Crossword Answer For
Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle
Last seen in Premier Sunday Crossword December 25, 2022 Answers
Working through the Premier Sunday Crossword crossword from December 25, 2022 and stuck on "Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle"? Our solver has identified 187 potential answers for this clue. The most likely solution is CHRISTMAS, a 9-letter word with a 99% confidence rating drawn from our extensive archive of crossword puzzle data.
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187 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CHRISTMAS
Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 25, 2022
99%
CHRISTMAS
Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 25, 2022
4%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2026
4%
SIGNLANGUAGE
Nonverbal communication, or what can be found at the starts of 20-, 28-, 38-, and 46-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
2%
EVER
Penultimate word in many fairy tales
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
2%
REDBLEND
Many a house wine, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
2%
ESS
End of most plural words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
2%
ESS
End of most plural words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
2%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
2%
FOURPEATS
Rare championship sequences, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
2%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
2%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
2%
ALT
PC key near the space bar
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
2%
ALT
PC key near the space bar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
FOB
Keyless key
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
2%
FOB
Keyless key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
2%
SAYSO
Final word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2026
2%
SAYSO
Final word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2026
2%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
2%
PIESALAMODE
Dishes that can be both hot and cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2026
2%
SLINGBACK
Shoe with a strap behind the heel, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2026
2%
NAILCARE
What files can help with
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
2%
NAILCARE
What files can help with
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
2%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
2%
ATLAST
"Finally!," or what can be found in 18-, 30-, 46-, and 59-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
2%
IDO
Promising words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
2%
IDO
Promising words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
2%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2026
2%
LOWCOUNTRY
Region of South Carolina and Georgia, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 16-, and 32-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2026
2%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
2%
BABYSTEPS
Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
2%
LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
2%
LIES
"Not one word of this is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
ESC
PC "oops" key
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
2%
ESC
PC "oops" key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
ADAGE
Wise words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
2%
ADAGE
Wise words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
2%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
2%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
2%
OCTAL
In base eight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2026
2%
OCTAL
In base eight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2026
2%
PICKLEJUICE
Liquid that can relieve muscle cramps
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
2%
PICKLEJUICE
Liquid that can relieve muscle cramps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2026
2%
MATCHINGPJS
Cozy garb in some family photos, or what can be found in 17-, 27-, and 43-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2026
2%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
2%
ITSNOTTHATHARD
"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2026
2%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
2%
WINTERBREAK
Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2026
2%
GAMEDEMO
Trial version of a puzzle app, e.g.
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
2%
GAMEDEMO
Trial version of a puzzle app, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
2%
SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
2%
SERA
Repeated word in a Doris Day classic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
2%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2026
2%
MILKSHAKE
Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
2%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
2%
WESTWARDHO
Oregon Trail cry, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
FOLLOWSUIT
Do the same, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across can do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
2%
URL
Address that often starts with "www"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
ITME
Online "I can relate"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
GAININGWEIGHT
Getting heavier, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ISLET
Typically uninhabited key
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
2%
ISLET
Typically uninhabited key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
FIRSTHALF
Game division, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
2%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
2%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
TOPHEAVY
Not well-balanced, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
ARM
One of eight on an octopus
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
ARM
One of eight on an octopus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
2%
TVSET
Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
2%
AIRY
Light as can be
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
AIRY
Light as can be
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
2%
BMINUS
So-so grade, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
2%
SOULMATES
Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
2%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LITTER
Throw trash away, but not in a trash can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
THEHOARSEWHISPERER
One who can only rasp quietly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
2%
REBUS
Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
GANGBUSTERS
Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
2%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
2%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
OKGO
"You can leave now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SPACEBAR
Long key
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
SPACEBAR
Long key
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2026
2%
MAINEVENT
Principal draw on fight night, or an apt title for this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
1%
SAM
Froot Loops mascot Toucan __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2026
1%
SAM
Froot Loops mascot Toucan __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican bucks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
PESOS
Mexican bucks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
LIETOME
"I can't handle the truth!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
1%
LIETOME
"I can't handle the truth!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2026
1%
CACAO
Mesoamerican fruit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
CACAO
Mesoamerican fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
CANE
Peppermint candy shape
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 8, 2026
1%
CANE
Peppermint candy shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 8, 2026
1%
KNOT
Monkey's fist, for one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
KNOT
Monkey's fist, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
OSLO
Scandinavian city served by Gardermoen Airport
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2026
1%
OSLO
Scandinavian city served by Gardermoen Airport
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2026
1%
ERA
Significant phase
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
ERA
Significant phase
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
YAMAHAS
Some motorcycles and keyboards
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2026
1%
YAMAHAS
Some motorcycles and keyboards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2026
1%
BEADS
Common elements in Native American jewelry
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2026
1%
BEADS
Common elements in Native American jewelry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2026
1%
CHAD
African lake in four countries
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
CHAD
African lake in four countries
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
ASS
Donkey
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2026
1%
ASS
Donkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
SAUNA
Cold plunge preceder, sometimes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
SKOR
Toffee candy bar
(4)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
SKOR
Toffee candy bar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
RAND
South African currency
(4)
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Oct 29, 2026
1%
RAND
South African currency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
TON
Freight unit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
TON
Freight unit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
ASPS
North African cobras
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
1%
ASPS
North African cobras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
1%
BASALT
Volcanic rock
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2026
1%
BASALT
Volcanic rock
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2026
1%
PISA
Tuscan city known for a campanile
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2026
1%
PISA
Tuscan city known for a campanile
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2026
1%
EMOJI
__ keyboard
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
EMOJI
__ keyboard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
BANTU
African language family
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
BANTU
African language family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
CARNE
Mexican meat
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2026
1%
CARNE
Mexican meat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots the Monkey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
YEP
"Okey-dokey"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
YEP
"Okey-dokey"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
1%
GNU
African antelope
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
GNU
African antelope
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
GREATLAKES
North American quintet depicted on the Michigan quarter
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2026
1%
GREATLAKES
North American quintet depicted on the Michigan quarter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 2026
1%
ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2026
1%
ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2026
1%
SOSA
Nueva canción great Mercedes
(4)
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SOSA
Nueva canción great Mercedes
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ALEX
Arctic Monkeys lead singer Turner
(4)
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ALEX
Arctic Monkeys lead singer Turner
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OLMEC
Early Mesoamerican civilization
(5)
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OLMEC
Early Mesoamerican civilization
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TYPED
Used a keyboard
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TYPED
Used a keyboard
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ELOTE
Mexican corn dish
(5)
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ELOTE
Mexican corn dish
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ASADO
South American barbecue
(5)
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ASADO
South American barbecue
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TOON
Mickey or Minnie
(4)
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TOON
Mickey or Minnie
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FLAUTAS
Mexican dish with fried tortillas
(7)
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FLAUTAS
Mexican dish with fried tortillas
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STEAK
Swordfish cut
(5)
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STEAK
Swordfish cut
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EEG
Brain scan letters
(3)
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EEG
Brain scan letters
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USERID
Password preceder
(6)
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USERID
Password preceder
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OTOMI
Some indigenous Mexicans
(5)
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OTOMI
Some indigenous Mexicans
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
(5)
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
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ORR
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby
(3)
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ORR
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby
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MIAMI
City with the Heat and the Hurricanes
(5)
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MIAMI
City with the Heat and the Hurricanes
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ASSES
Donkeys
(5)
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ASSES
Donkeys
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FEZ
Tasseled hat that shares a name with a Moroccan city
(3)
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FEZ
Tasseled hat that shares a name with a Moroccan city
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KILO
Metric weight, for short
(4)
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KILO
Metric weight, for short
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EERIER
More uncanny
(6)
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EERIER
More uncanny
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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UIE
Driver's one-eighty
(3)
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UIE
Driver's one-eighty
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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TOM
Male turkey
(3)
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TOM
Male turkey
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ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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ABRA
Incantation syllables
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SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
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SKA
Jamaican style
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
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NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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NOR
Scand. land
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SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
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SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
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ACCRA
West African capital
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ACCRA
West African capital
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MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
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MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
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RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
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RATIO
Secant, for one
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LIRA
Turkey bacon?
(4)
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LIRA
Turkey bacon?
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ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
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ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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Sep 9, 2026
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CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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ACME
Height
(4)
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ACME
Height
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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OAKEN
Like some whiskey barrels
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LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
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LAVA
Volcano's output
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EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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EPEE
Fencing sword
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COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
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COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
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SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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SOL
Mexican lager
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SEGA
Super Monkey Ball developer
(4)
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SEGA
Super Monkey Ball developer
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SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
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SMH
"I can't believe u"
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BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
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BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
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OSU
Buckeyes' sch.
(3)
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OSU
Buckeyes' sch.
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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EPEES
Olympic swords
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FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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TUNIS
North African capital
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TUNIS
North African capital
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
(3)
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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TYPE
Use a keyboard
(4)
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TYPE
Use a keyboard
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TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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TAPER
Slender candle
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
(5)
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ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
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GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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GNUS
African antelopes
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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EMMA
Mackey of "Ella McCay"
(4)
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EMMA
Mackey of "Ella McCay"
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OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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OPUS
Significant work
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DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
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DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
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SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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Aug 19, 2026
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SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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PIANOACCORDION
*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
(14)
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Aug 18, 2026
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PIANOACCORDION
*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
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BURROS
Small donkeys
(6)
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BURROS
Small donkeys
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
(6)
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Aug 9, 2026
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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BEL
__ canto
(3)
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BEL
__ canto
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
(8)
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Aug 3, 2026
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
(4)
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HAND
Appendage often traced to draw a turkey in art class
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
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Jul 31, 2026
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AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
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WATTLE
Turkey appendage
(6)
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WATTLE
Turkey appendage
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TITI
South American monkey
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TITI
South American monkey
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
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Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on December 25, 2022
“The Good Body” playwright
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“Gorky Park” actress Joanna
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Close to
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It has flights around French Polynesia
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Related to the backbone
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Actress Fanning
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Reverberated deeply
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Supposed supernatural mentor
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Anti votes
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Turnstile, e.g.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CHRISTMAS (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle"?
The best answer for "Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle" is CHRISTMAS with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word that can precede the starts of eight key words in this puzzle" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
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It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on December 25, 2022.