Crossword Answer For
Word before "call" or "contact"
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 31, 2022 Answers
Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from May 31, 2022 and stuck on "Word before "call" or "contact""? Our solver has identified 179 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is CLOSE, a 5-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CLOSE
Word before "call" or "contact"
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2022
99%
CLOSE
Word before "call" or "contact"
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2022
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%
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
8%
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
8%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
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8%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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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)
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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
8%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 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%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
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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"
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4%
HOOT
62-Across call
(4)
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Aug 26, 2026
4%
HOOT
62-Across call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
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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%
READOFF
List, as names during roll call
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
READOFF
List, as names during roll call
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4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
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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
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4%
DIBS
"I call it!"
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
DIBS
"I call it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 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%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
AHOY
Nautical call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
AHOY
Nautical call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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"
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4%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
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4%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
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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)
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Jul 14, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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4%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
4%
ERE
Bard's before
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4%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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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%
PSST
Furtive call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
4%
PSST
Furtive call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 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%
LOON
Canadian lake bird with a unique call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
LOON
Canadian lake bird with a unique call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 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%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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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%
EYE
__ contact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
4%
EYE
__ contact
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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%
TKO
Ref's ring call, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
4%
TKO
Ref's ring call, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
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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%
APB
PD call
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
APB
PD call
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
SELL
Trading floor call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
SELL
Trading floor call
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
COCKADOODLEDOO
Farmer's wake-up call
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
4%
COCKADOODLEDOO
Farmer's wake-up call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
4%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
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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%
DROPSINON
Surprises with a call
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
DROPSINON
Surprises with a call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
OPT
Make a call
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
OPT
Make a call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 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%
NOTIT
Tag call
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
4%
NOTIT
Tag call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
4%
NENE
Goose named for its call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
NENE
Goose named for its call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
ROAR
Simba's call
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
ROAR
Simba's call
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
SUNSALUTATION
Vinyasa sequence also called Surya Namaskar
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SUNSALUTATION
Vinyasa sequence also called Surya Namaskar
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%
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%
ISLET
Typically uninhabited key
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
ISLET
Typically uninhabited key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
OER
Above, poetically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
OER
Above, poetically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 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%
NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
NED
Character who calls Homer "neighborino"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
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1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
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1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
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1%
BRA
Garment once called a corselet-gorge
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
BRA
Garment once called a corselet-gorge
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1%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
SMITE
Strike down, biblically
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%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
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1%
ATONAL
Discordant, musically
(6)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
ATONAL
Discordant, musically
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1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
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1%
ACE
Opening day pitcher, typically
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
ACE
Opening day pitcher, typically
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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1%
SLASH
Cut drastically, as prices
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
SLASH
Cut drastically, as prices
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1%
USERS
1-Down callers
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
USERS
1-Down callers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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1%
AKA
Otherwise called
(3)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
AKA
Otherwise called
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1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
(5)
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Aug 10, 2026
1%
DOORS
Opportunities, metaphorically
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1%
MUTATE
Change genetically
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
MUTATE
Change genetically
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1%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
(6)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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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"
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1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
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1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
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1%
INERT
Chemically quiet
(5)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
INERT
Chemically quiet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
NEATH
Under, poetically
(5)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
NEATH
Under, poetically
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1%
STLEO
First pope called "The Great"
(5)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
STLEO
First pope called "The Great"
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1%
AMOCO
Corporation previously called Standard Oil of Indiana
(5)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
AMOCO
Corporation previously called Standard Oil of Indiana
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1%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
CLAPTO
Keep time with rhythmically
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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%
MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
MOE
Barkeeper who is a frequent target of Bart's prank calls
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1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 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%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
UMPS
Strike callers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
UMPS
Strike callers
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%
GOBY
Prefer to be called
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
GOBY
Prefer to be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
PEELED
Like an apple pie's apples, typically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
PEELED
Like an apple pie's apples, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
REDIALS
Tries calling again
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
REDIALS
Tries calling again
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
SAABS
Models whose names typically started with 9
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
TKOS
MMA calls
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
TKOS
MMA calls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 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%
SEAR
Step in a scallops recipe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SEAR
Step in a scallops recipe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
SCAM
Many a robocall
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
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SCAM
Many a robocall
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 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%
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%
ERGO
"Logically, this means ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
ERGO
"Logically, this means ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
UPCYCLING
Artistically repurposing, as trash
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
UPCYCLING
Artistically repurposing, as trash
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ASEA
Lost, metaphorically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
KIR
Wine cocktail also called blanc-cassis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
KIR
Wine cocktail also called blanc-cassis
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%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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REG
On the __: chronically, casually
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
REG
On the __: chronically, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
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NOUN
Subject of a sentence, typically
(4)
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May 5, 2026
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NOUN
Subject of a sentence, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
AGLINING
Upside found periodically in a bad situation?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
FREDDIEHG
Queen singer played periodically by Rami Malek?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
ASANDOLDLACE
Cary Grant film that airs periodically on classic movie channels?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
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CURLINGFE
Hairstyling device applied periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
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PBFOOTED
Periodically prone to breaking the speed limit?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
PBFOOTED
Periodically prone to breaking the speed limit?
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%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
PESTS
Younger siblings, stereotypically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
PESTS
Younger siblings, stereotypically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
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CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
PELE
Soccer great called "O Rei"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
PELE
Soccer great called "O Rei"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
REALITYCHECKS
Wake-up calls
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
REALITYCHECKS
Wake-up calls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
CTUREHALLS
Theaters that typically don't serve popcorn
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
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CTUREHALLS
Theaters that typically don't serve popcorn
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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UMAMI
So-called "fifth taste"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
UMAMI
So-called "fifth taste"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
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DATING
Seeing romantically
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
DATING
Seeing romantically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
HAITI
Country called Ayiti by locals
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
HAITI
Country called Ayiti by locals
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
WHATACONCEPT
"Brilliant idea," sarcastically
(12)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
WHATACONCEPT
"Brilliant idea," sarcastically
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
LEOS
Barack Obama and Melinda French Gates, astrologically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
LEOS
Barack Obama and Melinda French Gates, astrologically
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%
SEASTAR
Tide pool dweller also called an asteroid
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
SEASTAR
Tide pool dweller also called an asteroid
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
EONS
Forever, hyperbolically
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
EONS
Forever, hyperbolically
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
EVIL
Like one twin in a soapy drama, typically
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
1%
EVIL
Like one twin in a soapy drama, typically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
INSYNC
Moving identically
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
INSYNC
Moving identically
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
BAKER
One who typically kneads the job?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
BAKER
One who typically kneads the job?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
ONETOOMANY
Bit of an overindulgence, idiomatically
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
ONETOOMANY
Bit of an overindulgence, idiomatically
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
EEN
Dusk, poetically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
EEN
Dusk, poetically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
RYES
Whiskeys that are typically more dry than bourbons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Entertainment setup that typically includes surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
HOMETHEATER
Entertainment setup that typically includes surround sound
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "call" or "contact"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CLOSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "call" or "contact""?
The best answer for "Word before "call" or "contact"" is CLOSE with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "call" or "contact"" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 31, 2022.