Crossword Answer For
Word before "the ball" or "the bass"
Last seen in Universal Crossword July 3, 2020 Answers
The crossword clue "Word before "the ball" or "the bass"" was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on July 3, 2020. We've carefully identified 184 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, DROP (4 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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184 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DROP
Word before "the ball" or "the bass"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 3, 2020
99%
DROP
Word before "the ball" or "the bass"
Universal Crossword · Jul 3, 2020
8%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
8%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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)
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Jul 14, 2026
8%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
8%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
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
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%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
SIDESPIN
Cause of a soccer ball bending midair
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%
SEER
Crystal ball gazer
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
4%
SEER
Crystal ball gazer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
POSE
FX drama about New York City's ball culture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
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%
YARN
Knitter's ball
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
YARN
Knitter's ball
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 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%
TEE
Rugby ball prop
(3)
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Jul 25, 2026
4%
TEE
Rugby ball prop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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)
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Jun 4, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
FIST
Hand ball?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
FIST
Hand ball?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 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)
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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%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
NERFGUN
Toy ball blaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
PORTER
Billy who wore a velvet tuxedo jacket and ball gown to the Oscars in 2019
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 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%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
NUTMEED
*Kicked a soccer ball between an opponent's legs
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
BOWL
Roll a ball on a lane
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 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
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
ACMILAN
Italian football powerhouse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
WEIRDOS
Goofballs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
WEIRDOS
Goofballs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 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%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
PEARLS
Bubble tea balls
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
RIM
Part of a basketball hoop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
BAGS
Bases, in baseball slang
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 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%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADIA
College basketball coach Barnes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 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%
TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
TANGO
Dramatic ballroom dance
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%
ORBS
Space balls?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ORBS
Space balls?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
STARS
Great balls of fire
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
STARS
Great balls of fire
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
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%
BATS
Softball clubs
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
BATS
Softball clubs
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
1%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 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%
UMPS
Baseball officials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
UMPS
Baseball officials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
PLIE
Part of a glissade, in ballet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
SENSORY
Like stress balls and fidget spinners
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
PELTS
Nails, as with snowballs
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%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
LOGOTHREE
Distance shot in basketball, or what 16-, 26-, and 39-Across are altogether?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
1%
TERI
Indiana University basketball coach Moren
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 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%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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%
SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SLOWJAM
Soft R&B ballad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
NOD
Assent nonverbally
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
NOD
Assent nonverbally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
1%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
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SPELL
Witchy words
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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GRID
Crossword diagram
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
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MAPLE
Baseball bat wood
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BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
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BASEJUMP
Leap at a military ballet?
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
(4)
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TREY
Basketball three-pointer
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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DOUG
Football coach Pederson
(4)
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Jul 4, 2026
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DOUG
Football coach Pederson
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
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ARGUE
Exchange words
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AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
(4)
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Jun 24, 2026
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AMMO
Paintballs, e.g.
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REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
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REESE
Pee Wee of baseball
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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THEEND
Famous last words?
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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WILL
Last words, often
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WELT
Paintball injury
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
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WELT
Paintball injury
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
(4)
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Jun 7, 2026
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TOES
Turning points for ballerinas?
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
(3)
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RED
Color of Lucky Charms balloons
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DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
(5)
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May 31, 2026
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DEREK
Baseball Hall of Famer Jeter
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
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IGAVE
Donor's words
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
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May 24, 2026
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NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
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May 21, 2026
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SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
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INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
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May 20, 2026
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INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
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NET
Pickleball barrier
(3)
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May 18, 2026
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NET
Pickleball barrier
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SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
(5)
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May 15, 2026
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SABAN
Longtime college football coach Nick
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
(5)
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May 12, 2026
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ONTOE
How ballerinas may stand
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ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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ALOU
Baseball dynasty name
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VOTE
Cast a ballot
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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VOTE
Cast a ballot
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ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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May 10, 2026
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ISTO
Analogy words
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ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
(6)
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May 4, 2026
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ROYALS
Kansas City baseball team
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DUNK
Basketball stuff
(4)
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May 3, 2026
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DUNK
Basketball stuff
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EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
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May 3, 2026
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EDIT
Exchange words?
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SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
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SELIG
Former baseball commissioner Bud
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
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DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
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CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
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CLUED
Like crosswords
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NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
(4)
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Apr 26, 2026
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NASH
Basketball Hall of Famer Steve
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GAINS
Advances, in football
(5)
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Apr 21, 2026
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GAINS
Advances, in football
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TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
(6)
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Apr 21, 2026
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TANGOS
Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
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LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
(4)
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Apr 20, 2026
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LOBO
Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
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OATH
Swear words?
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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OATH
Swear words?
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TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
(4)
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Apr 15, 2026
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TAMI
Roman of "Basketball Wives"
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RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
(3)
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Apr 13, 2026
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RBI
Baseball stat in a 1987 video game's title
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NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
(4)
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Apr 12, 2026
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NENA
"99 Luftballons" group
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IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
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Apr 11, 2026
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IMEANT
Rephrasing words
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WAD
Spitball, e.g.
(3)
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Apr 10, 2026
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WAD
Spitball, e.g.
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PASSES
Football throws
(6)
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Apr 10, 2026
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PASSES
Football throws
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UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
(3)
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Apr 7, 2026
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UMP
Official who calls balls and strikes
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CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
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Apr 5, 2026
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CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
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ENVOY
Embassy go-between
(5)
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Apr 5, 2026
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ENVOY
Embassy go-between
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COLT
Indianapolis footballer
(4)
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Apr 2, 2026
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COLT
Indianapolis footballer
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DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
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Apr 2, 2026
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DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
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TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
(5)
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Apr 2, 2026
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TOPPS
Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
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ESPN
College football channel
(4)
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Apr 1, 2026
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ESPN
College football channel
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
(6)
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Mar 31, 2026
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SAFETY
Two-point football play
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HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
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Mar 31, 2026
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HEAR
Catch words?
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DINGALINGS
Screwballs
(10)
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Mar 28, 2026
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DINGALINGS
Screwballs
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SNO
Hostess ___balls
(3)
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Mar 27, 2026
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SNO
Hostess ___balls
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YARD
Football unit
(4)
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Mar 25, 2026
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YARD
Football unit
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KIT
Footballer's uniform
(3)
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Mar 25, 2026
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KIT
Footballer's uniform
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POP
Burst, as a balloon
(3)
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Mar 24, 2026
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POP
Burst, as a balloon
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HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
(5)
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Mar 23, 2026
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HORSE
Basketball game you can play without dribbling
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DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
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Mar 23, 2026
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DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "the ball" or "the bass"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DROP (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "the ball" or "the bass""?
The best answer for "Word before "the ball" or "the bass"" is DROP with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "the ball" or "the bass"" 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 July 3, 2020.