Crossword Answer For
Word before "top" or "circle"
Last seen in Universal Crossword October 15, 2025 Answers
Can't figure out the crossword clue "Word before "top" or "circle""? This clue was in the Universal Crossword puzzle on October 15, 2025. Our database suggests CROP (4 letters) as the top answer with 99% confidence, selected from 182 possibilities. We've analysed thousands of crossword puzzles to bring you the most accurate solutions.
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182 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CROP
Word before "top" or "circle"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
99%
CROP
Word before "top" or "circle"
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
8%
INNER
Word before beauty or peace
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
8%
INNER
Word before beauty or peace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
8%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
4%
EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
4%
ANKH
Egyptian cross with a top loop
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
4%
ANKH
Egyptian cross with a top loop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Final word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Final word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
4%
EVE
Night before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
4%
EVE
Night before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
4%
LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
4%
LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
4%
SADE
Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
4%
SADE
Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2026
4%
TBAR
Support before a run, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
4%
TBAR
Support before a run, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
4%
AND
"On top of that ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2026
4%
AND
"On top of that ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2026
4%
ANEW
From the top
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
4%
ANEW
From the top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
4%
SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
4%
SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
4%
TSHIRT
Gym top
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2026
4%
TSHIRT
Gym top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 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%
BRA
Bikini top
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
BRA
Bikini top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
WIN
Come out on top
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
WIN
Come out on top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
CADRE
Inner circle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
CADRE
Inner circle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
BODICE
Dress top
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
BODICE
Dress top
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%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 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%
OVERLIE
Rest on top of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
4%
OVERLIE
Rest on top of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 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%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
AFRESH
From the top
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
AFRESH
From the top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 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%
LOWRES
Not top quality, screenwise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
LOWRES
Not top quality, screenwise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 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%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
FEARS
Psychoanalysis topics
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
FEARS
Psychoanalysis topics
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
ESS
End of most plural words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
ESS
End of most plural words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
INN
Travel stop
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 30, 2026
1%
INN
Travel stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 30, 2026
1%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
LOX
Fishy bagel topping
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
1%
LOX
Fishy bagel topping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
1%
VESTS
Sleeveless tops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
VESTS
Sleeveless tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
SIA
"Unstoppable" singer
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
SIA
"Unstoppable" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
TOOTOO
Over-the-top
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2026
1%
TOOTOO
Over-the-top
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2026
1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
1%
LASSI
Drink that may be topped with cardamom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
STONE
Ring topper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
STONE
Ring topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
HIT
Chart-topper
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
HIT
Chart-topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
IDO
Promising words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
IDO
Promising words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
ANTLER
Buck topper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
ANTLER
Buck topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2026
1%
TRACKBALL
Cursor control on some older laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Wise words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Wise words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
PCS
Some laptops
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
1%
PCS
Some laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
1%
ELOTE
Street corn often topped with cotija
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
1%
ELOTE
Street corn often topped with cotija
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
1%
IMACS
Apple desktops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
1%
IMACS
Apple desktops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
1%
ASTO
On the topic of
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
1%
ASTO
On the topic of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
1%
PAPERS
Some desktop clutter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
PAPERS
Some desktop clutter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
UFOS
"The X-Files" topic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2026
1%
UFOS
"The X-Files" topic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2026
1%
LIEON
Recline atop
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
LIEON
Recline atop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
1%
STEAK
Swordfish cut
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
1%
USERID
Password preceder
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
1%
USERID
Password preceder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
1%
ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
1%
ELLY
Shortstop De La Cruz who led the majors in stolen bases in 2024
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
1%
LID
Jar topper
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
LID
Jar topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
1%
DONTEVEN
"Stop right there"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
DONTEVEN
"Stop right there"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
FUDGE
Sundae topping
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
1%
FUDGE
Sundae topping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
1%
ADS
Show stoppers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 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%
BAM
Comic book onomatopoeia
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
BAM
Comic book onomatopoeia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
1%
DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
DRUMS
Percussion instruments with taut tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
REDSAUCE
Manicotti topping
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
REDSAUCE
Manicotti topping
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%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
TMI
"Pls stop sharing!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
TMI
"Pls stop sharing!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
OPHELIA
Tragic character in the title of a 2025 Taylor Swift chart-topper
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
OPHELIA
Tragic character in the title of a 2025 Taylor Swift chart-topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ACE
King topper in a game of war
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
1%
ACE
King topper in a game of war
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
PAN
Stovetop vessel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
PAN
Stovetop vessel
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%
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%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TEEUP
Pave the way for, as a topic of conversation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 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%
ARM
One of eight on an octopus
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
ARM
One of eight on an octopus
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%
ROE
Orange sushi topping
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
ROE
Orange sushi topping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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%
POPHIT
Chart-topper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
POPHIT
Chart-topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 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%
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%
ALASKAROLL
Sushi bite topped with salmon
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ALASKAROLL
Sushi bite topped with salmon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
1%
PANAMAHAT
*Broad-brimmed topper made of straw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
LAU
Cantopop star Andy
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
LAU
Cantopop star Andy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
MEANIE
"Stop being such a jerk!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
MEANIE
"Stop being such a jerk!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 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%
ICE
Winter puddle topper
(3)
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Aug 16, 2026
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ICE
Winter puddle topper
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1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
(5)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
MOTEL
Interstate stopover
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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%
TEES
Simple tops
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
1%
TEES
Simple tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
ARMS
Octopus octet
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
ARMS
Octopus octet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
1%
LIVINGWAGE
Economic justice topic
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
LIVINGWAGE
Economic justice topic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
MORELLOS
Cherries atop Black Forest cake
(8)
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Aug 5, 2026
1%
MORELLOS
Cherries atop Black Forest cake
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1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
(12)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
SERIESFINALE
Show stopper?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
STREET
*Stop sign locale
(6)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
STREET
*Stop sign locale
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%
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%
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%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
IDIED
"Could not stop laughing!"
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
IDIED
"Could not stop laughing!"
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1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
OPAL
Birthstone between sapphire and topaz
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1%
SAYIT
"Stop beating around the bush!"
(5)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
SAYIT
"Stop beating around the bush!"
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1%
RETIRE
Stop working
(6)
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Jul 7, 2026
1%
RETIRE
Stop working
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1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
COMETOGETHER
Classic Beatles song, or an apt description of the progression of this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
ABORT
"Stop the launch!"
(5)
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Jul 6, 2026
1%
ABORT
"Stop the launch!"
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1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
EEL
Nigiri topper never served raw
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
EEL
Nigiri topper never served raw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
POLOS
Preppy tops
(5)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
POLOS
Preppy tops
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1%
APEX
Mountaintop
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
APEX
Mountaintop
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1%
BOWS
Gift toppers
(4)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
BOWS
Gift toppers
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1%
STEPLADDER
Help in obtaining top-shelf products
(10)
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Jun 27, 2026
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STEPLADDER
Help in obtaining top-shelf products
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REEVE
"Still Me" memoirist Christopher
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
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REEVE
"Still Me" memoirist Christopher
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1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
HALTERS
Backless tops
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
HALTERS
Backless tops
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1%
STA
RR stop
(3)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
STA
RR stop
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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%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
LETSDROP
Stops talking about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WEAN
Gradually stop nursing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WEAN
Gradually stop nursing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
DAM
Flow stopper
(3)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
DAM
Flow stopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
1%
PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
1%
GOALIE
Water polo shot stopper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
ACERS
Some Taiwanese laptops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 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%
TIARA
Pageant topper
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
TIARA
Pageant topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
VAIO
Japanese laptop maker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
DULLFINISH
Feature of nonglossy countertops
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
1%
DULLFINISH
Feature of nonglossy countertops
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
BRAS
Bikini tops
(4)
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May 27, 2026
1%
BRAS
Bikini tops
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 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%
RADISH
Oft-pickled taco topper
(6)
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May 27, 2026
1%
RADISH
Oft-pickled taco topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
PARM
Pasta topper, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
PARM
Pasta topper, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
SYRUP
Pancake topper
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
1%
SYRUP
Pancake topper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
SEX
"Kama Sutra" topic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
SEX
"Kama Sutra" topic
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word before "top" or "circle"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CROP (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word before "top" or "circle""?
The best answer for "Word before "top" or "circle"" is CROP with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word before "top" or "circle"" 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 15, 2025.