Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Word near a handle", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 3, 2021. Our database holds 174 possible answers, with PULL (4 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For Word near a handle:
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174 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PULL
Word near a handle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2021
99%
PULL
Word near a handle
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2021
5%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
5%
CORSICA
French island near Sardinia
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
5%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
AFAR
Nowhere near
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
5%
AFAR
Nowhere near
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
5%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
ESC
Key near F1
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
ESC
Key near F1
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
RENO
Gambling town near Tahoe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
5%
RENO
Gambling town near Tahoe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
5%
HAFT
Axe handle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
HAFT
Axe handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
5%
TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
5%
TAHOE
Ski area near Reno
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
OSSA
Peak near Olympus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
5%
OSSA
Peak near Olympus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
NILE
River near the Great Pyramid
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
NILE
River near the Great Pyramid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
SEDONA
Arizona city near the Seven Sacred Pools
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SEDONA
Arizona city near the Seven Sacred Pools
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
5%
IRVINE
California city near Santa Ana
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
5%
IRVINE
California city near Santa Ana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
5%
MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
MOAB
Utah city near two national parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
5%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
5%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
5%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
5%
TAMPA
Florida city near St. Petersburg
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
TAMPA
Florida city near St. Petersburg
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
5%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
5%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
5%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
5%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
5%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
5%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
5%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
5%
MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
5%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2026
5%
RETURNTOTHEFOLD
Sign near a door slot of a 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
5%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
5%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
5%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
5%
OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
5%
UCLA
Campus near Sunset Blvd.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
UCLA
Campus near Sunset Blvd.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
5%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
5%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
5%
PALOALTO
City near Stanford University
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
5%
PALOALTO
City near Stanford University
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
5%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
ONEIDA
Lake near Syracuse, New York
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
5%
ONEIDA
Lake near Syracuse, New York
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
5%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
5%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
5%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
5%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
5%
MALTA
Island near Sicily
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
5%
MALTA
Island near Sicily
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
5%
NEGEV
Desert near the Sinai Peninsula
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
5%
NEGEV
Desert near the Sinai Peninsula
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
5%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
5%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
HILT
Dagger handle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
5%
HILT
Dagger handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
5%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
5%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
ELPASO
City near Hueco Tanks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
5%
ELPASO
City near Hueco Tanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
5%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
TIBET
Land near 41-Down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
TIBET
Land near 41-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
ALT
PC key near Z
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
ALT
PC key near Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
5%
URAL
Range that starts near the Kara Sea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
5%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
SOHO
Gallery-rich area near Tribeca
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
SOHO
Gallery-rich area near Tribeca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
DULLES
Airport near Washington, D.C.
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
DULLES
Airport near Washington, D.C.
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
ETNA
Peak near Catania
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
5%
ETNA
Peak near Catania
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
5%
LAPLATA
City near Buenos Aires
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
LAPLATA
City near Buenos Aires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
5%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
5%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
5%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
5%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
5%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
UTE
Athlete who plays home games near the Great Salt Lake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
TUCSON
City near Saguaro National Park
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
5%
TUCSON
City near Saguaro National Park
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
5%
LATS
Muscles near delts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
LATS
Muscles near delts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
BLEWAFUSE
Flew off the handle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
5%
BLEWAFUSE
Flew off the handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
5%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
5%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
5%
KOBE
City near Osaka
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
KOBE
City near Osaka
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
5%
POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
NAPA
Wine region near Sonoma
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
NAPA
Wine region near Sonoma
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
5%
STEPASIDE
"Scoot over so I can handle this"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
STEPASIDE
"Scoot over so I can handle this"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
5%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
5%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
5%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
5%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
5%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
5%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
5%
SFO
Calif. airport near San Mateo
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
5%
SFO
Calif. airport near San Mateo
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
5%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
5%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
5%
PLANO
City near Dallas
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
PLANO
City near Dallas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
APIAN
Buzz word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
APIAN
Buzz word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
5%
AFRAME
Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
5%
SPLEEN
Organ near the pancreas
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
5%
SPLEEN
Organ near the pancreas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
5%
NOHO
NYC nabe near the Bowery
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
5%
NOHO
NYC nabe near the Bowery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
PULLS
Drawer handles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
PULLS
Drawer handles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROOTUP
Unearth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OKLA
St. with a panhandle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
OKLA
St. with a panhandle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
1%
AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
OVENMITT
Pan handler
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
OVENMITT
Pan handler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
MINIONS
Gru has nearly 10,400 of these underlings
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
RECTI
Prefix with linear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
1%
RECTI
Prefix with linear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
MIMIROGERS
Actress who plays Honey Chandler on "Bosch" and "Bosch: Legacy"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
MIMIROGERS
Actress who plays Honey Chandler on "Bosch" and "Bosch: Legacy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
PROP
Item handled by an actor
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
PROP
Item handled by an actor
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
TOTE
Large, two-handled bag
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
TOTE
Large, two-handled bag
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2025
1%
CLUES
Crossword hints
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2025
1%
TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
TINATURNER
Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, and a description of this crossword?
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 3, 2021
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Crossword Clue
Frolic
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Cowboy's pants
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"Hahaha," in a text
Crossword Clue
Now more than ___
Crossword Clue
Agree
Crossword Clue
In the past
Crossword Clue
"Billions" actor Asia ___ Dillon
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Move stealthily
Crossword Clue
Low pitch indicator, in music
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word near a handle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PULL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word near a handle"?
The best answer for "Word near a handle" is PULL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word near a handle" 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 December 3, 2021.