The Thomas Joseph Crossword crossword published on July 5, 2024 contains the clue "When expected". According to our crossword solution database, there are 186 possible answers. ONCUE (5 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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186 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ONCUE
When expected
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
99%
ONCUE
When expected
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
8%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
8%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
8%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
8%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
8%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
8%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
8%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
8%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
8%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
8%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
8%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
8%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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
8%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
8%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
8%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
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
8%
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
8%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
8%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
8%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
8%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
8%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
8%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
8%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
8%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
CONVERSIONFACTOR
Consideration when switching religions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
8%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
8%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
8%
ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
ONBRAND
As expected
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
8%
ONBRAND
As expected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
8%
ALOT
More than expected
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
ALOT
More than expected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
OVENMITT
Protection when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2025
8%
GETAROOM
Comment when things are heating up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
8%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
8%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
8%
VILLAINERA
Phase when one stops being a pushover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
8%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
8%
BOOP
Silly sound made when touching a dog's nose
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
8%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
ENERO
Month when it's not chilly in Chile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
OMAR
Name that becomes a tomato type when its last letter is moved to the front
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
8%
WELCOMESILVERBACK
*Primate habitat banner when the zoo acquires a new gorilla?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
8%
OLD
"I was today years __ when ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
8%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
ISPEPSIOKAY
Server's question when there's no Coke
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
8%
SUFFIX
Less, when added?
Universal Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
8%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
8%
TABLEFORONE
Request when dining solo
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
8%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
8%
TEXT
"___ me when you get home!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
8%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
8%
TIMER
One may buzz when it hits 0
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
8%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
8%
AGE
19, for Adele, when her album "19" came out
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
8%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
FIRSTIMPRESSION
Opinion formed when shaking hands, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
TSK
"I expected better from you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
8%
TSK
"I expected better from you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
8%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2025
8%
UVINDEX
You might apply extra sunscreen when it's high
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2025
8%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
8%
CHARGE
What electric cars do when plugged in
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
8%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
8%
LAPS
They disappear when people stand
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
8%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
8%
EOCENE
Epoch when mammals arose
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
8%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
8%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
8%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
8%
AMY
Name that becomes a month when its first two letters are swapped
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
8%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
ELECT
Word that becomes a synonym when "s" is added to the front
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
8%
LBOMB
Word dropped when things are getting serious, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
8%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2025
8%
MISPLAYED
Made a wrong move, say ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2025
8%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2025
8%
CTRLS
PC shortcut employed when creating a draft
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2025
8%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
LADTOSEEYOU
Intercom message when a young boy arrives at the office?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
8%
BLINDSPOT
Driver's concern when merging
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
8%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
RAILPASS
*Purchase when planning a train tour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2025
8%
GRATER
Gadget that a waiter may use until you say "when"
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2025
8%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
8%
CHOKE
Fail when it matters most
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
8%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
8%
GETITOFF
Squeal when a bug lands in one's hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
8%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
8%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
8%
ONCE
Way back when
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
8%
ONCE
Way back when
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
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
8%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
8%
RATIO
Consideration when halving or doubling a recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
8%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
8%
QANDA
Time when audiences are engaged, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
8%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
ILLBEHERE
"Come find me when you're ready"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
8%
THERESNOIINTEAM
"Think of the other players when you're on the field!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
8%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
8%
EREMATTRESSES
Time when everyone woke up achy and sore?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
8%
ILLTAKEONE
Possible response when offered a breath mint
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
8%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
8%
DRUMSOLOS
Stretches of concerts when the hits keep coming?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
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
8%
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
8%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
8%
NOTONMYWATCH
Response to someone saying "It's 3:00" when you can see it's 4:00?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
8%
MOREDOWERTOYOU
“May Hubby leave a greater inheritance than expected!”
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 23, 2025
8%
MOREDOWERTOYOU
“May Hubby leave a greater inheritance than expected!”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 23, 2025
8%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
8%
MAKECONCESSIONS
Compromise, or what solvers do when filling in the first words of 17-, 23-, 40-, and 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
8%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
8%
HOMESECURITYSYSTEM
What the Reds had when Johnny Bench was behind the plate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
8%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2025
8%
DARNGOOD
*The seamster said that when it comes to patching a hole, you must know how to ...
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2025
8%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
MERGEAHEAD
"Road narrows" sign, or when read as three words, an apt description of what 17-, 26-, and 43-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
LINE
What to say when one doesn't know what to say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2025
8%
THATSAFIRST
"Just when I thought I'd seen everything!" (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2025
8%
DULY
As expected
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2025
8%
DULY
As expected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2025
8%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
(19)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
WORKINGMYWAYBACKTOU
What I am doing when spelling out six long answers in this puzzle?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2025
8%
RABBITHOLE
What someone may go down when searching the internet
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2025
8%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
8%
BIGPOPPA
1994 hit whose title is rapped after "I love it when you call me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
8%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
8%
BRAGGINGRIGHTS
Winner's privilege ... or the ends of 15-, 30-, 37- and 46-Across, when read in order?
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
8%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
8%
PAT
Touch gently, when read forward or backward
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
8%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
8%
ARE
"We cannot all succeed when half of us ___ held back" (Malala Yousafzai)
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
8%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
8%
BADMOODS
States you might be in when saying 24-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
8%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
8%
BISON
Answer to the joke, "What did the buffalo say when his boy left for college?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
8%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 8, 2024
8%
AGAMEOFHORNETS
What’s being played when Charlotte’s NBA team is on the court?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 8, 2024
8%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
8%
AREYOUOKAY
Question when checking on a friend ... or a hint to two pairs of letters in 17-, 30- or 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
8%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
8%
NINETEEN
Age of the Marquis de Lafayette when he became a major general
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
8%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
THE
Word typically ignored when alphabetizing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
LIONCUB
Simba, when lifted up by Rafiki
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
8%
LIONCUB
Simba, when lifted up by Rafiki
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
8%
TEAKETTLE
It whistles when it's ready for English breakfast (In this answer, see letters 1-4)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
TEAKETTLE
It whistles when it's ready for English breakfast (In this answer, see letters 1-4)
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
UNTIL
Up to the time when
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2024
8%
UNTIL
Up to the time when
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2024
8%
SANDBOX
Where a kid might build a castle ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2024
8%
SANDBOX
Where a kid might build a castle ... or when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2024
8%
NUDESCENES
Occasions when an actor bares it all
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
8%
NUDESCENES
Occasions when an actor bares it all
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
8%
XENON
Gas that lowers your voice when inhaled
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
8%
XENON
Gas that lowers your voice when inhaled
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
8%
BOSS
A solitaire window may be minimized when one walks by
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
BOSS
A solitaire window may be minimized when one walks by
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
8%
DIVININGMOMENT
Instant when something is perceived intuitively?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
DIVININGMOMENT
Instant when something is perceived intuitively?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
HERE
Word said when pointing to a map
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
HERE
Word said when pointing to a map
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
CAPEVERDE
"What would you wear, say, when spending St. Patrick's Day in Madrid?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
8%
CAPEVERDE
"What would you wear, say, when spending St. Patrick's Day in Madrid?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
8%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
8%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
8%
WHATAREWE
Question asked when defining a relationship
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2024
8%
WHATAREWE
Question asked when defining a relationship
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
8%
IRONAGE
*Toolmaking period when bronze was replaced with steel
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
8%
IRONAGE
*Toolmaking period when bronze was replaced with steel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
8%
YMCA
Where to go "when you're short on your dough," per a disco classic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2024
8%
YMCA
Where to go "when you're short on your dough," per a disco classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2024
8%
ELIDE
Omit when pronouncing
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
8%
ELIDE
Omit when pronouncing
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
8%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
8%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
8%
DAM
Punchline to "What did the fish say when it hit a cement wall?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2024
8%
DAM
Punchline to "What did the fish say when it hit a cement wall?"
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2024
8%
IMOUT
Phrase when folding
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
8%
IMOUT
Phrase when folding
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
8%
CREDITCARDS
They're often charged when checking out (... letters 5-11)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
8%
CREDITCARDS
They're often charged when checking out (... letters 5-11)
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
8%
REPAIRPERSON
Mechanic, e.g. ... and when parsed differently, a description of 20-, 31- or 48-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2024
8%
REPAIRPERSON
Mechanic, e.g. ... and when parsed differently, a description of 20-, 31- or 48-Across
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2024
8%
THEPRISRIGHT
Exclamation when a product lives up to the hype?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2024
8%
THEPRISRIGHT
Exclamation when a product lives up to the hype?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2024
8%
CRISISMODE
State entered when trying to prevent catastrophe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2024
8%
CRISISMODE
State entered when trying to prevent catastrophe
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
8%
SPARKPLUG
Presentation on how to generate chemistry when matchmaking?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2024
8%
SPARKPLUG
Presentation on how to generate chemistry when matchmaking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2024
8%
OPENNET
Situation when the goalie is away
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
8%
OPENNET
Situation when the goalie is away
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
8%
OFFDAYS
Times when you're not doing so hot
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
8%
OFFDAYS
Times when you're not doing so hot
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
8%
ATHENS
Capital of Greece ... and when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2024
8%
ATHENS
Capital of Greece ... and when parsed differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2024
8%
CARSEAT
Child holder when traveling
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
8%
CARSEAT
Child holder when traveling
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
8%
HASAGOAT
Attempts ... or, when read differently, contains a sports legend?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2024
8%
HASAGOAT
Attempts ... or, when read differently, contains a sports legend?
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2024
8%
CHIN
Something to keep up when you're down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 4, 2024
8%
CHIN
Something to keep up when you're down
Universal Crossword · Jul 4, 2024
8%
MALALAYOUSAFZAI
Education activist and Nobel laureate who said, "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
8%
MALALAYOUSAFZAI
Education activist and Nobel laureate who said, "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back"
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
8%
INSIDECLOTHES
What you might put on when you get home
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
8%
INSIDECLOTHES
What you might put on when you get home
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
8%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question of when
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2024
8%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question of when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2024
8%
LISP
Struggle with "s" sounds when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2024
8%
LISP
Struggle with "s" sounds when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2024
8%
MIDDLECSPAN
*Bridge that plays a familiar note when crossed?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2024
8%
MIDDLECSPAN
*Bridge that plays a familiar note when crossed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2024
8%
THOU
You, way back when?
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2024
8%
THOU
You, way back when?
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2024
1%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ODDEST
Most unexpected
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
ODDEST
Most unexpected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ATYPICAL
Unexpected
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
ATYPICAL
Unexpected
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
IRONIC
Unexpectedly funny
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
IRONIC
Unexpectedly funny
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
BAILED
Left unexpectedly, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
PHOTOBOMBS
Enters the picture unexpectedly?
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
BAIL
Back out unexpectedly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
BAIL
Back out unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
UPSET
Unexpected defeat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
UPSET
Unexpected defeat
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
SNAGS
Unexpected obstacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
1%
SNAGS
Unexpected obstacles
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
1%
DUMBLUCK
Unexpected and undeserved fortune
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
DUMBLUCK
Unexpected and undeserved fortune
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
TWIST
Unexpected turn
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
TWIST
Unexpected turn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
EYEOPENING
Unexpectedly enlightening, and what can be found at the starts of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
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
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
TEACHABLE
Like unexpectedly lesson-laden moments
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Unexpected twist, or what's found in the answers to the starred clues
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
1%
ELEMENTOFSURPRISE
Unexpected twist, or what's found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
1%
SNAG
Unexpected problem
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
SNAG
Unexpected problem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
FLAKE
Drop out unexpectedly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
1%
FLAKE
Drop out unexpectedly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
1%
CITEDBEYONDBELIEF
Status of an unexpectedly viral research study?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
CITEDBEYONDBELIEF
Status of an unexpectedly viral research study?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
GRIMACED
Reacted to an unexpectedly spicy shishito pepper, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
1%
CRASHEDINTO
Met forcefully and unexpectedly
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
1%
TWISTOFFATE
Unexpected change in circumstances
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
1%
TWISTOFFATE
Unexpected change in circumstances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
1%
RARETREAT
Unexpected pleasure
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
1%
RARETREAT
Unexpected pleasure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
1%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
HIDDENCOMIC
Quiet type with unexpected punchlines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
BUCKTHEODDS
Unexpectedly overcome adversity
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
1%
BUCKTHEODDS
Unexpectedly overcome adversity
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
1%
PLOTTWIST
Unexpected development in a story
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
PLOTTWIST
Unexpected development in a story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
1%
LOOKWHOITIS
Comment after an unexpected guest arrives
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
1%
LOOKWHOITIS
Comment after an unexpected guest arrives
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
1%
BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
Completely unexpected revelation
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
1%
BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
Completely unexpected revelation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
1%
HIDDENFEE
Unexpected charge
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
1%
HIDDENFEE
Unexpected charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
1%
GOODIE
Unexpected treat
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
1%
GOODIE
Unexpected treat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
1%
ABRUPT
Unexpected
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
1%
ABRUPT
Unexpected
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 18, 2025
1%
FORME
Response to an unexpected gift
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
1%
FORME
Response to an unexpected gift
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
1%
BUMPINTHEROAD
Unexpected snag (... the first two letters and the last one)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2024
1%
BUMPINTHEROAD
Unexpected snag (... the first two letters and the last one)
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2024
1%
CHANGEUP
Unexpected pitch
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
1%
CHANGEUP
Unexpected pitch
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
1%
DROPIN
Visit unexpectedly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
1%
DROPIN
Visit unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
1%
ITEM
"Unexpected __ in bagging area"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2024
1%
ITEM
"Unexpected __ in bagging area"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2024
1%
POPUP
Appear unexpectedly
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
1%
POPUP
Appear unexpectedly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
GODSENDS
Unexpected boons
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
1%
GODSENDS
Unexpected boons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
1%
SPURT
Unexpected growth
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 20, 2024
1%
SPURT
Unexpected growth
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 20, 2024
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on July 5, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "When expected" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ONCUE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "When expected"?
The best answer for "When expected" is ONCUE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "When expected" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 7 times in our database.
It has been featured in Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on July 5, 2024.