Crossword Answer For
Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 3, 2022 Answers
The clue "Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on May 3, 2022. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 193 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, TERSE (5 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
Answer For Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt":
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TERSE
Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2022
99%
TERSE
Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2022
3%
WANT
Have too little of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
3%
WANT
Have too little of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
3%
OVERDO
Carry too far
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
OVERDO
Carry too far
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
SEA
With 73-Across, semiaquatic mammal that uses rocks as tools
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
SEA
With 73-Across, semiaquatic mammal that uses rocks as tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
RBG
"Notorious" SCOTUS justice
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
RBG
"Notorious" SCOTUS justice
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
MULTIMASKING
Solution when it's too hard to choose one Halloween costume?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
MULTIMASKING
Solution when it's too hard to choose one Halloween costume?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
INK
Tattoo parlor supply
(3)
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Nov 8, 2026
1%
INK
Tattoo parlor supply
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1%
DOING
Not just dreaming about
(5)
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Nov 6, 2026
1%
DOING
Not just dreaming about
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1%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
CHEAPEATS
Budget-friendly fare
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
CHEAPEATS
Budget-friendly fare
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1%
EVIL
Nefarious
(4)
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Nov 2, 2026
1%
EVIL
Nefarious
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
RIPSAW
Carpentry tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
1%
RIPSAW
Carpentry tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
ONE
Number of former public defenders who have served on the Supreme Court
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
MCRIB
Fast-food item celebrated with multiple farewell tours
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
MCRIB
Fast-food item celebrated with multiple farewell tours
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
ADZ
Woodworking tool that resembles an axe
(3)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
ADZ
Woodworking tool that resembles an axe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
(6)
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Oct 28, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
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1%
PARTINGSNACKS
Light fare after a breakup?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
PARTINGSNACKS
Light fare after a breakup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
TAXINGDRIVER
Golf club that's almost too heavy to swing?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
TAXINGDRIVER
Golf club that's almost too heavy to swing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
RAZOR
Barber's tool
(5)
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Oct 25, 2026
1%
RAZOR
Barber's tool
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1%
DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
MOLAR
Back tooth
(5)
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Oct 21, 2026
1%
MOLAR
Back tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
CROWBAR
Prying tool
(7)
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Oct 19, 2026
1%
CROWBAR
Prying tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
PECANKNIFE
Useful tool in making some Thanksgiving pies?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
NOW
"I don't have all day!"
(3)
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Oct 18, 2026
1%
NOW
"I don't have all day!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
STONEAXE
Prehistoric hand tool
(8)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
STONEAXE
Prehistoric hand tool
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1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
ONEAL
"Gorilla Warfare" artist Shaquille
(5)
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Oct 16, 2026
1%
ONEAL
"Gorilla Warfare" artist Shaquille
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1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of instant roads
(4)
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Oct 15, 2026
1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of instant roads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
ALL
__ too soon
(3)
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Oct 14, 2026
1%
ALL
__ too soon
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1%
AMERICANDAD
Seth MacFarlane cartoon series
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
AMERICANDAD
Seth MacFarlane cartoon series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
LAO
Language in which "Baw pen nyang" means "It's nothing"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
LAO
Language in which "Baw pen nyang" means "It's nothing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
DIM
__ sum: bite-sized Chinese fare
(3)
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Oct 13, 2026
1%
DIM
__ sum: bite-sized Chinese fare
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1%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
1%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
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1%
SERFS
Tenant farmers of the early Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
SERFS
Tenant farmers of the early Middle Ages
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1%
PRIED
Dug a little too deep
(5)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
PRIED
Dug a little too deep
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1%
IMAY
"That could work for me"
(4)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
IMAY
"That could work for me"
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1%
HOE
Garden tool
(3)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
HOE
Garden tool
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1%
OSHA
Worker welfare org.
(4)
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Oct 11, 2026
1%
OSHA
Worker welfare org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2026
1%
ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
NAIL
Get just right
(4)
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Oct 7, 2026
1%
NAIL
Get just right
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
CORER
Apple pie-making tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
CORER
Apple pie-making tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
(8)
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Oct 4, 2026
1%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
THE
Not just a
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
1%
THE
Not just a
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
TAKETHEHIGHROAD
"Don't stoop to their level"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2026
1%
TAKETHEHIGHROAD
"Don't stoop to their level"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
(8)
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Sep 28, 2026
1%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
HAND
Word with farm or foam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
HAND
Word with farm or foam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
ADZE
Woodworking tool
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
1%
ADZE
Woodworking tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MURDERMYSTERY
Genre in which readers are clued in to the plot?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
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Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
TEAK
Seafaring wood
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
TEAK
Seafaring wood
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%
LEERY
None too trusting
(5)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
LEERY
None too trusting
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1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
LION
Safari park roarer
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
LION
Safari park roarer
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1%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
SOAPS
Daytime fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
(4)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent with lace and tiger tooth varieties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
REFI
Loan adjustment, for short
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
REFI
Loan adjustment, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
FILE
Nail salon tool
(4)
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Sep 14, 2026
1%
FILE
Nail salon tool
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1%
ZEKE
"The Wizard of Oz" farmhand
(4)
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Sep 13, 2026
1%
ZEKE
"The Wizard of Oz" farmhand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TRAINSET
Purchase for which it's important to consider tracking?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
TRAINSET
Purchase for which it's important to consider tracking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
YER
"__ darn tootin'!"
(3)
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Sep 10, 2026
1%
YER
"__ darn tootin'!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
ADIEU
French farewell
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADIEU
French farewell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
(10)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
SWEETTOOTH
Strong desire for one in search of just desserts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
KARMA
__ farming: asking for upvotes on Reddit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
KARMA
__ farming: asking for upvotes on Reddit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AIDS
Learning tools
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
AIDS
Learning tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
(6)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
SMURFS
Blue cartoon characters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SIEVE
Baking tool with holes
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
SIEVE
Baking tool with holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
OVERDIDIT
Indulged too much
(9)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
OVERDIDIT
Indulged too much
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1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
OAR
Sculling tool
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
OAR
Sculling tool
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1%
TAMAL
Husk-steamed fare
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
TAMAL
Husk-steamed fare
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1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
(6)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
OPENER
Bartending tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
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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%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
ADA
Abbreviation on a toothpaste box
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
ADA
Abbreviation on a toothpaste box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
JAWBREAKERCANDY
Hard stuff for a sweet tooth
(15)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
JAWBREAKERCANDY
Hard stuff for a sweet tooth
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1%
ASKS
Doesn't just assume
(4)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
ASKS
Doesn't just assume
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%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ASPCA
Pet welfare org.
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
ASPCA
Pet welfare org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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1%
RURAL
Like most farmland
(5)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
RURAL
Like most farmland
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1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 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%
YET
So far
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
YET
So far
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
ROGER
"Understood"
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
ROGER
"Understood"
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1%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
(8)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
ITSATRAP
"We've been duped!"
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1%
AWL
Piercing tool
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
AWL
Piercing tool
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1%
PENS
Calligraphy tools
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PENS
Calligraphy tools
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1%
LIVINGWAGE
Economic justice topic
(10)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
LIVINGWAGE
Economic justice topic
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1%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
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1%
RASP
Cobbler's tool
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
RASP
Cobbler's tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
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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%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
(8)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
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1%
ACRE
Unit of farmland
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
ACRE
Unit of farmland
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1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
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1%
LLM
A.I. tool that generates text
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
LLM
A.I. tool that generates text
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
INIT
"My heart's just not __"
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
INIT
"My heart's just not __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
EAT
"I could __"
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
EAT
"I could __"
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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%
ONCUE
At just the right moment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
ONCUE
At just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
MRE
Army fare, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
MRE
Army fare, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
LASERPOINTER
*Presentation tool that doubles as a cat toy
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
LASERPOINTER
*Presentation tool that doubles as a cat toy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
IOS
Safari platform
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
IOS
Safari platform
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
DRAWINGPIN
*Ink-filled tool for illustrators
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
DRAWINGPIN
*Ink-filled tool for illustrators
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
(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%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
STROAD
Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
PLANER
Smoothing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
COLDER
"You're even farther now ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
COLDER
"You're even farther now ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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%
INSEASON
Like farmers market produce
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
INSEASON
Like farmers market produce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
BANAL
Not just unoriginal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BANAL
Not just unoriginal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
PEN
Writing tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
PEN
Writing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
SCENE
All-too-public argument
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
SCENE
All-too-public argument
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
LATHE
Shaping tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
LATHE
Shaping tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
NEAR
Far from far
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
NEAR
Far from far
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 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%
SABER
__-toothed cat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
SABER
__-toothed cat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
ADAPT
Adjust to one's surroundings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
CANINE
Pointy tooth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
CANINE
Pointy tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ADO
Foofaraw
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
ADO
Foofaraw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
HOES
Weeding tools
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
HOES
Weeding tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
REAL
"It's been __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
REAL
"It's been __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ERIE
Lake just south of London
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
ERIE
Lake just south of London
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
SPARSE
Few and far between
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
SPARSE
Few and far between
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
STYLER
Salon tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
STYLER
Salon tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 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%
RAKES
Landscaping tools
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
RAKES
Landscaping tools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ATEORGANIC
Only shopped at farmers markets, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 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%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENRUN
Flightless migration on a farm?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
CARROTS
Bugs Bunny fare
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
CARROTS
Bugs Bunny fare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
IDK
Brief "No clue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
NOANSWER
"I'll just leave a message"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
NOANSWER
"I'll just leave a message"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
NOTFAIR
"The injustice!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
NOTFAIR
"The injustice!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
COG
Gear tooth
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
COG
Gear tooth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
ICESAW
Winter fishing tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ICESAW
Winter fishing tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
HAS
__-been
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
1%
HAS
__-been
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 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%
LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
LONESOMEDOVE
Soap that could use a friend?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
SAME
"Me too"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
1%
SAME
"Me too"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
AXE
Chopping tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
AXE
Chopping tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SLIMJIM
Car-unlocking tool
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
SLIMJIM
Car-unlocking tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
HEY
"Wait just a minute!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HEY
"Wait just a minute!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
SIDED
Stood (with)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
SIDED
Stood (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ALEUT
Language from which "Alaska" is derived
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ALEUT
Language from which "Alaska" is derived
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DASTARDLYDEEDS
Evil actions of a cartoon villain, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SLIDETROMBONE
Instrument that makes the sound of adults talking in "Peanuts" cartoons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
GARY
"The Far Side" cartoonist Larson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GARY
"The Far Side" cartoonist Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ARABLE
Ready for farming
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
ARABLE
Ready for farming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
GOESORGANIC
Shifts to eco-friendly farming
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GOESORGANIC
Shifts to eco-friendly farming
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
HEM
Adjustable border
(3)
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May 30, 2026
1%
HEM
Adjustable border
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
DEERE
Name on much farm equipment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
DEERE
Name on much farm equipment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
STY
Hog farm pen
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
STY
Hog farm pen
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
HEMAN
Cartoon hero with a blond bob
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
HEMAN
Cartoon hero with a blond bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
IPHONEAPPS
Safari and others
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
IPHONEAPPS
Safari and others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
RELACE
Adjust, as a corset
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
RELACE
Adjust, as a corset
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 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%
CHURN
Old-fashioned farm apparatus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
CHURN
Old-fashioned farm apparatus
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
CRESTS
Distinctive features of cockatoos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
CAD
Currency with toonies, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
AHA
"It just clicked!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
AHA
"It just clicked!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 3, 2022
Toot your own horn
Crossword Clue
Waffle brand
Crossword Clue
Sound of a perfect basketball shot
Crossword Clue
Put to sleep, perhaps
Crossword Clue
Queen consort of Jordan
Crossword Clue
Japanese bread crumbs
Crossword Clue
*"You kids hush now!"
Crossword Clue
Muppet with a rubber duckie
Crossword Clue
Gambler's wager
Crossword Clue
Genome molecule
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TERSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt""?
The best answer for "Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"" is TERSE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Unlike this clue, which is far too wordy and could have simply been just "curt"" 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 May 3, 2022.