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 190 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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190 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%
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
6%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
6%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
6%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
6%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
6%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
6%
THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
6%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
6%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 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%
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%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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
2%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
2%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
2%
CUTTING
With 42-Across, risky business practice, or what can be found in this puzzle's circles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
2%
NEWTS
Critters that can regenerate limbs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
2%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
FIREWOOD
Fuel that can be stacked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
DIMES
Coins that can be screwdrivers in a pinch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
ISLAM
Religion with a call to prayer five times a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
2%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
ROSEUP
Rebelled, or what can be found in 3-, 10-, 24-, and 29-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
2%
BLAHBLAHBLAH
"... and other meaningless drivel," or what can be found at the start of 20-, 34-, and 44-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
SIKH
One resisting the five thieves
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
2%
SIKH
One resisting the five thieves
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
2%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
2%
EGO
Problem that can grow with fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
EGO
Problem that can grow with fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
2%
SIT
Command that might precede "paw"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
2%
POWERCLASHING
Fashion trend that embraces a bold mix of patterns and colors, or what can be found in 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
AIME
Martinican poet Césaire who helped found the Négritude movement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
AXOLOTL
Mexican salamander found in mountain lakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
ABRA
Incantation syllables
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
SKA
Jamaican style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
AERIE
American Eagle Outfitters subsidiary
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 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%
NOR
Scand. land
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
NOR
Scand. land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
SAM
Waterston in the American Theater Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
SOMALI
Like the African dish bariis iskukaris
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
ACCRA
West African capital
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
MODESTO
California city where "American Graffiti" was set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
1%
RATIO
Secant, for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
ASSET
Job candidate's talking point
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
DATES
Outings with a significant other
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
LAVA
Volcano's output
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 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%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
COTIJA
Crumbly Mexican cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADFEES
Significant amount of spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
SOL
Mexican lager
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
SMH
"I can't believe u"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 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%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
BAKINGSODA
Science fair volcano ingredient
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 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
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STE
Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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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
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HMART
Korean-American grocery store
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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KEA
Mauna __: Hawaiian volcano slightly taller than Mauna Loa
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TAPER
Slender candle
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TAPER
Slender candle
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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RESUMES
Job applicants' submissions
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ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
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ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
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GNUS
African antelopes
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GNUS
African antelopes
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PESOS
Mexican coins
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PESOS
Mexican coins
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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TSOS
Name in a Chinese American dish
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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YIPES
"Holy cannoli!"
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OPUS
Significant work
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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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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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ESP
Ability to see what others can't
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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
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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
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APOLAR
Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds
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BEL
__ canto
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BEL
__ canto
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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SONORA
Mexican state on the Gulf of California
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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SKITTLES
Fruity candy brand
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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MTSHASTA
Stratovolcano in NorCal
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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"
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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
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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SLAP
High-five sound
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SLAP
High-five sound
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IHOPE
Wistful words
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IHOPE
Wistful words
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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SPELL
Witchy words
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SPELL
Witchy words
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
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DINERO
Mexican bucks
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
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GRID
Crossword diagram
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GRID
Crossword diagram
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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NONEVENT
Insignificant occurrence
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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MRI
Hosp. scan
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DOLL
American Girl product
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DOLL
American Girl product
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CRAWLSPACE
Area most people can't stand to be in
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
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CHALUPAS
Fried Mexican dishes
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
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READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
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READONLYFILE
Reminder on a collection that can't leave a 52-Across?
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
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MANDELA
Former South African president Nelson
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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GAIT
Trot or canter
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GAIT
Trot or canter
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LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
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LENNOX
"Vacancy" singer Ari
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
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HOODOO
African American folk magic
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
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SLATES
Lists of candidates
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UNLIT
Like new candles
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UNLIT
Like new candles
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
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ROLOS
Caramel candies
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
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NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
(4)
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NATE
"The Greatest Average American" host Bargatze
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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Jun 24, 2026
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SUGARCRASH
*What may follow kids in a candy store?
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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ARGUE
Exchange words
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XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
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XHOSA
South African language with click consonants
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
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HIPPO
River-dwelling mammal that can't swim
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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THEEND
Famous last words?
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
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AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
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WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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WILL
Last words, often
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
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COSINE
Secant reciprocal
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
(5)
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FJORD
Scandinavian inlet
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
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ASH
Volcanic eruption residue
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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OSLO
Scandinavian capital near the North Sea
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
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CAGE
Pet canary's home
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NEST
Wild canary's home
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NEST
Wild canary's home
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NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
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NSA
Org. preceded by the Cipher Bureau
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
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TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
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TAMALES
Steamed cantina dishes
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WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
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WIIU
Game console that preceded the Nintendo Switch
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
(7)
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LOTERIA
Traditional Mexican game of chance
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
(4)
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UHOH
"This can't be good ... "
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PESO
Mexican bar tender
(4)
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PESO
Mexican bar tender
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EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
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EAUBROTHER
"You can't be serious!"
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
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LCD
"American Dream" band __ Soundsystem
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OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
(5)
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OLMEC
Early Mexican civilization
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REESES
Big Cup candy brand
(6)
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REESES
Big Cup candy brand
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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IGAVE
Donor's words
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MTETNA
Active volcano in Eur.
(6)
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May 29, 2026
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MTETNA
Active volcano in Eur.
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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BLANK
Like a brand-new canvas
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BLANK
Like a brand-new canvas
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SAVANNA
African grassland
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SAVANNA
African grassland
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SENATE
American century
(6)
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SENATE
American century
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INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
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INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
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COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
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May 19, 2026
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COUPLESTRIP
Vacation with friends and their significant others
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ANACONDA
South American behemoth
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May 17, 2026
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ANACONDA
South American behemoth
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WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
(7)
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May 16, 2026
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WINESAP
Apple cultivar that dates to American colonial times
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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 190 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.