Crossword Answer For
Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues
Last seen in Premier Sunday Crossword April 11, 2021 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues", last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle on April 11, 2021. Our database holds 191 possible answers, with BUTTERFLY (9 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
Answer For Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues:
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191 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
BUTTERFLY
Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 11, 2021
99%
BUTTERFLY
Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 11, 2021
8%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
8%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
6%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2026
6%
SOUTHBOUND
Following the path of a snowbird, perhaps, or what the answers to the starred clues are, in two ways
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2026
6%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
6%
SCAREQUOTES
Punctuation that expresses skepticism, or what the answers to the starred clues may be called?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
6%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2026
6%
TAGLINES
Marketing slogans, or what the answers to the starred clues are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2026
6%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 9, 2026
6%
PUTAFACETOANAME
Finally meet in person, or how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 9, 2026
6%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2026
6%
TETONS
Wyoming range, or when read as three parts, how the answers to the starred clues were formed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2026
6%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
6%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
6%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
6%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
6%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
6%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
6%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
6%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
6%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
6%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
6%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
6%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
6%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
6%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
4%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2026
4%
NONOTES
"Perfect!," or how to make seven answers in this puzzle match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2026
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%
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
4%
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
4%
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
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
4%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
CONTRADICTIONINTERMS
Oxymoron, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2026
2%
STARTSWITHABANG
Has a thrilling opening, or what the answer to each starred clue does
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 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%
KAMEHAMEHA
Name for five kings of Hawaii
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2026
2%
KAMEHAMEHA
Name for five kings of Hawaii
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 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%
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%
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%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
2%
TALKINGSHOP
Discussing business, or a punny description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2026
2%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2026
2%
HINTAT
Drop clues about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 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%
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%
TEN
Point value of "five" in Scrabble
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2026
2%
TEN
Point value of "five" in Scrabble
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 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%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2026
2%
EARLYHOUR
Four or five, maybe
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
2%
MESS
"Cleanup on aisle five" impetus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
2%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
BILES
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
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%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
2%
VENUS
Williams with five Wimbledon singles titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 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%
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%
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%
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%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
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%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
2%
FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
TOPHATS
Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
2%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
2%
PAINRELIEF
Comfort that can only come from French bread?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
ASIANS
Nearly five billion people
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 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%
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%
ESS
End of most plural words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2026
1%
ESS
End of most plural words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2026
1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 3, 2026
1%
INAWE
At a loss for words, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 3, 2026
1%
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%
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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
SKOR
Toffee candy bar
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2026
1%
RAND
South African currency
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2026
1%
RAND
South African currency
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 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%
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%
IDO
Promising words
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2026
1%
IDO
Promising words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2026
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GNU
African antelope
(3)
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Oct 19, 2026
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GNU
African antelope
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GREATLAKES
North American quintet depicted on the Michigan quarter
(10)
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Oct 19, 2026
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GREATLAKES
North American quintet depicted on the Michigan quarter
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ADAGE
Wise words
(5)
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Oct 18, 2026
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ADAGE
Wise words
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1%
ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
(4)
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Oct 18, 2026
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ANDY
Roddick who was the last American man to win the US Open
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SOSA
Nueva canción great Mercedes
(4)
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Oct 17, 2026
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SOSA
Nueva canción great Mercedes
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OLMEC
Early Mesoamerican civilization
(5)
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Oct 15, 2026
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OLMEC
Early Mesoamerican civilization
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ELOTE
Mexican corn dish
(5)
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Oct 13, 2026
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ELOTE
Mexican corn dish
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ASADO
South American barbecue
(5)
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Oct 12, 2026
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ASADO
South American barbecue
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FLAUTAS
Mexican dish with fried tortillas
(7)
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Oct 11, 2026
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FLAUTAS
Mexican dish with fried tortillas
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STEAK
Swordfish cut
(5)
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Oct 9, 2026
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STEAK
Swordfish cut
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EEG
Brain scan letters
(3)
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Oct 8, 2026
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EEG
Brain scan letters
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USERID
Password preceder
(6)
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Oct 8, 2026
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USERID
Password preceder
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OTOMI
Some indigenous Mexicans
(5)
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Oct 8, 2026
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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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Oct 7, 2026
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ASTRO
Cartoon canine who speaks with an "R" consonant mutation
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ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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Oct 5, 2026
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ISTO
Analogy words
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MIAMI
City with the Heat and the Hurricanes
(5)
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Sep 29, 2026
1%
MIAMI
City with the Heat and the Hurricanes
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FEZ
Tasseled hat that shares a name with a Moroccan city
(3)
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Sep 28, 2026
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FEZ
Tasseled hat that shares a name with a Moroccan city
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EERIER
More uncanny
(6)
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Sep 27, 2026
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EERIER
More uncanny
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
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Sep 26, 2026
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AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
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ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
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1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
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Sep 24, 2026
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AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
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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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Sep 19, 2026
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SKA
Jamaican style
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
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AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
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DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
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NOR
Scand. land
(3)
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Sep 18, 2026
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NOR
Scand. land
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SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
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Sep 15, 2026
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SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
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ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
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ACCRA
West African capital
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MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
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Sep 12, 2026
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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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Sep 12, 2026
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RATIO
Secant, for one
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ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
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Sep 11, 2026
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ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
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DATES
Outings with a significant other
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LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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LAVA
Volcano's output
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EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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Sep 7, 2026
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EPEE
Fencing sword
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COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
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Sep 7, 2026
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COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
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Sep 6, 2026
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ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
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SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
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SOL
Mexican lager
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SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
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Sep 4, 2026
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SMH
"I can't believe u"
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
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TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
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BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
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Sep 2, 2026
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BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
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EPEES
Olympic swords
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FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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1%
STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
(3)
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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TUNIS
North African capital
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
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TUNIS
North African capital
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
(5)
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Aug 26, 2026
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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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Aug 25, 2026
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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TAPER
Slender candle
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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TAPER
Slender candle
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
(5)
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Aug 25, 2026
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ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
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GNUS
African antelopes
(4)
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Aug 25, 2026
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GNUS
African antelopes
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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OPUS
Significant work
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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OPUS
Significant work
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DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
(4)
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Aug 19, 2026
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DOME
Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
(3)
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Aug 19, 2026
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
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ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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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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Aug 6, 2026
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BEL
__ canto
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
(6)
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Aug 5, 2026
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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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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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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1%
MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
(8)
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Aug 1, 2026
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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TITI
South American monkey
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
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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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Jul 30, 2026
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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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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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SLAP
High-five sound
(4)
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Jul 26, 2026
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SLAP
High-five sound
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
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IHOPE
Wistful words
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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
1%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
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SPELL
Witchy words
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
(6)
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Jul 19, 2026
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
(3)
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Jul 19, 2026
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
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GRID
Crossword diagram
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
(8)
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Jul 19, 2026
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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MRI
Hosp. scan
(3)
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Jul 16, 2026
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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DOLL
American Girl product
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
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DOLL
American Girl product
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
(10)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
(8)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
(8)
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Jul 9, 2026
1%
DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
(12)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
(7)
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Jul 8, 2026
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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GAIT
Trot or canter
(4)
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Jul 5, 2026
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GAIT
Trot or canter
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1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
(6)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
HOODOO
African American folk magic
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
(6)
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Jun 30, 2026
1%
SLATES
Lists of candidates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
Clues for Premier Sunday Crossword on April 11, 2021
Talk smack to
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One of Chrysler’s K-cars
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Imaginary
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Lack of refinement
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Open to discussion
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* Golf format not based on the number of holes won
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* Part of an internal-combustion engine
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Take an ax to
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Ornate wardrobe
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Nice ’n Easy product
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 191 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BUTTERFLY (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues"?
The best answer for "Word that can precede the starts of the answers to the five starred clues" is BUTTERFLY 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 the answers to the five starred clues" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on April 11, 2021.