Crossword Answer For
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword August 1, 2025 Answers
Trying to complete the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from August 1, 2025? The clue "With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters" stumps many solvers, but we've found 181 possible answers. Our top solution is THATSHALF (9 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
Answer For With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters:
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181 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
99%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
5%
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
5%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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%
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
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
3%
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
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
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Jul 20, 2026
3%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
3%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
3%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
3%
NOTMYJOB
"That's someone else's problem," or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
3%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
3%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
3%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
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
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
(4)
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Sep 23, 2026
1%
NEMO
Nautilus captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
(3)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
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1%
ARE
"__ we good?"
(3)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ARE
"__ we good?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
(6)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
WAVEHI
Greet someone from a distance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
(3)
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Sep 17, 2026
1%
LSD
Acid letters
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1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
(4)
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Sep 15, 2026
1%
HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
(4)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
ROAR
Laugh good and hard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
STEAD
In good __
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
STEAD
In good __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
(4)
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Sep 3, 2026
1%
OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
WAND
Steam __: latte-making gadget
(4)
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Sep 2, 2026
1%
WAND
Steam __: latte-making gadget
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
(3)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
DAREIASK
"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
GETASAY
Participate in decision-making
(7)
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Aug 27, 2026
1%
GETASAY
Participate in decision-making
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1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
(3)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
(4)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
BENE
"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
(5)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
SPF
Tanning oil letters
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1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
NABS
Captures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
AYE
"Yes, captain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
(3)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
(4)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
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1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
SAKE
"For goodness' __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
(4)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
LOOT
Stolen goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
AND
Useful element in making connections
(3)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
AND
Useful element in making connections
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1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
(4)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
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1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
ERNE
Coastal raptor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
AHAB
"Moby-Dick" captain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
JDATE
Matchmaking platform available in Hebrew
(5)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
JDATE
Matchmaking platform available in Hebrew
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
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Jul 21, 2026
1%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
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1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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1%
ERAS
History chapters
(4)
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1%
ERAS
History chapters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
SOS
"Mayday!" letters
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1%
CSI
Forensics letters
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
(3)
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Jul 13, 2026
1%
AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
1%
SPEAKEASY
Hidden bar of the Prohibition era, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
1%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
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1%
LTE
Cell service letters
(3)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
LTE
Cell service letters
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1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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1%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
(12)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
CARPETPEEVES
"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
(6)
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1%
CATCHY
Like a good advertising jingle
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1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
(3)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
TOR
The Raptors, on schedules
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1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
(3)
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1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
IOU
Red letters?
(3)
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1%
IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
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1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
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1%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
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1%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
(14)
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Jun 26, 2026
1%
DISASSOCIATION
Process of detachment, or an apt title for this puzzle
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1%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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FIND
Happen across
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1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
(3)
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1%
LOG
"Captain's __, stardate ... "
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1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
TATAS
Breezy goodbyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
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1%
HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HES
"For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
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1%
HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
(3)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HOG
One who isn't good at sharing
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NDA
Secret letters?
(3)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
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Jun 9, 2026
1%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
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1%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
ADEPT
Very good (at)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
LUC
"Star Trek" captain Jean-__ Picard
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
ENRAPT
Utterly captivated
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
ACER
Laptop brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
REAL
Honest-to-goodness
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
LENDMEYOUREARS
Shakespearean "Listen up!," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
ACDC
Electrically adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
IOUS
Promising letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Address bar letters
(3)
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May 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MIRROR
Source of a good self-image
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
SLR
Camera letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
LYES
Soapmaking supplies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
LYES
Soapmaking supplies
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
META
Like a movie making fun of its own plot holes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
META
Like a movie making fun of its own plot holes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
HTTP
Address letters
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
XOXO
Love letters?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
1%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
ERA
Chapter in history
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
ERA
Chapter in history
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
DOITALL
Be good at everything
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 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%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
HORATIO
Fictional captain Hornblower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
FIB
Lie to spare someone's feelings, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
ASSET
That's a good point!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ASSET
That's a good point!
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
VSO
Brandy letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EEO
Job listing letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HEAVENSNO
"My goodness, I think not!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
HOME
Laptop shortcut key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
AGILE
Adaptable
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
AGILE
Adaptable
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPI
Polish letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
SWAG
Branded goodies
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
PALATE
One with good taste?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
PALATE
One with good taste?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
USERBASE
App's customers (... letters 7-2)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ALL
"It's __ good"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
ALL
"It's __ good"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
OHNO
"This can't be good!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
ARTS
Painting and printmaking
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
ARTS
Painting and printmaking
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
TMI
"That's enough!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
DOASTHEROMANSDO
Adapt, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on August 1, 2025
Pyramid city with the Great Sphinx
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Carry (off)
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Border
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Full house components, perhaps
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See-through dish
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Shelved item
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Zooplankton eaten by whales
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Hidden mic
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Waste time
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Make a beeline for
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is THATSHALF (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters"?
The best answer for "With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters" is THATSHALF with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters" been used as a crossword clue?
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