Crossword Answer For
Word before an old surname
Last seen in Universal Crossword June 25, 2025 Answers
The Universal Crossword crossword from June 25, 2025 includes the clue "Word before an old surname". We've gathered 186 possible solutions from our comprehensive database of crossword answers. The top-ranked answer is NEE (3 letters) at 99%, determined by analysing how frequently this answer appears for this and similar clues.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NEE
Word before an old surname
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
99%
NEE
Word before an old surname
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
8%
ERE
Before, in old poetry
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
8%
ERE
Before, in old poetry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
8%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
8%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
8%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
8%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
8%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
8%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
8%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
XII
Number on an old clock
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
4%
XII
Number on an old clock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
4%
RCAS
Some old radios
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
RCAS
Some old radios
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
SCRIBE
Book copier of old
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
SCRIBE
Book copier of old
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
IHEARD
"That's old news"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
4%
IHEARD
"That's old news"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
4%
MAC
Prefix in many a Scottish surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
HOLES
Features of some old socks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
4%
ODOR
Feature of some old socks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
ENNUI
"Same old same old" feeling
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
4%
ENNUI
"Same old same old" feeling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
4%
MAE
West of old Hollywood
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
MAE
West of old Hollywood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
BREAKSTHECORNICE
Starts a top-to-bottom demolition of an old facade?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
BREAKSTHECORNICE
Starts a top-to-bottom demolition of an old facade?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
DOE
Generic surname
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
DOE
Generic surname
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
ADELE
One-named singer whose surname is Adkins
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
4%
ADELE
One-named singer whose surname is Adkins
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
4%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
THOU
The old you?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
THOU
The old you?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
RUSSO
Shared surname in Marvel films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
IMONBOARD
"You sold me"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
IMONBOARD
"You sold me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
JARS
Jam holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
EARS
AirPods holders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SPEAKS
Holds forth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
SPEAKS
Holds forth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
GLUM
In the doldrums
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
GLUM
In the doldrums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
PONYO
Miyazaki film about a goldfish who longs to be human
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" director Harold
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
RAMIS
"Groundhog Day" director Harold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
LAME
Gold fabric
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
LAME
Gold fabric
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
MIDAS
King with a golden touch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
MIDAS
King with a golden touch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
HOTELSAFES
Passport holders, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ONEPAIR
Paltry poker holding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
OGS
Pioneers of old-school rap, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SNOWCRAB
Crustacean found in cold northern oceans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
POLE
Flag holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
NITRO
Cold brew style
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
NITRO
Cold brew style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ORO
Gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
ORO
Gold at the Milano Cortina Olympics?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
1%
AGED
Grew older
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AGED
Grew older
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
STEM
Flower holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
SPOOL
Thread holder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
DIANA
Taurasi who holds the WNBA record for career points
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
SEE
"Told you!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
SEE
"Told you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
SIENA
Italian home of the world's oldest bank
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
SIENA
Italian home of the world's oldest bank
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
ARCTIC
Powerfully cold
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
ARCTIC
Powerfully cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
MCRIB
Golden Arches sandwich
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
MCRIB
Golden Arches sandwich
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
DENATURE
Unfold, as a protein
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
DENATURE
Unfold, as a protein
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
BEA
Arthur of "The Golden Girls"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
1%
BEA
Arthur of "The Golden Girls"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
IRAS
Funds for one's golden yrs.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
IRAS
Funds for one's golden yrs.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
LASSI
Cold yogurt drink
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
LASSI
Cold yogurt drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
HALCYON
Golden, as bygone days
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
HALCYON
Golden, as bygone days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
ELISE
Renée __ Goldsberry of "Girls5eva"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
1%
ELISE
Renée __ Goldsberry of "Girls5eva"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
IRA
Golden yrs. fund
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
IRA
Golden yrs. fund
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ICES
Keeps cold
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
ICES
Keeps cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
ALES
Some cold brews
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
ALES
Some cold brews
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
YALE
Second-oldest Ivy
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
YALE
Second-oldest Ivy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
ICEAGE
Worldwide cold spell
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
ICEAGE
Worldwide cold spell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
SHUN
Give the cold shoulder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
SHUN
Give the cold shoulder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
GRIP
Hold firmly
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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GRIP
Hold firmly
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SETIN
Took hold
(5)
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SETIN
Took hold
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ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
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Jul 4, 2026
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ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
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DNA
Cold case sample
(3)
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Jul 3, 2026
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DNA
Cold case sample
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LETSDIGIN
"Our food's getting cold!"
(9)
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Jun 27, 2026
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LETSDIGIN
"Our food's getting cold!"
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ITALIC
Bold alternative
(6)
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ITALIC
Bold alternative
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ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
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ACCT
Bank holding: Abbr.
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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ARGUE
Exchange words
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SPY
Cold War operative
(3)
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Jun 23, 2026
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SPY
Cold War operative
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AGES
Grows older
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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AGES
Grows older
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KAL
Penn of "Harold & Kumar" films
(3)
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Jun 22, 2026
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KAL
Penn of "Harold & Kumar" films
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EATUP
"Your food is getting cold!"
(5)
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Jun 22, 2026
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EATUP
"Your food is getting cold!"
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OBEY
Do as one's told
(4)
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Jun 22, 2026
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OBEY
Do as one's told
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MICKEYMANTLE
Hall of Famer who holds the record for most World Series home runs
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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THEEND
Famous last words?
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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WILL
Last words, often
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SOVIETNAVY
Cold War force that included the Baltic Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla
(10)
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Jun 17, 2026
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SOVIETNAVY
Cold War force that included the Baltic Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla
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REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
(11)
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Jun 16, 2026
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REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
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OLDAGE
Golden years
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
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OLDAGE
Golden years
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STALE
Like week-old mantou
(5)
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Jun 14, 2026
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STALE
Like week-old mantou
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CLEO
"Pinocchio" goldfish
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
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CLEO
"Pinocchio" goldfish
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OMELET
Folded dish
(6)
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Jun 13, 2026
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OMELET
Folded dish
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NADAL
Rafael with a Golden Slam
(5)
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Jun 13, 2026
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NADAL
Rafael with a Golden Slam
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KARAT
Gold standard
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
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KARAT
Gold standard
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RHEA
Golden Globe winner Seehorn
(4)
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Jun 10, 2026
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RHEA
Golden Globe winner Seehorn
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ARK
Torah holder
(3)
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Jun 9, 2026
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ARK
Torah holder
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CHRONICLED
Told the story of
(10)
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Jun 8, 2026
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CHRONICLED
Told the story of
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VASE
Bouquet holder
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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VASE
Bouquet holder
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EDWIN
Gold medal hurdler Moses
(5)
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Jun 7, 2026
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EDWIN
Gold medal hurdler Moses
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ROLO
Candy wrapped in gold foil
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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ROLO
Candy wrapped in gold foil
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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OWENS
Gold medalist at the 1936 Summer Olympics
(5)
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Jun 4, 2026
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OWENS
Gold medalist at the 1936 Summer Olympics
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PLEAT
Fold on a kilt
(5)
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Jun 2, 2026
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PLEAT
Fold on a kilt
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VALUE
Hold dear
(5)
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Jun 2, 2026
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VALUE
Hold dear
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OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
(4)
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Jun 1, 2026
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OKOK
"You told me a thousand times already!"
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
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IGAVE
Donor's words
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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USA
Olympic ice hockey gold medalists: Abbr.
(3)
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May 27, 2026
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USA
Olympic ice hockey gold medalists: Abbr.
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UPONE
Holding a small lead
(5)
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May 27, 2026
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UPONE
Holding a small lead
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INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
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May 20, 2026
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INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
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POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
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May 19, 2026
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POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
(7)
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May 16, 2026
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ALIBABA
Woodcutter in a tale told by Scheherazade
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OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
(9)
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May 10, 2026
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OVENRACKS
Cookie sheet holders
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ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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ISTO
Analogy words
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LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
(3)
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May 5, 2026
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LSU
Sch. whose colors are purple and gold
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EAR
AirPod holder
(3)
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May 4, 2026
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EAR
AirPod holder
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ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
(8)
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May 3, 2026
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ROADBEDS
Surfaces that hold tracks and ties
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EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
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EDIT
Exchange words?
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LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
(6)
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May 1, 2026
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LIVEDJ
Club record holder?
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TACO
Folded fare
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
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TACO
Folded fare
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COUGH
Cold symptom
(5)
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Apr 28, 2026
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COUGH
Cold symptom
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CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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CLUED
Like crosswords
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SITON
Hold back, as information
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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SITON
Hold back, as information
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EARACHES
Features of some cold cases?
(8)
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Apr 25, 2026
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EARACHES
Features of some cold cases?
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WINS
Gets the gold
(4)
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Apr 24, 2026
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WINS
Gets the gold
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PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
(11)
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Apr 21, 2026
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PLAYEDTOWIN
Didn't hold back in competition
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HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
(16)
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Apr 19, 2026
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HEFTYHUSKYBOUNTY
Huge supply of sled dogs in the household goods aisle?
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ALIST
Group with many household names
(5)
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Apr 18, 2026
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ALIST
Group with many household names
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ORC
Soldier of Mordor, in Tolkien books
(3)
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Apr 18, 2026
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ORC
Soldier of Mordor, in Tolkien books
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OATH
Swear words?
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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PAWN
Chess "soldier"
(4)
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Apr 14, 2026
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PAWN
Chess "soldier"
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FLY
Household pest with wings
(3)
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Apr 14, 2026
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FLY
Household pest with wings
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MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
(5)
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Apr 14, 2026
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MOUSE
Household pest with a tail
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How many possible solutions does "Word before an old surname" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 186 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEE (3 letters).
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