Crossword Answer For
Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 17, 2025 Answers
Working through the Universal Crossword crossword from October 17, 2025 and stuck on "Word before "encompassing" or "knowing""? Our solver has identified 171 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is ALL, a 3-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%
ALL
Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
99%
ALL
Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"
Universal Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
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
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
8%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
8%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
8%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
8%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
8%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
8%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
8%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
8%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
8%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
8%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
8%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
8%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 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%
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%
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)
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%
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%
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%
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
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%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily 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%
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
4%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
4%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 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%
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%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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%
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%
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)
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%
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%
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%
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%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 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%
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%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 171 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALL (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "encompassing" or "knowing""?
The best answer for "Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"" is ALL with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "encompassing" or "knowing"" 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 October 17, 2025.