Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from April 4, 2020? The clue "When the dog days start" has 190 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is JULY with 4 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
JULY
When the dog days start
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2020
99%
JULY
When the dog days start
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2020
4%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
4%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
4%
FIDO
Classic dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
4%
FIDO
Classic dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
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%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
LEASHED
Like a dog who's ready for a walk
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
4%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
4%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
HALCYON
Golden, as bygone days
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
4%
HALCYON
Golden, as bygone days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 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%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
4%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 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%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
PUG
Wrinkly little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
YAHOO
"Hot diggity dog!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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%
LATELY
These days
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
LATELY
These days
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
SCARE
Give a start
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
SCARE
Give a start
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
ADOPTEE
Rescue dog, e.g.
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%
NEO
Fresh start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
4%
NEO
Fresh start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
4%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
EXILED
Like Romeo at the start of Act V
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
PTO
Nonworking days: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
PTO
Nonworking days: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 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%
SHEP
Herding dog name
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
4%
SHEP
Herding dog name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
AKITA
Japanese dog breed
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
SEVEN
Number of days in a week
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEVEN
Number of days in a week
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
BUN
Hot dog holder
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
BUN
Hot dog holder
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a joke
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
BEE
One goes "zzub" when flying backward, in a 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%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
YORE
Olden days
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
4%
YORE
Olden days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
4%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
TOAST
A "ting, ting, ting" may signal its start
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
PLAYCATCHUP
Try to overcome a poor start
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
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%
SLEEPLABS
Places where days of rest are observed?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
SLEEPLABS
Places where days of rest are observed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
DANE
Great __: big dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
DANE
Great __: big dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 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%
PUP
Little dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
PUP
Little dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
CORGI
Queen Elizabeth II's preferred dog breed (she had over 30!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
THY
Your, in days of yore
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
THY
Your, in days of yore
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
YOGAPOSE
Downward dog, e.g.
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
4%
YOGAPOSE
Downward dog, e.g.
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
4%
RAINHATS
Caps for wet days
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
RAINHATS
Caps for wet days
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
4%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
4%
ISO
Late start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
ISO
Late start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
SHAR
__-pei: wrinkly dog from China
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
SHAR
__-pei: wrinkly dog from China
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
ASTA
"The Thin Man" dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
ASTA
"The Thin Man" dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
SIT
Basic dog command
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
SIT
Basic dog command
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 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%
PEI
Shar-__: wrinkly dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
PEI
Shar-__: wrinkly dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
NIGHT
On Venus, it lasts approximately 58 Earth days
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
LEGENDHASIT
Possible start of a folktale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 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%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 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%
ROTTIE
Black-and-tan dog, for short
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
4%
ROTTIE
Black-and-tan dog, for short
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
4%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
URLS
Addresses that may start with https://
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
FUR
Hair of the dog?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
FUR
Hair of the dog?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
PARKINGSPOT
Hard-to-find opening on street-sweeping days
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
PARKINGSPOT
Hard-to-find opening on street-sweeping days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 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%
NORSEGODS
Namesakes of some days in English
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
NORSEGODS
Namesakes of some days in English
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
LICKS
Affection from a dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
4%
LICKS
Affection from a dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
4%
HIGHROLLER
One regularly experiencing bettor days
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
HIGHROLLER
One regularly experiencing bettor days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
BENE
Good start?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
BENE
Good start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
MUTT
Mixed-breed dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
MUTT
Mixed-breed dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
OTTO
“Beetle Bailey” dog
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
OTTO
“Beetle Bailey” dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
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%
CBD
Extract in some dog treats, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
CBD
Extract in some dog treats, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
BASSET
Type of dog serenaded by Elvis on "The Steve Allen Show"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
4%
BASSET
Type of dog serenaded by Elvis on "The Steve Allen Show"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
4%
ASTRO
"The Jetsons" dog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
ASTRO
"The Jetsons" dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
PRIVATEJETSON
Title for Elroy during his boot camp days?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
PRIVATEJETSON
Title for Elroy during his boot camp days?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 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%
OOH
"Hot diggity dog!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
4%
OOH
"Hot diggity dog!"
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%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
4%
AMILATE
"Did you start already?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
4%
IDTAG
Jangler on a dog collar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
IDTAG
Jangler on a dog collar
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 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%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
4%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 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%
DEE
Don't start?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
4%
DEE
Don't start?
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
4%
ALLALONG
From the start
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
4%
ALLALONG
From the start
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
4%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
4%
ANIL
Name that becomes a world capital when bookended by "M" and "A"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 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%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
4%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 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%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
4%
HIAGAIN
Follow-up start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
4%
OLDEN
Like days long ago
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
4%
OLDEN
Like days long ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
PUGS
Snub-nosed dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAME
Like pet dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
TOYS
Some small dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
MUTTS
Many shelter dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SEED
__ money: startup funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
BEETBOXERS
Veggie dogs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
POM
Fluffy lapdog, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
TGI
__ Fridays
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
TGI
__ Fridays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
SNARL
Warning from a doghouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
MUSH
Go, to the dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
UGA
Bulldogs sch.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
ACE
Stack starter in solitaire
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
YEARLY
Like birthdays
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
YEARLY
Like birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
PETBEDS
Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
BREED
Beagle or bulldog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
WWW
Internet address starter
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SIXSEVEN
2025 meme, or what the starts of 15- and 34-Across and the ends of 20- and 46-Across amount to
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
PETS
Cats and dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
PETS
Cats and dogs
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
FLINT
Fire-starting aid
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
DOERS
Self-starters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
POURS
Rains cats and dogs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
POURS
Rains cats and dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
1%
BUCKETLIST
Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
1%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
ARF
Small dog's warning, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
WAGS
Happy dog's movements
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
WAGS
Happy dog's movements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
TARS
Sea dogs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
TARS
Sea dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
OUTLINE
Term paper starting point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
MASTIFFS
Some large dogs
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
MASTIFFS
Some large dogs
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
STARTTHECLOCK
"I'm gonna begin ... now!" (... letters 3-11 into a name that starts with "C")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
VEGETABLEAISLE
Grocery store section with greens (... letters 6-13 into a name that starts with "I")
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
PAWS
Cats' dogs?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
PAWS
Cats' dogs?
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
TACOBAR
Buffet that's especially popular on Tuesdays
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
TACOBAR
Buffet that's especially popular on Tuesdays
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
ABC
Alphabet starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
ERGO
Conclusion starter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
BRED
Raised, as show dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
SNOOT
Spot to boop a doggo
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
SNOOT
Spot to boop a doggo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
NANO
Tech startup?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
PROTOSTAR
One just starting to shine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
LABS
"Chocolate" dogs, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
LABS
"Chocolate" dogs, for short
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
NHLGAME
Contest that starts with a center-ice faceoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
1%
AUTO
Self starter?
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
PUPS
Young dogs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
PUPS
Young dogs
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
BEERRUN
Trip to buy brewskis, or a sequence found in the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
ATF
Org. with bomb-sniffing dogs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
ATF
Org. with bomb-sniffing dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
1%
INDENT
Paragraph starter
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
1%
WAG
What happy dogs' tails do
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
WAG
What happy dogs' tails do
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
SLEDRIDES
Winter trips powered by dogs
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
PSST
Discreet conversation starter
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
AKITAS
Japanese dogs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
AKITAS
Japanese dogs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 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%
AGES
Celebrates birthdays
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
AGES
Celebrates birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
OLD
Having celebrated many birthdays
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
OLD
Having celebrated many birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
XENON
Only element starting with "X"
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
CASUAL
Like some Fridays at work
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
CASUAL
Like some Fridays at work
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
VON
German surname starter, sometimes
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
1%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
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Goods for sale
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "When the dog days start" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 190 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is JULY (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "When the dog days start"?
The best answer for "When the dog days start" is JULY with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "When the dog days start" 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 April 4, 2020.