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Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?

Last seen in Universal Crossword February 8, 2022 Answers

The clue "Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on February 8, 2022. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 196 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, ANIMALSHELTER (13 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.

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196 Other Potential Answers

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ANIMALSHELTER
Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2022
5%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
5%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
3%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
3%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
3%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
2%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
2%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
2%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
2%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
2%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
OHNO
Cry of dismay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
VISTA
Far-reaching outlook
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
RUBBERTIRES
Car parts that may be repurposed as swings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
CROPCIRCLES
Mysterious patterns in fields, or what 15-, 22-, 31-, and 44-Across are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
TRIASSIC
Period during which mammals first appeared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
DEL
Rehoboth Beach's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
ESS
End of most plural words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
AJAR
Somewhat open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
FINISHLINE
End of a race, or what's found at the end of 16-, 24-, 34-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
EMDASH
Punctuation mark that may signal an abrupt change
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
DIYER
One who may watch how-to videos online, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
SAYSO
Final word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
1%
SCHOOLMATE
Prince William, to Eddie Redmayne, at 51-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
USE
Mistreat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
RARE
Red inside, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
ABET
Turn off the security cameras for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
TIECLIP
Accessory that may match cuff links
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
UNU
Burma's first prime minister
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
PARALYMPIAN
Elite wheelchair rugby player, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
TNT
Letters that may end with a bang?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
ORNOT
"... but I may be wrong"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
STRAWBEARING
Like the first little pig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
HERD
Group driven to stay together?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
IDO
Promising words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
BOASTS
Tells a fish story, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
1%
PAPERPLACATES
Motto of a therapist who uses origami to teach anger management?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Wise words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
EAT
Inhale, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
EASYA
Course selection for a student with senioritis, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
CHEESEHEADS
Green Bay Packers fans, or what 17-, 26-, 38-, and 52-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
SPARE
Bowling score indicated by a slash
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
1%
POETICJUSTICE
Reward or punishment that may be ironic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
SICK
Unable to go to school, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
WIN
Come in first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
BALE
Farm unit that may be round or square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
SCARING
Giving nightmares, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2026
1%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
AIOLI
Garlicky mayo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
ETAS
Figs. that may be delayed by weather
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
GUAM
Territory "where America's day begins"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
USERID
Password preceder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
CAR
Vehicle that may be self-driving
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
ERRS
Goes astray
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2026
1%
EMU
World's second-tallest bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
DIVA
Aria singer, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
PEACHPIE
Dessert that may have a lattice crust
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
AGREE
Reach consensus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
1%
TBIRD
Car in the Beach Boys' "Fun, Fun, Fun"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
STREETTALK
Informal language, or what 18-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across are examples of?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2026
1%
CLOSURE
Sense of finality that may be needed after a breakup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
POOLAREA
Location that may have "No running" and "No diving" signs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2026
1%
CALIFORNIAPIZZAKITSCH
Tacky style influenced by West Coast beach culture and Neapolitan food traditions?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
JUST
A second ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
EDIT
Remove adverbs and add punctuation, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABETS
Lies for, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
CAPECANAVERAL
Place where flights are astronomical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
ORE
Subject of a miner dispute, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
OCEAN
Place where people cruise through life?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
INOIL
How anchovies may be packed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
AFAR
Nowhere near
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
ADRIFT
Unsure where to go
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
AMP
Feedback provider, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
UDON
Sukiyaki noodle, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
RELO
Settle elsewhere, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
PRY
Go where one shouldn't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
DISGUISE
Trench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
PLACE
Come in second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHINES
Waxes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
DABS
Tends to a stain, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
OOO
"Not answering email," briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
REASONS
Whys and wherefores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
OWE
Come up short, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
URN
Spot where there's no trouble brewing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
POETS
*Area in Westminster Abbey where Chaucer is buried
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026

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How many possible solutions does "Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ANIMALSHELTER (13 letters).
What is the best answer for "Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?"?
The best answer for "Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?" is ANIMALSHELTER with 13 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Where a stray may stay, or what the first indicated word in each starred clue's answer is for the second?" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 8, 2022.
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