Crossword Answer For
Word before "poll" or "hat"
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 17, 2025 Answers
Can't figure out the crossword clue "Word before "poll" or "hat""? This clue was in the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 17, 2025. Our database suggests STRAW (5 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 196 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.
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196 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
STRAW
Word before "poll" or "hat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
99%
STRAW
Word before "poll" or "hat"
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
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)
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Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
THE
Word that's trademarked in Ohio State University's official name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
THE
Word that's trademarked in Ohio State University's official name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
MARIOBROS
Platform game that debuted in 1983
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
SAMOA
Island country that changed the shape of the International Date Line by skipping December 30, 2011
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%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
HOMINGVASE
*Urn that self-returns?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
HOMINGVASE
*Urn that self-returns?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
HORSELAUGH
Exhibit B: That loud guffaw
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
HORSELAUGH
Exhibit B: That loud guffaw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
COWLICK
Exhibit C: That unruly hair
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
COWLICK
Exhibit C: That unruly hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SHEEPSEYES
Exhibit D: That goofy stare
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SHEEPSEYES
Exhibit D: That goofy stare
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 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%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
FOROLDTIMESSAKE
"In the name of that rice wine we drank ages ago"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
FOROLDTIMESSAKE
"In the name of that rice wine we drank ages ago"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
DUMPSTERDOVE
Bird that makes its home in trash receptacles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
INXS
"What You Need" band
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
INXS
"What You Need" band
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
FRENEMY
Rival one loves to hate
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
FRENEMY
Rival one loves to hate
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
EXODUS
Book that tells the story of Moses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
EXODUS
Book that tells the story of Moses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
KOALA
Animal that sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
KOALA
Animal that sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SLEEPERCARTON
Box that's unexpectedly popular?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
KOI
Fish that's a symbol of Children's Day in Japan
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
KOI
Fish that's a symbol of Children's Day in Japan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOHOW
Emphatic refusal
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOHOW
Emphatic refusal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
MOSQUITOCOILS
Spiral burners that deter biting pests
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
1%
MOSQUITOCOILS
Spiral burners that deter biting pests
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?
(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%
BODEGACAT
Feline that helps control pests in a store
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
BODEGACAT
Feline that helps control pests in a store
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%
BALLAD
Song that tells a story
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
BALLAD
Song that tells a story
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIKEME
"Copy what I'm doing"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIES
"You made all of that up!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
LIES
"You made all of that up!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
TEXAS
State that joined the union in 1845
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
TEXAS
State that joined the union in 1845
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
BREAKINGTHERULES
Cheating, or what the black squares in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 are doing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
UCLA
West Coast sch. that joined the Big Ten in 2024
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
UCLA
West Coast sch. that joined the Big Ten in 2024
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
EASY
"What a gimme!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
EASY
"What a gimme!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
ALSO
"What's more ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
ALSO
"What's more ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
FREETHROWLINE
Court marking that's 15 feet from the backboard
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%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat fine lines
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
EYECREAMS
Skin care products that treat fine lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent that grows pups
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
ALOE
Succulent that grows pups
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
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%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
GASES
Elements that make up most of the atmosphere
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ILIED
"That wasn't wholly true"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ITSSAD
"What a downer"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
EXTRAPOINT
Conversion that some pray will be successful?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
CHINATOWN
Neighborhood that may contain a paifang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 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%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
HIGHTOPANXIETY
Concern that one's sneakers are hopelessly out of style?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
ENCS
Indication that docs are included
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
ENCS
Indication that docs are included
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
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%
ASONEDOES
"Sure, that's a very normal response ... "
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
ASONEDOES
"Sure, that's a very normal response ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
DODO
Bird that was once endemic to Mauritius
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
DODO
Bird that was once endemic to Mauritius
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
OAT
Breakfast bit that might soak overnight
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%
TRANSITIVEVERB
Part of speech that requires a direct object
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
TRANSITIVEVERB
Part of speech that requires a direct object
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
(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%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
YESINDEED
"You got that right!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
YESINDEED
"You got that right!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
HIM
"That's the guy!"
(3)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
HIM
"That's the guy!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
HIVE
Place that's all abuzz
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
HIVE
Place that's all abuzz
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 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%
RAP
Art form that originated in the Bronx
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
RAP
Art form that originated in the Bronx
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
IDEST
That is, in Latin
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
IDEST
That is, in Latin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
VAMPIRE
Many a "What We Do in the Shadows" character
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
VAMPIRE
Many a "What We Do in the Shadows" character
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
IHEARD
"That's old news"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
IHEARD
"That's old news"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
EYECREAM
Application that combats dark circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
STRIPPOKER
Card game that's really taking off?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
1%
SKIRTTHEISSUE
Dance around what's really important
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
1%
OOF
"That'll leave a mark!"
(3)
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Aug 26, 2026
1%
OOF
"That'll leave a mark!"
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
(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%
ABRA
Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABRA
Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
LOCS
Hairstyle that may begin with comb coils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
DMED
Chatted privately online, for short
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
DMED
Chatted privately online, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
1%
PEP
__ talk: motivational chat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
PEP
__ talk: motivational chat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
SHE
That lady
(3)
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Aug 24, 2026
1%
SHE
That lady
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
TRUE
"Can't argue with that"
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
TRUE
"Can't argue with that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 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
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PURER
Less polluted
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
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PURER
Less polluted
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1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
(9)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
LEETSPEAK
Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
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1%
COMICCON
Gathering that celebrates DC icons
(8)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
COMICCON
Gathering that celebrates DC icons
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1%
YES
"Love that!"
(3)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
YES
"Love that!"
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PLUS
"Not only that ... "
(4)
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Aug 21, 2026
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PLUS
"Not only that ... "
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FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
FDA
Org. that oversees food recalls
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1%
ETCHASKETCH
Drawing toy that uses aluminum powder
(11)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
ETCHASKETCH
Drawing toy that uses aluminum powder
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1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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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)
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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
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SOBEIT
"That's that, then"
(6)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
SOBEIT
"That's that, then"
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THIS
That partner
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
THIS
That partner
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TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
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Aug 16, 2026
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TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
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ALLS
"__ well that ends well"
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ALLS
"__ well that ends well"
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NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
(10)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
NOENTRANCE
Sign that means it's time to turn around
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ISEEWHATYOUMEAN
"Sure, that tracks"
(15)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
ISEEWHATYOUMEAN
"Sure, that tracks"
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1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
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1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
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Aug 12, 2026
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LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
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1%
KEEPIT
"You hang on to that"
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
KEEPIT
"You hang on to that"
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CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
CHURRO
Treat that may be dipped in dulce de leche
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1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
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BUT
"Having said that ... "
(3)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
BUT
"Having said that ... "
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1%
LICORICEPIAZZA
Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?
(14)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
LICORICEPIAZZA
Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?
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WHEE
"What fun!"
(4)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
WHEE
"What fun!"
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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1%
DODGEOMNI
Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
(9)
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Aug 8, 2026
1%
DODGEOMNI
Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
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1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
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1%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
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Aug 7, 2026
1%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
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1%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
(8)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
QUADAXEL
Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin
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1%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
BACARDI
Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba
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1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
(8)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
COINSLOT
Place that welcomes change?
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1%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
DESIRE
"You are my fire / The one __": "I Want It That Way" opening lyrics
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1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
HEALTHSPELL
*Video game boost that may repair damage
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1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
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1%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
LIBRARYSHELVES
Places for books that may be borrowed
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1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
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1%
SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
(14)
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Aug 3, 2026
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SKELETALSYSTEM
Anatomical structure that includes bones and joints
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SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
(13)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
SHOWSOMESPINE
Bravely stand one's ground, or what 19-, 24-, and 45-Across typically do?
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1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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RYES
Deli loaves that may be seeded or marbled
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LLM
A.I. tool that generates text
(3)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
LLM
A.I. tool that generates text
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HER
"That girl?"
(3)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
HER
"That girl?"
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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LASERPOINTER
*Presentation tool that doubles as a cat toy
(12)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
LASERPOINTER
*Presentation tool that doubles as a cat toy
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1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
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UNTRUE
"That's a lie!"
(6)
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Jul 29, 2026
1%
UNTRUE
"That's a lie!"
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IPLANTO
"That's my intention"
(7)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
IPLANTO
"That's my intention"
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AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
AVON
Cosmetics giant that started as the California Perfume Company
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CRAW
"That really sticks in my __!"
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
CRAW
"That really sticks in my __!"
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
(8)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SIXPACKS
Sets of sculpted abs, and what the ends of 19-, 23-, 24-, 36-, 46-, and 48-Across are altogether
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
(11)
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Jul 26, 2026
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FEELSBITTER
*Recovers somewhat
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
(3)
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Jul 26, 2026
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OHO
"Look what I found!"
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1%
WIIS
Nintendo consoles that debuted in 2006
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
WIIS
Nintendo consoles that debuted in 2006
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1%
HEYMAN
"What's up, bro!"
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
HEYMAN
"What's up, bro!"
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IFSO
"In that case ... "
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
IFSO
"In that case ... "
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
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1%
ITV
BBC competitor that airs "Love Island"
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
ITV
BBC competitor that airs "Love Island"
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1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
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1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
(8)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
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JAMBA
Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
JAMBA
Brand that dropped "Juice" from its name in 2019
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1%
OIL
Novel that inspired "There Will Be Blood"
(3)
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Jul 23, 2026
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OIL
Novel that inspired "There Will Be Blood"
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YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
(5)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
YODEL
Sound that comes from on high
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1%
ISAW
"That didn't escape my notice"
(4)
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Jul 23, 2026
1%
ISAW
"That didn't escape my notice"
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1%
BUBBLEMACHINE
Device that gets the party poppin'?
(13)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
BUBBLEMACHINE
Device that gets the party poppin'?
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1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
1%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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1%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
ONIONS
Vegetables that may be chopped while wearing goggles
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1%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
(11)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
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1%
HULA
Dance that tells a story
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
HULA
Dance that tells a story
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
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1%
LETO
Mother of Apollo and Artemis
(4)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
LETO
Mother of Apollo and Artemis
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1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
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SERVESMERIGHT
"I deserved that"
(13)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
SERVESMERIGHT
"I deserved that"
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GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
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ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on October 17, 2025
Bowlfuls next to the chips
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Bank fixtures
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IMDb listings
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Fresh way to start
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Boyfriend
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Acrobat's company
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Admission granted to the rich and famous, often
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Bite playfully
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Creative spark, for short
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"___ be great"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "poll" or "hat"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 196 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is STRAW (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "poll" or "hat""?
The best answer for "Word before "poll" or "hat"" is STRAW with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "poll" or "hat"" 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.