Crossword Answer For
With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 13, 2023 Answers
If you're stuck on the clue "With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across" from the Universal Crossword crossword (September 13, 2023), we're here to help. Our records show 183 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is PUTITON at 7 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
Answer For With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across:
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183 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PUTITON
With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2023
99%
PUTITON
With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2023
9%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
9%
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
9%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
9%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
9%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
9%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
9%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
9%
COPYRIGHT
Protection of intellectual property, or a phonetic hint to 16-, 23-, 30-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
9%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
9%
FINISHINGTOUCH
Garnish, perhaps ... or a hint to 16-, 24-, 34- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
9%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
9%
EMCEE
Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
9%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
9%
FLYINGCOLORS
Complete success, and a hint to 20-, 31- and 47-Across?
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
9%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
9%
FIRSTPERSON
Narrated by the protagonist, or a hint to the start of 18-, 24-, 41- or 51-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
9%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
9%
OPENNOTES
Type of exam that allows crib sheets, or a hint to 17-, 25-, 56-, and 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
9%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
9%
ALLFOURS
2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
9%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
9%
FOREIGNEXCHANGE
Conversion of one currency into another, and a hint to 17-, 23-, 39- and 53-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
9%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
9%
TOBEORNOTTOBE
Soliloquy dilemma, and a phonetic hint to 17-, 25-, 51-, and 61-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
9%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
9%
SWITCHING
With 60-Across, reason for going back to college, maybe ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
9%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
9%
KATIEBARTHEDOOR
Quaint warning of impending danger, and a hint to the implements at the ends of 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
9%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
9%
THESOUNDOFMUSIC
1965 Julie Andrews film, and a phonetic hint to the ends of 17-, 25- and 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
9%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
9%
PAIROFHANDS
Person who can assist, or a hint to the word than can follow each half of 18-, 24-, 35- or 49-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
9%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
9%
GAINEDANHOUR
Benefited from the end of daylight saving time, or a hint to 20-, 28-, and 42-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
9%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
9%
TAKETHEWIN
Accept victory, however dubious, and a hint to 17-, 24-, 37-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
9%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
9%
SHIFTINGGEARS
Moving on to an unrelated subject ... and a hint to how the last words of 15-, 22-, 49- and 58-Across can be scrambled
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
9%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
9%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
9%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
9%
AUTOCOMPLETE
Software feature that reduces typing time ... and a hint to the ends of 20-, 35- and 42-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
9%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
9%
AREYOU
With 39-Across, "Am I making sense?" ... or a hint to two pairs of two letters in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
9%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
9%
PUTONASHOW
Go over the top, or a hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
9%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
9%
TASTETHERAINBOW
Skittles slogan, or a hint to 19-, 31- and 41-Across?
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
6%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
6%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
6%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
6%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
6%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
6%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
6%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
6%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
6%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
6%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
6%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
6%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
6%
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
6%
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
6%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
6%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
6%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
6%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
6%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
6%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
6%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
6%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
6%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
6%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
6%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
6%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
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
3%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
3%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
3%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
SRS
Students who may take 14-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
OPTIN
Agree to take part
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
3%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
3%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
ALLME
"I'll take complete credit, thanks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
RUES
Wants to take back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
3%
RUES
Wants to take back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
3%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
3%
SWAP
Give and take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
3%
SWAP
Give and take
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
3%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
ITSALLYOU
"I can't take any credit"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
PTA
Org. that may take summers off
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
OPED
Newspaper take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
OPED
Newspaper take
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
3%
TEAMSUP
Allies, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
3%
ITSABET
"I'll take that wager!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
3%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
NOWAYNOHOW
"Ain't gonna happen," or a hint to making sense of the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
INSIDESCOOP
Exclusive information, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
NOPAINNOGAIN
Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
CRUNCHTIME
Intense stretch, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
3%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
(12)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
LOSEMYNUMBER
"Don't contact me again!"... or a hint to interpreting each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
EYEROLL
Silent display of skepticism, or a phonetic hint for making sense of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
OPEN
Free to take a pass?
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
POV
Personal take, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
POV
Personal take, for short
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
NOTCH
"Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
3%
EYES
Emoji reaction to a hot take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
DOUBLEYOURMONEY
Achieve a 100% return on an investment ... and a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
3%
ALLEYESONME
"Pay attention, class" ... and a hint to the positions of certain vowels in this puzzle's grid
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
ASALLGETOUT
To the max ... or, read differently, a hint to the starred clues' answers?
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
TOOTSIEPOP
Candy with a "How many licks does it take ..." ad
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
3%
TIMESHARES
Some vacation condo arrangements ... or a hint to what can follow the starts and precede the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
WHATGOESUP
Start of a popular aphorism that's a hint to 5-, 7- and 32-Down
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
3%
CITYBLOCK
Urban unit, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
ENDRUNS
Certain football plays, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
3%
GOLOW
Decline to take the high road
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
THATSONME
"My bad" ... or a hint to a two-line arrangement within each pair of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
INJEOPARDY
At risk
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
3%
INJEOPARDY
At risk
Universal Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
3%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
3%
WINK
"Don't take me too seriously" indicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
3%
YANKEESWAP
Christmas party game ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
AUPAIRS
Certain child-care workers ... and a phonetic hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
CLUE
Crossword hint
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
3%
DOUBLETIME
Quick marching pace, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
3%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
3%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
FRUITNINJA
Mobile game that involves cutting produce, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
3%
PARLAY
Bet that puts your winnings at risk
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PARLAY
Bet that puts your winnings at risk
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 15, 2025
3%
PTAMEETING
Gathering at which a bake sale may be planned ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
3%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
3%
BACKUPBANDS
Musicians supporting lead singers, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
3%
FINANCIALCENTER
Wall Street, e.g., or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
3%
HONEYBEE
Certain hive worker ... or a hint to both parts of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
3%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
3%
ICANTPICK
"Both options are too good to take just one"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
3%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
3%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
ORISIT
Doubt-raising question, and a hint to the transformation applied to each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
HOT
Word with tip or take
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
HOT
Word with tip or take
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
3%
SHAPEOFYOU
Ed Sheeran hit, and a phonetic hint to the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
3%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
3%
LATERISER
Person unlikely to take an 8 a.m. class
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
3%
TIMESHARE
Jointly owned vacation property ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
3%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
3%
HELISKIERS
They take a flight before they schuss
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTSPREAD
Morning presentation? ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
3%
HIGHFASHION
Haute couture, and a hint to the starts of 3-, 9-, 27- and 30-Down
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
3%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
3%
WITNESS
One who might take a stand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
3%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
APPRAISED
*Evaluated ... or, read differently, a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
3%
MOBILEAPP
*Angry Birds 2, for one ... or a hint to the word progressing through the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
3%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
3%
DUALIPA
"Dance the Night" singer ... or, parsed differently, a hint to the pair of drinks in row 3, 5, 11 or 13 of this grid
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
3%
STIRTHEPOT
Create tension among friends, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
YOUDOYOU
Encouragement of individuality ... or a hint to a letter, a word and another letter within each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
3%
URBANOASIS
Place to take a break from the hustle and bustle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
3%
BATTERUP
Umpire's cry, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
3%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
3%
LOT
"That is a __ to take in"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
3%
STORM
Reason to take shelter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
3%
STORM
Reason to take shelter
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
INSANE
Ridiculously high-risk, as a scheme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
ERROR
Mistake
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
ERROR
Mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
CAM
Vid taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
BREATHMINT
One may be taken on a date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
TYPOS
Key mistakes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
ANTE
Upfront stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
1%
EXTRATIME
Leeway for a test-taker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
YOLO
Risk-taker's hashtag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
SAILEDCLOSETOTHEWIND
Took unnecessary risks, in a British idiom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ANY
"__ takers?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
STARQUARTERBACK
One who takes the snap and the spotlight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
IGETIT
"Point taken"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
THEE
"Beautiful Mistakes" rapper Megan __ Stallion
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
TWO
"It takes __ to tango"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
BUGSYBITES
"Gangster Malone takes the bait!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
ETD
Flight takeoff abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
DRAMATICLICENSE
Something taken by a teller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
DIETS
Intake plans
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ONABET
With cash at stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
GIVEN
Something taken for granted
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OWNSIT
Answers for a mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
THATSNOTIT
"You're mistaken"
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
VESTEDINTERESTS
Personal stakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
1%
WERE
"Mistakes ___ made"
Universal Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
ERR
Make a mistake
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAXI
Prepare for takeoff
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
TESTEE
Exam taker
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SET
Fully taken care of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REPO
Car that's taken back
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
TSO
General on a takeout menu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
PEG
Tent stake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
1%
BATHINGTRUNKS
Job for an elephant caretaker?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
SAFER
Less risky
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
1%
SAFER
Less risky
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
1%
STARS
Asterisks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
1%
STARS
Asterisks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
1%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
ENID
Name hidden in "mistaken identity"
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
THESPILLINGIMAGE
Photo taken as milk spreads over a table?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
SEES
Takes in ... or takes out
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
SIC
(Not my mistake)
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
INT
QB mistake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
1%
INT
QB mistake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
1%
DEICE
Clear, as a plane for winter takeoff
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ORDERS
Calls for takeout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
TOOLATETOOLATE
Jerk risked growing hangry?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
TOOLATETOOLATE
Jerk risked growing hangry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
1%
CHEAPO
Chintzy
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
1%
HAVE
Partake of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
HAVE
Partake of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
ROTISSERIE
One that takes turns making dinner?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
1%
LSAT
What an aspiring judge takes: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
TEQUILASHOT
*Belt taken with lime and salt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
DAREI
"Is it too risky for me?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
1%
DAREI
"Is it too risky for me?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
SLIP
"Freudian" mistake
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
NONE
"___ taken"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
NONE
"___ taken"
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
1%
GRE
Test taken by a college sr.
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
BRIDETOBE
Future vow taker
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
1%
BLOOPERS
Embarrassing outtakes
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2025
1%
BEDHOG
Sleeper who takes all the blankets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2025
1%
BOLDMOVE
Daring and risky action
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
1%
BOLDMOVE
Daring and risky action
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
1%
BLUECHIPS
Low-risk investments
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
1%
BLUECHIPS
Low-risk investments
Universal Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
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Fetus's home
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Like lawns and some olive oils
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Genius Bar computer
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Bit of inspiration
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SoCal neighborhood with the Latino Walk of Fame
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Greek H
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Bait holder
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___ Perignon
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2023 Best Picture winner, briefly
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Pie ___ mode
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 183 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PUTITON (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across"?
The best answer for "With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across" is PUTITON with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "With 40-Across, take a risk ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 48- and 59-Across" 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 September 13, 2023.