other
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2019
8%
ONEOFAKIND
Something unlike any other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2019
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
DEEPSLEEPER
Someone unlikely to be disturbed by a spouse's snoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ITSABIGIF
"That seems pretty unlikely to happen"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ITSABIGIF
"That seems pretty unlikely to happen"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
AROS
People unlikely to fall in love, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
1%
AROS
People unlikely to fall in love, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
1%
SLIM
Like unlikely odds
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2024
1%
SLIM
Like unlikely odds
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2024
1%
IDOUBTTHAT
"Seems unlikely"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
1%
IDOUBTTHAT
"Seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
1%
BIGMOUTH
Person unlikely to keep a secret
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
BIGMOUTH
Person unlikely to keep a secret
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
FREESPIRIT
Person unlikely to conform to the status quo
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
FREESPIRIT
Person unlikely to conform to the status quo
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
CHATBOT
Customer service agent unlikely to pass a captcha test
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2024
1%
CHATBOT
Customer service agent unlikely to pass a captcha test
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2024
1%
DIVEBAR
Establishment unlikely to have a cocktail menu
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
DIVEBAR
Establishment unlikely to have a cocktail menu
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
MISER
Person unlikely to be a philanthropist
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2024
1%
MISER
Person unlikely to be a philanthropist
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2024
1%
TEE
Shirt you're unlikely to wear on a snowy day
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2024
1%
TEE
Shirt you're unlikely to wear on a snowy day
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2024
1%
AMISH
Sect unlikely to solve this puzzle online
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2024
1%
AMISH
Sect unlikely to solve this puzzle online
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2024
1%
IDOUBTIT
"Seems unlikely"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2023
1%
IDOUBTIT
"Seems unlikely"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2023
1%
CPAS
Pros unlikely to use vacation time in April
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2022
1%
CPAS
Pros unlikely to use vacation time in April
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2022
1%
BORNYESTERDAY
In the negative, unlikely to be fooled
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2022
1%
BORNYESTERDAY
In the negative, unlikely to be fooled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2022
1%
HELL
Place unlikely to freeze over
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2022
1%
HELL
Place unlikely to freeze over
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2022
1%
OLD
With 42-Down, unlikely racetrack pick
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2021
1%
OLD
With 42-Down, unlikely racetrack pick
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2021
1%
TASERS
Gunlike stunners
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 14, 2021
1%
TASERS
Gunlike stunners
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 14, 2021
1%
TALL
Like unlikely tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2020
1%
TALL
Like unlikely tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2020
1%
LONER
One unlikely to go clubbing
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2020
1%
LONER
One unlikely to go clubbing
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2020
1%
RAZOR
Philosophical principle that rules out unlikely explanations
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2019
1%
RAZOR
Philosophical principle that rules out unlikely explanations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2019
1%
POORSPORT
One unlikely to shake hands
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2018
1%
POORSPORT
One unlikely to shake hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2018
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Seedy motel, say
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Unlike idioms" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 32 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LITERAL (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Unlike idioms"?
The best answer for "Unlike idioms" is LITERAL with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Unlike idioms" 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 October 21, 2018.