Crossword Answer For
Word before "fail" or "novel"
Last seen in Universal Crossword May 1, 2020 Answers
The answer to the crossword clue "Word before "fail" or "novel"" is most likely EPIC, a 4-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on May 1, 2020, and we found 175 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in EPIC sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
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175 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
EPIC
Word before "fail" or "novel"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 1, 2020
99%
EPIC
Word before "fail" or "novel"
Universal Crossword · May 1, 2020
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
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%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
POORTHINGS
Oscar-winning film based on an Alasdair Gray novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
IRAN
Setting of the graphic novel "Persepolis"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
SNL
Inspo for the Curtis Sittenfeld novel "Romantic Comedy"
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%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
DAVIDCUFIELD
Dickens novel that's only read periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
PHILEASFOGG
Circumnavigator in a Jules Verne novel
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
4%
PHILEASFOGG
Circumnavigator in a Jules Verne novel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 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%
EACHTIME
Without fail
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
EACHTIME
Without fail
LA Times Daily 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%
MYANTONIA
Final novel of Willa Cather's "Prairie" trilogy
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
MYANTONIA
Final novel of Willa Cather's "Prairie" trilogy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
THEWINEOFWRATH
Dust Bowl-era Steinbeck novel, once processed?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
THEWINEOFWRATH
Dust Bowl-era Steinbeck novel, once processed?
LA Times Daily 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%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
BEALE
"If __ Street Could Talk": film based on a James Baldwin novel
LA Times Daily 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%
EYE
"The Bluest __": Toni Morrison novel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
EYE
"The Bluest __": Toni Morrison novel
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%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlà Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
DJINN
"A Master of __": P. Djèlà Clark novel inspired by Islamic mythology
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
EMMA
1815 novel set in Highbury
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
EMMA
1815 novel set in Highbury
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 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
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
IAN
"What We Can Know" novelist McEwan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
FRANZ
"The Trial" novelist Kafka
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 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%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GRISHAM
"The Firm" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
EDNA
Crime novelist Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ELENA
"My Brilliant Friend" novelist Ferrante
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%
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%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
ATWOOD
"Oryx and Crake" novelist
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%
DEE
Near-failing grade
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DEE
Near-failing grade
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%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
1%
HESSE
"Siddhartha" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 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%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
TONI
"Beloved" novelist Morrison
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
1%
EDITH
"Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
EGAN
Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 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%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
KESEY
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 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%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
ACHEBE
"Things Fall Apart" novelist Chinua
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
THOMASPYNCHON
"Gravity's Rainbow" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 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%
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%
ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
ALI
Romance novelist Hazelwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ANGIE
"Concrete Rose" novelist Thomas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
(5)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
YATES
"Revolutionary Road" novelist Richard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
ASIMOV
"Foundation" trilogy novelist Isaac
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
(5)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
WATTS
Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 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%
DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
(6)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
DAPHNE
"Rebecca" novelist du Maurier
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
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%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
1%
STIEG
Nordic noir novelist Larsson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 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)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
LOSERS
Total failures
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
LOSERS
Total failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
1%
AMIS
"The Information" novelist Martin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 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%
ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
ELIOT
"Daniel Deronda" novelist
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%
LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
LEILA
"Minaret" novelist Aboulela
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
KWAN
"China Rich Girlfriend" novelist Kevin
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
SACHAR
"Holes" novelist Louis
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
DOERR
"All the Light We Cannot See" novelist Anthony
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%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
MIAMI
Florida setting of some Carl Hiaasen novels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 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%
FANNIEFLAGG
"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" novelist
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
1%
FANNIEFLAGG
"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OSCARWILDE
*"The Picture of Dorian Gray" novelist
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
OSCARWILDE
*"The Picture of Dorian Gray" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 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%
ZOLA
French novelist Emile
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
ZOLA
French novelist Emile
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
LFRANKBAUM
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
LFRANKBAUM
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 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%
TESS
Detective Monaghan in Laura Lippman novels
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
1%
TESS
Detective Monaghan in Laura Lippman novels
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
1%
INDIA
Birthplace of novelist Kiran Desai
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
1%
INDIA
Birthplace of novelist Kiran Desai
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 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%
LISA
"The Leavers" novelist Ko
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
LISA
"The Leavers" novelist Ko
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
SUPERBOWLSHUFFLE
1985 novelty hit for the Bears, with "The," or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
1%
ISABEL
"Violeta" novelist Allende
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
1%
ISABEL
"Violeta" novelist Allende
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 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%
BRONTE
"Wuthering Heights" novelist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
1%
BRONTE
"Wuthering Heights" novelist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 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
Clues for Universal Crossword on May 1, 2020
Prayer leaders who read the Quran
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"Notorious" Supreme Court initials
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Train that stops a lot
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Wash gently against
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Violet, e.g.
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Animal that isn't a bear
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Like ghost stories
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Useful connections
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At rest
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"Maybe, maybe not"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "fail" or "novel"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is EPIC (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "fail" or "novel""?
The best answer for "Word before "fail" or "novel"" is EPIC with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "fail" or "novel"" 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 1, 2020.