The clue "___while (former)" from the Universal Crossword crossword on March 30, 2026 has 186 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that ERST (4 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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186 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ERST
___while (former)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
99%
ERST
___while (former)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
8%
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
8%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
8%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
8%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
IDLE
Run while sitting
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
8%
IDLE
Run while sitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
8%
TWIRL
Movement while asking "How do I look?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
8%
TWIRL
Movement while asking "How do I look?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
8%
SLEEP
Go out for a while?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
8%
SLEEP
Go out for a while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
8%
LAL
Kareem's former team, on scoreboards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
LAL
Kareem's former team, on scoreboards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
8%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
8%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
8%
CAT
Purr former
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
8%
CAT
Purr former
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
8%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
8%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
8%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
8%
POPUPSHOP
Store for a little while?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
8%
POPUPSHOP
Store for a little while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
8%
BOSNIA
Part of the former Yugoslavia
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
8%
BOSNIA
Part of the former Yugoslavia
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
8%
ONCE
__ in a while
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
8%
ONCE
__ in a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
8%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
8%
PARSE
Break down while reading?
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
8%
HEELED
Followed closely while on a walk
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
8%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
LENDS
Gives for a while
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
8%
LENDS
Gives for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
8%
DONTLEAVE
"Stick around a while!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
DONTLEAVE
"Stick around a while!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
DEARANN
Opening line to a former advice columnist
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
8%
DEARANN
Opening line to a former advice columnist
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
HSN
TV channel you may watch while on your phone
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
HSN
TV channel you may watch while on your phone
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
8%
SIPANDTUCK
*Sample a cocktail while adjusting a shirt, perhaps?
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
8%
PDA
Making out while out, e.g.: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
8%
PDA
Making out while out, e.g.: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
8%
LANDED
Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
LANDED
Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
FLIPS
Uses a spatula while frying
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
FLIPS
Uses a spatula while frying
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
8%
RECLEAGUE
Place to find a former college baseball player playing softball
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
8%
ARAL
Name on a former lake in Central Asia
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
8%
ARAL
Name on a former lake in Central Asia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
8%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
SWANN
Lynn ___ (former Steeler)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
SWANN
Lynn ___ (former Steeler)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
CHAIRYOGA
Meditative exercise done while sitting
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
8%
CHAIRYOGA
Meditative exercise done while sitting
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
8%
KEL
"Kenan & __": former Nickelodeon sitcom
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
KEL
"Kenan & __": former Nickelodeon sitcom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
CMERE
Request made while beckoning
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
CMERE
Request made while beckoning
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
INA
Once __ while
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
8%
INA
Once __ while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
8%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question while filling out a form
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
8%
WHATSTODAYSDATE
Question while filling out a form
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
8%
ABFAB
Rhyming nickname for a former Britcom
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
8%
ABFAB
Rhyming nickname for a former Britcom
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
8%
TBS
Conan's former network
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
TBS
Conan's former network
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
SOTHEN
Segue while discussing a recent night out, say
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
SOTHEN
Segue while discussing a recent night out, say
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
HOTELSAFE
Place to keep your valuables while traveling
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
HOTELSAFE
Place to keep your valuables while traveling
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
RAWR
Noise made while curling one's fingers, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
RAWR
Noise made while curling one's fingers, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
ABS
Muscles worked while planking
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
ABS
Muscles worked while planking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
HIP
Joint touched while doing the Macarena
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
8%
HIP
Joint touched while doing the Macarena
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
8%
SOON
In a short while
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
8%
SOON
In a short while
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
8%
ATEFORTWO
Dined while pregnant, facetiously
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
8%
ATEFORTWO
Dined while pregnant, facetiously
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
8%
TOURISTTRAP
You might avoid one while exploring a new city
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
8%
TOURISTTRAP
You might avoid one while exploring a new city
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
8%
PARALLELPLAY
Hanging out in the same space while doing separate activities
(12)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
PARALLELPLAY
Hanging out in the same space while doing separate activities
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
ELOPE
Unite while away
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
ELOPE
Unite while away
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
LONGLASTING
Continuing for quite a while
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 7, 2025
8%
LONGLASTING
Continuing for quite a while
Universal Crossword · May 7, 2025
8%
RANON
Rambled for a while
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
RANON
Rambled for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
LENTTO
Gave for a while
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
8%
LENTTO
Gave for a while
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
8%
PEPSICOLA
*Michael Jackson burned his hair while filming an ad for this soda
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
8%
PEPSICOLA
*Michael Jackson burned his hair while filming an ad for this soda
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
8%
BAMA
Nick Saban's former team, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
8%
BAMA
Nick Saban's former team, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
8%
PRAY
Speak while kneeling, maybe
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
8%
PRAY
Speak while kneeling, maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
8%
SUITCASELUNGES
Leg day exercises performed while holding dumbbells
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
SUITCASELUNGES
Leg day exercises performed while holding dumbbells
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
SPARE
What you might pick up while bowling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
8%
SPARE
What you might pick up while bowling
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
8%
LOANSOUT
Gives for a while
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
8%
LOANSOUT
Gives for a while
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
8%
ABED
Reading while propped up by pillows, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
8%
ABED
Reading while propped up by pillows, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
8%
PERM
Do for a while?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
8%
PERM
Do for a while?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
8%
ADS
Interruptions while watching "WandaVision"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2025
8%
ADS
Interruptions while watching "WandaVision"
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2025
8%
THAT
Word said while pointing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2025
8%
THAT
Word said while pointing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2025
8%
MERO
"Desus & ___" (former late-night talk show)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
8%
MERO
"Desus & ___" (former late-night talk show)
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
8%
WHATMORECANIDO
Comment while washing one's hands?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2025
8%
WHATMORECANIDO
Comment while washing one's hands?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2025
8%
HOPUP
Invitation to a dog while patting the bed, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
8%
HOPUP
Invitation to a dog while patting the bed, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
8%
SWEAT
Something you work up while working out
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
8%
SWEAT
Something you work up while working out
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
8%
ADAPTTO
Accept after a while
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 5, 2025
8%
ADAPTTO
Accept after a while
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 5, 2025
8%
RBG
"Notorious" former justice, briefly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
8%
RBG
"Notorious" former justice, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
8%
YUMYUM
Syllables said while rubbing one's tummy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2025
8%
YUMYUM
Syllables said while rubbing one's tummy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2025
8%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
FAKIE
Ride __: roll backward while facing forward on a skateboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
NOTIT
Phrase you might say while touching your nose
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
8%
NOTIT
Phrase you might say while touching your nose
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
8%
DREAMWORLD
Realm you can only visit while sleeping
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
8%
DREAMWORLD
Realm you can only visit while sleeping
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
8%
BEEN
"It's ___ a while"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
8%
BEEN
"It's ___ a while"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
8%
STIRREDIN
Added while baking
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2024
8%
STIRREDIN
Added while baking
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2024
8%
NBA
Muggsy Bogues' former sports org.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2024
8%
NBA
Muggsy Bogues' former sports org.
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2024
8%
LATER
After a while
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
LATER
After a while
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
ONTASK
Focused while working
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
8%
ONTASK
Focused while working
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
8%
BOOED
Made noise while throwing tomatoes, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
BOOED
Made noise while throwing tomatoes, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
HID
Found a spot while a seeker counted
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
HID
Found a spot while a seeker counted
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
8%
EDITIN
Add while proofing
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 27, 2024
8%
EDITIN
Add while proofing
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 27, 2024
8%
ASONEDOES
Sarcastic remark while listening to a ridiculous story
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
8%
ASONEDOES
Sarcastic remark while listening to a ridiculous story
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
8%
LIFE
What happens to you while you're busy making other plans, per "Beautiful Boy"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
8%
LIFE
What happens to you while you're busy making other plans, per "Beautiful Boy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
8%
NEVERSAYDIE
"You can't give up" ... or a command you'll obey while reading the answers to the starred clues aloud
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
8%
NEVERSAYDIE
"You can't give up" ... or a command you'll obey while reading the answers to the starred clues aloud
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
8%
LEND
Give for a while
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
LEND
Give for a while
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
BASTE
Moisten while roasting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
BASTE
Moisten while roasting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
DRIVEANDRIDE
What you do while traveling on a horse, technically? (P to D)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
8%
DRIVEANDRIDE
What you do while traveling on a horse, technically? (P to D)
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
8%
INVERTEDROW
Gym exercise done while reclined
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2024
8%
INVERTEDROW
Gym exercise done while reclined
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2024
8%
IMONTHEPHONE
Mouthed words that can also be said while doing the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2024
8%
IMONTHEPHONE
Mouthed words that can also be said while doing the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2024
8%
TUTU
What one might wear while twirling
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
8%
TUTU
What one might wear while twirling
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
8%
LISTENINON
Attend while muted, as a virtual company meeting
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2024
8%
LISTENINON
Attend while muted, as a virtual company meeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2024
8%
DREAMT
Experienced while sleeping
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2024
8%
DREAMT
Experienced while sleeping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2024
8%
NAP
Go out for a little while?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2024
8%
NAP
Go out for a little while?
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2024
8%
HOTELSPA
Place to be pampered while on vacation
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
8%
HOTELSPA
Place to be pampered while on vacation
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
8%
LOU
Mary ___ Retton (former Olympic gymnast)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2024
8%
LOU
Mary ___ Retton (former Olympic gymnast)
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2024
8%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
8%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
8%
NURSEJACKIEO
Help a former first lady feel better?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2024
8%
NURSEJACKIEO
Help a former first lady feel better?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2024
8%
WILD
"The ___ Thornberrys" (former Nickelodeon show)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
8%
WILD
"The ___ Thornberrys" (former Nickelodeon show)
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
8%
PRUNEDANISH
Cut out excess vocabulary while vacationing in Odense?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
8%
PRUNEDANISH
Cut out excess vocabulary while vacationing in Odense?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
8%
PADTHAI
Add "um" and "er" while visiting Chiang Mai?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
8%
PADTHAI
Add "um" and "er" while visiting Chiang Mai?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
8%
GOGREEK
Talk like the locals while staying in Thessaloniki?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
8%
GOGREEK
Talk like the locals while staying in Thessaloniki?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
8%
DOUBLEDUTCH
Repeat oneself while touring The Hague?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2024
8%
DOUBLEDUTCH
Repeat oneself while touring The Hague?
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2024
8%
SWALLOWDOVE
Ingest lather while getting one's mouth washed out with soap?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2024
8%
SWALLOWDOVE
Ingest lather while getting one's mouth washed out with soap?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2024
8%
MENUDO
Ricky Martin’s former band
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 27, 2024
8%
MENUDO
Ricky Martin’s former band
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 27, 2024
8%
SHOULDI
Question asked while waffling
(7)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
8%
SHOULDI
Question asked while waffling
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
8%
PSAKI
Jen ___, former White House press secretary
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
8%
PSAKI
Jen ___, former White House press secretary
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
ACROBATIC
Like some high-flying performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
1%
MIME
Silent performer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
MIME
Silent performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
SOLOIST
Recital performer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
SOLOIST
Recital performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
LUTISTS
Plucky Renaissance faire performers?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
LUTISTS
Plucky Renaissance faire performers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
DIVAS
Extra performers?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
DIVAS
Extra performers?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
CLOWNS
Some children's party performers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
CLOWNS
Some children's party performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
ACTNATURALLY
Aptly contradictory advice for a performer in 17-, 29- or 59-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
ACTNATURALLY
Aptly contradictory advice for a performer in 17-, 29- or 59-Across?
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
PAST
Erstwhile
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
PAST
Erstwhile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
BELLYDANCER
Performer who might play finger cymbals
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
BELLYDANCER
Performer who might play finger cymbals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
FLEAS
Performers in a tiny circus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
FLEAS
Performers in a tiny circus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
SOLOISTS
Spotlit performers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SOLOISTS
Spotlit performers
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
RODEOCLOWN
Performer in bull riding competitions
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
1%
RODEOCLOWN
Performer in bull riding competitions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
MDS
Physical performers, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
MDS
Physical performers, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
WILMA
Activist and social reformer Mankiller
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2025
1%
WILMA
Activist and social reformer Mankiller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2025
1%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
1%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
1%
ACTORS
Performers who memorize 42-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
1%
ACTORS
Performers who memorize 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
1%
FIREDANCER
Performer who lights up the stage?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
FIREDANCER
Performer who lights up the stage?
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
MIMES
Performers with no lines
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
MIMES
Performers with no lines
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
1%
STILTS
Tall circus performer's pair
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
STILTS
Tall circus performer's pair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
MAGICIAN
Tricky performer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
MAGICIAN
Tricky performer
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
VANESSA
Bayer formerly of 20-Across
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
VANESSA
Bayer formerly of 20-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
LIPSYNCER
Drag performer, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
1%
LIPSYNCER
Drag performer, often
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
1%
BARDS
Poetic performers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
BARDS
Poetic performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
STANDUPCOMICS
Funny performers ... or the ends of 3-, 8- and 12-Down?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
STANDUPCOMICS
Funny performers ... or the ends of 3-, 8- and 12-Down?
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
BOAS
Burlesque performers' neckwear
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
BOAS
Burlesque performers' neckwear
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
CATO
Reformer of ancient Rome
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
1%
CATO
Reformer of ancient Rome
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
1%
SAMBADANCERS
Carnival performers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
1%
SAMBADANCERS
Carnival performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
1%
ARTISTE
Adept performer
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
1%
ARTISTE
Adept performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
1%
SEAL
SeaWorld performer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
1%
SEAL
SeaWorld performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
1%
PLUMS
Prunes, formerly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 14, 2025
1%
PLUMS
Prunes, formerly
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
TWEET
X post, formerly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
1%
TWEET
X post, formerly
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
1%
MPAA
Movie rating org., formerly
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2025
1%
MPAA
Movie rating org., formerly
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2025
1%
STAR
Standout performer
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
1%
STAR
Standout performer
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2025
1%
PERSIA
Iran, formerly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
1%
PERSIA
Iran, formerly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
CHERI
"Spartan Cheerleader" performer Oteri
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
CHERI
"Spartan Cheerleader" performer Oteri
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
ESCAPEE
Breakout performer?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
ESCAPEE
Breakout performer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
EVEL
Stunt performer Knievel
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
1%
EVEL
Stunt performer Knievel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
1%
TENOR
Met performer
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
TENOR
Met performer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
ONAWIRE
Where to find some Cirque du Soleil performers
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
ONAWIRE
Where to find some Cirque du Soleil performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
CGI
FX in "Transformers," for example
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
1%
CGI
FX in "Transformers," for example
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
1%
SUPERSTAR
Extremely talented performer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2025
1%
SUPERSTAR
Extremely talented performer
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2025
1%
RACECARS
Drag performers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
RACECARS
Drag performers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
1%
CAST
Performers in a play
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
1%
CAST
Performers in a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
1%
SLAMPOET
Certain spoken word performer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
1%
SLAMPOET
Certain spoken word performer
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
1%
LEAD
Top-billed performer
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
1%
LEAD
Top-billed performer
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
1%
HAMS
Corny performers
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
1%
HAMS
Corny performers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
1%
SHOWPONY
*Performer who isn't as talented as they appear to be
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
1%
SHOWPONY
*Performer who isn't as talented as they appear to be
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
1%
KESHA
Singer whose name was formerly stylized with a $
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
1%
KESHA
Singer whose name was formerly stylized with a $
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
1%
DRAGKINGS
Performers who may wear fake mustaches
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2025
1%
DRAGKINGS
Performers who may wear fake mustaches
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2025
1%
ICEBOX
Fridge, formerly
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
1%
ICEBOX
Fridge, formerly
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
1%
IVYWINTERS
Drag performer who won Miss Congeniality on Season 5 of "RuPaul's Drag Race"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2025
1%
IVYWINTERS
Drag performer who won Miss Congeniality on Season 5 of "RuPaul's Drag Race"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2025
1%
ETHERS
Erstwhile anesthetics
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
1%
ETHERS
Erstwhile anesthetics
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
1%
MAORI
Haka performer
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2024
1%
MAORI
Haka performer
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
1%
BALLERINA
"The Nutcracker" performer
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
1%
BALLERINA
"The Nutcracker" performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
1%
OPTIMUS
___ Prime ("Transformers" leader)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2024
1%
OPTIMUS
___ Prime ("Transformers" leader)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2024
1%
LINE
Cry from a forgetful performer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
1%
LINE
Cry from a forgetful performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
1%
OAKS
Erstwhile acorns
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
1%
OAKS
Erstwhile acorns
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
1%
RAT
Informer
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 12, 2024
1%
RAT
Informer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 12, 2024
1%
RIIS
Social reformer Jacob
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 4, 2024
1%
RIIS
Social reformer Jacob
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 4, 2024
1%
UNICRON
Villainous Transformer voiced by Orson Welles in 1986
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
1%
UNICRON
Villainous Transformer voiced by Orson Welles in 1986
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
1%
LEVITATION
39-Across in which a performer rises to the occasion?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2024
1%
LEVITATION
39-Across in which a performer rises to the occasion?
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
1%
ENSLER
V, formerly Eve ___ (playwright and activist)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
1%
ENSLER
V, formerly Eve ___ (playwright and activist)
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
1%
FINK
Informer
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 9, 2024
1%
FINK
Informer
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 9, 2024
1%
SIAM
Thailand, formerly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
1%
SIAM
Thailand, formerly
Universal Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
1%
ROBOT
Any of the Transformers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2024
1%
ROBOT
Any of the Transformers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2024
1%
TVSTAR
Prime-time performer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
1%
TVSTAR
Prime-time performer
Universal Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
1%
ALI
Mahershala who was the first Muslim performer to win an Oscar
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
ALI
Mahershala who was the first Muslim performer to win an Oscar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
ACROBAT
Performer in a cloud swing
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2024
1%
ACROBAT
Performer in a cloud swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
1%
HOARDS
Keeps far more than is worthwhile
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2024
1%
HOARDS
Keeps far more than is worthwhile
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2024
1%
SKATERS
Lutz or axel performers
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
1%
SKATERS
Lutz or axel performers
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
1%
MCS
Rap performers
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 24, 2024
1%
MCS
Rap performers
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 24, 2024
1%
FLEA
Teeny circus performer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
1%
FLEA
Teeny circus performer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
1%
SHOWHORSE
Equine performer
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 17, 2024
1%
SHOWHORSE
Equine performer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 17, 2024
1%
GEISHA
Japanese performer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 11, 2024
1%
GEISHA
Japanese performer
Universal Crossword · Jul 11, 2024
1%
SLAMPOETS
Some spoken word performers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
1%
SLAMPOETS
Some spoken word performers
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
1%
ARLO
Woodstock performer between Melanie and Joan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2024
1%
ARLO
Woodstock performer between Melanie and Joan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2024
1%
APPLAUD
Clap for a performer
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 1, 2024
1%
APPLAUD
Clap for a performer
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 1, 2024
1%
BITPLAYER
Performer with a small role
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2024
1%
BITPLAYER
Performer with a small role
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
1%
ASPREVIOUSLYSTATIONED
At the post one formerly held?
(21)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
1%
ASPREVIOUSLYSTATIONED
At the post one formerly held?
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
Clues for Universal Crossword on March 30, 2026
Paintings full of shapes, perhaps
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To the ___ degree
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One with a delayed glow-up
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"Well, well, well!"
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Make real
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Wear the swag of
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Prefix with "dynamic"
Crossword Clue
"___ Miz"
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Prophets
Crossword Clue
Ribs, or makes ribs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "___while (former)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ERST (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "___while (former)"?
The best answer for "___while (former)" is ERST with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "___while (former)" 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 March 30, 2026.