Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from February 27, 2025? The clue "Wind up, as a hose" stumps many solvers, but we've found 179 possible answers. Our top solution is COIL (4 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
COIL
Wind up, as a hose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
99%
COIL
Wind up, as a hose
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
8%
SAIL
Travel as the wind blows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
SAIL
Travel as the wind blows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
8%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
8%
GALE
Destructive wind
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
GALE
Destructive wind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
ION
Particle in a stellar wind
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
ION
Particle in a stellar wind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
SAILS
Moves with the wind
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
8%
SAILS
Moves with the wind
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
8%
METAMETAPHOR
"Words are but wind"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
8%
METAMETAPHOR
"Words are but wind"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
8%
HEAR
Catch wind of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
8%
HEAR
Catch wind of
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
8%
SANTAANA
City or wind in Southern California
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
SANTAANA
City or wind in Southern California
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
8%
KITE
Toy that rides the wind
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
8%
KITE
Toy that rides the wind
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
8%
HEARS
Gets wind of
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
HEARS
Gets wind of
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
EGGTIMERS
They may wind up in the kitchen
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
EGGTIMERS
They may wind up in the kitchen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
OBOE
Double-reed woodwind related to the shawm
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
OBOE
Double-reed woodwind related to the shawm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
PRIVATECALLER
One whose digits are shielded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARDINALDIRECTION
"A new pope shall be chosen at a conclave," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
CARDINALDIRECTION
"A new pope shall be chosen at a conclave," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ANAS
Santa __: hot California winds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
ANAS
Santa __: hot California winds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
HOSED
Swindled
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
HOSED
Swindled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
OREO
Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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%
ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
ADIDAS
Brand whose logo adorns Argentine soccer jerseys
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
1%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
1%
OPTED
Chose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
OPTED
Chose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
HOTLANTA
Nickname for the Southern city whose motto is "Resurgens"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
UNADON
Dish whose name means "eel bowl"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
USSR
Country whose motto was "Workers of the world, unite!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
TONGA
Pacific nation whose national sport is rugby
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
TINIER
Like modern microchips vis-Ã -vis those of the past
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
TINIER
Like modern microchips vis-Ã -vis those of the past
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SPITZ
Thick-furred dog whose tail curls over its back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
PALAU
Country in Micronesia whose largest city is Koror
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
LAMESA
San Diego suburb whose name means "the table"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
AMA
Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
PINKLADY
Cocktail whose color comes from grenadine
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
OBOES
Yamaha woodwinds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
OBOES
Yamaha woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
OVID
"Metamorphoses" poet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
OVID
"Metamorphoses" poet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AIRFRANCE
Carrier whose primary hub is Charles de Gaulle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
AISHA
Tyler of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AISHA
Tyler of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
RISK
Game whose board has 42 territories
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
UCSC
Sch. whose mascot is Sammy the Banana Slug
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
UCSC
Sch. whose mascot is Sammy the Banana Slug
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARPEGGIOS
Chords whose notes are played sequentially
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
NCAA
Org. whose NIL rules changed in 2021
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
ARANCINI
Sicilian snack whose name means "little oranges"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
FIFE
High-pitched woodwind
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
FIFE
High-pitched woodwind
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
NHL
Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
NHL
Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
ARE
"What ___ those?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
ARE
"What ___ those?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SCRAPPYDOO
Toon whose catchphrase is "Puppy Power!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
SCRAPPYDOO
Toon whose catchphrase is "Puppy Power!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
OPEC
Grp. whose only member in the Americas is Venezuela
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
OPEC
Grp. whose only member in the Americas is Venezuela
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
BASSSAX
Very low woodwind
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
BASSSAX
Very low woodwind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
TEENSPIRIT
1990s deodorant brand whose name inspired a Nirvana song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
OCULI
Circular windows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
OCULI
Circular windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
KERR
Soccer star Sam whose surname is hidden in "locker room"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEYYA
Outkast tune whose title is a casual greeting
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
HEYYA
Outkast tune whose title is a casual greeting
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
KLEE
Painter whose name is an anagram of 54-Across
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
GRENADA
Island country whose capital is St. George's
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
GRENADA
Island country whose capital is St. George's
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
FLEECED
Swindled
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
FLEECED
Swindled
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
1%
ELMO
"Sesame Street" character whose favorite food is wasabi
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
1%
ELMO
"Sesame Street" character whose favorite food is wasabi
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
OWLS
Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ELK
Deer whose Cree name, wapiti, means "white rump"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
ROSIEREVERE
Kid-lit character whose name aptly rhymes with "engineer"
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
STREGANONA
Tomie dePaola book whose title evokes the Italian for "Grandma Witch"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
STREGANONA
Tomie dePaola book whose title evokes the Italian for "Grandma Witch"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
MIRAMAR
San Diego neighborhood whose name means "sea view"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
MIRAMAR
San Diego neighborhood whose name means "sea view"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
MEDICALEXAM
Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
MEDICALEXAM
Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
ACDC
Rock band whose guitarists aptly use power chords
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
1%
ACDC
Rock band whose guitarists aptly use power chords
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
1%
NSA
Org. whose seal depicts an eagle atop a key
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
NSA
Org. whose seal depicts an eagle atop a key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
THEY
Those people
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
THEY
Those people
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
SCROLLBAR
Mouse target on a browser window
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
SCROLLBAR
Mouse target on a browser window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
CON
Swindle
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
CON
Swindle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
EOCENE
Epoch whose name means "new dawn"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
EOCENE
Epoch whose name means "new dawn"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
OHIO
State whose postal code is an exclamation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
1%
OHIO
State whose postal code is an exclamation
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
EPA
Govt. org. whose logo is a two-leaved flower
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
1%
EPA
Govt. org. whose logo is a two-leaved flower
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
APR
Mo. whose "showers bring May flowers"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
ESC
Key for closing a window?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
ESC
Key for closing a window?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
DELHI
City whose airport is named for 24-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
DELHI
City whose airport is named for 24-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
PANEM
"The Hunger Games" setting whose name is Latin for "bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
PANEM
"The Hunger Games" setting whose name is Latin for "bread"
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
AUDI
Car company whose name means "Listen!" in Latin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
1%
AUDI
Car company whose name means "Listen!" in Latin
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
1%
HER
"Fight For You" songwriter whose name is a pronoun
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
1%
DEFOG
Clear up, as a windshield
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
DEFOG
Clear up, as a windshield
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
DEAN
Leader whose address ends with .edu
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
DEAN
Leader whose address ends with .edu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
EOS
Lip balm brand whose name is short for "evolution of smooth"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
EOS
Lip balm brand whose name is short for "evolution of smooth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
CONARTISTS
Masters of swindling
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
CONARTISTS
Masters of swindling
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
AIKEN
Singer whose fans are called Claymates
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
AIKEN
Singer whose fans are called Claymates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
ICET
Rapper whose name sounds like a beverage
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
LYFT
Ride-hailing company whose cars once featured big pink mustaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
ESOS
Those, in Havana
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
1%
ESOS
Those, in Havana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
LOUDER
"For those in the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
1%
HORNE
"Taskmaster" creator Alex whose surname sounds like an instrument
Universal Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
1%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
CHER
Pop diva whose name sounds like a stock purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
LAWOMAN
Doors album whose last track is "Riders on the Storm"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
STACY
Girl whose mom "has got it going on," per a 2003 song
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
STACY
Girl whose mom "has got it going on," per a 2003 song
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
SCAM
Swindler's scheme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
SCAM
Swindler's scheme
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
1%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
1%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
FLASHSALE
Certain shop window?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
FLASHSALE
Certain shop window?
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
WRENS
Birds whose collective noun is chime
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
WRENS
Birds whose collective noun is chime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
OTTO
"The Simpsons" character whose surname is Mann
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
OTTO
"The Simpsons" character whose surname is Mann
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
ALT
With 39-Across, window-hopping key combo
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
ALT
With 39-Across, window-hopping key combo
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
SOLAR
With 9-Down, power whose source goes down regularly
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
DART
Old Dodge model whose name meant "move quickly"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
1%
DART
Old Dodge model whose name meant "move quickly"
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
THECATINTHEHAT
Dr. Seuss book whose main character wears a red bow tie (... letters 5-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
THECATINTHEHAT
Dr. Seuss book whose main character wears a red bow tie (... letters 5-8)
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
OSU
Sch. whose mascot is a buckeye nut
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
1%
OSU
Sch. whose mascot is a buckeye nut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
1%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
KALE
Superfood whose "special power is tasting bad," per Jim Gaffigan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
ECORESORT
Sustainable place to unwind
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
1%
ECORESORT
Sustainable place to unwind
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
1%
ZORRO
Masked vigilante whose name is Spanish for "fox"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
1%
ZORRO
Masked vigilante whose name is Spanish for "fox"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
1%
AGEE
Writer James whose surname is hidden in "village elder"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
AGEE
Writer James whose surname is hidden in "village elder"
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
MALEFICENT
"Sleeping Beauty" villain whose name means "doing evil"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
MALEFICENT
"Sleeping Beauty" villain whose name means "doing evil"
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
1%
ETPHONEHOME
Classic movie line uttered while pointing out the window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
THRU
Drive-___ window
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
THRU
Drive-___ window
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
PANE
"Replacing a window is a real ___" (dad joke)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
PANE
"Replacing a window is a real ___" (dad joke)
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
TABBED
Like busy browser windows
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
TABBED
Like busy browser windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
ISIS
Goddess whose tears flood the Nile
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
ISIS
Goddess whose tears flood the Nile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
SAHARA
Region whose name means "desert"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
SAHARA
Region whose name means "desert"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
CLASSACTS
Those to admire
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
CLASSACTS
Those to admire
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
WAGNER
Honus whose baseball card is one of the rarest and most expensive in the world
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
1%
WAGNER
Honus whose baseball card is one of the rarest and most expensive in the world
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
JETER
Derek whose No. 2 was retired by the Yankees
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
1%
JETER
Derek whose No. 2 was retired by the Yankees
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
1%
TINT
Car window option
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
TINT
Car window option
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
THEWAGESOFCYNICS
Compensation for those expecting bad outcomes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
CIA
Org. whose campus contains the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
CIA
Org. whose campus contains the enigmatic Kryptos sculpture
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
HORSESHOEMAGNET
*Device whose poles are close together
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
ESAS
Those, in Spanish
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
ESAS
Those, in Spanish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
TINA
Jukebox musical whose second act begins with "Private Dancer"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
1%
TINA
Jukebox musical whose second act begins with "Private Dancer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
1%
GUAM
Island whose flag has its name on it
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
GUAM
Island whose flag has its name on it
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
YESTOBOTH
"I can't choose between those two!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
YESTOBOTH
"I can't choose between those two!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
CISMEN
Dudes whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
1%
CISMEN
Dudes whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a windshield in winter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a windshield in winter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
UNO
Card game whose name is shouted
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
UNO
Card game whose name is shouted
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
INDIANA
State whose motto is "Crossroads of America"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
INDIANA
State whose motto is "Crossroads of America"
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
DRESS
Garment whose colors were hotly debated in 2015
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
DRESS
Garment whose colors were hotly debated in 2015
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
BILK
Swindle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
BILK
Swindle
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
RHINO
Animal whose horn is made of keratin
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
1%
RHINO
Animal whose horn is made of keratin
Universal Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
1%
EPEE
Sword whose name is French for "sword"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
EPEE
Sword whose name is French for "sword"
Universal Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
HERA
Goddess whose symbol is a peacock
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
HERA
Goddess whose symbol is a peacock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
COMCAST
Company whose symbol is a peacock
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
1%
COMCAST
Company whose symbol is a peacock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
1%
DEVILS
New Jersey team whose name sounds wicked
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
DEVILS
New Jersey team whose name sounds wicked
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
DRAPES
Certain window treatments
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
DRAPES
Certain window treatments
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
ATOM
Particle whose name means "indivisible"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
ATOM
Particle whose name means "indivisible"
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
EBAY
Website whose name is "be" in pig Latin
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
1%
EBAY
Website whose name is "be" in pig Latin
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
1%
CHUPACHUPS
Spanish candy brand whose logo was designed by Salvador DalÃ
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
CHUPACHUPS
Spanish candy brand whose logo was designed by Salvador DalÃ
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
SAMOA
Polynesian nation whose largest island is Savai'i
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
SAMOA
Polynesian nation whose largest island is Savai'i
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
ADA
Mathematician Lovelace whose first name is a palindrome
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
ADA
Mathematician Lovelace whose first name is a palindrome
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
GEICO
Company whose mascot is a gecko
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
GEICO
Company whose mascot is a gecko
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
MAMA
Bear whose porridge was too cold
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
MAMA
Bear whose porridge was too cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
GASPEDAL
Part of car whose name doesn't make sense for electric vehicles
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
INTERESTED
Like someone whose curiosity is piqued
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
INTERESTED
Like someone whose curiosity is piqued
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
APT
Well-chosen
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
APT
Well-chosen
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
YALL
Pronoun whose Pittsburghese equivalent is "yinz"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
YALL
Pronoun whose Pittsburghese equivalent is "yinz"
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
ANT
Leafcutter __: insect whose colony grows a fungus garden
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
ANT
Leafcutter __: insect whose colony grows a fungus garden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
HIPPO
Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "river horse"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
HIPPO
Animal whose full name comes from the Greek for "river horse"
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
CHANDELIER
2014 Sia hit whose title is a light fixture
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
CHANDELIER
2014 Sia hit whose title is a light fixture
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
ALF
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 17-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
BERT
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 43-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
1%
ANIMAL
Puppet whose shadow is at the start of 58-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
1%
JAVA
Programming language whose logo is a coffee cup
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
JAVA
Programming language whose logo is a coffee cup
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
ADDRESSBAR
Spot to paste a URL in a browser window
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2025
1%
ADDRESSBAR
Spot to paste a URL in a browser window
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2025
1%
OLDSMOBILE
Carmaker whose last new model was the Alero
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
OLDSMOBILE
Carmaker whose last new model was the Alero
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
ECOLI
Bacteria whose strains are mostly harmless
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
ECOLI
Bacteria whose strains are mostly harmless
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on February 27, 2025
Spy org. in "Argo"
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Urge to action
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Genealogy chart
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Insect in a colony
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Corvettes, e.g.
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(Beep!)
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Nickname for football's Deion Sanders
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Rant and ___
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Hawaiian home of Wailuku River State Park
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Farm grazer
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Wind up, as a hose" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is COIL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Wind up, as a hose"?
The best answer for "Wind up, as a hose" is COIL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Wind up, as a hose" 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 27, 2025.