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What an Ph.D. hopeful defends

Last seen in Universal Crossword April 18, 2020 Answers

The crossword clue "What an Ph.D. hopeful defends" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on April 18, 2020. We've carefully identified 197 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, THESIS (6 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.

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THESIS
What an Ph.D. hopeful defends
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2020
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FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
4%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
4%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
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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
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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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
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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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
4%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
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DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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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
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YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
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ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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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
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UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
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ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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HOW
"By what means?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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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
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HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
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PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
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SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
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ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
4%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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SUNOCO
"Performance is what we do" gas brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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THESE
"Lord, what fools __ mortals be!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
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MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
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BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
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WHEN
"At what time?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
4%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 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
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CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal 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%
SPLITTHEATOM
Initiate fission ... or what 20-, 26- and 41-Across do?
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
BREAKINGNEWS
"This just in!," or what 20-, 33-, and 40-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
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SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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SIDEKICKS
Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
PARTINGWORDS
Goodbyes, or what 20-, 33-, and 41-Across are doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 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%
INDUSTRYPLANT
Musician who isn't self-made ... or what the starred clues' answers form?
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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VOICECOMMANDS
Requests to Siri and Alexa, or what 19-, 26-, and 43-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
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ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
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IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
TOOLTIPS
Messages that appear on mouseover ... or what 17-, 21-, 34- and 52-Across end with
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
LACEUP
Prepare to skate, or what can be found in 3-, 8-, 10-, and 33-Down?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
SHOPPINGCENTER
Complex with many retailers ... and what each starred clue's answer has, roughly speaking?
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
COFFEEBREAK
Midmorning respite, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
4%
CAREERCHANGES
Shifts for an employee? ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 59-Across literally are
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
PLAYTHING
Child's toy ... or what the end of each starred clue's answer is?
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
HOLDHANDS
Walk with one's sweetie, and what 16-, 23-, 49-, and 58-Across do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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MINDREADERS
They know just what you're thinking
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
ODDJOBS
Taskrabbit tasks ... or what letters one, three, five, etc., in the starred clues' answers spell?
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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LOOSECHANGE
Collection found under sofa cushions, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
4%
EYETEST
It's meant to see what you see
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
SHEBA
Kingdom in what is now Yemen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
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
4%
MOVETHENEEDLE
Make a measurable difference, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
SHARKTANK
Reality show with entrepreneurs and investors, or what each set of circled letters make 17-, 27-, or 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
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
4%
SPEAKUP
Comment to a low talker, or what is found in 4-, 9-, 27-, and 40-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SEPARATE
With 65-Across, request from some diners, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 6, 8, and 10 of this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
ROOMANDBOARD
Part of an au pair's compensation, or what can respectively follow the two parts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
4%
INSTITCHES
Laughing hysterically, or what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
CHEXMIX
Savory party snack, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
4%
ENDOVEREND
One way to tumble, or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
FRAMEJOB
Scapegoating scheme, or what the ends of the answers to the starred clues may be part of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
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MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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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
4%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
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PRIORI
A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
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BACKUPBANDS
Supporting musicians, or what can be found in 17-, 31-, 37-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
4%
CONFUSIONRESTAURANT
Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
4%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
4%
CHRISTMASBONUS
End-of-year perk, and what this puzzle's circled letters form
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
LISTENTOME
"Hear what I'm saying!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
4%
GIVESYOUWIIINGS
Red Bull slogan, and what can also be said of 17-, 25-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
4%
WHEREWEREWE
*"At what place did I leave off?" (Second)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
MYTWODADS
Paul Reiser sitcom, and what can be found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
4%
HOMECOOKING
Food made in one's own kitchen ... or what the ingredients in the starred clues' answers could be used for, fittingly?
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
TOMTOMCLUB
"Genius of Love" band, or what the answers to the starred clues are members of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
BACKUP
"Wait, what did you just say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
THATTRACKS
"Sounds about right," and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
ODDSANDENDS
Miscellaneous things ... and what the indicated letters in the starred clues' answers are?
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
DIF
"What's the ___?" ("So what?")
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
"It's not all bad news ...," and what the circled letters in this puzzle literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
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
4%
ISNTTHATSPECIAL
Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
IMSTUFFED
"Not ... another ... bite," or what the answer to each starred clue would say?
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
GETOVERIT
Terse advice for the brokenhearted, and what appears four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
4%
DOUBLEOT
Certain additional period in sports, briefly ... or what can be found in 17-, 31- or 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
4%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
4%
WHATABURGER
Texas-based fast-food chain ... or what one may exclaim when the ends of 16-, 24-, 39- and 48-Across are assembled
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
4%
YADIG
"Get what I'm sayin'?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
4%
TIPOFTHEHAT
Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
4%
BACKBOARD
Support for a basket ... or what combines with either word in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
4%
JUSTAFLESHWOUND
Iconic line from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," or what can be said about the ends of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
4%
SEEHOWTHEYRUN
"Three Blind Mice" line, or what can be said of 20-, 29-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
LETEM
Casual "They can do what they want"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
4%
DOUBLECROSS
Betray, or what can be found three times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
4%
CLUBSANDWICH
Triple-decker lunch, or what can be found in 18-, 25-, 41-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
PHOTOFINISH
Close call in a race, or what the answer to each starred clue has
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
4%
TADA
"Look what I did!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
4%
THEN
Word before or after what
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
SNAPCRACKLEPOP
Breakfast cereal trio, and what 20-, 31-, and 38-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
4%
HERBALESSENCES
Shampoo brand that claims to be "plant obsessed," and what 20-, 34-, and 43-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
4%
IMBEAT
"Sheesh, what a day!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
4%
SIDEOFFRIES
Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
GOING
With 53-Down, worsening ... or what 26-, 39-, 44- and 58-Down are doing
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
4%
BORDERSTATES
Geographic neighbors, or what this puzzle's circled letters literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2025
4%
CLIMBINGSHOES
Footwear for boulderers, and what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
4%
INVISIBLEHAND
Economic metaphor introduced by Adam Smith ... or what can be seen four times in this puzzle?
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
4%
DIVINGBIRD
Avian that plunges for prey, or what can be found in 14-, 28-, 52-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
4%
MADEDO
Got by with what was available
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
4%
MESSYBUNS
Casual updos, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
4%
CUTTHESMALLTALK
Get down to business, or what the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
4%
TEAMSMEETING
Microsoft virtual work gathering, and what can be found in 20-, 28-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
4%
TAKEFIVE
Go on a break, or what the starts of 16-, 20-, 32-, 43-, and 57-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
4%
COURTAPPEARANCE
Proceeding that may follow a subpoena, and what the ends of 16-, 23-, 46-, and 59-Across can make?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
4%
IDS
Cards that reveal who's who and what's what
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
4%
INTHEMONEY
Wealthy, and what 17-, 24-, 39-, and 50-Across literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
4%
SUPERFOOD
Marketing term for nutrient-rich fare, or what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
4%
LEADINGQUESTION
Objectionable inquiry ... or what the statement at 17-, 26-, 50- or 59-Across has
Universal Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
4%
HINTHINT
"... if you pick up what I'm putting down"
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
4%
BACKBURNER
Place for a nonurgent issue, and what can be found at the end of 16-, 24-, 37-, or 53- Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
4%
FILLEDWITHJOY
Feeling euphoric, and what the answers to the starred clues literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
1%
TAKINGASHORTCUT
Going the faster way, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ISH
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
GMAT
MBA hopeful's exam
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
GRE
Hurdle for M.A. hopefuls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
OPENIT
"I can't wait to see what's inside!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ABIT
Somewhat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OMEN
Sign of what's to come
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
OKSURE
"Fine, whatever"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
REVERSEDCOURSE
Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
AJAR
Somewhat open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
CALENDARTETRIS
Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
TIMEANDAGAIN
Repeatedly, or what's found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025

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