Crossword Answer For
Word said during a handshake
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 29, 2023 Answers
Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from November 29, 2023? The clue "Word said during a handshake" has 175 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is DEAL with 4 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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175 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
DEAL
Word said during a handshake
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2023
99%
DEAL
Word said during a handshake
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2023
8%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
8%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 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%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
4%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
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%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
4%
SOCIALBEEPER
Device that might buzz during a night out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 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%
AMEN
"You said it!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
4%
AMEN
"You said it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
READOFF
List, as names during roll call
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
4%
READOFF
List, as names during roll call
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
BUT
"Having said that ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
4%
BUT
"Having said that ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 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%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 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%
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%
SOTRUE
"You said it!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
4%
SOTRUE
"You said it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
4%
LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
4%
LACTIC
Acid type built up during high-intensity exercise
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 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%
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%
INBLOOM
Like a flower garden during spring
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
INBLOOM
Like a flower garden during spring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
4%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 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%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
BAA
Ewe said it
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
4%
BAA
Ewe said it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
4%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
4%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
4%
CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2026
4%
CHAOTIC
Like a kitchen during the dinner rush
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 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%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 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%
ETTU
Words said to Marcus Junius Brutus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
4%
ETTU
Words said to Marcus Junius Brutus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
4%
ELAL
Airline that doesn't fly during the Sabbath
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
4%
ELAL
Airline that doesn't fly during the Sabbath
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 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%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
4%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
4%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
4%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ELUL
Month during which the shofar is blown daily
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
ELUL
Month during which the shofar is blown daily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
SHAVE
What some men don't do during Movember
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
BLINI
Crepes eaten during Maslenitsa
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
BLINI
Crepes eaten during Maslenitsa
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
LETME
Phrase during a handover
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
LETME
Phrase during a handover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
EVENSO
"That being said ..."
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
EVENSO
"That being said ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
OSCARSNUB
Slight during awards season
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
4%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
4%
STOOL
Chair onstage during a stand-up routine
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
STOOL
Chair onstage during a stand-up routine
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
OSCARSEASON
Period during which acclaimed films are released and promoted for award consideration (In this entry, unscramble letters 3-8)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
MATCHPOINT
Tense situation during court proceedings?
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
GOTHIM
Celebratory cry during a game of tag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
4%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
CENSES
Perfumes during a rite
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
4%
CENSES
Perfumes during a rite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
ORNURSE
Hosp. caregiver during surgery
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
ALI
Baba who said "Open sesame"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
ALI
Baba who said "Open sesame"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
4%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
4%
NICOLASCAGE
Oft-memed actor who said, "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
4%
NICOLASCAGE
Oft-memed actor who said, "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
WILBURWRIGHT
Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
4%
WILBURWRIGHT
Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
4%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
4%
PEWS
Seats during sermons
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
4%
PEWS
Seats during sermons
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
4%
STEAMEDCRAB
Seafood dish that turns from blue to orange during preparation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
4%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
THUNDER
What claps or rolls during a storm
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
THUNDER
What claps or rolls during a storm
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
APIAN
Buzz word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
APIAN
Buzz word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
4%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
HILT
Sword handle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
HILT
Sword handle
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
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Lose fur
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Ocean's highs and lows
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Soothing stuff
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Second half of a spa combo
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Bring together
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Doe's mate
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Place with many agitators
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The Ramones' "I Wanna Be ___"
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Chivalrous fellow
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Globe
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word said during a handshake" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 175 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DEAL (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word said during a handshake"?
The best answer for "Word said during a handshake" is DEAL with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word said during a handshake" 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 November 29, 2023.