The crossword clue "Windows predecessor" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on July 23, 2024. We've carefully identified 97 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, MSDOS (5 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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97 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MSDOS
Windows predecessor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2024
99%
MSDOS
Windows predecessor
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2024
8%
ITUNES
Apple Music predecessor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
8%
ITUNES
Apple Music predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
8%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
8%
AIRY
Like a room with open windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
8%
UPN
The CW predecessor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
8%
UPN
The CW predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
8%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
OCULI
Circular windows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
OCULI
Circular windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
8%
CRAZYEIGHTS
Uno's predecessor
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
CRAZYEIGHTS
Uno's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
ALEX
Ken's "Jeopardy!" predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
ALEX
Ken's "Jeopardy!" predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
8%
TABBED
Like busy browser windows
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
8%
TABBED
Like busy browser windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
8%
OSS
CIA predecessor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
OSS
CIA predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
WII
Switch predecessor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
8%
WII
Switch predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
8%
LENO
Fallon predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
LENO
Fallon predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
LUXOR
Vegas hotel whose rooms have slanted windows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
LUXOR
Vegas hotel whose rooms have slanted windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
SHEA
Citi Field predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
8%
SHEA
Citi Field predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
8%
PDA
Smartphone predecessor: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
8%
PDA
Smartphone predecessor: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
8%
KLUM
Kloss's "Project Runway" predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2025
8%
KLUM
Kloss's "Project Runway" predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2025
8%
DDE
JFK’s predecessor
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
8%
DDE
JFK’s predecessor
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
8%
WIIU
Nintendo Switch predecessor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
8%
WIIU
Nintendo Switch predecessor
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
8%
UNIX
Linux predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
8%
UNIX
Linux predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
8%
ORIELS
Large bay windows
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
8%
ORIELS
Large bay windows
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
8%
LTE
5G predecessor
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
8%
LTE
5G predecessor
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
8%
MENUS
They may drop down in windows
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2024
8%
MENUS
They may drop down in windows
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2024
8%
NIXON
Ford’s predecessor
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
NIXON
Ford’s predecessor
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
HST
DDE predecessor
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
8%
HST
DDE predecessor
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
8%
TODD
Welker's "Meet the Press" predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
8%
TODD
Welker's "Meet the Press" predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
8%
TBAR
Chairlift predecessor, at some ski resorts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2024
8%
TBAR
Chairlift predecessor, at some ski resorts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2024
8%
MARCOS
Aquino’s predecessor
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
8%
MARCOS
Aquino’s predecessor
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
8%
TYLER
Polk predecessor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
8%
TYLER
Polk predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
8%
TAFT
Wilson predecessor
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
8%
TAFT
Wilson predecessor
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
8%
CURTAINED
Like some windows
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 1, 2024
8%
CURTAINED
Like some windows
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 1, 2024
8%
LAURA
Michelle's predecessor in the White House
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2024
8%
LAURA
Michelle's predecessor in the White House
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2024
8%
LYNDON
Richard's predecessor in the White House
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2024
8%
LYNDON
Richard's predecessor in the White House
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2024
8%
ONEWAY
Like some windows
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 16, 2023
8%
ONEWAY
Like some windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 16, 2023
8%
CHESTER
Grover's predecessor
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2023
8%
CHESTER
Grover's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2023
8%
NASSER
Sadat’s predecessor
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 5, 2023
8%
NASSER
Sadat’s predecessor
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
8%
BUSH
Obama predecessor
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
8%
BUSH
Obama predecessor
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
8%
ALGORE
Dick Cheney's predecessor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2023
8%
ALGORE
Dick Cheney's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2023
8%
ATLAS
Google Maps predecessor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
8%
ATLAS
Google Maps predecessor
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
8%
SAWINTO
Peered through the windows of, say
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2023
8%
SAWINTO
Peered through the windows of, say
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2023
8%
CARSON
Leno's late-night predecessor
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2023
8%
CARSON
Leno's late-night predecessor
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2023
8%
TELEX
Fax predecessor
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 26, 2023
8%
TELEX
Fax predecessor
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
8%
LIRA
Italian 42-Across predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2023
8%
LIRA
Italian 42-Across predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2023
8%
CASINO
Establishment with no windows or clocks, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2023
8%
CASINO
Establishment with no windows or clocks, often
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2023
8%
MANSARD
Type of roof with dormer windows
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2023
8%
MANSARD
Type of roof with dormer windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2023
8%
TINT
Feature of some limousine windows
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2023
8%
TINT
Feature of some limousine windows
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2023
8%
NES
GameCube predecessor
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2023
8%
NES
GameCube predecessor
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
8%
BARRED
Like jail windows
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 27, 2023
8%
BARRED
Like jail windows
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 27, 2023
8%
BOOKSONTAPE
Audible.com predecessor, and three literal occurrences in this puzzle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2023
8%
BOOKSONTAPE
Audible.com predecessor, and three literal occurrences in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2023
8%
WHIST
Bridge predecessor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2023
8%
WHIST
Bridge predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2023
8%
DORMERS
Roof windows
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 11, 2023
8%
DORMERS
Roof windows
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 11, 2023
8%
SILENTMOVIE
Talkie predecessor, and a hint to understanding this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2022
8%
SILENTMOVIE
Talkie predecessor, and a hint to understanding this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2022
8%
BARBERPOLES
Sticks in windows
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2022
8%
BARBERPOLES
Sticks in windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
8%
SCROLL
Book predecessor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2022
8%
SCROLL
Book predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2022
8%
SCREEN
It's associated with windows and Windows
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2022
8%
SCREEN
It's associated with windows and Windows
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2022
8%
VHS
DVD predecessor
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2022
8%
VHS
DVD predecessor
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2022
8%
OCONNOR
Alito’s predecessor
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 18, 2021
8%
OCONNOR
Alito’s predecessor
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 18, 2021
8%
DALTON
Brosnan’s Bond predecessor
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 11, 2021
8%
DALTON
Brosnan’s Bond predecessor
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 11, 2021
8%
VCR
TiVo predecessor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2021
8%
VCR
TiVo predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2021
8%
GOLDA
Yitzhak's predecessor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2021
8%
GOLDA
Yitzhak's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2021
8%
RWR
GHWB predecessor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
8%
RWR
GHWB predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
8%
DISCMAN
iPod predecessor
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2021
8%
DISCMAN
iPod predecessor
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2021
8%
SCALIA
Justice Gorsuch's predecessor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2021
8%
SCALIA
Justice Gorsuch's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2021
8%
GERALD
Jimmy’s predecessor
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 12, 2021
8%
GERALD
Jimmy’s predecessor
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 12, 2021
8%
DIALUP
Broadband predecessor
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2021
8%
DIALUP
Broadband predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2021
8%
PORTHOLES
Ship’s windows
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 11, 2021
8%
PORTHOLES
Ship’s windows
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 11, 2021
8%
SAUL
King David's biblical predecessor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2020
8%
SAUL
King David's biblical predecessor
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2020
8%
UBEREATS
Sign in many restaurant windows
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2020
8%
UBEREATS
Sign in many restaurant windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2020
8%
PAAR
Carson’s predecessor
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 9, 2020
8%
PAAR
Carson’s predecessor
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 9, 2020
8%
ADS
They often pop up in windows
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2020
8%
ADS
They often pop up in windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2020
8%
FDR
82-Down's predecessor
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2020
8%
FDR
82-Down's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2020
8%
BETA
Gamma's predecessor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2020
8%
BETA
Gamma's predecessor
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2020
8%
MIMEO
Photocopy predecessor, briefly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2020
8%
MIMEO
Photocopy predecessor, briefly
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2020
8%
AIROUT
Freshen by opening windows
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2020
8%
AIROUT
Freshen by opening windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2020
8%
CRASHCROW
*Black bird that constantly bumps into windows?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2019
8%
CRASHCROW
*Black bird that constantly bumps into windows?
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2019
8%
DIAL
Keypad predecessor, in some cases
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2019
8%
DIAL
Keypad predecessor, in some cases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2019
8%
PANED
Like many windows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2019
8%
PANED
Like many windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2019
8%
ACS
Coolers in windows, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2019
8%
ACS
Coolers in windows, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2019
8%
MAMIE
Jackie's predecessor
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2019
8%
MAMIE
Jackie's predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2019
8%
GATT
WTO predecessor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2018
8%
GATT
WTO predecessor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2018
8%
JON
Trevor's predecessor on "The Daily Show"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2018
8%
JON
Trevor's predecessor on "The Daily Show"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2018
8%
PENS
They're often secured at tellers' windows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2018
8%
PENS
They're often secured at tellers' windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2018
1%
PSIS
Omegas' predecessors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
PSIS
Omegas' predecessors
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
PDAS
Smartphone predecessors: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
PDAS
Smartphone predecessors: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
TITANS
Olympians' predecessors
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2025
1%
TITANS
Olympians' predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
1%
TABS
Surfer's subwindows
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
1%
TABS
Surfer's subwindows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
1%
FRANCS
Euros' predecessors in Paris
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
1%
FRANCS
Euros' predecessors in Paris
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
1%
CATS
Pets often seen on windowsills
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2023
1%
CATS
Pets often seen on windowsills
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2023
1%
COOLS
Sits on a windowsill, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2022
1%
COOLS
Sits on a windowsill, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2022
1%
WIIS
Switch predecessors
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2022
1%
WIIS
Switch predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2022
1%
FLOWERPOT
Item on a windowsill
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 8, 2022
1%
FLOWERPOT
Item on a windowsill
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 8, 2022
1%
OBAMAS
Trumps' White House predecessors
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2021
1%
OBAMAS
Trumps' White House predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2021
1%
BETAS
Release predecessors
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2021
1%
BETAS
Release predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2021
1%
LPS
CD predecessors
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2021
1%
LPS
CD predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2021
1%
VCRS
DVD players' predecessors
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2021
1%
VCRS
DVD players' predecessors
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2021
1%
STREETCARS
Light rail predecessors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2020
1%
STREETCARS
Light rail predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2020
1%
POPES
Francis and his predecessors
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2020
1%
POPES
Francis and his predecessors
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2020
1%
ATLASES
Google Earth predecessors
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2019
1%
ATLASES
Google Earth predecessors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Windows predecessor" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 97 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MSDOS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Windows predecessor"?
The best answer for "Windows predecessor" is MSDOS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Windows predecessor" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on July 23, 2024.