Crossword Answer For
Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 27, 2021 Answers
We've analysed the crossword clue "Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start" from the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 27, 2021 and found 194 potential answers in our records. The solution with the highest match rate is OVERTHETOP (10 letters) at 99%. Our confidence ranking is based on frequency data from crossword publications.
Answer For Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start:
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194 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OVERTHETOP
Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2021
99%
OVERTHETOP
Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2021
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
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
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
5%
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
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 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
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 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%
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%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 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%
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
3%
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
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
3%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
ESS
Slow start?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
GEO
Logical start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
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
2%
AIRY
Light as can be
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
AIRY
Light as can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
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
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 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
2%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
2%
ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
2%
EVEN
Like the score at the start of overtime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
2%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
ONCE
Fairy tale start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
2%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
2%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
2%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
2%
TEN
Countdown start
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
2%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
TEAANDTOAST
Simple way to start the day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
2%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
EGO
Problem that can grow with fame
(3)
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May 30, 2026
2%
EGO
Problem that can grow with fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOR
Scand. land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
(4)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
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1%
IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
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IPOS
Long-term goals for some startups
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SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
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1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
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FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
SSN
Data breach fig.
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1%
TUNIS
North African capital
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
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TUNIS
North African capital
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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TAPER
Slender candle
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1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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1%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
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1%
GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
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GNUS
African antelopes
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1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican coins
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1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
(4)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
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GULL
Beach party?
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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GULL
Beach party?
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OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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OPUS
Significant work
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DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
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1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
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1%
MELBA
Peach __
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
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MELBA
Peach __
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
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1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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BEL
__ canto
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
BEL
__ canto
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
(8)
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Aug 3, 2026
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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SEED
__ money: startup funds
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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SEED
__ money: startup funds
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
(15)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
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TITI
South American monkey
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
TITI
South American monkey
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AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
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1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
(7)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
DINERO
Mexican bucks
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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MRI
Hosp. scan
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
MRI
Hosp. scan
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DOLL
American Girl product
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
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DOLL
American Girl product
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MEA
Apology starter
(3)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
MEA
Apology starter
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
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Jul 12, 2026
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
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1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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GAIT
Trot or canter
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
GAIT
Trot or canter
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1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
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SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
1%
LEAK
Security breach
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KEEN
Peachy follower
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
1%
KEEN
Peachy follower
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1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
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1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
(5)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
UNLIT
Like new candles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
ROLOS
Caramel candies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
(4)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
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1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
1%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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1%
NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
(10)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
COSINE
Secant reciprocal
(6)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
COSINE
Secant reciprocal
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1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
(5)
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Jun 18, 2026
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
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CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
(4)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
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1%
ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
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1%
OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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NEST
Wild canary's home
(4)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
NEST
Wild canary's home
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1%
NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
(3)
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Jun 13, 2026
1%
NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
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1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
(11)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
COMINGALIVE
Really starting to shine
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1%
PESO
Mexican bar tender
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
1%
PESO
Mexican bar tender
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
(10)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
REESES
Big Cup candy brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
REESES
Big Cup candy brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
MTETNA
Active volcano in Eur.
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
MTETNA
Active volcano in Eur.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
BLANK
Like a brand-new canvas
(5)
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May 25, 2026
1%
BLANK
Like a brand-new canvas
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 27, 2021
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How many possible solutions does "Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OVERTHETOP (10 letters).
What is the best answer for "Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start"?
The best answer for "Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start" is OVERTHETOP with 10 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Wildly exaggerated, or a hint to two words that can precede each starred answer's start" been used as a crossword clue?
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