Crossword Answer For
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Last seen in Universal Crossword April 27, 2025 Answers
The clue "Word you don't want to hear when playing chess" recently appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on April 27, 2025. Our comprehensive crossword database contains 182 potential solutions for this clue. After ranking each by frequency and reliability, MATE (4 letters) comes out on top with 99% confidence.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
99%
MATE
Word you don't want to hear when playing chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 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%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
4%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
4%
POKERNIGHT
Evening when one hopes to get a good deal, and when one might hear the starts of 18-, 23-, 37-, and 47-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
2%
ARENT
"__ you sweet!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ARENT
"__ you sweet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
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Sep 26, 2026
2%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 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%
OVER
"Back to you," in radio lingo
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
2%
OVER
"Back to you," in radio lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
2%
PSST
Soft "Hey, you!"
(4)
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Sep 21, 2026
2%
PSST
Soft "Hey, you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 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%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 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%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
2%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
2%
GONOW
"Why are you still here?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
GONOW
"Why are you still here?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
(3)
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Sep 2, 2026
2%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
2%
ENDGAME
Final part of a chess match
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 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%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
2%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
2%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
2%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
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%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
SMOCK
Recommended garment when using glitter glue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
2%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
2%
ELSE
Conditional word in Python
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
2%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
FINEART
Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
(15)
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Aug 13, 2026
2%
ELECTRICITYBILL
Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
COOLCAT
Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
THEE
Old-school "you"
(4)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
THEE
Old-school "you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
REALLY
"Are you serious?"
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
2%
REALLY
"Are you serious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
2%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
SEE
"Told you!"
(3)
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Aug 9, 2026
2%
SEE
"Told you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
SPILLTHETEA
"I want all the juicy details!"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
2%
SPILLTHETEA
"I want all the juicy details!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 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%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
2%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
(5)
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Aug 3, 2026
2%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
2%
BEEN
"How've you __?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
2%
BEEN
"How've you __?"
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)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
OUR
Possessive word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SHUSH
"Quiet, you!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
2%
SHUSH
"Quiet, you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
2%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
2%
HAVEWEMET
"Do I know you?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
2%
HAVEWEMET
"Do I know you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
YES
Ouija board word
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
YES
Ouija board word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
MUMS
"__ the word!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
2%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
2%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
2%
ROMEOROMEO
Juliet's response when her love asks what city is as eternal as their bond?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
2%
CANIT
"Quiet, you"
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
2%
CANIT
"Quiet, you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
(4)
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Jul 13, 2026
2%
ALAS
Woeful word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
2%
SINCE
"__ you asked ... "
(5)
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Jul 12, 2026
2%
SINCE
"__ you asked ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 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%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
2%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
2%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
TEAMO
Spanish "I love you"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
2%
TEAMO
Spanish "I love you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
2%
SOBEIT
"As you wish"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
SOBEIT
"As you wish"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
WHATARACKET
"Can you believe this scam?"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
2%
WHATARACKET
"Can you believe this scam?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
2%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
BISHOP
Diagonal mover in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 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%
DOTELL
"Let's hear it!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
DOTELL
"Let's hear it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARE
"Who even __ you?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
ARE
"Who even __ you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
TAY
Swift, to Swifties, when doubled
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
2%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
2%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
2%
RIP
Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
2%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
2%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
2%
OHITSONNOW
"You asked for a fight, you'll get one!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
2%
OHITSONNOW
"You asked for a fight, you'll get one!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
2%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
NOR
Repeated word in the unofficial USPS motto
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
2%
PURE
Ivory soap ad word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
2%
OHOK
"If you insist"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
2%
OHOK
"If you insist"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
2%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
2%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
2%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
2%
NOON
Time when shadows are shortest
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
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%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
2%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 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)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
2%
FREEDOM
First Amendment word
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
2%
NEEDNOT
"I __ remind you ... "
(7)
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May 11, 2026
2%
NEEDNOT
"I __ remind you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
2%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
(4)
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May 5, 2026
2%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
GAIN
Choice when the Tide runs out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
(4)
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May 3, 2026
2%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
2%
EXCUSEYOU
"Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
2%
ANYIDEAS
"What do you think?"
(8)
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Apr 29, 2026
2%
ANYIDEAS
"What do you think?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
2%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
MOO
Herd word
(3)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
MOO
Herd word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
OHHUSH
"Quiet, you"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
2%
OHHUSH
"Quiet, you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
THOU
The old you?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
2%
THOU
The old you?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
BRUH
"Dude, are you serious?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
2%
BRUH
"Dude, are you serious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
(5)
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Apr 19, 2026
2%
OCTET
One set of pawns, in chess
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
2%
ISNT
"It ___ the same without you!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
ISNT
"It ___ the same without you!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
ETA
"What's the GPS telling you?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
2%
ETA
"What's the GPS telling you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
2%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
ROAR
Lion's "I'm going to eat you!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
ROAR
Lion's "I'm going to eat you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
2%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
2%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
2%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
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
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
TABLEREADS
Rehearsals a cast generally won't stand for?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
1%
TABLEREADS
Rehearsals a cast generally won't stand for?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 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%
BOTTOMSUP
"Here's mud in your eye!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
BOTTOMSUP
"Here's mud in your eye!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
OCANADA
Song heard at Rogers Centre
(7)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
OCANADA
Song heard at Rogers Centre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
EPEE
Fencing sword
(4)
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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
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
(5)
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Sep 1, 2026
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SABER
Curved fencing sword
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
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EPEES
Olympic swords
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ENAMOR
Win the heart of
(6)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ENAMOR
Win the heart of
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1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
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1%
SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
(7)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SPOILER
Unwanted giveaway?
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SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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HEEDS
Takes to heart
(5)
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Aug 22, 2026
1%
HEEDS
Takes to heart
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1%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
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Aug 21, 2026
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MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
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EAR
"My conscience whispers in your __": "King John"
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
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EAR
"My conscience whispers in your __": "King John"
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NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
1%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
1%
PLEASEDO
"Knock yourself out!"
(8)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
PLEASEDO
"Knock yourself out!"
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1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
(9)
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Aug 13, 2026
1%
ALPHABITS
Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
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1%
STAYDRY
"Use your umbrella!"
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
STAYDRY
"Use your umbrella!"
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1%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
(4)
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Aug 5, 2026
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LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
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ROO
Milne youngling
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
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ROO
Milne youngling
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BEAU
Sweetheart
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
BEAU
Sweetheart
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1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
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WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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1%
INIT
"My heart's just not __"
(4)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
INIT
"My heart's just not __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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1%
TRIALRUNS
Dress rehearsals
(9)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
TRIALRUNS
Dress rehearsals
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WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
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EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
(5)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
EDGED
"O, turn thy __ sword another way; / Strike those that hurt, and hurt not those that help": "Henry VI, Part 1"
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
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SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
IHOPE
Wistful words
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1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
(5)
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Jul 24, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
SPELL
Witchy words
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1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
(4)
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Jul 19, 2026
1%
GRID
Crossword diagram
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ATRIA
Pair of hearts?
(5)
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Jul 17, 2026
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ATRIA
Pair of hearts?
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WOOL
Product removed by shear force?
(4)
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Jul 17, 2026
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WOOL
Product removed by shear force?
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1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
(5)
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Jul 16, 2026
1%
LACEY
Chabert of the "Crossword Mysteries" series
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REGIFT
Pass on, as an unwanted present
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
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REGIFT
Pass on, as an unwanted present
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ACHE
Head or heart follower
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
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ACHE
Head or heart follower
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
(4)
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Jul 11, 2026
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GAPS
Concerns for some orthodontists
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
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MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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NEEDS
More than wants
(5)
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Jun 30, 2026
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NEEDS
More than wants
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MUSCLE
Much of the heart
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
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MUSCLE
Much of the heart
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LANE
"Stay in your __!"
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
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LANE
"Stay in your __!"
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BRAVE
Lionhearted
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
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BRAVE
Lionhearted
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IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
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IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
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ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
ARGUE
Exchange words
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1%
MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
(12)
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Jun 21, 2026
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MEGHANMARKLE
The Duchess of Sussex
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ALL
"I'm __ yours!"
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
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ALL
"I'm __ yours!"
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THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
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THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
AUTOTYPE
Option in some password managers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
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WILL
Last words, often
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HALE
__ and hearty
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
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HALE
__ and hearty
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HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
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HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
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TRIALRUN
Dress rehearsal
(8)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
TRIALRUN
Dress rehearsal
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EMOJI
Smiling face with heart-eyes, for one
(5)
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Jun 11, 2026
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EMOJI
Smiling face with heart-eyes, for one
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
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OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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AORTIC
Like some heart valves
(6)
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Jun 5, 2026
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AORTIC
Like some heart valves
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ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
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ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
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DONTBESORRY
"Save your apologies"
(11)
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Jun 2, 2026
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DONTBESORRY
"Save your apologies"
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IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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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
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FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
(8)
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May 23, 2026
1%
SOBSTORY
Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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DONTYELL
"Use your inside voice"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Use your inside voice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 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%
ACT
"__ your age!"
(3)
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May 19, 2026
1%
ACT
"__ your age!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
1%
FLEECYCIRCUS
Shearing event held under the big top?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 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%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
MUSICONHOLI
Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 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%
IMHIS
"He has my whole heart"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 2, 2026
1%
IMHIS
"He has my whole heart"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 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%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on April 27, 2025
Throws in a high arc
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The ___ (meh feeling)
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Respectful term of address
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Dirt cup ingredient
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"Dig in!"
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Cosmetics brand
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App's audience member
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Popular vodka, informally
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Word after "coin" or before "machine"
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"No need to rush"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Word you don't want to hear when playing chess" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MATE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Word you don't want to hear when playing chess"?
The best answer for "Word you don't want to hear when playing chess" is MATE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Word you don't want to hear when playing chess" been used as a crossword clue?
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