Crossword Answer For
"When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 1, 2023 Answers
Stuck on ""When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)" from the Universal Crossword crossword? This clue was published on June 1, 2023 and we've identified 170 potential answers by searching our collection of crossword solutions. SMOG (4 letters) leads the pack at 99% confidence. See all ranked answers in the table below.
Answer For "When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun):
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170 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SMOG
"When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 1, 2023
99%
SMOG
"When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)
Universal Crossword · Jun 1, 2023
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
3%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
3%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
3%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
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May 30, 2026
3%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
LETSPLAYITBYEAR
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
OLDCHUM
Buddy from way back when
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
INITIALPHASE
(Letters 6-10 of this answer) testing, when checking software
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
SHOUT
Holler, or when parsed differently, an alternate title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
3%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
3%
SEE
"I'm on a ___-food diet" (omnivore's pun)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
SEE
"I'm on a ___-food diet" (omnivore's pun)
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
SNOW
Flakes when it's cold outside
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
MISSPEAK
Reply "You, too" when wished "Happy Birthday," probably
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
COMEOUTEVENING
Night when one leaves the closet?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
3%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
3%
APR
Mo. when CPAs work overtime
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
3%
SLEEPERCAR
Where you might move when you retire?
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
GROAN
Bad pun reaction
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
GROAN
Bad pun reaction
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
ISTHATYOU
Question when trying to recognize someone
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
3%
EMPTYNEST
What's left when kids go to college
Universal Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
3%
SIREN
Sound that clears a path in traffic
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
SIREN
Sound that clears a path in traffic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
LIMA
Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
LIMA
Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
LEFTAJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SPAR
Trade punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
SPAR
Trade punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
ENDS
Brings to a close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ENDS
Brings to a close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
WADED
Sloshed through water
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
WADED
Sloshed through water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
NEAR
Get close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
NEAR
Get close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
INTERROBANG
Hybrid punctuation mark
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
INTERROBANG
Hybrid punctuation mark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
BUNT
Hit close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
FINALE
Closing number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
FINALE
Closing number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
VAST
Colossal
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
VAST
Colossal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
MATTE
Nonglossy lipstick option
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
MATTE
Nonglossy lipstick option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
BOPEEP
Girl who lost her sheep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who works close to home?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABBA
Enclosed rhyme scheme in Petrarchan sonnets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
INSETMAP
Certain close-up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SLUG
Hard punch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
SLUG
Hard punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
YOS
Casual hellos
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
YOS
Casual hellos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
WATERBED
Sloshy mattress
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
WATERBED
Sloshy mattress
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
ACTV
Closer at the Globe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
ACTV
Closer at the Globe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
STOP
"Don't come any closer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
AFAR
Not at all close
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
AFAR
Not at all close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
GRIT
Spunk
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
GRIT
Spunk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
INSTRIDE
Without losing one's cool
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
INSTRIDE
Without losing one's cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
DJED
Spun records
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
DJED
Spun records
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
KANT
Philosopher Immanuel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
KANT
Philosopher Immanuel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
SCAT
"Get lost!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
SCAT
"Get lost!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
SHAVES
Cuts it close
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
CRIMP
Pinch closed, as pie crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
ISH
"Close enough"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ISH
"Close enough"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
NIA
Actress Vardalos
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
NIA
Actress Vardalos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
ONETWO
Boxer's punch combo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
HARE
Fabulous loser?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
HARE
Fabulous loser?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AES
Two-time loser to DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
COLON
Ratio punctuation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
COLON
Ratio punctuation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
USE
"__ it or lose it!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
USE
"__ it or lose it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
DULLFINISH
Feature of nonglossy countertops
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
DULLFINISH
Feature of nonglossy countertops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
ELL
Beginning to lose?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
ELL
Beginning to lose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
NOVA
Cosmic explosion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
NOVA
Cosmic explosion
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
TOOREAL
Uncomfortably close to home
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ICARUS
Mythical figure who flew too close to the sun
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
LIP
Gloss target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
LIP
Gloss target
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
ATSEA
Completely lost
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
ATSEA
Completely lost
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
ROBE
Item in a hotel closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
RENE
Philosopher Descartes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
RENE
Philosopher Descartes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ARIAS
Opera solos
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ARIAS
Opera solos
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
ELIDE
Gloss over, in speech
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ELIDE
Gloss over, in speech
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
JAB
Quick punch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
JAB
Quick punch
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
REACHIN
Try to access, as the back of a closet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
INAWAY
"Not exactly, but close"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
IRATE
Ready to lose one's cool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
IRATE
Ready to lose one's cool
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
JABS
Quick punches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
JABS
Quick punches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
TNT
Explosive Minecraft block
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
TNT
Explosive Minecraft block
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
TAO
Eastern philosophy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
TAO
Eastern philosophy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
SHOO
"Get lost"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SHOO
"Get lost"
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SATEENS
Glossy fabrics
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SATEENS
Glossy fabrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
POLED
Propelled, as a punt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
POLED
Propelled, as a punt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SHUTS
Closes
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SHUTS
Closes
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
NOVAE
Celestial explosions
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
NOVAE
Celestial explosions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
NOTQUITE
"Close, but no cigar"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
NOTQUITE
"Close, but no cigar"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
WEDTO
Closely affiliated with
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
WEDTO
Closely affiliated with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
WORKHUSBANDS
Jocular term for some close colleagues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
FAR
Not close by
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
FAR
Not close by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
APE
Go ___ (lose it)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
APE
Go ___ (lose it)
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
WAND
Lip gloss applicator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
WAND
Lip gloss applicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
HIS
Casual hellos
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
HIS
Casual hellos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
GETIN
" ___, loser, we're going shopping" ("Mean Girls")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
GETIN
" ___, loser, we're going shopping" ("Mean Girls")
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
STY
Farm enclosure
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
STY
Farm enclosure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
PENS
Farm enclosures
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
PENS
Farm enclosures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
NCIS
Procedural that spun off from "JAG"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
NCIS
Procedural that spun off from "JAG"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
SATINS
Glossy fabrics
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
SATINS
Glossy fabrics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
TAPE
Box closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
NBD
"Don't lose any sleep over it," in a text
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
NBD
"Don't lose any sleep over it," in a text
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
KABOOM
Explosive sound
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
KABOOM
Explosive sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
ESC
Key for closing a window?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ESC
Key for closing a window?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
1%
AWLS
Hide punchers
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CODA
Musical closing
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
CODA
Musical closing
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
HEADS
"___ I win, tails you lose"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
HEADS
"___ I win, tails you lose"
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
HUG
Remain close to
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
HUG
Remain close to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
OCCAM
Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
OCCAM
Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
LOCKS
Enclosures in a 19-Down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
LOCKS
Enclosures in a 19-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SEAL
Close securely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
1%
SEAL
Close securely
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
DEAR
Close to the heart
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
DEAR
Close to the heart
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
OOF
"That punch hurt!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
TENTS
Circus enclosures
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
TENTS
Circus enclosures
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
OBI
Kimono closer
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
TELL
Disclose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
AJAR
Not quite closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
STARINGCONTEST
Game lost in the blink of an eye
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
STARINGCONTEST
Game lost in the blink of an eye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
FLIPS
Totally loses it
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
FLIPS
Totally loses it
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
GLAD
Pleased as punch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
GLAD
Pleased as punch
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
SNAPS
Onesie closers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
DAMNS
Sends to eternal punishment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
DAMNS
Sends to eternal punishment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
BESTFRIEND
Closest companion
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
BESTFRIEND
Closest companion
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
BESTMATE
Brit's close pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
ALLIANCES
Close associations
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ALLIANCES
Close associations
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
PLAYINGFORTIME
Intentionally delaying, or a punny title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
PLAYINGFORTIME
Intentionally delaying, or a punny title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
ZIPS
Closes, as a parka
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
ZIPS
Closes, as a parka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
MOP
Utility closet tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
SCAPE
Garlic __: pungent stalk
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
SCAPE
Garlic __: pungent stalk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
SKA
__ punk: "Tragic Kingdom" genre
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
SKA
__ punk: "Tragic Kingdom" genre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
SPLITDECISIONS
Some boxing losses
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
SPLITDECISIONS
Some boxing losses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
SCARE
Close call
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
SCARE
Close call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
SHUT
Tightly closed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
LOW
Close to the floor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
LOW
Close to the floor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
GOSCOTFREE
Get away with no punishment
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
GOSCOTFREE
Get away with no punishment
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
DOOIS
Closers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
DOOIS
Closers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
LEFTJAB
Certain punch
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
LEFTJAB
Certain punch
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
LAOTSE
Chinese philosopher
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
LAOTSE
Chinese philosopher
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
BOWL
Word after "poke" or "punch"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
TATTOOIST
One may create art that's close to your heart
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
ACME
Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
CLIP
Chip bag closer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
PEERS
Looks closely (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
SORE
___ loser
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
SORE
___ loser
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
IMADEIT
"Whew, that was close!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
GOINGNUTS
Absolutely losing it
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
GOINGNUTS
Absolutely losing it
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
TLDR
"I lost interest" letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
TLDR
"I lost interest" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
PEER
Look closely
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
NATURALORDER
*Philosophical concept concerning the moral code of the universe
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
NATURALORDER
*Philosophical concept concerning the moral code of the universe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
ONIONY
Like some pungent dips
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
ONIONY
Like some pungent dips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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Certain acquired relative (In this answer, see letters 1, 2, 10, 14 and 15)
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What can be lent to a speaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SMOG (4 letters).
What is the best answer for ""When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)"?
The best answer for ""When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)" is SMOG with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""When the ___ clears in Los Angeles, UCLA" (pun)" 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 June 1, 2023.