The answer to the crossword clue "Urban bane" is most likely SMOG, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on May 9, 2019, and we found 112 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in SMOG sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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112 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SMOG
Urban bane
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2019
99%
SMOG
Urban bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2019
8%
LOSTCITY
Abandoned urban center
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
LOSTCITY
Abandoned urban center
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
SRI
__ Jayawardenepura Kotte: urban area near Colombo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
SRI
__ Jayawardenepura Kotte: urban area near Colombo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
URAL
*Not at all urban
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
URAL
*Not at all urban
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
CITYWIDE
Across an urban area
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
CITYWIDE
Across an urban area
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
CONDOS
Many urban Airbnbs
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
CONDOS
Many urban Airbnbs
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
STREET
Part of an urban grid
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
STREET
Part of an urban grid
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
SMARTS
Street ___ (urban wisdom)
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
8%
SMARTS
Street ___ (urban wisdom)
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
8%
ALARM
Burglar’s bane
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
8%
ALARM
Burglar’s bane
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
8%
FLEA
Dog bane
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
8%
FLEA
Dog bane
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
8%
RURAL
Opposite of urban
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
8%
RURAL
Opposite of urban
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
8%
LHASA
Second-most populous urban area of the Tibetan Plateau
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2024
8%
LHASA
Second-most populous urban area of the Tibetan Plateau
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2024
8%
IRS
Tax evader's bane: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
8%
IRS
Tax evader's bane: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
SOFA
Amateur mover's bane
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
8%
SOFA
Amateur mover's bane
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
8%
LEAK
Campaign bane
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
LEAK
Campaign bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
APTS
Many urban homes: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
8%
APTS
Many urban homes: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2024
8%
TRAFFICCIRCLE
Club for urban planning majors?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2024
8%
TRAFFICCIRCLE
Club for urban planning majors?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
8%
ZONED
Like urban areas
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
8%
ZONED
Like urban areas
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
8%
SCAB
Striker's bane
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2024
8%
SCAB
Striker's bane
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2024
8%
FLEAS
Boxer’s bane
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
8%
FLEAS
Boxer’s bane
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
8%
ZONERS
Some urban planners
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 7, 2024
8%
ZONERS
Some urban planners
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 7, 2024
8%
BUGS
Elmer’s bane
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 29, 2023
8%
BUGS
Elmer’s bane
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 29, 2023
8%
TROLL
Blogger’s bane
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 2, 2023
8%
TROLL
Blogger’s bane
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
8%
SLUMAREA
Potential target of urban renewal
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
8%
SLUMAREA
Potential target of urban renewal
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
8%
CITYMAN
Guy living in an urban area
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
CITYMAN
Guy living in an urban area
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
ESCOOTER
Rechargeable urban commute option
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
ESCOOTER
Rechargeable urban commute option
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
LAG
Gamer's bane
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2023
8%
LAG
Gamer's bane
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2023
8%
APTNO
Abbr. in many urban addresses
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 11, 2023
8%
APTNO
Abbr. in many urban addresses
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 11, 2023
8%
ECHO
Voice-over artist's bane
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
8%
ECHO
Voice-over artist's bane
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
8%
UPTOWN
Northern part of an urban area
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 15, 2023
8%
UPTOWN
Northern part of an urban area
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 15, 2023
8%
MOLEMEN
Underground dwellers of urban myth
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2023
8%
MOLEMEN
Underground dwellers of urban myth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2023
8%
CLUTTER
Neatnik’s bane
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 9, 2022
8%
CLUTTER
Neatnik’s bane
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 9, 2022
8%
NOISE
Invisible urban pollution
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2022
8%
NOISE
Invisible urban pollution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2022
8%
BRAT
Babysitter’s bane
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 4, 2022
8%
BRAT
Babysitter’s bane
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 4, 2022
8%
BANC
Bench, in Paris (hidden in "urban center")
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2022
8%
BANC
Bench, in Paris (hidden in "urban center")
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2022
8%
ALGAE
Pool owner's bane
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2021
8%
ALGAE
Pool owner's bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2021
8%
OLDWIVESTALES
Kin of urban legends
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2021
8%
OLDWIVESTALES
Kin of urban legends
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2021
8%
ACNE
Teen's bane
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2021
8%
ACNE
Teen's bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2021
8%
METERED
Like many urban parking spots
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 18, 2021
8%
METERED
Like many urban parking spots
Universal Crossword · Jun 18, 2021
8%
IMP
Sitter's bane
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2021
8%
IMP
Sitter's bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2021
8%
SEWER
Home of urban alligators, perhaps
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 11, 2021
8%
SEWER
Home of urban alligators, perhaps
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 11, 2021
8%
PEA
Princess' bane, in a fairy tale
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2021
8%
PEA
Princess' bane, in a fairy tale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2021
8%
ROOFTOP
Setting for an urban garden
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 20, 2021
8%
ROOFTOP
Setting for an urban garden
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 20, 2021
8%
SEWERS
Homes to urban gators
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 29, 2020
8%
SEWERS
Homes to urban gators
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 29, 2020
8%
REDEVELOP
Improve, as an urban area
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2020
8%
REDEVELOP
Improve, as an urban area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2020
8%
MANGE
Dog bane
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2020
8%
MANGE
Dog bane
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2020
8%
ELS
Raised urban trains
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2020
8%
ELS
Raised urban trains
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2020
8%
SKIDROW
Impoverished urban area
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2020
8%
SKIDROW
Impoverished urban area
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2020
8%
STOOPSALE
Event for unloading household items in an urban area
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 12, 2020
8%
STOOPSALE
Event for unloading household items in an urban area
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 12, 2020
8%
BUILTUP
Developed, as an urban area
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 12, 2019
8%
BUILTUP
Developed, as an urban area
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 12, 2019
8%
DENSE
Like urban population
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2019
8%
DENSE
Like urban population
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2019
8%
DEET
Bugs' bane
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2019
8%
DEET
Bugs' bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2019
8%
TENEMENTS
Some urban homes
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 14, 2019
8%
TENEMENTS
Some urban homes
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 14, 2019
8%
CAB
Part of an urban fleet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2019
8%
CAB
Part of an urban fleet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2019
8%
CRED
Street — (urban acceptance)
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 3, 2019
8%
CRED
Street — (urban acceptance)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 3, 2019
8%
SEMIRURAL
Between urban and country
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 13, 2019
8%
SEMIRURAL
Between urban and country
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 13, 2019
8%
WEED
Gardener's bane
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2018
8%
WEED
Gardener's bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2018
8%
TINEAR
Singer's bane
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 15, 2018
8%
TINEAR
Singer's bane
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 15, 2018
8%
ERGOT
Grain bane
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2018
8%
ERGOT
Grain bane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2018
8%
CITYMAP
Reference showing an urban area
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 22, 2018
8%
CITYMAP
Reference showing an urban area
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 22, 2018
1%
ARIA
Solo such as "Habanera"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
1%
ARIA
Solo such as "Habanera"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
ELIE
Lebanese fashion designer Saab
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
ELIE
Lebanese fashion designer Saab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
SPLITLEVELHOUSE
Common midcentury modern suburban home, or what is depicted by each set of circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
SPLITLEVELHOUSE
Common midcentury modern suburban home, or what is depicted by each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
SPICY
Suggestive, or like habaneros
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2025
1%
SPICY
Suggestive, or like habaneros
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2025
1%
ARAB
Many a Lebanese or Libyan
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
1%
ARAB
Many a Lebanese or Libyan
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
TREE
Image on the Lebanese flag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
1%
TREE
Image on the Lebanese flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
EMIL
Comedian Wakim who is the first Lebanese American cast member of "SNL"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2025
1%
EMIL
Comedian Wakim who is the first Lebanese American cast member of "SNL"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2025
1%
TOWNS
Stops on a suburban commuter train
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
1%
TOWNS
Stops on a suburban commuter train
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
1%
OUTOFTHELOOP
Where to find a Chicago suburbanite?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2024
1%
OUTOFTHELOOP
Where to find a Chicago suburbanite?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2024
1%
AXLES
Suburban bars?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
AXLES
Suburban bars?
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
GHOSTPEPPER
It’s hotter than a habanero
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
1%
GHOSTPEPPER
It’s hotter than a habanero
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
1%
ITE
Suburban suffix
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
1%
ITE
Suburban suffix
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
1%
BEIRUT
Lebanese capital
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
1%
BEIRUT
Lebanese capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
1%
PULLWEEDS
Cancel a series about a marijuana-growing suburban mom?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
1%
PULLWEEDS
Cancel a series about a marijuana-growing suburban mom?
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
1%
SUAVE
Urbane
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 10, 2024
1%
SUAVE
Urbane
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 10, 2024
1%
MCMANSIONS
Supersize suburban homes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2024
1%
MCMANSIONS
Supersize suburban homes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2024
1%
CATNIP
Opposite of dogbane?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2024
1%
CATNIP
Opposite of dogbane?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2024
1%
TAHOE
Suburban alternative?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2024
1%
TAHOE
Suburban alternative?
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2024
1%
TACOMANS
Some Washington urbanites
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
1%
TACOMANS
Some Washington urbanites
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
1%
TABBOULEH
Lebanese salad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
1%
TABBOULEH
Lebanese salad
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
1%
PATIO
Place for a suburban barbecue
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2024
1%
PATIO
Place for a suburban barbecue
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
1%
ARABS
Most Lebanese and Libyan citizens
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2024
1%
ARABS
Most Lebanese and Libyan citizens
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
1%
HEADDRESS
Turban, for one
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 18, 2024
1%
HEADDRESS
Turban, for one
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 18, 2024
1%
TANGO
Habanera kin
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 30, 2023
1%
TANGO
Habanera kin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2023
1%
MOW
Task on a suburban summer to-do list
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2023
1%
MOW
Task on a suburban summer to-do list
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2023
1%
EDGECITIES
Suburban business districts
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2023
1%
EDGECITIES
Suburban business districts
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2023
1%
LAWN
Suburban grass
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
1%
LAWN
Suburban grass
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
1%
DEBONAIR
Urbane
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 12, 2023
1%
DEBONAIR
Urbane
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 12, 2023
1%
MADEWAVES
Caused a disturbance
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2022
1%
MADEWAVES
Caused a disturbance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2022
1%
APNEA
Sleep disturbance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2022
1%
APNEA
Sleep disturbance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2022
1%
HOT
Like habanero peppers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2022
1%
HOT
Like habanero peppers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2022
1%
RAISECAIN
Create a disturbance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2022
1%
RAISECAIN
Create a disturbance
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2022
1%
CEDAR
Tree on the Lebanese flag
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2022
1%
CEDAR
Tree on the Lebanese flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
1%
LIDOSCUFFLE
Disturbance on the cruise ship pool deck?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2022
1%
LIDOSCUFFLE
Disturbance on the cruise ship pool deck?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2022
1%
MATE
Buddy, in Brisbane
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2022
1%
MATE
Buddy, in Brisbane
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2022
1%
ADO
Disturbance
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2021
1%
ADO
Disturbance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2021
1%
NNW
Burbank-to-Fresno dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2021
1%
NNW
Burbank-to-Fresno dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2021
1%
LAWNS
Suburban street sights
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2021
1%
LAWNS
Suburban street sights
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2021
1%
RAISINGCAIN
Creating a disturbance
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2021
1%
RAISINGCAIN
Creating a disturbance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2021
1%
SIKH
Believer in a turban
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2021
1%
SIKH
Believer in a turban
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2021
1%
ROW
Noisy disturbance
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2021
1%
ROW
Noisy disturbance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2021
1%
SIDON
Lebanese port
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2020
1%
SIDON
Lebanese port
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2020
1%
CHILIES
Habaneros and jalapeños
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2020
1%
CHILIES
Habaneros and jalapeños
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2020
1%
RIOT
Big disturbance
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2020
1%
RIOT
Big disturbance
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2020
1%
MANOFTHEWORLD
Urbane fellow
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 13, 2019
1%
MANOFTHEWORLD
Urbane fellow
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 13, 2019
1%
TODOS
Disturbances
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2019
1%
TODOS
Disturbances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2019
1%
GUTTER
Site of unwanted suburban vegetation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2019
1%
GUTTER
Site of unwanted suburban vegetation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2019
1%
PRIVATEHOUSES
Most suburban residences... or, in a military sense, the ends of 17-, 24-, 46- and 55-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2018
1%
PRIVATEHOUSES
Most suburban residences... or, in a military sense, the ends of 17-, 24-, 46- and 55-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2018
1%
LEAVES
Target of suburban cleanups
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2018
1%
LEAVES
Target of suburban cleanups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2018
1%
HOTPEPPER
Habanero, for one
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 29, 2018
1%
HOTPEPPER
Habanero, for one
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 29, 2018
1%
WIPEOUTS
Surfers' banes
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2018
1%
WIPEOUTS
Surfers' banes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2018
1%
ELMS
Suburban trees
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2018
1%
ELMS
Suburban trees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Urban bane" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 112 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SMOG (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Urban bane"?
The best answer for "Urban bane" is SMOG with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Urban bane" 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 9, 2019.