If the clue "Was in first" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 13, 2024, this clue has 194 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is LED (3 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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194 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
LED
Was in first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2024
99%
LED
Was in first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2024
50%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
50%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
50%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
50%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
50%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
50%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
50%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
50%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
50%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
50%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
50%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
50%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
50%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
50%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
50%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
50%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
50%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
50%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
50%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
50%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
50%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
50%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
50%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
50%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
50%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
50%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
50%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
50%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
50%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
50%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
50%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
50%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
50%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
50%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
50%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
50%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
50%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
50%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
50%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
50%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
50%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
50%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
50%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
50%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
50%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
50%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
50%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
50%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
50%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
50%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
50%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
50%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
50%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
50%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
50%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
50%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
50%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
50%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
50%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
50%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
50%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
50%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
50%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
50%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
50%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
50%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
50%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
50%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
50%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
50%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
50%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
50%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
50%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
50%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
50%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
50%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
50%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
50%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
50%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
50%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
50%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
50%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
50%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
50%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
50%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
50%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
50%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
50%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
50%
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
50%
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
50%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
50%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
50%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
50%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
50%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
50%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
50%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
50%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
50%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
50%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
50%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
50%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
50%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
50%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
50%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
50%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
50%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
50%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
50%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
50%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
50%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
50%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
50%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
50%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
50%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
50%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
50%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
50%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
50%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
50%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
50%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
50%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
50%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
50%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
50%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
50%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
50%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
50%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
50%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
50%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
50%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
50%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
50%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
50%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
50%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
50%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
50%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
50%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
50%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
50%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
50%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
50%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
50%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
50%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
50%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
50%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
50%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
50%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
50%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
50%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
50%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
50%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
50%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
50%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
50%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
50%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
50%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
50%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
50%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
50%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
50%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
50%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
50%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
50%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
50%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
50%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
50%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
50%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
50%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
50%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
50%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
50%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
50%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
50%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
50%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
50%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
50%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
50%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
50%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
50%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
50%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
50%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
50%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
50%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
50%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
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INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
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POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
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OBAMAS
44th first family
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
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OBAMAS
44th first family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
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SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
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SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
50%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
50%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
50%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
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CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
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RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
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RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
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SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
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SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
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TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
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TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
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CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
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CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
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WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
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WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
50%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
50%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
50%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
50%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
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STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
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STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
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PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
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PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
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KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
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KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
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ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
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ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
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ENOS
Seth's first son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
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ENOS
Seth's first son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
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DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
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DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
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THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
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EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
50%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
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MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
50%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
50%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
50%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
50%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
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DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
50%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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GEORGE
First president's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
50%
GEORGE
First president's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
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DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
50%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
50%
BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
50%
BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
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ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
50%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
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METRO
The first "M" of MGM
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
50%
METRO
The first "M" of MGM
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
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INANE
Ludicrous (... the first two in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
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INANE
Ludicrous (... the first two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
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TRYSTS
Lovers' meetings (... first three letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
50%
TRYSTS
Lovers' meetings (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
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ATLANTIS
Water world? (... first two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
50%
ATLANTIS
Water world? (... first two letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
50%
FORTHEWIN
Triumphant cry (... first four letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
50%
FORTHEWIN
Triumphant cry (... first four letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
50%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
50%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
50%
OSHEA
Ice Cube's first name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
50%
OSHEA
Ice Cube's first name
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
50%
IMNEW
"This is my first day here"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
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IMNEW
"This is my first day here"
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
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FACIE
Prima __: at first sight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
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FACIE
Prima __: at first sight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
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TIG
Comedian Notaro whose first name is hidden in "antigravity"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
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TIG
Comedian Notaro whose first name is hidden in "antigravity"
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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ALAIN
Locke who was the first Black Rhodes Scholar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
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ALAIN
Locke who was the first Black Rhodes Scholar
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
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HASAPARTY
Hosts a festivity (... first three letters + the last two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
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HASAPARTY
Hosts a festivity (... first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
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FAIRYDUST
Tinker Bell's trail (... first two letters + the last two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
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FAIRYDUST
Tinker Bell's trail (... first two letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
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SWIPESLEFT
Rejects someone on Tinder (... first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
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SWIPESLEFT
Rejects someone on Tinder (... first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
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FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
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FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
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MEDIC
Soldier trained in first aid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
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MEDIC
Soldier trained in first aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
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EXPO
Member of the first Canadian MLB team
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
50%
EXPO
Member of the first Canadian MLB team
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
50%
NONE
Quantity increased by removing its first letter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
50%
NONE
Quantity increased by removing its first letter
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
50%
FULLSCALE
Like a 1:1 model (... first three letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
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FULLSCALE
Like a 1:1 model (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
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CIDER
Fall juice (... first three letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
50%
CIDER
Fall juice (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
50%
CNET
Tech review site whose first letter stands for "computer"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
50%
CNET
Tech review site whose first letter stands for "computer"
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
50%
REN
Stimpy's pal (... the first two letters of this answer)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
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REN
Stimpy's pal (... the first two letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
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GROUPDATES
Outings for multiple couples (In this answer, note the first letter + the last four letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
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GROUPDATES
Outings for multiple couples (In this answer, note the first letter + the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
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NAKEDEYE
Natural vision (... first letter + the last two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
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NAKEDEYE
Natural vision (... first letter + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
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HADABEER
Imbibed at a ball game (... first three letters + the last two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
50%
HADABEER
Imbibed at a ball game (... first three letters + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
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HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
50%
HALFVOLLEY
Tennis shot hit right after the ball bounces (... first three letters + the last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
50%
RODEO
"It's not my first ___!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
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RODEO
"It's not my first ___!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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ONCE
Fairy tale first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
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ONCE
Fairy tale first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
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ANAKIN
Darth Vader's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
50%
ANAKIN
Darth Vader's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
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DOWNS
This clue is the first of them
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
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DOWNS
This clue is the first of them
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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LEDOFF
Batted first in softball
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
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LEDOFF
Batted first in softball
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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SOYFORMULA
Vegan product for infant feeding (In this answer, note the first letter + the last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
50%
SOYFORMULA
Vegan product for infant feeding (In this answer, note the first letter + the last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
50%
CARRIAGEHOUSE
Building that once held buggies (... first five letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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NONSTOPFLIGHT
Air travel option with no connections (... first letter + the last four letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
50%
NONSTOPFLIGHT
Air travel option with no connections (... first letter + the last four letters)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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DUNGBEETLE
Certain scarab (... first three letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 18, 2025
50%
DUNGBEETLE
Certain scarab (... first three letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Jul 18, 2025
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SAFE
On first, say
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
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SAFE
On first, say
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
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DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
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DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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OPENED
Was on first
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
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OPENED
Was on first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
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LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
50%
LANDHO
Cry from a crow's nest, or a hint to the first 4-7 letters of each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
50%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
50%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
SLID
Reached base feet-first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
SLID
Reached base feet-first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
TEENS
Many first-year students
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
TEENS
Many first-year students
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on June 13, 2024
Rock classic with the lyric "Darling, won't you ease my worried mind"
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Cardi set piece
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Bloke
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Far from narrow
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Fanatical
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More than just edit
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Racing venue with a generic speaker sponsorship?
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Bumblers
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Sticky pine products
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Longtime Yankee manager Joe
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Was in first" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LED (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Was in first"?
The best answer for "Was in first" is LED with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Was in first" 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 June 13, 2024.