Crossword Answer For
Word used to decrypt a cipher
Last seen in Universal Crossword September 23, 2023 Answers
Here's what we know about the crossword clue "Word used to decrypt a cipher", last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on September 23, 2023. Our database holds 179 possible answers, with KEY (3 letters) topping the list at 99% confidence. This ranking reflects real data from crossword puzzles published across multiple sources.
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179 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
KEY
Word used to decrypt a cipher
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2023
99%
KEY
Word used to decrypt a cipher
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2023
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
EGAD
"My word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
4%
YUM
Lip-smacking word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
4%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
4%
MANIOCS
Plants whose roots are used to make tapioca
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
4%
SAYSO
Last word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
4%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2026
4%
EMUS
Birds whose oil is used in Aboriginal medicine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
4%
CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
CYAN
Blue-green hue used in color printing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
KOA
Tonewood used to make ukuleles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
4%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
SWORE
Gave one's word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
4%
HAT
Accessory often tipped or used for tips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
4%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
4%
BAHT
Thai currency whose symbol was once used to represent Bitcoin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
4%
NEE
Alumna bio word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
SOIHEAR
"That's the word on the street"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
4%
ASL
Comm. used by many CODAs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
4%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 13, 2026
4%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
4%
THAN
Comparison word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
4%
UBE
Purple yam used in desserts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
4%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
PRONOUNCE
Sound out, as a word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
WASHI
Paper used in origami
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
4%
WASHI
Paper used in origami
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
4%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
4%
CASHEW
Nut used to make cheese or butter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
4%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
4%
BEET
Red root vegetable used in some dyes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
MINOR
Key word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
GEL
Product often used to create a wet look
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
4%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
4%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
ERES
Spanish 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
TALC
Mineral once used in baby powder
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
4%
YADA
Nonsense word similar to "blah"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
4%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
4%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
MUFFINSN
Baking ware that's only used periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
4%
CIAO
Departing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
ACT
Playbill word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
BAGELSLICER
Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
4%
SOYA
Bean used to make tofu
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
4%
ERE
Old word for "before"
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
LIMO
Short word for a long car
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
PEENS
Ends used for shaping
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
PEENS
Ends used for shaping
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
4%
APPA
Palindromic word for "dad" in 10-Down
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
4%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
4%
JERSEYORE
Material used to make Nuggets uniform tops?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
4%
MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
MINT
Herb used in some tea and toothpaste
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
4%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
4%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
4%
PEAR
Wood used to make some woodwinds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
4%
ISAY
"My word, old bean!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
4%
RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
4%
RETCON
Literary device used to address plot inconsistencies
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
MAMA
First word for some babies
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
SOIWASLIKE
Expression used while recounting a past conversation
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
TIS
First word of "Simple Gifts"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SEDGE
Marsh plant used for papyrus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
SATIDLE
Didn't get used
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
SATIDLE
Didn't get used
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
4%
BUTTERNUT
Orange squash type commonly used in soup
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
4%
FROM
Gift tag word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
4%
KEYLIME
Citrus used as a pie flavoring
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
KEYLIME
Citrus used as a pie flavoring
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
4%
JACK
Tool used to change a flat
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
LBOMB
Relationship-deepening word, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
FORBIDDING
How a paddle is used at an auction house
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
FORBIDDING
How a paddle is used at an auction house
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
ALDER
Wood used by luthiers
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
ALDER
Wood used by luthiers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
4%
ERR
Mispronounce a word, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
4%
ECHO
Fun word to shout into a canyon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
4%
BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
BORIC
Kind of acid used as an antiseptic
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
TARO
Crop from which the word "luau" originates
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
4%
AMAS
Latin 101 word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
KNEES
Joints used when cycling
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
MUSCAT
Grape used for sweet wine
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
MUSCAT
Grape used for sweet wine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
4%
SEC
Champagne label word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
UNTO
Golden Rule word
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
VIA
Routing word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
KREME
Last word in doughnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
4%
THE
First word in every "Friends" episode title
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
4%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
4%
ONEORMORE
Minimum word count?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
4%
PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
PAYPERVIEW
*Television service used for airing boxing matches
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
PEEP
Marshmallow treat used in an annual diorama contest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
4%
PEEP
Marshmallow treat used in an annual diorama contest
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
4%
MUNG
Type of bean used in some spring rolls
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
MUNG
Type of bean used in some spring rolls
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
UPON
Second word in many fairy tales
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
APIAN
Buzz word?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
APIAN
Buzz word?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
BROWNSUGAR
Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
BROWNSUGAR
Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
4%
RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2026
4%
RICECOOKER
Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 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%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
1%
CROCODILETEARS
Rips caused by large reptiles?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 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%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
CAT
Pet that can be laser-focused?
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%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
SABER
Curved fencing sword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
SUNDOGS
Optical effects caused by ice crystals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
STARE
Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
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%
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%
CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
CHAI
Cardamom-infused tea
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
1%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
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
1%
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
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%
FOG
Confused state
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
FOG
Confused state
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 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%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
INASPIN
Dazed and confused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 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%
DUETO
Caused by
(5)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
DUETO
Caused by
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 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%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
INAZONE
Hyper-focused
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
1%
CFOS
Execs focused on the bottom line
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%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
LIEIDLE
Go unused
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
LIEIDLE
Go unused
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%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
NUBS
Much-used pencils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
SEAT
Rosa Parks refused to give hers up
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
1%
WOKE
Roused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
1%
WOKE
Roused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 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%
SITSIDLE
Goes unused
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
SITSIDLE
Goes unused
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
1%
KINDLED
Aroused, as interest
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
1%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ERASABLE
With 116-Across, useful tool for some crossword solvers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
1%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
ONE
With 23-Across, repeated words in the Tolkien verse "___ to rule them all, ___ to find them, ___ to bring them all and in the darkness bind them"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
WEEDGUMMIES
CBD-infused candies (... letters 1-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
1%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
1%
FLOW
__ state: focused mindset
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 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%
SLAYED
Greatly amused, as an audience
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
SLAYED
Greatly amused, as an audience
Universal 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%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
THEYRE
Contraction commonly confused with its homophones
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
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
1%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
CINDERELLASTORY
Underdog's feel-good narrative, and where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
1%
HUM
Sing wordlessly
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
1%
KATANA
Japanese sword seen in "Kill Bill"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ACR
Crossword dir.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
1%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
HILT
Sword handle
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
1%
HILT
Sword handle
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
IMUP
Grumble from the recently roused
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
IMUP
Grumble from the recently roused
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on September 23, 2023
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Ninny
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Disney movie with the song "How Far I'll Go"
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Slime
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"That is NOT happening!"
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Theater chain
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Words that break an awkward silence at a meeting
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Pirates' playgrounds
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"80 for Brady" actress Moreno
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"That's enough out of you!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word used to decrypt a cipher" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 179 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is KEY (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word used to decrypt a cipher"?
The best answer for "Word used to decrypt a cipher" is KEY with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word used to decrypt a cipher" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 23, 2023.