Crossword Answer For
Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 6, 2022 Answers
Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from July 6, 2022? The clue "Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across" has 190 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is STARTOFANEWERA with 14 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
Answer For Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across:
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Answer
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99%
STARTOFANEWERA
Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jul 6, 2022
99%
STARTOFANEWERA
Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 6, 2022
8%
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
8%
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
5%
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
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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5%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
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May 28, 2026
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RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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5%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
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Mar 30, 2026
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COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
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Mar 22, 2026
5%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
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5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
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Mar 15, 2026
5%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
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5%
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
5%
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
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
5%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
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Jan 21, 2026
5%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
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
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
3%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
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
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
3%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
ONCUE
At just the right moment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
3%
ONCUE
At just the right moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
BRB
Texter's "Just a moment"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
3%
BRB
Texter's "Just a moment"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
3%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
3%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
(3)
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Jul 2, 2026
3%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
ARIA
Diva's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
3%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
3%
HOUSEOFCARDS
Metaphor for a plan that may collapse at any moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
3%
SEC
Brief moment?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
3%
SEC
Brief moment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
3%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
(3)
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Apr 25, 2026
3%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
3%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
3%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
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3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
3%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
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Apr 4, 2026
3%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
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Mar 31, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
3%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
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
3%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
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3%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
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Mar 17, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
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Mar 14, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
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
3%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
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IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
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CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
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ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
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NOW
Right this moment
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
NOW
Right this moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
3%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
3%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
GROUNDHOGDAY
*Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
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ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
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MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
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MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
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AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
3%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
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ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
IDEA
Lightbulb moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
3%
IDEA
Lightbulb moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
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HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
3%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
TILNOW
Up to the moment
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
TILNOW
Up to the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
3%
SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
3%
SLOMO
It lengthens a moment
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
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YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
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ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
3%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
3%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
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
3%
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
3%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 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%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 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%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 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%
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%
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%
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%
MEETCUTES
Pivotal moments in rom-coms
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
MEETCUTES
Pivotal moments in rom-coms
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 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%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on July 6, 2022
Oil grp.
Crossword Clue
Snooty person
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Trash
Crossword Clue
Backside
Crossword Clue
Sharpen, like a skill
Crossword Clue
Metropolis that's home to the Qutb Minar
Crossword Clue
"Mi ___ es su ___"
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Red in the middle, like a steak
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Prepared to shoot an arrow
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"Satisfied yet?!"
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STARTOFANEWERA (14 letters).
What is the best answer for "Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across"?
The best answer for "Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across" is STARTOFANEWERA with 14 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Watershed moment ... and a hint to the first words of 20-, 28- and 44-Across" 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 July 6, 2022.