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Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?

Last seen in Universal Crossword November 12, 2025 Answers

Spotted in the Universal Crossword crossword on November 12, 2025, the clue "Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?" has 186 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is SOUNDADVICE (11 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.

Answer For Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?:

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186 Other Potential Answers

99%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
6%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
6%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
6%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
6%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
6%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
6%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
6%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
6%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
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
4%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
4%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
2%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
IPAGLIACCI
*Silent film based on a Leoncavallo opera
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
KOSS
Headphones maker based in Milwaukee
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 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%
EACH
"To __ their own"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
RENT
Musical based on "La bohème"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
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
2%
CAREERDAY
Opportunity for students to consider their futures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
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
2%
BAHAI
Faith based in Haifa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
EYELEVEL
Where one may set their sights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
2%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
SPAMALOT
Musical based on "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
2%
UHAUL
Self-storage and self-moving company based in Phoenix, Arizona
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
2%
YUGIOH
Trading card game based on a manga series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
2%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
2%
COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
2%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
BTS
K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
SAGELY
Like a wise guy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
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
2%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
2%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
UNO
Card game based on Crazy Eights
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
2%
BALDURSGATE
Video game series based on Dungeons & Dragons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
CARSTEREOS
What people connect their phones to when they're "on aux"
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
2%
ULOCKS
Bike securers named for their shape
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
2%
BMW
Automaker based in Munich
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
2%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
2%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
OWNERS
People with good deeds to their names?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
2%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
2%
OVERUNDER
Sports bet based on total points
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
2%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
2%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
2%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
2%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
POETS
People known for their feet?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
2%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
2%
CAMERAREADY
Like someone who knows their angles
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
2%
ANIMALCRACKERS
You might bite their heads off
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
2%
BLUEORIGIN
Spaceflight company based in Kent, Washington
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
2%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
2%
ABOY
"About __": Hugh Grant film based on a Nick Hornby novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
2%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
2%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
2%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
2%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
2%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
2%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
AUDI
Bavaria-based automaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
ELSE
Otherwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
AKA
Otherwise called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
TAEBO
Martial arts-based fitness regimen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
CDC
Atlanta-based health agcy.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
1%
CHEXMIX
Cereal-based snack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SEAGAN
One with a plant- and fish-based diet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
HSBC
U.K.-based bank
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
LOWRES
Not top quality, screenwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
SEES
California-based candy company
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
AMAZON
Seattle-based retail giant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
PRU
Newark-based insurer, on stock tickers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
INSCRUTABLE
Impossible to interpret (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter five in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
BEEP
Microwave sound (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
STARMAP
Astronomer's chart (Read four letters clockwise, starting with letter two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
TURNS
Rotates (Read eight letters clockwise, starting with letter one in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
MEMECOINS
Humor-based cryptocurrencies
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
SODOI
"Likewise!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
IFNOT
"Otherwise ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
NONE
__ the wiser
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
DIRE
Do-or-die, situationwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
CMA
Nashville-based awards org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
STOUTS
Oatmeal-based brews
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SOUNDADVICE (11 letters).
What is the best answer for "Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?"?
The best answer for "Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?" is SOUNDADVICE with 11 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?" 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 November 12, 2025.
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