Crossword Answer For
Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 27, 2023 Answers
Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from January 27, 2023? The clue "Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across" has 178 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is BLACK with 5 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
Answer For Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across:
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178 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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99%
BLACK
Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2023
99%
BLACK
Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2023
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2026
3%
ASSYRIA
Mesopotamian empire that included parts of 20-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
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Sep 13, 2026
2%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
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2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
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NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
TOEBEANS
Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
2%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
ETCHASKETCH
Drawing toy that uses aluminum powder
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
ETCHASKETCH
Drawing toy that uses aluminum powder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
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
2%
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
2%
LUIS
Argentine author Jorge __ Borges
(4)
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Aug 17, 2026
2%
LUIS
Argentine author Jorge __ Borges
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2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
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2%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
(8)
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Aug 14, 2026
2%
SERIALNO
Fig. for ordering replacement parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
2%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
(4)
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Aug 11, 2026
2%
NAPA
Auto parts giant that shares a name with a California wine valley
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2%
OVID
Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
2%
OVID
Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
2%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
2%
NEE
Alumna bio word
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2%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
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2%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
OUR
Possessive word
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YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
YES
Ouija board word
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2%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
(4)
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Jul 22, 2026
2%
ACLS
Knee parts, for short
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2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
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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%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
(7)
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Jul 17, 2026
2%
RETINAS
Organ parts with rods and cones
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2%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
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2%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
2%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
(4)
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Jul 3, 2026
2%
TOES
Wiggled body parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
2%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
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Jun 29, 2026
2%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
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2%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
2%
ACTS
Play parts, or plays a part
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2%
POSTS
Earring parts
(5)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSTS
Earring parts
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2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
(6)
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Jun 27, 2026
2%
POSERS
Tough puzzles
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2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
PADS
Removable parts of some bras
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 17, 2026
2%
UPSTHEANTE
Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
2%
ALOE
Succulent with medicinal uses
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
2%
ALOE
Succulent with medicinal uses
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2%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
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Jun 7, 2026
2%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
(6)
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Jun 7, 2026
2%
STEREO
Playing both sides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
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2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
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May 30, 2026
2%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
TENORS
Barbershop parts
(6)
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May 21, 2026
2%
TENORS
Barbershop parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
NEAL
Sci-fi author Stephenson
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
2%
NEAL
Sci-fi author Stephenson
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
2%
ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
2%
ALICE
Wonderland visitor who uses a flamingo as a croquet mallet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
2%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
2%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
2%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
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May 13, 2026
2%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
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May 1, 2026
2%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
2%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
STRAPS
Thin parts on tanks
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
STRAPS
Thin parts on tanks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
BIO
"About the author" blurb
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
BIO
"About the author" blurb
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
HOODS
Car parts that can be popped
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
HOODS
Car parts that can be popped
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
2%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
2%
TOLEDO
City of both Ohio and Spain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
TOLEDO
City of both Ohio and Spain
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
2%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
2%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
2%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
PETALS
Poppy parts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
PETALS
Poppy parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
BANANABREAD
Treat that uses up overripe fruit
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
BANANABREAD
Treat that uses up overripe fruit
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
WINWIN
Beneficial to both sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
FAE
"Bone" author Myenne Ng
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
FAE
"Bone" author Myenne Ng
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
2%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
2%
PUZO
"The Godfather" author Mario
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
PUZO
"The Godfather" author Mario
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
ICEDANCERS
Winter Olympics pairs
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
ICEDANCERS
Winter Olympics pairs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
NNEDI
Sci-fi author Okorafor
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
NNEDI
Sci-fi author Okorafor
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
ISLES
Archipelago parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
ISLES
Archipelago parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
GOPLACES
Make it big, or a hint to the pairs found in the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
LEVI
"If This Is a Man" author Primo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
2%
LEVI
"If This Is a Man" author Primo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
2%
SKIS
Aspen pairs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
SKIS
Aspen pairs
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
PEENS
Hammer parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
2%
PEENS
Hammer parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
2%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
MEHNDI
Body art that uses henna
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
MEHNDI
Body art that uses henna
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
SHAY
"My Good Side: A Memoir" author Scheana
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
SHAY
"My Good Side: A Memoir" author Scheana
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
KENDI
Ibram X. ___ (author of "How To Be an Antiracist")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
KENDI
Ibram X. ___ (author of "How To Be an Antiracist")
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
PEGS
Violin parts for tuning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
2%
PEGS
Violin parts for tuning
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
NELLA
"Quicksand" author Larsen
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
NELLA
"Quicksand" author Larsen
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
2%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
2%
CHAP
Fella, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
2%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
2%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
2%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
2%
OLSEN
Surname of both founders of the fashion label The Row
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
2%
DIAS
Semana parts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
2%
DIAS
Semana parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
2%
ATON
Very frequently
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
ATON
Very frequently
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
AXONS
Long parts of neurons
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
2%
AXONS
Long parts of neurons
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
2%
SHEL
"Where the Sidewalk Ends" author Silverstein
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
2%
SHEL
"Where the Sidewalk Ends" author Silverstein
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
2%
YESANDYES
"Why not both"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
YESANDYES
"Why not both"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
ANON
Mystery author, briefly
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
2%
ANON
Mystery author, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
2%
MARGINS
Blank parts of pages
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
2%
MARGINS
Blank parts of pages
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
2%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
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Feb 20, 2026
2%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
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2%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
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Feb 17, 2026
2%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
2%
ERICA
"Fear of Flying" author Jong
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
2%
ERICA
"Fear of Flying" author Jong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
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Feb 10, 2026
2%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
2%
NEVIL
"On the Beach" author Shute
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
2%
NEVIL
"On the Beach" author Shute
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
2%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
2%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
2%
TSA
Org. that uses CT scanners
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
2%
TSA
Org. that uses CT scanners
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
2%
NECKS
Bottle parts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
2%
NECKS
Bottle parts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
1%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
LETSBE
Doesn't bother
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
1%
FANMADE
Like some unauthorized editions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
DIRECTS
Causes a scene?
(7)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
DIRECTS
Causes a scene?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
EASYAS
Causes of some grade inflation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
VEST
Endow with, as authority
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
VEST
Endow with, as authority
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
1%
FEARS
Causes of spiraling, at times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WOES
Causes of sorrow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
WOES
Causes of sorrow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
1%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
ECHELON
Level of authority
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
ECHELON
Level of authority
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ALIBIS
Excuses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
1%
ALIBIS
Excuses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
1%
ADOS
Ruckuses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2026
1%
ADOS
Ruckuses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
STAYS
Judicial pauses
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
STAYS
Judicial pauses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
STIRS
__ the pot: causes trouble
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
STIRS
__ the pot: causes trouble
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
1%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
1%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
1%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
INPEN
Confident way to solve a crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
AWES
Causes to gasp, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
1%
UNITES
Fuses together
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
UNITES
Fuses together
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
COOPS
Henhouses
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
COOPS
Henhouses
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
1%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
ERAS
Focuses of some museums
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
ERAS
Focuses of some museums
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
MRS
Title for some spouses
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
MRS
Title for some spouses
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
1%
CLANK
Clash heard in a swordfight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
1%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
1%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
1%
AMOS
"The Music of Tori and the Muses" singer-songwriter
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
1%
AMOS
"The Music of Tori and the Muses" singer-songwriter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ABETISABET
"Pay up! No excuses!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
ABETISABET
"Pay up! No excuses!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
RODS
Cones' counterparts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
RODS
Cones' counterparts
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
WAKES
Rouses from sleep
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
WAKES
Rouses from sleep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
1%
ININK
Confident way to solve a print crossword
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
APTS
Penthouses, e.g., briefly
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
APTS
Penthouses, e.g., briefly
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
SYNONYM
Crossword clue, often
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
1%
RAPIER
Swashbuckler's sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on January 27, 2023
Out of battery power
Crossword Clue
Sweetheart
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"Rats!"
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Folklore fiend
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Pi, e.g., in math
Crossword Clue
New York canal
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Arabica, for example
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Military flute
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Torments to no end
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Pair from a deck, perhaps?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 178 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is BLACK (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across"?
The best answer for "Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across" is BLACK with 5 letters.
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Where has "Word that this puzzle's author uses frequently ... and that pairs with both parts of 17-, 25-, 51- and 61-Across" been used as a crossword clue?
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