Crossword Answer For
What some say is necessary for gain
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 6, 2022 Answers
The Universal Crossword puzzle from September 6, 2022 featured the clue "What some say is necessary for gain", and we've found 200 potential answers for it. Our analysis points to PAIN as the most likely solution — it's 4 letters long and matches with 99% confidence. All potential answers are ranked below for your convenience.
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
PAIN
What some say is necessary for gain
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2022
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PAIN
What some say is necessary for gain
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
6%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
6%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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6%
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
6%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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6%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
6%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
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6%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
6%
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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SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
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SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
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DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
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SCOUT
Single ant, say
(5)
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Sep 25, 2026
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SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
3%
EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
(6)
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Sep 24, 2026
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EWASTE
Target of some recycling drives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
(15)
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Sep 24, 2026
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HOSTINGLIKEABEE
*Treating guests to some honey, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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SLID
Tried to get home, say
(4)
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Sep 24, 2026
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SLID
Tried to get home, say
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SKI
Slalom, say
(3)
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Sep 23, 2026
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SKI
Slalom, say
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FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
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Sep 21, 2026
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FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
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LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
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LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
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SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
(6)
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Sep 20, 2026
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SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
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PAIL
Need for constructing some temporary buildings
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DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
(4)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
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3%
DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
(10)
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Sep 19, 2026
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DELIBERATE
Do some peer review, legally?
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3%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
(5)
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Sep 18, 2026
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SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
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ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
(4)
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Sep 17, 2026
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ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
(15)
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Sep 16, 2026
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PLASTICSTRAWBAN
Prohibition of some single-use products
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
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Sep 16, 2026
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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
3%
MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
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MASC
Like some lesbians, slangily
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FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
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Sep 14, 2026
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FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
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ABETS
Helps with a job, say
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ABETS
Helps with a job, say
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LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
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LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
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RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
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Sep 13, 2026
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RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
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TBAR
Rope tow successor, at some ski resorts
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IRONON
Like some transfers
(6)
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Sep 11, 2026
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IRONON
Like some transfers
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
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HITRECORD
Start filming, say
(9)
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Sep 10, 2026
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HITRECORD
Start filming, say
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3%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
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Sep 10, 2026
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BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
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RIPS
Features of some jeans
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
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Sep 10, 2026
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FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
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TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
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Sep 8, 2026
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TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
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ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
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AMPUP
Add some oomph to
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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SCAR
Target of some laser therapy
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
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Sep 5, 2026
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EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
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CODE
Work with Python, say
(4)
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Sep 5, 2026
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CODE
Work with Python, say
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GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
(6)
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Sep 5, 2026
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GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
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ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
(5)
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Sep 4, 2026
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ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
(6)
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Sep 4, 2026
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TEMPEH
Protein in some vegan ribs
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ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
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ICY
In need of salt, say
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
(7)
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Sep 4, 2026
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SATPREP
Time commitment for some jrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
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BALE
Hayride seat, say
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
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BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
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ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
(4)
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Sep 1, 2026
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ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
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3%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
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Sep 1, 2026
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TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
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REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
(8)
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Aug 31, 2026
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REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
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TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
(9)
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Aug 30, 2026
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OPENNOTES
Anxiety-reducing feature of some tests
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ATE
Did brunch, say
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
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ATE
Did brunch, say
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
(6)
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Aug 29, 2026
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
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PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
(9)
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Aug 29, 2026
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PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
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ONEDAY
At some point
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
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ONEDAY
At some point
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ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
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Aug 26, 2026
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ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
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Aug 25, 2026
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AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
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ADD
Do some sums
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
3%
ADD
Do some sums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
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Aug 24, 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
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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INTL
Like some LAX flights
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
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ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
(3)
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Aug 21, 2026
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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TWANG
Feature of some accents
(5)
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Aug 21, 2026
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TWANG
Feature of some accents
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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PAID
Took care of, say
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
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EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
(6)
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Aug 21, 2026
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YODELS
Singing in some Ricola ads
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BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
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Aug 19, 2026
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BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
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OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TEAR
Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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3%
TUNA
Protein in some melts
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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TUNA
Protein in some melts
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ASEA
On a trawler, say
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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ASEA
On a trawler, say
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
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PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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3%
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)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
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
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LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
3%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
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SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
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Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
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MESSY
Like some buns
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MESSY
Like some buns
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
(6)
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Aug 14, 2026
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NOBAKE
Like some cheesecake
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
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EATEN
All finished, say
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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EATEN
All finished, say
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TAWNY
Like some port
(5)
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Aug 13, 2026
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TAWNY
Like some port
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
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Aug 12, 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
3%
ESL
Course for some intl. students
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
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ESL
Course for some intl. students
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YEW
Source of some flexible wood
(3)
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Aug 10, 2026
3%
YEW
Source of some flexible wood
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
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3%
PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
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PIT
Where some get tired quickly?
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
(9)
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Aug 8, 2026
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DININGCAR
Setting for some on-line orders?
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
(8)
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Aug 7, 2026
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SALTMINE
Source of some pink seasoning
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
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HOLES
Features of some old socks
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
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ODOR
Feature of some old socks
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
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Aug 6, 2026
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GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
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IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
(7)
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Aug 5, 2026
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IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
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DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
3%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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3%
HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
(7)
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Aug 4, 2026
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HASIDIC
Like some Orthodox Jews
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
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RNA
Molecule in some vaccines
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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REAP
"You __ what you sow"
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3%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
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Aug 3, 2026
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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ATTA
Flour for some flatbread
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ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
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ALAS
"Sad to say ... "
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MRS
Title choice on some forms
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
3%
MRS
Title choice on some forms
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HARD
Like some cheese
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
3%
HARD
Like some cheese
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
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TREASUREMAP
*Document in some pirate stories
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MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
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MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
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INPART
To some extent
(6)
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Jul 27, 2026
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INPART
To some extent
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
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INCAPS
Like some heated posts
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
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SLITS
Features of some skirts
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
3%
SLITS
Features of some skirts
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3%
ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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ERS
Workplaces for some RNs
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3%
RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
(9)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
RAGEROOMS
Places to break some records?
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3%
TONAL
Like some languages
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
TONAL
Like some languages
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3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
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Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
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3%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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3%
RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
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3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
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Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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3%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
(4)
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Jul 21, 2026
3%
RELO
Move for one's co., say
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3%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
PASSING
In the left lane, say
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3%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
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3%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
AIL
Need a sick day, say
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3%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
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Jul 18, 2026
3%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
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3%
WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
(5)
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Jul 18, 2026
3%
WHOIS
Start of some "Jeopardy!" responses
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3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
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Jul 17, 2026
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ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
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3%
RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
(9)
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Jul 17, 2026
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RENTALTUX
Wedding attire, for some
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3%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
(9)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
BOOKSALES
*Fundraising events for some libraries
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3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
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3%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
CASHBAR
Feature of some wedding receptions
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3%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
3%
ONELANE
Narrow, as some bridges
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3%
OILY
Like some skin
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
OILY
Like some skin
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3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
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3%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
(8)
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Jul 13, 2026
3%
INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
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3%
SUN
Catch some rays
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
3%
SUN
Catch some rays
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3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
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3%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
3%
MEEMAW
Grandma, to some
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3%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
3%
TAMALES
Traditional Christmas fare for some Latinos
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3%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
3%
GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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3%
KELP
Part of some forests
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
3%
KELP
Part of some forests
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3%
ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
(4)
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Jul 10, 2026
3%
ESSO
Name on some Canadian pumps
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3%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
3%
ADHERE
Show some stick-to-itiveness?
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3%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
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Jul 6, 2026
3%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
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3%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
(7)
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Jul 6, 2026
3%
SAYSYOU
"Well, that's not what I think"
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3%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
(7)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
ADJUSTS
Does some chiropractic work
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3%
VISORS
Shields on some helmets
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
VISORS
Shields on some helmets
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3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
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3%
PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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PINA
Grilled fruta on some tacos
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3%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
3%
PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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3%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
(5)
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Jul 3, 2026
3%
PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
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Jul 1, 2026
3%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
3%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
3%
HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
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3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
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Jun 30, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
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3%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
3%
ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
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3%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
3%
BOBA
Tapioca pearls in some tea
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3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
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Jun 29, 2026
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GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
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3%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
3%
SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
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3%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
(16)
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Jun 28, 2026
3%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
(4)
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OVAL
Like some coffee tables
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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HIVES
Homes for some queens
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
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HEMP
Material for some biodegradable bags
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3%
ARTY
Like some indie movies
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
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ARTY
Like some indie movies
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
(3)
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Jun 26, 2026
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HAT
Part of some uniforms
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
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CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
3%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
(6)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
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3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
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3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
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3%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
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1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
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1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
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1%
CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
(10)
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Aug 26, 2026
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CONTAGIOUS
Like laughter, sometimes
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RAD
"Awesome!"
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RAD
"Awesome!"
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1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
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1%
GILD
__ the lily: add unnecessary decor
(4)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
GILD
__ the lily: add unnecessary decor
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1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
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1%
FACEMASKS
Protections against respiratory illnesses
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
FACEMASKS
Protections against respiratory illnesses
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1%
RENEW
Subscribe again
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
RENEW
Subscribe again
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1%
REAIR
Broadcast again
(5)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
REAIR
Broadcast again
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1%
UHNO
"Um, think again"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
UHNO
"Um, think again"
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1%
ANTI
Voting against
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
ANTI
Voting against
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1%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
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1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
(5)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
THANK
"You'll __ me someday"
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1%
GAWKY
Ungainly
(5)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
GAWKY
Ungainly
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1%
RETAG
Label again
(5)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
RETAG
Label again
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1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
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1%
ACT
Do something
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
ACT
Do something
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1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
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1%
GENES
Chromosome units
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GENES
Chromosome units
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
RERAISE
Bring up again
(7)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
RERAISE
Bring up again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
RESEW
Fix again, as a torn seam
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
RESEW
Fix again, as a torn seam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
(20)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
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1%
RACE
Compete against the clock
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
RACE
Compete against the clock
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1%
ENCORE
"Do it again!"
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
ENCORE
"Do it again!"
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1%
RESEND
Email again
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
RESEND
Email again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
(6)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
NOSIER
More meddlesome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
(15)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
ANDYETHEREWEARE
"... somehow nothing has changed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
REEDIT
Bring out the blue pencil again
(6)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
REEDIT
Bring out the blue pencil again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 6, 2022
No. 1 guy?
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Frequent character in a URL
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Cup alternative
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Seat of Dutch government, with "the"
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Too
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Concept
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"The Magic Flute," for one
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Break from activity
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*Carrying heavy packages, say
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Loyal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "What some say is necessary for gain" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 200 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PAIN (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "What some say is necessary for gain"?
The best answer for "What some say is necessary for gain" is PAIN with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "What some say is necessary for gain" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 6, 2022.