Crossword Answer For
Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)
Last seen in Universal Crossword December 12, 2025 Answers
Looking for the answer to the crossword clue "Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)"? This clue appeared in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 12, 2025. After searching through our extensive database of crossword solutions, we found 170 potential answers for this clue. The top-ranked answer is BARB (4 letters) with a 99% confidence rating based on how frequently it appears across published crosswords.
Answer For Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down):
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170 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
BARB
Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
99%
BARB
Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
4%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
4%
LGBT
Pride Month letters
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4%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
4%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
4%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
(3)
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Nov 2, 2026
4%
IPA
Bitter beer letters
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4%
EEG
Brain test letters
(3)
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Oct 29, 2026
4%
EEG
Brain test letters
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4%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
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Oct 26, 2026
4%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
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4%
DNA
Genetic letters
(3)
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Oct 25, 2026
4%
DNA
Genetic letters
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4%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
(3)
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Oct 25, 2026
4%
IOU
"We'll settle this later" letters
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4%
ACDC
Adapter letters
(4)
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Oct 22, 2026
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ACDC
Adapter letters
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SPF
Block letters?
(3)
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Oct 21, 2026
4%
SPF
Block letters?
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4%
SOS
Distress letters
(3)
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Oct 19, 2026
4%
SOS
Distress letters
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4%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
(3)
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Oct 17, 2026
4%
FTW
"Victory!" letters
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4%
YSL
Runway letters
(3)
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Oct 15, 2026
4%
YSL
Runway letters
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4%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
(3)
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Oct 6, 2026
4%
GMO
Bioengineering letters
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4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Sep 30, 2026
4%
IRA
Nest egg letters
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4%
PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
(4)
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Sep 27, 2026
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PSIS
Trident-shaped Greek letters
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
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Sep 20, 2026
4%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
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4%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
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Sep 19, 2026
4%
DIY
Handmade letters
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4%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
4%
LSD
Acid letters
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4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
4%
HDMI
TV cable letters
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
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Sep 12, 2026
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
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4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
4%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
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4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
4%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
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4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
4%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
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4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
4%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
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4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
4%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
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RSVP
Invitation letters
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4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
4%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
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4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
NSFW
Content warning letters
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4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
BLT
Sandwich letters
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4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
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4%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
4%
TNT
Demolition letters
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4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
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Jul 22, 2026
4%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
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4%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
4%
CSI
Forensics letters
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4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater chain letters
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4%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
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LTE
Cell service letters
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RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
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RSS
Blog feed letters
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4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
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Jul 2, 2026
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LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
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4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
4%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
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4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
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4%
NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
4%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
4%
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
4%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
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May 10, 2026
4%
IOUS
Promising letters
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4%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
4%
WWW
Address bar letters
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4%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
4%
SLR
Camera letters
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4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
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May 5, 2026
4%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
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4%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
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May 1, 2026
4%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
4%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
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Apr 29, 2026
4%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
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4%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
4%
VSO
Brandy letters
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4%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
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Apr 17, 2026
4%
EEO
Job listing letters
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4%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
4%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
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Apr 15, 2026
4%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
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Nov 9, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
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2%
YOYO
Go up and down
(4)
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Nov 8, 2026
2%
YOYO
Go up and down
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2%
INHALED
Gulped down
(7)
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Nov 6, 2026
2%
INHALED
Gulped down
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LANDED
Touched down on a runway
(6)
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Nov 3, 2026
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LANDED
Touched down on a runway
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2%
HAILING
Flagging down, as a cab
(7)
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Nov 2, 2026
2%
HAILING
Flagging down, as a cab
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2%
REC
Button for making a voice note, briefly
(3)
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Nov 1, 2026
2%
REC
Button for making a voice note, briefly
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2%
JOT
Put (down)
(3)
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Oct 29, 2026
2%
JOT
Put (down)
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2%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
2%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
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2%
AXED
Chopped down
(4)
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Oct 25, 2026
2%
AXED
Chopped down
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2%
DENIED
Turned down
(6)
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Oct 19, 2026
2%
DENIED
Turned down
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2%
STEM
Half note feature
(4)
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Oct 18, 2026
2%
STEM
Half note feature
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2%
NOTES
Takes down
(5)
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Oct 17, 2026
2%
NOTES
Takes down
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2%
BUTTDIALED
Rang up from down under?
(10)
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Oct 17, 2026
2%
BUTTDIALED
Rang up from down under?
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2%
MOLT
Drop down?
(4)
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Oct 10, 2026
2%
MOLT
Drop down?
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2%
POUR
Really come down
(4)
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Oct 9, 2026
2%
POUR
Really come down
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2%
BASHIN
Knock down violently, as a door
(6)
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Oct 6, 2026
2%
BASHIN
Knock down violently, as a door
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2%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
(7)
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Oct 5, 2026
2%
PETBEDS
Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
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2%
ERODE
Slowly wear down
(5)
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Sep 30, 2026
2%
ERODE
Slowly wear down
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2%
LANDS
Touches down
(5)
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Sep 24, 2026
2%
LANDS
Touches down
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2%
IDO
Rite answer
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
2%
IDO
Rite answer
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2%
HEWN
Chopped down
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
2%
HEWN
Chopped down
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2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
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Sep 6, 2026
2%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
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2%
SOBS
Breaks down
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
2%
SOBS
Breaks down
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2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
(6)
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Sep 1, 2026
2%
BLEWON
Tried to cool down, as hot soup
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2%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
2%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
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2%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
(6)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
SNARFS
Gobbles (down)
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2%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
(10)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
TALKSSENSE
Brings the temperature down, maybe
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PARED
Trimmed (down)
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
PARED
Trimmed (down)
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2%
DENY
Turn down
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
2%
DENY
Turn down
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2%
PARES
Cuts (down)
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
2%
PARES
Cuts (down)
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2%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
2%
SADFACE
Emoji from one who's down
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2%
ABASE
Take down a peg
(5)
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Aug 6, 2026
2%
ABASE
Take down a peg
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2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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2%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
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Aug 2, 2026
2%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
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2%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
(7)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
SCOFFAT
Look down upon
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2%
DENIAL
No answer?
(6)
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Aug 1, 2026
2%
DENIAL
No answer?
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2%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
(5)
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Jul 28, 2026
2%
ONONE
Get down __ knee
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2%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
(9)
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Jul 25, 2026
2%
STRIKEOUT
Go down swinging, perhaps
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2%
LAND
Touch down
(4)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
LAND
Touch down
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2%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ATEUP
Gobbled down
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2%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
(11)
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Jul 6, 2026
2%
POWERTUMBLE
Perform dramatic flips down a sprung track
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2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
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2%
ENDS
Winds down
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
2%
ENDS
Winds down
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2%
RARE
Hard to track down
(4)
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Jun 30, 2026
2%
RARE
Hard to track down
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2%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
2%
WOLFS
Gobbles (down)
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2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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2%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
USAIN
Bolt down the track?
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2%
RUNG
Step up or down
(4)
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Jun 20, 2026
2%
RUNG
Step up or down
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2%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
2%
USHES
Walks down the aisle, casually
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SAT
Plopped down
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
2%
SAT
Plopped down
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2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
(4)
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Jun 9, 2026
2%
ARIA
Song that might end on a high note
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2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
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May 29, 2026
2%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
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2%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
(5)
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May 24, 2026
2%
PLUNK
Plop (down)
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2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
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May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
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2%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
(7)
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May 17, 2026
2%
SLAYING
Bringing down the house
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2%
TONE
"__ it down!"
(4)
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May 14, 2026
2%
TONE
"__ it down!"
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2%
TANK
Go down
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
TANK
Go down
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2%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
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May 9, 2026
2%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
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2%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
(3)
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Apr 30, 2026
2%
GUT
Tear down to the studs
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2%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
(6)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
YELLOW
"Slow down" light color
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2%
DIS
Put down
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
DIS
Put down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
ELUSIVE
Hard to pin down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
ONSALE
Marked down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
ONSALE
Marked down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
1%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
1%
APP
iPad download
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
APP
iPad download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
NYE
Time for many countdowns, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
NYE
Time for many countdowns, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
APPS
Tablet downloads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
1%
APPS
Tablet downloads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOTELEVANGELISM
*Spreading the gospel of continental breakfast, turndown service, and free Wi-Fi?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
AVOGADROSNUMBER
Anesthetic for a noted Italian chemist?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
OCTAVE
Eight-note interval
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
UPS
__ and downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blackthorn berry
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blackthorn berry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
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
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAWS
1975 thriller with a two-note leitmotif
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
IRATEIRATE
"My job is ranking people on a scale of 'miffed' to 'downright furious'"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
1%
TEN
First number in many countdowns
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
1%
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
1%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
PHOTO
Getty Images download
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
EXURB
Area far from downtown
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
LORE
Passed-down tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
NAY
Thumbs-down vote
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ETAL
Footnote abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
1%
APPGAME
Google Play download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
EBOOK
Kindle download
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
RAINEDOUT
Like a watered-down event?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 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
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 12, 2025
Remains in the barrel
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Anime genre with giant robots
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Acquired relative
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Savage X Fenty undergarment
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Wheel connectors
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They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
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Approaches
Crossword Clue
___ Vegas (Note letters 3-1 of this answer + letters 3-2 of 4-Down)
Crossword Clue
Places that roof vents ventilate
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 170 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BARB (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)"?
The best answer for "Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)" is BARB with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Wire thorn (Note letters 4-2 of this answer + letters 5-4 of 11-Down)" 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 December 12, 2025.