Crossword Answer For
Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 14, 2025 Answers
The crossword puzzle clue "Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down" has 185 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 14, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is RISINGSTAR (10 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
Answer For Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down:
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185 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RISINGSTAR
Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
99%
RISINGSTAR
Up-and-comer, or a progression found in 29-, 23-, 20-, 9-, and 11-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
8%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
8%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
8%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
8%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
8%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
DNA
Molecule found backward in 22-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
LANDS
Touches down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
4%
CATFEET
Where toe beans are found
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
4%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
4%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
HEWN
Chopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
SOBS
Breaks down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
4%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
4%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
4%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
4%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
4%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
DENY
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
PARES
Cuts (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
SEASTAR
Invertebrate found in every ocean
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
ABASE
Take down a peg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 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%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
4%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
4%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
4%
OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
LAND
Touch down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
AHA
"I found it!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
AHA
"I found it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
ENDS
Winds down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
RARE
Hard to track down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
4%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
4%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
EGRET
"Snowy" bird rarely found in snowy places
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
4%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
4%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
AMPM
Letters not found on a 24-hour clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
RUNG
Step up or down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
4%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
4%
SAT
Plopped down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
SAT
Plopped down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
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
4%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
HINGE
Hardware not found on a sliding door
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
4%
WALKINGTACO
Portable Tex-Mex snack, or a progression depicted in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
4%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
ROADS
Places where forks may be found?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
4%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
4%
TONE
"__ it down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
4%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
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
4%
TANK
Go down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
TANK
Go down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
4%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
DIS
Put down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
4%
FIBER
Nutrient found in most fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
BRAKE
Slow down in "Mario Kart"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ABRADES
Wears down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ABRADES
Wears down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
MIMOSAS
Orange belts found in some flutes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
LAZES
Holds down the couch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
SNES
Console found in "bird's nest soup"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
SNES
Console found in "bird's nest soup"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
ORAL
Not written down, as a contract
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
SAD
Feeling down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
SAD
Feeling down
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
4%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
4%
DEEP
Far down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
DEEP
Far down
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
DIM
Turn down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
DIM
Turn down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
ERODE
Wear down
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ERODE
Wear down
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
SHH
"Pipe down!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
TATAMI
Mat found in a ryokan
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
TATAMI
Mat found in a ryokan
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
4%
ETA
"Wheels down" hr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
4%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
MOE
Nickname found in "homoerotic"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
MOE
Nickname found in "homoerotic"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
LOSTSPEED
Slowed down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
SINK
Go down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
SINK
Go down
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
NELLE
Name found backward in "excellent"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
JOT
Take (down)
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
JOT
Take (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
INSITU
As found
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
INSITU
As found
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
WEDS
Settles down, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
OMAN
Country found in "no man's land"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
OMAN
Country found in "no man's land"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
WHOA
"Slow down!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
TERN
Bird aptly found in "water native"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
4%
LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
ALIT
Fluttered down to the ground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
ATE
Wolfed down
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
4%
ATE
Wolfed down
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
FELL
Went down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
FELL
Went down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
EAT
Chow down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
EAT
Chow down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
EASY
"Slow down!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
4%
EASY
"Slow down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
MIRE
Bog down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
MIRE
Bog down
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
4%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
RENDER
Melt down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
RENDER
Melt down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
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KNELT
Got down to a toddler's level, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
SLEETED
Came down hard?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
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SLEETED
Came down hard?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
SMOTE
Struck down, biblically
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
SMOTE
Struck down, biblically
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
HELL
Land down under?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
HELL
Land down under?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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NOTATE
Jot down, in music
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
4%
NOTATE
Jot down, in music
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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ORE
It's found in a vein
(3)
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Jan 6, 2026
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ORE
It's found in a vein
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HIS
Pronoun found in "franchises"
(3)
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Jan 6, 2026
4%
HIS
Pronoun found in "franchises"
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
4%
BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
REEDSECTION
Quad found on a Portland campus?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
REEDSECTION
Quad found on a Portland campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
SETTLES
Puts down roots
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
SETTLES
Puts down roots
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
SITS
Plops down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
SITS
Plops down
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
OYL
Olive often found with spinach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
COOLIT
"Simmer down!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
COOLIT
"Simmer down!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ANITA
Feminist Frequency founder Sarkeesian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
APP
Android download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
HARPO
__ Productions: media company founded by Oprah
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
IKEA
Furniture chain founded in Sweden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
ADLER
Stella who founded an acting school in New York City
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
EGGERS
Writer/editor Dave who founded McSweeney's Publishing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
ETON
School founded in 1440
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 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%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
KEDS
Shoe brand founded by U.S. Rubber
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
UTNE
Magazine founder Eric
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
SPANX
Shapewear company founded in 2000
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
STEINEM
Women's Media Center co-founder Gloria
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
CHEN
Steve who co-founded YouTube
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
WEIR
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
SAL
Khan Academy founder Khan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
DEADWRINGER
Broken-down washing machine?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
INFO
Lowdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
YOYO
Ma who founded the arts organization Silkroad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
YOYO
Ma who founded the arts organization Silkroad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ONE
Last number in a New Year's Eve countdown
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
AMY
Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
AMY
Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
ALBA
Jessica who founded the production company Lady Spitfire
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
ALBA
Jessica who founded the production company Lady Spitfire
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOLLYPARTON
Country music legend who founded the nonprofit literacy program Imagination Library
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
OPEC
Cartel founded in Baghdad in 1960
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
OPEC
Cartel founded in Baghdad in 1960
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
KLEIN
Vox co-founder Ezra
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
KLEIN
Vox co-founder Ezra
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
RANGE
Asset for Mariah Carey or a rural landowner
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
LOWER
Move downward
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
IOSAPP
Apple download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
SKILESSON
Situation that inevitably goes downhill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
NUBS
Worn-down pencils
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
INC
Business magazine founded in 1979
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
INC
Business magazine founded in 1979
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SEEDY
Run-down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
USERS
App downloaders
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
CLARA
American Red Cross founder Barton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
CLARA
American Red Cross founder Barton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
ETHAN
Actor Hawke of "The Lowdown"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
LAOTZU
Taoism founder
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
LAOTZU
Taoism founder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ENDUSER
App downloader
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith founded in Persia
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
BAHAI
Faith founded in Persia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
EATS
Sups or downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SLED
It goes downhill fast
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
SIRPAUL
Fab Four founder, to fans
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
SIRPAUL
Fab Four founder, to fans
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
RECAP
Touchdown rundown, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
COCREATOR
Member of a founding team
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
COCREATOR
Member of a founding team
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
THIRDSTRIKE
Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
RCA
NBC founder
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
RCA
NBC founder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
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