Crossword Answer For
Word before "Cross" or "carpet"
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 19, 2023 Answers
Trying to complete the Universal Crossword crossword from May 19, 2023? The clue "Word before "Cross" or "carpet"" stumps many solvers, but we've found 192 possible answers. Our top solution is RED (3 letters) with 99% confidence, determined by how often this answer has been used for this and related crossword clues.
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192 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
RED
Word before "Cross" or "carpet"
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2023
99%
RED
Word before "Cross" or "carpet"
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2023
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%
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%
MOSS
Forest carpet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
4%
MOSS
Forest carpet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 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%
SHAG
Deep carpet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SHAG
Deep carpet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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%
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%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 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)
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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%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 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%
CELEBS
Red carpet VIPs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
4%
CELEBS
Red carpet VIPs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
4%
ALIST
Red carpet celebs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
ALIST
Red carpet celebs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 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%
TAU
__ cross
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
4%
TAU
__ cross
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 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%
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%
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%
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
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
WAX
1-Across opposite
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
WAX
1-Across opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 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%
PITA
53-Across bread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
PITA
53-Across bread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
1%
DIRTY
Like clothes in a 53-Across, probably
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
DIRTY
Like clothes in a 53-Across, probably
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
CANNON
Deliverer of 25-Across, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EMORAP
Moody 73-Across subgenre
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
EMORAP
Moody 73-Across subgenre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
TAKESASHOT
Tries, or what one does at 16-, 22-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
THERIGHTSTUFF
Tom Wolfe book about Project Mercury, or an apt description of the ends of 16-, 24-, 47-, and 56-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
EAGLE
See 91-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
EAGLE
See 91-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SAM
With 27-Across, patriotic Muppet
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SAM
With 27-Across, patriotic Muppet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
TNT
59-Across stuff
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
TNT
59-Across stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
DHS
Org. that oversees 41-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
THE
With 51-Across, Wyle drama
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
THE
With 51-Across, Wyle drama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 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%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MUSICNOTES
Score symbols, or a description of 17-, 24-, 39-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
TEAM
With 30-Across, FIFA women's powerhouse
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
TEAM
With 30-Across, FIFA women's powerhouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
USA
See 6-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
USA
See 6-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 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%
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 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%
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%
HOOT
62-Across call
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
HOOT
62-Across call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SHOD
Wearing 47-Across, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
LAWANDORDER
Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 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%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "You asked for it" collaboration with 29-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TREES
See 5-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
TREES
See 5-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
ORB
Sphere consulted by a 66-Across
(3)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
ORB
Sphere consulted by a 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
1%
PET
With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
PET
With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure
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1%
SPA
See 34-Across
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
SPA
See 34-Across
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1%
AGED
Like 15-Across
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
AGED
Like 15-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ANEMIA
30-Across deficiency
(6)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
ANEMIA
30-Across deficiency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
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%
WHO
See 39-Across
(3)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHO
See 39-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 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%
MAN
See 37-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
MAN
See 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
TEASETS
Collections with cups and saucers, or a phonetic description of 16-, 22-, 49-, and 60-Across
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%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
BACKTOGETHER
See 98-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
BACKTOGETHER
See 98-Across
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%
SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
SUMATRA
Indonesian island crossed by the equator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 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%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
GARDENVARIETY
Unexceptional, or an apt description of 20-, 30-, and 40-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
OGRE
85-Across figure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
OGRE
85-Across figure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
IHOPESOTOO
"Fingers crossed!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
1%
IHOPESOTOO
"Fingers crossed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
1%
IRONSUPPLEMENT
Treatment for anemia, or a treatment given to 16-, 28-, and 48-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 10, 2026
1%
IRONSUPPLEMENT
Treatment for anemia, or a treatment given to 16-, 28-, and 48-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
CHECKITOUT
Suggestion for a 52-Across patron who didn't finish a book by closing time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
1%
DONTBELATE
Advice for patrons who borrow materials from a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
FALLCOLLECTION
Fashion house release with autumnal colors, or what the ends of 20-, 34-, and 41-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
HOPE
"Fingers crossed" feeling
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
HOPE
"Fingers crossed" feeling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SENOR
Mister, in 47-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
1%
SENOR
Mister, in 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 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%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
SUBMISSION
With 71-Across, terse rejection note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
IMPOSSIBLE
See 66-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
IMPOSSIBLE
See 66-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
1%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
1%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
CORNERS
See 40-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CORNERS
See 40-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 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%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
NIN
See 123-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
NIN
See 123-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
YEET
Throw, 28-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
1%
YEET
Throw, 28-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
AOL
20-Across alternative
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
AOL
20-Across alternative
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
TORSO
Body part with 27- and 52-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
TORSO
Body part with 27- and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
REMOTESTART
Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
1%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
1%
BETRAY
Double-cross
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
BETRAY
Double-cross
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
1%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
1%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
1%
HIPHOPSKITS
Comedic interludes on some 47-Across albums
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
1%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 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%
GORILLA
Largest and strongest of the 19-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
GORILLA
Largest and strongest of the 19-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
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%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FAULTLINES
Fractured spots in the earth's crust, or what 17-, 23-, and 49-Across are
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
1%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
PLUM
Fruit that may be crossed with apricot
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TRAGIC
Star-crossed
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
TRAGIC
Star-crossed
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
HARDPRESSED
Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 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%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
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
1%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
1%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
1%
IONIANSEA
Expanse crossed by Odysseus
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
IONIANSEA
Expanse crossed by Odysseus
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
ATLANTIC
"Across the pond" pond
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
ATLANTIC
"Across the pond" pond
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
1%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
1%
BUZZWORDS
Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 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%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
EYEFORDETAIL
Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
THEMAPPLES
See 48-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
THEMAPPLES
See 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
ROW
Use 44-Across
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
ROW
Use 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
APART
See 35-Across
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
APART
See 35-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
RITA
With 19-Across, "How We Do (Party)" singer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
RITA
With 19-Across, "How We Do (Party)" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
CALM
With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
DOWN
See 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
DOWN
See 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
BIGFINISH
Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
CHANGEGEARS
Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "Cross" or "carpet"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 192 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is RED (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "Cross" or "carpet""?
The best answer for "Word before "Cross" or "carpet"" is RED with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "Cross" or "carpet"" 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 19, 2023.