Crossword Answer For
Words before "few rounds"
Last seen in Universal Crossword August 27, 2022 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "Words before "few rounds"" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on August 27, 2022. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 174 possible answers. GOA (3 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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174 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GOA
Words before "few rounds"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2022
99%
GOA
Words before "few rounds"
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2022
8%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
8%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
8%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
8%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
4%
ASOFLATE
In the past few days
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
4%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
4%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
4%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
4%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
4%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
4%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
4%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
4%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
4%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
4%
NAP
Catch a few winks
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
4%
NAP
Catch a few winks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
4%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
MANY
Quite a few
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
4%
MANY
Quite a few
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
4%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
4%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
4%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
4%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
4%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
4%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
ERE
Bard's before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
4%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
4%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
NOTMANY
A few
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
4%
NOTMANY
A few
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
4%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
4%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
4%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
4%
BOWL
Pick up a few spares, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
4%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
4%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
4%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
4%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
4%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
4%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
4%
AGE
Number before a + on a board game box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
4%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
4%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
4%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
4%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
4%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
4%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
4%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
4%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
4%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
4%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
4%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
4%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
4%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
4%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
4%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
4%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
4%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
4%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
4%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
4%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
4%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
4%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
4%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
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
4%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
4%
SOME
A few
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
SOME
A few
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
4%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
4%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
4%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
4%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
4%
HAKA
Maori dance that the All Blacks perform before rugby matches
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
4%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
4%
SLUR
Miss a few letters when speaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
4%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
SOLASTMONTH
A few weeks out?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
4%
SOLASTMONTH
A few weeks out?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
4%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
4%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
4%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
GENTLE
Word before "giant" or "soul"
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
4%
LASTCALL
Announcement before closing time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
4%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
ICE
Word before "cube" or "cream"
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
4%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
SECRET
Word before "Service" or "Santa"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
4%
MOOD
Word before ring or swing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
4%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
HOSEA
Book before Joel
Universal Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
SENIORYEAR
Last stretch before graduation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
EERIECALM
Stillness before a storm
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
4%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
4%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
4%
PACES
They're counted before a duel
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
4%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
4%
FAT
___ Bear Week (celebration before hibernation)
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
4%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
4%
OILED
Like a wok before cooking up a stir-fry
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
4%
SOL
Note before la
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
4%
SOL
Note before la
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
4%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
4%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
4%
KAPPA
Letter before lambda
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
4%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
4%
URBAN
Word before "Outfitters" or "Dictionary"
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
4%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
4%
GROUP
Word before "think" or "chat"
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
4%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
4%
TAU
Letter before upsilon
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
4%
GENX
Group before millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
4%
GENX
Group before millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
4%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
4%
SOB
Word before "story" or "sister"
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
4%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
4%
IMHO
Letters before a hot take
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
4%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
4%
KALECAESARS
Salads that require a massage before eating
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
4%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
GENDER
Word before "neutral" or "nonconforming"
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
4%
ENERGY
Word before bar or drink
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
4%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
4%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
4%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
RTS
Shares on "the bird app," before Jul. 2023
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
ORAL
Word before "history" or "cavity"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
4%
CHIRAC
French president before Sarkozy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
4%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
4%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
HST
Pres. before DDE
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
4%
HST
Pres. before DDE
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
4%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
EDITOR
Person who tweaks crossword clues before publication
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
4%
TIL
Abbreviation before stating a new fact
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
4%
ORSO
Rough words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
4%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
4%
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
4%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
SETS
Volleyball hits before spikes
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
4%
YOYOS
They're wound up before they sleep!
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
4%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
4%
GEE
Word before "whillikers" or "whiz"
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
4%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
4%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
4%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
4%
DREDGED
Coated in flour before frying
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
4%
MON
Day before Tue.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
4%
MON
Day before Tue.
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
4%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
4%
SLOW
Word before "down" or "dance"
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
4%
ESOTERIC
Known by a special few
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
4%
ESOTERIC
Known by a special few
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
4%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
4%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
4%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
4%
MATEINTWO
Scenario just before a board takeover?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
4%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
4%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
4%
EAT
Enjoy a few dates, say
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
EAT
Enjoy a few dates, say
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
INTRO
Opening words
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
NUS
Letters before xis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
NUS
Letters before xis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
LOSTAIT
Craft few people practice now
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
4%
LOSTAIT
Craft few people practice now
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
4%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
4%
PALO
Word before "santo" or "Alto"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
4%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
4%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
4%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
HATH
Verb before "no fury"
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
4%
OMICRON
Letter before pi
Universal Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
4%
OLD
Word before some language names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
4%
OLD
Word before some language names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
4%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
ELITE
Select few
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
4%
ELITE
Select few
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
4%
PSI
Letter before omega
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
4%
PSI
Letter before omega
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
4%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
4%
UTERO
In ___ (before birth)
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
4%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
RADIO
Word before "edit" or "wave"
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
4%
ROM
Bible book before 1 Cor.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
4%
JOEL
Book before Amos
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
4%
JOEL
Book before Amos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
4%
LGBT
Queue before Q
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
LGBT
Queue before Q
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
4%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
4%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
4%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
4%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 3, 2025
4%
WARMUPSTRETCHES
Routine before a race, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
4%
TIN
Word before can or Man
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
4%
TIN
Word before can or Man
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
4%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
4%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
4%
PARTII
Sequel title words
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
4%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
4%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
(20)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
STANDARDDISTRIBUTION
Allocation of royal flags before the King's speech?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
4%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
4%
ERR
Fail to hit save before closing, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
1%
ESTATE
Coffee grounds?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
FLAWLESSDIAMOND
Glowing review for a groundskeeper's work?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 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%
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%
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%
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%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
GOESONADIET
Eats fewer sweets, say
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
1%
GOESONADIET
Eats fewer sweets, say
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
1%
IRIS
It surrounds a pupil
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
1%
IRIS
It surrounds a pupil
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
1%
BARISTA
*Groundskeeper?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
BARISTA
*Groundskeeper?
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
Clues for Universal Crossword on August 27, 2022
Tiny candy size
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Make ___ meet
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Instruction on a door
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Lounged around
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Not deceived by
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Gives another chance, say
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Taylor Swift, to Swifties
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Finished, as chores
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___ the Red (Norse explorer)
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Like July weather in Patagonia, often
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Words before "few rounds"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 174 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GOA (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Words before "few rounds""?
The best answer for "Words before "few rounds"" is GOA with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Words before "few rounds"" 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 August 27, 2022.