Crossword Answer For
"When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 16, 2025 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword published on February 16, 2025 contains the clue ""When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"". According to our crossword solution database, there are 189 possible answers. DAD (3 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
Answer For "When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!":
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189 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DAD
"When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
99%
DAD
"When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
6%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
6%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
6%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
6%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
6%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
6%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
6%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
6%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
6%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
6%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
6%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
6%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
4%
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
4%
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
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
COUCHGAG
Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
4%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
GROANED
Reacted to a bad joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
EGGS
"After working all day, the hens were ___-hausted" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
YOURESOBAD
Reply to a racy joke, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
BOO
Visitor in a knock-knock joke that ends, "It's nothing to cry about!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 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
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 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%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
4%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
4%
IKID
"It's a joke"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
IKID
"It's a joke"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
4%
LANDS
Resonates, as a successful joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
4%
LAND
Resonate, as a joke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
LAND
Resonate, as a joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
ROAR
Really, really enjoy a joke
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
ROAR
Really, really enjoy a joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
PANE
"Replacing a window is a real ___" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
PANE
"Replacing a window is a real ___" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
4%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
4%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
4%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
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
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 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%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
4%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
4%
PUN
Many a dad joke
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
4%
PUN
Many a dad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
4%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
4%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
4%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
4%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
4%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
KNEESLAPPER
Very good joke
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
4%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
4%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
4%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
4%
JUSTFORFUN
As a joke, perhaps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
JUSTFORFUN
As a joke, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
4%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
4%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
4%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
4%
AHEADOF
Leading, or, when parsed differently, what can lead into the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
4%
GROAN
React to a bad joke
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
4%
GROAN
React to a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
4%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
4%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
4%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
4%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
4%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
4%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
4%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
4%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
4%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
4%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
4%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
4%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
4%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
4%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
4%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
4%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
4%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
4%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
4%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
4%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
4%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
4%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
4%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
4%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
4%
HAHA
"Good joke!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
4%
HAHA
"Good joke!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
4%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
4%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
4%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
4%
SNORTED
Showed appreciation for a bad joke, maybe
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
4%
SNORTED
Showed appreciation for a bad joke, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
4%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
4%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
4%
KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
4%
KNEE
Body part "slapped" after a good joke
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
4%
INON
Privy to, as a joke
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2025
4%
INON
Privy to, as a joke
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2025
4%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
4%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
4%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
4%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
4%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
4%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
4%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
4%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
4%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
4%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
4%
BADTASTE
What an offensive joke is often in
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2025
4%
BADTASTE
What an offensive joke is often in
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2025
4%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
4%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
4%
IGETIT
"Good joke!"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
4%
IGETIT
"Good joke!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
4%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
4%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
4%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
4%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
4%
ONCE
Way back when
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
4%
ONCE
Way back when
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
4%
CHESTNUT
Old joke
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
4%
CHESTNUT
Old joke
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
4%
GAG
Practical joke
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
4%
GAG
Practical joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
4%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
4%
JOINHANDS
Instruction before a group prayer, or, when parsed differently, an apt description of what 18-, 24-, 51-, and 59-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
4%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
4%
JUSTBROWSING
"Only window shopping," and what one might say when using the starts of 20-, 31-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
4%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
4%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
4%
CORKER
Excellent joke
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
4%
CORKER
Excellent joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
4%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
4%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
4%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
4%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
4%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
4%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
4%
EYEROLL
Dad joke reaction, perhaps
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
4%
EYEROLL
Dad joke reaction, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
4%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
4%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
4%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
4%
WORD
Scrabble play, or, when parsed in three parts, a hint to the switch featured in this puzzle's longest answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
4%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
4%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
4%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2025
4%
WELCOMETOMY
With 59-Across, what one might say when entering the starts of 16-, 24-, and 38-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2025
4%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
4%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
DEER
Bucks and does
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
DEER
Bucks and does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
HES
Bucks, but not does
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
2%
HES
Bucks, but not does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
2%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
AEIOU
Quintet that occasionally becomes a sextet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ENDUP
Eventually become
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
ENDUP
Eventually become
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
SHES
Ewes and does
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
SHES
Ewes and does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
BREAD
Dough, or what dough becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
HARRYSTYLES
"Aperture" singer does some shaping at a salon?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
HARRYSTYLES
"Aperture" singer does some shaping at a salon?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
EASY
"___ does it!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
EASY
"___ does it!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
OVERT
Readily apparent
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
OVERT
Readily apparent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
AROSE
Became apparent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
AROSE
Became apparent
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
QUARRY
Industrial site that may become a swimming spot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
REINVENTS
With 61-Across, wastes creative energy ... or what this puzzle does via the ends of 16-, 20-, 33-, 43- and 52-/61-Across
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
2%
YODA
Jedi who becomes a Force ghost in "Return of the Jedi"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
2%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
2%
NORMIEMEME
Viral piece of content that has become too mainstream
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
2%
FEMALE
Like sows and does
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2026
2%
FEMALE
Like sows and does
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
2%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
2%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
2%
EVERYTIME
"Why does this always happen to me?!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
2%
EVERYTIME
"Why does this always happen to me?!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
2%
HEIR
__ apparent
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
2%
HEIR
__ apparent
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
2%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
2%
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
2%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2025
2%
SLEEPERHIT
Film that flops but then becomes popular, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2025
2%
STRAY
Animal that may become a rescue pet
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
2%
STRAY
Animal that may become a rescue pet
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
2%
MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
2%
MILES
Morales who becomes Spider-Man in the "Spider-Verse" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
2%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
2%
DROPSTHEMIC
*Emphatically ends a performance ... or what this puzzle literally does
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
2%
SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2025
2%
SALEM
Massachusetts city that becomes a tourist hot spot in October
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2025
2%
IMIND
"That does bother me"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
2%
IMIND
"That does bother me"
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
2%
SPLITSTHEBILL
Goes Dutch, or what this puzzle does four times
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
2%
SPLITSTHEBILL
Goes Dutch, or what this puzzle does four times
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
2%
DICE
"God does not play ___ with the universe" (Einstein)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
2%
DICE
"God does not play ___ with the universe" (Einstein)
Universal Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
2%
ANTS
Insects that can become "zombies"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
2%
ANTS
Insects that can become "zombies"
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
2%
SHEEP
"What does a ___ wear to the beach?" "A baakini"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
2%
SHEEP
"What does a ___ wear to the beach?" "A baakini"
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
2%
IMEANCMON
"Like ... who does that?!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
2%
IMEANCMON
"Like ... who does that?!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
2%
THAT
"Who does __!?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
2%
THAT
"Who does __!?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
2%
CLAWS
What a kitten does to a scratching post
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
2%
CLAWS
What a kitten does to a scratching post
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
2%
DARKENS
What the sky does before a storm
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
2%
DARKENS
What the sky does before a storm
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
2%
ENDSUP
Ultimately becomes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2025
2%
ENDSUP
Ultimately becomes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2025
2%
GRAB
"How does that __ you?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2025
2%
GRAB
"How does that __ you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2025
2%
WORKSLIKEACHARM
Totally does the trick
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
2%
WORKSLIKEACHARM
Totally does the trick
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
2%
ONTOE
How a ballerina does a pirouette
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
2%
ONTOE
How a ballerina does a pirouette
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
2%
POTLUCK
Dinner at which everyone does the dishes?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
2%
POTLUCK
Dinner at which everyone does the dishes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
RAFA
Rival of The Djoker and Fed Express
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
RAFA
Rival of The Djoker and Fed Express
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
ELAL
Airline that doesn't fly during the Sabbath
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
ELAL
Airline that doesn't fly during the Sabbath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
BESTS
Outdoes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
BESTS
Outdoes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
RABBI
Priest and minister's companion, in jokes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
RABBI
Priest and minister's companion, in jokes
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
GAGS
Running jokes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
GAGS
Running jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
BEATS
Outdoes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
1%
BEATS
Outdoes
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
DADS
Stereotypical sources of corny jokes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
DADS
Stereotypical sources of corny jokes
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
ONELINERS
Short jokes
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
ONELINERS
Short jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
CHEESY
Like many dad jokes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
CHEESY
Like many dad jokes
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
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
1%
STALE
Like old jokes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
STALE
Like old jokes
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
HOG
Person who doesn't share
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
HOG
Person who doesn't share
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONME
"Looks like the joke's __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
ONME
"Looks like the joke's __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
CORNY
Like some jokes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
CORNY
Like some jokes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
WAITAMINUTE
"That doesn't seem right ..."
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
WAITAMINUTE
"That doesn't seem right ..."
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
PUNS
Dad jokes, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
PUNS
Dad jokes, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
FAKEID
Passport that doesn't fly, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
FAKEID
Passport that doesn't fly, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
BEREA
Kentucky college that doesn't charge tuition
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
BEREA
Kentucky college that doesn't charge tuition
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
BOXEDWINE
Vino that doesn't require a corkscrew
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
BOXEDWINE
Vino that doesn't require a corkscrew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
BOAR
Pig that doesn't live in a pen
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
1%
BOAR
Pig that doesn't live in a pen
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
1%
GROW
"Money doesn't __ on trees"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
1%
GROW
"Money doesn't __ on trees"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
1%
HOSE
A kinky one doesn't work well
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
HOSE
A kinky one doesn't work well
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
LONER
One who doesn't like company
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
LONER
One who doesn't like company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
DRONE
Bee that doesn't sting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
DRONE
Bee that doesn't sting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
TREE
It has bark, but it doesn't bite
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
1%
TREE
It has bark, but it doesn't bite
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
1%
ONEUPS
Outdoes
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
1%
ONEUPS
Outdoes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
1%
IRAISE
Words from one who doesn't call?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
1%
IRAISE
Words from one who doesn't call?
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
1%
SUMMERSAUSAGE
Meat product that doesn't require refrigeration until opened
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
1%
SUMMERSAUSAGE
Meat product that doesn't require refrigeration until opened
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
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Bed that might have hanging toys
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 189 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DAD (3 letters).
What is the best answer for ""When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!""?
The best answer for ""When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"" is DAD with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""When does a joke become a ___ joke? When it becomes apparent!"" 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 February 16, 2025.