Crossword Answer For
With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 28, 2019 Answers
If you're stuck on the clue "With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme" from the Universal Crossword crossword (November 28, 2019), we're here to help. Our records show 165 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is PAIN at 4 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
Answer For With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme:
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165 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PAIN
With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2019
99%
PAIN
With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2019
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
6%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
6%
BAD
Like this puzzle's theme?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
6%
STRUNGALONG
Given false hope ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
6%
SETBOUNDARIES
Establish personal limits ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
6%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
6%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
6%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
6%
STARTOVER
Go back to the beginning, as with this puzzle's theme answers?
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
6%
FASHIONABLYLATE
Intentionally tardy ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
6%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
6%
SPOTIFYWRAPPED
Certain annual music-listening recap, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
6%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
(14)
Universal Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
6%
TONGUETWISTERS
The theme of this puzzle, as exhibited by the clues and answers for 19-, 25- and 45-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
6%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
6%
PUTSONTHEPOUNDS
Gains muscle, perhaps ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
6%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
6%
WATERCYCLE
Natural process that hints at this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
6%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
6%
SPRINGBREAK
Certain school vacation ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
6%
ADVANCETEAMS
Groups that do prep work ahead of an event, and a directive followed by this puzzle's theme answers?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2025
6%
ADVANCETEAMS
Groups that do prep work ahead of an event, and a directive followed by this puzzle's theme answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2025
6%
NOLA
The Big Easy ... or a two-word hint to this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
6%
NOLA
The Big Easy ... or a two-word hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
6%
HORSESENSE
What you need to understand this puzzle’s theme?
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
6%
HORSESENSE
What you need to understand this puzzle’s theme?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
6%
TWOPOINTERS
Dunks and layups ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
6%
TWOPOINTERS
Dunks and layups ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
6%
BREAKOFDAWN
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
6%
BREAKOFDAWN
Morning occurrence before twilight ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
6%
MATEINTWO
Declaration of an imminent chess victory ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 5, 2024
6%
MATEINTWO
Declaration of an imminent chess victory ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2024
6%
BLENDEDLEARNING
Education style that combines online media with face-to-face teaching ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
6%
BLENDEDLEARNING
Education style that combines online media with face-to-face teaching ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
6%
RAISING
With 42-Down, goal of entrepreneurs on "Shark Tank" ... and what this puzzle's theme answers are doing
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2024
6%
RAISING
With 42-Down, goal of entrepreneurs on "Shark Tank" ... and what this puzzle's theme answers are doing
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
6%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2024
6%
PHOTOSHOP
Adobe graphics editor ... or when parsed differently, a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2024
6%
RINGBEARER
Position assumed by Frodo Baggins ... and, in a way, by each of this puzzle's theme entries
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
6%
RINGBEARER
Position assumed by Frodo Baggins ... and, in a way, by each of this puzzle's theme entries
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
6%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
6%
EXTREMEMAKEOVER
Reality series with a "Home Edition" spinoff, and a literal hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
6%
PARTEDWAYS
Ended a relationship ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
6%
PARTEDWAYS
Ended a relationship ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
6%
CUTTHECORD
Cancel cable ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 20, 2024
6%
CUTTHECORD
Cancel cable ... and a hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · May 20, 2024
6%
TORI
Spelling unrelated to this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2024
6%
TORI
Spelling unrelated to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2024
6%
MAKINGENDSMEET
Scratching out a living ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
(14)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2024
6%
MAKINGENDSMEET
Scratching out a living ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2024
3%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
3%
TROPE
Familiar theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
ALL
__-purpose flour
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
3%
ALL
__-purpose flour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
3%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
3%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
3%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ASTERPARTY
Fall wedding with a purple theme, perhaps?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
USE
Find purpose for
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
USE
Find purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 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%
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%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
3%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
THREW
Lost on purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
THREW
Lost on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 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%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
EPCOT
Futuristic theme park
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
UTILE
Serving a purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
UTILE
Serving a purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
3%
ANIMATRONIC
Like many theme park puppets
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
DIET
Lose on purpose?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
3%
DIET
Lose on purpose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 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%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
3%
ACROSTICS
Word puzzles with hidden messages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
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%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
3%
SNAP
Sound in "The Addams Family" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
3%
USES
Finds a purpose for
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
3%
USES
Finds a purpose for
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%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
3%
SFO
Airport across the bay from OAK
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 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%
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%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
3%
OHANA
"Lilo & Stitch" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 13, 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%
SPANS
Stretches across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
3%
SPANS
Stretches across
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
3%
EPCOTCOKE
*Beverage sold at a Florida theme park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
3%
CLUED
Like some word puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
3%
IDLY
With no particular purpose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
3%
IDLY
With no particular purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 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%
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%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
3%
SERIAL
True crime podcast whose stories are split across multiple episodes
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
3%
SOLOED
Flew like Amelia Earhart did across the Atlantic
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
3%
LOO
Head across the pond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 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%
TANKS
Loses on purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
3%
TANKS
Loses on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
3%
SHIRE
County, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
3%
MOTIF
Recurring theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2025
3%
MOTIF
Recurring theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2025
3%
MEET
Come across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
3%
SEEMED
Came across as
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
3%
LEGO
Focus of a theme park that began in Billund, Denmark
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
3%
LEGO
Focus of a theme park that began in Billund, Denmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
3%
ICANTHEARATHING
Remark at a noisy party, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
3%
REUSED
Put to a new purpose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
3%
REUSED
Put to a new purpose
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
3%
TRAVERSE
Go across
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
3%
MAZES
Labyrinthine puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
3%
MAZES
Labyrinthine puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
3%
PARANOIA
"Beau Is Afraid" theme
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
3%
PARANOIA
"Beau Is Afraid" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
3%
BREAKINGBAD
AMC show whose protagonist was Walter White, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
3%
OPINION
"Crossword puzzles are fun," e.g.
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2025
3%
OPINION
"Crossword puzzles are fun," e.g.
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2025
3%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
3%
BARHOPPING
Friday night activity, or a hint to a three-letter word spread evenly across five squares in 17-, 23-, 35- or 46-Across
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
3%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
3%
FLIPFLOPS
Beach footwear ... and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
3%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
3%
ITALLADDSUP
"This makes total sense," or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
3%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
3%
CENTRALHEATING
System for keeping a house nice and cozy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
3%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2025
3%
BREAKITUP
Boxing ref's directive ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2025
3%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
3%
ROCKCLIMBER
Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
3%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
3%
TAMPAFL
City across the bay from St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
3%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2025
3%
TARPAULIN
Slow roller across the infield
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2025
3%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 13, 2025
3%
SPLITTICKET
Ballot for multiple parties' candidates, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 13, 2025
3%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2025
3%
JINGLEALLTHEWAY
1996 holiday comedy, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2025
3%
SURESURE
"Yeah, right" (Note: This is a bonus theme answer!)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
3%
SURESURE
"Yeah, right" (Note: This is a bonus theme answer!)
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2025
3%
BREAKFASTFOOD
Bacon and eggs, e.g. ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2025
3%
SAHARADESERT
*It's spread across 11 African nations
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
3%
SAHARADESERT
*It's spread across 11 African nations
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
3%
LOVE
Common Harlequin paperback theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
3%
LOVE
Common Harlequin paperback theme
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
3%
SAFETY
Helmet's purpose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
3%
SAFETY
Helmet's purpose
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
3%
WEIRDSCIENCE
Title theme song of a 1985 John Hughes film
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
3%
WEIRDSCIENCE
Title theme song of a 1985 John Hughes film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
3%
ESCAPEROOM
Chamber of puzzles
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
3%
ESCAPEROOM
Chamber of puzzles
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
3%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
3%
SEASONTOTASTE
Recipe direction for using salt and pepper, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
3%
CSI
CBS show with the theme song "Who Are You"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
3%
CSI
CBS show with the theme song "Who Are You"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
3%
IWASHEREFIRST
"No cuts!" ... or a theme hint
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
3%
IWASHEREFIRST
"No cuts!" ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
3%
TAPESTRY
Carole King album with the song used as the "Gilmore Girls" theme
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2025
3%
TAPESTRY
Carole King album with the song used as the "Gilmore Girls" theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2025
3%
LITERARYWORK
Novel, say ... or a theme hint
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2025
3%
LITERARYWORK
Novel, say ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2025
3%
OUTERLIMITS
Utmost extremes, and a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
3%
OUTERLIMITS
Utmost extremes, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
3%
REUSE
Find a new purpose for
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
3%
REUSE
Find a new purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
3%
MET
Came across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 26, 2024
3%
MET
Came across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 26, 2024
3%
CANTYOUSEE
"How is my point not getting across?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
3%
CANTYOUSEE
"How is my point not getting across?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
3%
RIDDLES
"What am I?" puzzles
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2024
3%
RIDDLES
"What am I?" puzzles
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2024
3%
RUBRIC
Statement of purpose
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 5, 2024
3%
RUBRIC
Statement of purpose
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
3%
AVIEWTOAKILL
Bond theme song by Duran Duran (... letters 7-9)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
3%
AVIEWTOAKILL
Bond theme song by Duran Duran (... letters 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
3%
MOVINONUP
"The Jeffersons" theme song, and an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
3%
MOVINONUP
"The Jeffersons" theme song, and an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
3%
GONNA
“— Fly Now” (“Rocky” theme)
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
3%
GONNA
“— Fly Now” (“Rocky” theme)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
3%
THEOC
2000s teen drama whose theme song was "California"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
3%
THEOC
2000s teen drama whose theme song was "California"
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
3%
TANK
Lose on purpose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
3%
TANK
Lose on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
3%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
3%
TENETS
Core principles ... and when parsed differently, what you'll find across all of the answers to the starred clues
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
3%
ETON
Town across the Thames from Windsor
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2024
3%
ETON
Town across the Thames from Windsor
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2024
3%
BRIDGED
Reached across
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
3%
BRIDGED
Reached across
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
3%
ISLE
Last word in the "Gilligan" theme song
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
3%
ISLE
Last word in the "Gilligan" theme song
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
3%
LIPPEDOUT
Rolled across the edge of a golf hole
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
3%
LIPPEDOUT
Rolled across the edge of a golf hole
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2024
3%
SPLITENDS
Hair problems ... or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2024
3%
SPLITENDS
Hair problems ... or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2024
3%
WADES
Walks across a creek, say
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
3%
WADES
Walks across a creek, say
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
3%
TOPIC
Discussion theme
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2024
3%
TOPIC
Discussion theme
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2024
3%
FORDED
Waded across
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2024
3%
FORDED
Waded across
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
3%
USEDAS
Employed for the purpose of
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
3%
USEDAS
Employed for the purpose of
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
3%
NAT
Pro across town from a Cap
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
3%
NAT
Pro across town from a Cap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
3%
NEXTYEAR
Foo Fighters power ballad that was the theme song for the NBC sitcom "Ed"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
3%
NEXTYEAR
Foo Fighters power ballad that was the theme song for the NBC sitcom "Ed"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
3%
CHARYBDIS
Sea creature who lived across the Strait of Messina from Scylla
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2024
3%
CHARYBDIS
Sea creature who lived across the Strait of Messina from Scylla
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2024
3%
PULLRANK
Assert authority, or a theme hint
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2024
3%
PULLRANK
Assert authority, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2024
3%
DOLLYPARTON
Country and LGBTQ+ icon with a theme park in Tennessee
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 26, 2024
3%
DOLLYPARTON
Country and LGBTQ+ icon with a theme park in Tennessee
Universal Crossword · May 26, 2024
3%
GONEVIRAL
Spread across the internet
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
3%
GONEVIRAL
Spread across the internet
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
3%
PETROL
Gas, across the pond
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
3%
PETROL
Gas, across the pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
3%
SPANNED
Went across
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 28, 2024
3%
SPANNED
Went across
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 28, 2024
3%
HIGHSPIRITS
Lively and cheerful state, or a theme hint
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
3%
HIGHSPIRITS
Lively and cheerful state, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
3%
ININK
Confident way to solve newspaper puzzles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
3%
ININK
Confident way to solve newspaper puzzles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
3%
AIRKISS
Romantic gesture from across the room, perhaps
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2024
3%
AIRKISS
Romantic gesture from across the room, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2024
3%
BURNTENDS
Some brisket pieces ... or what each theme answer has?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2024
3%
BURNTENDS
Some brisket pieces ... or what each theme answer has?
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2024
3%
KICKSBACK
Chills, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2024
3%
KICKSBACK
Chills, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2024
3%
LIEAROUND
Pass the time lazily, or a theme hint
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2024
3%
LIEAROUND
Pass the time lazily, or a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2024
3%
BROKENPROMISE
Unkept vow, or what's split across each set of starred clues' answers
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2024
3%
BROKENPROMISE
Unkept vow, or what's split across each set of starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2024
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
LEGONINJAGO
*Martial arts-themed toy line
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SUSHIBOATS
Ship-themed platters with rolls
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
DUAL
Two-purpose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
DUAL
Two-purpose
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
MAKESABEELINEN
Produces apian-themed bedroom decor?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
1%
OSHEAS
Irish-themed casino on the Vegas Strip
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
DRUID
Dungeons & Dragons class wielding nature-themed magic
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
UNDERWORLD
Australian-themed amusement park?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
EPEE
Duel-purpose tool?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
EPEE
Duel-purpose tool?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
POOLNOODLE
Foam toy that can be repurposed for childproofing corners and doors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
POOLNOODLE
Foam toy that can be repurposed for childproofing corners and doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
TISSUEBOX
Container that can be repurposed as a biodegradable planter for seedlings
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
TISSUEBOX
Container that can be repurposed as a biodegradable planter for seedlings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
ROCKETWALLET
*Space-themed billfold?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2025
1%
ROCKETWALLET
*Space-themed billfold?
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2025
1%
LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
1%
LIVEUNDERAROCKPOSTER
Spend every waking moment in one's Rolling Stones-themed bedroom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
1%
RAG
Repurposed T-shirt, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
RAG
Repurposed T-shirt, perhaps
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
SCAN
Multipurpose printer function
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
1%
SCAN
Multipurpose printer function
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
1%
UTE
Multipurpose truck
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
UTE
Multipurpose truck
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
CROWSANDPAWNS
Some pieces in an avian-themed chess set
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
1%
CROWSANDPAWNS
Some pieces in an avian-themed chess set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
1%
RAGS
Repurposed T-shirts, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
1%
RAGS
Repurposed T-shirts, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
SANTACON
Christmas-themed pub crawl
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2024
1%
SANTACON
Christmas-themed pub crawl
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2024
1%
PLANET
___ Hollywood (themed restaurant chain)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2024
1%
PLANET
___ Hollywood (themed restaurant chain)
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2024
1%
NBCNEWS
Network division whose themes were composed by John Williams
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
1%
NBCNEWS
Network division whose themes were composed by John Williams
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
1%
TEN
Full complement of players, in men's lacrosse
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
1%
TEN
Full complement of players, in men's lacrosse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
1%
RAILTRAIL
Repurposed section of train tracks
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
1%
RAILTRAIL
Repurposed section of train tracks
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
Clues for Universal Crossword on November 28, 2019
Like a lawn
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Too
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Miracle-___ ... or 40-Across, after 70-/71-Across?
Crossword Clue
Abrasive rock
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Gloomy
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Semi
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New Balance rival
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Red or rose
Crossword Clue
Often-torn knee part: Abbr.
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Dinner with a cup for Elijah
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 165 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PAIN (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme"?
The best answer for "With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme" is PAIN with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme" been used as a crossword clue?
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It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 28, 2019.