Crossword Answer For
Word often contracted
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 24, 2021 Answers
Our crossword solver found 182 potential answers for the clue "Word often contracted", which appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on December 24, 2021. The answer most likely to be correct is ARE, a 3-letter solution matching at 99%. This confidence score is based on historical data from thousands of published puzzles.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ARE
Word often contracted
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2021
99%
ARE
Word often contracted
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2021
10%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
10%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
10%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
10%
TAB
Word often seen under a tilde?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
5%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
5%
TIRAMISU
Dessert often made with espresso
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
5%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
5%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
5%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
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Sep 21, 2026
5%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
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5%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
5%
TDS
Pts. that often result in dances
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
5%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
5%
LAWYER
One who's often going through the motions
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5%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
SPONSOR
Name on a stadium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
5%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
PHO
Entree often garnished with lime
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
5%
TEEN
Coming-of-age story subject, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
5%
IRAIL
Curtain beam, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
(4)
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Sep 6, 2026
5%
PINT
Guinness serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
5%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
5%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 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%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
(7)
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Aug 30, 2026
5%
SCALLOP
Mollusk often pan-seared
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5%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
5%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
(5)
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Aug 16, 2026
5%
ALIBI
Defense witness, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
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Aug 16, 2026
5%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
5%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
5%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
5%
ONTAP
Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
5%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
5%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
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5%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
5%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
5%
HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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5%
ONCE
Not often, but not never
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
5%
ONCE
Not often, but not never
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5%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
5%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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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"
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5%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
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OUR
Possessive word
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5%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
5%
JDPOWER
Market research company often cited in car ads
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5%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
5%
MISO
Soup often served with gyoza
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
5%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
5%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
5%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
(3)
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Jul 22, 2026
5%
PHD
Prof's deg., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 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%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
5%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 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%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
5%
ATTIC
Storage space that often has a slanted ceiling
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5%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
5%
SAND
Mandala medium, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
5%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
5%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
5%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
(8)
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Jul 10, 2026
5%
SCHOLARS
Think tank members, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 10, 2026
5%
RARE
Not often seen
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
5%
RARE
Not often seen
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5%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
5%
SALT
Staple that's often helpful in a pinch?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
5%
EST
Population fig., often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
5%
EST
Population fig., often
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5%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
5%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
5%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
5%
WIRE
Bluetooth device's lack, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
5%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
5%
SCREW
Item that's often turned in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
5%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
5%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
5%
APR
Easter mo., often
(3)
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Jun 17, 2026
5%
APR
Easter mo., often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
5%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
5%
LASAGNE
Dish often served "al forno"
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5%
APRIL
Easter month, often
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
5%
APRIL
Easter month, often
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5%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
5%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
5%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
5%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
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5%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
5%
TOPPER
Star on a Christmas tree, often
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5%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
(5)
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Jun 6, 2026
5%
SALON
Business where employees often get snippy?
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5%
EMAIL
Username, often
(5)
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Jun 5, 2026
5%
EMAIL
Username, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
5%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
5%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
5%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
5%
GODBLESSAMERICA
Seventh-inning stretch song, often
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ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
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May 30, 2026
5%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
5%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
5%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
5%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 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%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
5%
NAAN
Flatbread often enriched with yogurt
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
5%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
5%
SARIS
Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
ART
Messy class, often
(3)
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May 7, 2026
5%
ART
Messy class, often
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CIAO
Departing word
(4)
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May 1, 2026
5%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
5%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
5%
PEER
Academic reviewer, often
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5%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
(4)
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Apr 27, 2026
5%
HALF
Grapefruit serving, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 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)
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Apr 26, 2026
5%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
5%
TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
(6)
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Apr 25, 2026
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TRIFLE
Layered dessert often topped with syllabub
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
5%
SALADINGREDIENT
Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
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DRAGQUEEN
Performer often found with big wigs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
5%
MASSEMAIL
Blast that's often annoying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
5%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
5%
LOBBY
Elevator's destination, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
5%
ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
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ROMCOMS
Films that often end in weddings
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5%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal 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
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
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ACS
Aug. runners, often
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
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DEITY
Temple dedicatee, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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TINTED
Like rear windows, often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
5%
TINTED
Like rear windows, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
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COM
URL ending, often
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
COM
URL ending, often
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
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%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
PANCAKE
Korean BBQ side often made with vegetables or seafood
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
5%
THETA
Greek letter that often represents an angle
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
5%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
5%
SLED
Vehicle often steered with the feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
5%
RARELY
Not often
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
RARELY
Not often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
5%
FIREPITS
Campsite centerpieces, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
5%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
5%
GOOGLELOGO
*Symbol often adorned with a "Doodle"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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TRAINEE
Intern, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
TRAINEE
Intern, often
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5%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
(3)
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Mar 28, 2026
5%
RAG
Tune paired with a silent movie, often
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5%
AIDES
Interns, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
5%
AIDES
Interns, often
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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
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
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PROPOKER
Field in which raises happen often?
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
5%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
5%
GREETER
Receptionist, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
5%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
5%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
LONGSTORY
It's often cut short
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
ACES
Highest cards, often
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
5%
ACES
Highest cards, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
5%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
5%
SCENTLESS
Like products for sensitive skin, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
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STY
Pen that's often messy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
5%
STY
Pen that's often messy
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 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%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
5%
COLDOPENS
First scenes of "SNL" episodes, often
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
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Feb 27, 2026
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SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
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MOTHERIOFIPEARL
*Inlay material, often
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MBA
Exec's degree, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
MBA
Exec's degree, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
5%
ELIMINATION
What a loss in a tournament often leads to
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
BAGGY
Like sweatpants, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
5%
BOSSFIGHTS
End-of-level battles, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
5%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
5%
ANKLET
Jewelry often worn with sandals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
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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%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EIDER
Puffer jacket filler, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 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%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
5%
SLIT
Cat's eye, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 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%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
5%
ANEMIA
Condition often treated with iron supplements
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
5%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
5%
EROS
Deity often depicted as a winged youth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
5%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
CEO
Co. founder's second title, often
LA Times Daily 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%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
POKE
Dish often prepared with Maui onions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
5%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
5%
JOBHOP
Change positions often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
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%
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%
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
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Touchy monarch?
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Representation
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Edible seed
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Port near the Red Sea
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To date
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Wild party
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Near-EGOT winner Midler (she's missing the O)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word often contracted" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ARE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word often contracted"?
The best answer for "Word often contracted" is ARE with 3 letters.
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Where has "Word often contracted" been used as a crossword clue?
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