Crossword Answer For
*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 29, 2025 Answers
The crossword clue "*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on May 29, 2025 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 180 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is HOPSCOTCHED (11 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
Answer For *Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9):
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180 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
HOPSCOTCHED
*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
99%
HOPSCOTCHED
*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
8%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
8%
IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
8%
SITAROUND
*Lounge lazily (In this clue's answer, note letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
8%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
HAILESELASSIE
Ethiopian emperor revered by Rastafarians (In this answer, note letters 8-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
STANDSTOREASON
*Makes sense (In this answer, note letters 6-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
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
8%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
4%
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
4%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
4%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
4%
LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
4%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
AHA
"Oh, now I see"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
4%
AHA
"Oh, now I see"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
MINUTE
Very hard to see
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
MINUTE
Very hard to see
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
WRITLARGE
Plain to see
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
WRITLARGE
Plain to see
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
4%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
IDID
"__ not see that coming"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
IDID
"__ not see that coming"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
4%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
4%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
ERE
"I'll see thee damned __ I call thee coward": "Henry IV, Part 1"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
ERE
"I'll see thee damned __ I call thee coward": "Henry IV, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
4%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
4%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
4%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
4%
ISS
Facility that may see 16 sunrises a day, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
4%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
ACROSS
Like this answer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
HUH
"You don't see that every day!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
HUH
"You don't see that every day!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
AHH
"I see"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
AHH
"I see"
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
ADA
Crest approval letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
ADA
Crest approval letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
SRO
Broadway sellout letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
CAPECANAVERAL
Space mission launch site (... letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
WOREOUT
Made exhausted (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
TICKLEMONSTER
"Creature" that might "attack" a child (... letters 5-9)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
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
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
USA
Forever stamp letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
USA
Forever stamp letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
TOOKITEASY
*Chilled (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
CLUBOWNER
*Ryan Reynolds or Rob McElhenney, to Wrexham's pro footballers (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
ARTICLEI
*Part of the Constitution that establishes the legislative branch (letters 6-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
NES
Old console letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
NES
Old console letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
DFW
Texas airport letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
4%
DFW
Texas airport letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
4%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
4%
ILY
Romantic letters in ASL
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
INC
Business letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
INC
Business letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
JODIEFOSTER
"Taxi Driver" actress (... letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
JOAQUINCASTRO
Texas Democrat in the House (... letters 9-13)
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
ROSY
Like an optimistic outlook
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
ROSY
Like an optimistic outlook
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
SMS
Texting letters
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
SMS
Texting letters
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
COUNTERSPACE
Benefit provided by a kitchen island (... letters 6-12)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
MEETANDGREET
Event for a VIP concert ticket holder (... letters 5-10)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
ANIMALLIFE
*Zoologist's subject (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
SCAMARTIST
*Fraudster (... letters 4-7)
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
4%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
SCARCE
Seldom seen
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SCARCE
Seldom seen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
VOL
Tennessee athlete, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
VOL
Tennessee athlete, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SAME
"I feel seen!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
SAME
"I feel seen!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
OFFDAY
When nothing seems to go right
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%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
PREP
Work overseen by a sous-chef
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
PREP
Work overseen by a sous-chef
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
SETI
Alien-seeking field: Abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
SETI
Alien-seeking field: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"I've seen worse"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ITSNOTSOBAD
"I've seen worse"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
ALL
"Now I've seen it __!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
ALL
"Now I've seen it __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
NEON
Element seen all over Las Vegas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
NEON
Element seen all over Las Vegas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
RARE
Not often seen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
RARE
Not often seen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
EYEWITNESS
One who has seen it all
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
IVE
"__ seen worse"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
IVE
"__ seen worse"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
AKC
Org. that oversees NYC's Museum of the Dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
AKC
Org. that oversees NYC's Museum of the Dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
1%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
1%
URGE
Beseech
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
URGE
Beseech
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ITME
"I feel seen"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ITME
"I feel seen"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
ACTOR
"Break a leg" addressee
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ACTOR
"Break a leg" addressee
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
WAVETHEWHITEFLAX
Show off very pale linseed plants?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
RICK
With 73-Across, classic internet prank pulled by this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
ASHEN
Like a ghost ... or maybe a person who sees one
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DNATESTS
Exams with answers provided by parents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
CACAO
Tree cultivated for its seeds more than 5,000 years ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
MOD
Chat room overseer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
MOD
Chat room overseer
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
STRIKESACHORD
Stirs emotions, or how a guitarist might interpret the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
FUJI
Peak seen in "The Great Wave off Kanagawa"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
FUJI
Peak seen in "The Great Wave off Kanagawa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
TITAN
Tennessee NFLer
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
TITAN
Tennessee NFLer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
SOW
Plant, as seeds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
SOW
Plant, as seeds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
SIDEJOB
Secondary gig, or a literal description of 10 answers in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
DRFRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley character who created a monster ... and who might've been inspired by the starred clues' answers, in modern times?
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
TWENTYQUESTIONS
Road trip activity with yes or no answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
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Golden object in "Jack and the Beanstalk"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 180 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is HOPSCOTCHED (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)"?
The best answer for "*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)" is HOPSCOTCHED with 11 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "*Was optimistic (In this answer, see letters 4-9)" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 29, 2025.