Crossword Answer For
Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 19, 2021 Answers
We found 186 possible answers for the crossword clue "Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?", which was last featured in Universal Crossword on September 19, 2021. The most probable answer is OUTONALIMB (10 letters), matching at 99%. This ranking is based on how often this solution has appeared in published crossword puzzles for similar clues.
Answer For Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?:
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
OUTONALIMB
Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2021
99%
OUTONALIMB
Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2021
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
DUCTS
Air ways
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
DUCTS
Air ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
JEDITRAINING
*Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
2%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
2%
SIDLE
Walk like a crab
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
ERR
Act like a human, proverbially
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
CALVE
Make like whales and icebergs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
2%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
2%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
2%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
PREPPY
Dressed like an Eton student, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
SNAP
"Just like that" sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
2%
IDBET
"That sounds like safe money"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
2%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
2%
ERUPT
Blow like a volcano
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
2%
OOZE
Move like molasses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
2%
OOZE
Move like molasses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
TEE
Shirt that sounds like a drink
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
2%
ANTE
Prefix that sounds like a female relative
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
INSITU
Latin for "as originally positioned"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
INSITU
Latin for "as originally positioned"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
2%
OTTO
Name that sounds like a car
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
2%
TAPS
Dances like Savion Glover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
CRAMSIN
Packs like sardines
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
2%
RAE
Surname that sounds like a sunbeam
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
2%
DART
Move like a water strider
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
2%
DART
Move like a water strider
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
TWIRL
Spin, like a fork in spaghetti
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
2%
PILESUP
Accumulates, like snow or work
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
2%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
TONE
"I don't like your ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
2%
FLIT
Move like a hummingbird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
ITS
"___ on like Donkey Kong!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
ENDSLATE
Goes long, like a meeting
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
2%
NERDS
Candy that looks like aquarium gravel
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
2%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
2%
TOAD
Super Mario character who looks like a mushroom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
KNIT
Make, like a sweater
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
BOAT
Craft sometimes shaped like a swan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
2%
AMORE
"When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's ___"
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
TAUT
Stretched like guitar strings
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
2%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
2%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
2%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
2%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
2%
ILOVEYOUTUBE
"There's nothing like the feeling of posting a vlog!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
PSI
Greek letter shaped like Poseidon's trident
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
2%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
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%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
METEORSHOWER
One who is always pointing at shooting stars?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
CRITIC
One who always gives star treatment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
AGE
Number that's always positive
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
AGE
Number that's always positive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
WHINY
Always complaining
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
WHINY
Always complaining
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
RADNER
"It's Always Something" memoirist Gilda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
DEE
Kaitlin's "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
MAYBE
"It's always possible"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
MAYBE
"It's always possible"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
HEELCLICKS
Sideways jump flourishes
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
HEELCLICKS
Sideways jump flourishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
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%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
ORC
Goblinlike creature
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
CTR
Basketball player who likely has the most blocks on the team: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
SONGTITLE
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" or "You Can Get It If You Really Want"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
SONGTITLE
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" or "You Can Get It If You Really Want"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
1%
AISLES
Target walkways
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
AISLES
Target walkways
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
CONGALINE
*Snakelike group dance
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
LAIRS
Hideaways
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
LAIRS
Hideaways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 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%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
PUKASHELL
Beadlike piece on a Hawaiian necklace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
RATEDR
Unlike a kids' movie
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Unlikely place for one with cold feet
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
RHO
P-like Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
ARO
Unlikely to develop a crush, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
SAFARIPARK
Zoolike attraction
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
1%
ARID
Desertlike
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
TANSY
Buttonlike flower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
COTS
Rollaways for guests
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
COTS
Rollaways for guests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
STOAT
Weasellike critter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 19, 2021
Pains' partner
Crossword Clue
Loafer or Mary Jane
Crossword Clue
Astrological border
Crossword Clue
Attack involving encirclement
Crossword Clue
The talk of the ___
Crossword Clue
Start of a fairy tale
Crossword Clue
Linger (In this clue's answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 1)
Crossword Clue
Without delay, to a doctor
Crossword Clue
Flower necklaces
Crossword Clue
Like old bread
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OUTONALIMB (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?"?
The best answer for "Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?" is OUTONALIMB with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Vulnerably positioned ... or like the words that bookend 17-, 22- and 43-Across, in two ways?" 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 September 19, 2021.