Crossword Answer For
Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively
Last seen in Universal Crossword February 20, 2021 Answers
The crossword clue "Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively" was featured in the Universal Crossword puzzle on February 20, 2021 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 194 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is GAMESETANDMATCH (15 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
Answer For Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively:
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194 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GAMESETANDMATCH
Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 20, 2021
99%
GAMESETANDMATCH
Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2021
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
5%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
5%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
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Sep 26, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
EXPO
Trade show
(4)
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Sep 22, 2026
3%
EXPO
Trade show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
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Sep 18, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
REVUE
Variety show
(5)
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Sep 17, 2026
3%
REVUE
Variety show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
3%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
3%
POKEMON
Lego line that includes a 587-piece Eevee set
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
3%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
(4)
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Sep 10, 2026
3%
ROOK
Corner chess piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
3%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
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Sep 3, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
SCALESDOWN
"Now play C major and C minor descending"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
3%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
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3%
ANTES
Pays to play
(5)
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Sep 2, 2026
3%
ANTES
Pays to play
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3%
SCENE
Part of a play
(5)
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Aug 30, 2026
3%
SCENE
Part of a play
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3%
IDEA
Think piece?
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
3%
IDEA
Think piece?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
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
3%
ABANDONSHIP
"Everyone in the water!," or when parsed differently, what can be found in each set of circled words
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3%
ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
(5)
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Aug 24, 2026
3%
ETUDE
Many a Chopin piano piece
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3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
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3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
3%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
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3%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
(5)
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Aug 19, 2026
3%
ARENA
Stunt show setting
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3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
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Aug 19, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
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3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
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3%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
(7)
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Aug 17, 2026
3%
BLOWOFF
Fail to show up for
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3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
3%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
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3%
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
3%
LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
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3%
TACET
"Don't play," in music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
3%
TACET
"Don't play," in music
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3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
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Aug 9, 2026
3%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
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3%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
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Aug 8, 2026
3%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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3%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
(7)
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Aug 6, 2026
3%
ONEMORE
"Want to play again?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
3%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
3%
SNL
NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short
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3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
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Aug 1, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
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3%
USO
GI show gp.
(3)
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Jul 31, 2026
3%
USO
GI show gp.
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3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
3%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
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3%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
3%
ROLE
Actor's part to play
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3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
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3%
ROLES
Parts in a play
(5)
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Jul 26, 2026
3%
ROLES
Parts in a play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
GIGS
Some play dates?
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
3%
GIGS
Some play dates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
(6)
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Jul 24, 2026
3%
AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
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3%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
(5)
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Jul 20, 2026
3%
CLUES
"Blue's __": Nick Jr. show
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SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
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Jul 19, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
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3%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
(13)
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Jul 18, 2026
3%
INLIVINGCOLOR
1990s sketch comedy show
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
(10)
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Jul 17, 2026
3%
UTILEUTILE
Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
3%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
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3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
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3%
PEG
Cribbage piece
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
3%
PEG
Cribbage piece
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3%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
(5)
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Jul 13, 2026
3%
EMCEE
Comedy show host
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3%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
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Jul 9, 2026
3%
ERE
Bard's before
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3%
AREARUG
Accent piece
(7)
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Jul 9, 2026
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AREARUG
Accent piece
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3%
SLAB
Healthy piece
(4)
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Jul 8, 2026
3%
SLAB
Healthy piece
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3%
ACTS
Performs in a play
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
3%
ACTS
Performs in a play
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3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
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Jul 5, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
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3%
ASSET
Portfolio piece
(5)
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Jul 2, 2026
3%
ASSET
Portfolio piece
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3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
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Jul 1, 2026
3%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
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3%
CUEUP
Prepare to play
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
3%
CUEUP
Prepare to play
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3%
PETAL
"She loves me, she loves me not" piece
(5)
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Jun 28, 2026
3%
PETAL
"She loves me, she loves me not" piece
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3%
IRIS
Eye piece
(4)
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Jun 26, 2026
3%
IRIS
Eye piece
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3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
(8)
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Jun 23, 2026
3%
DATELINE
NBC news show since 1992
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3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
(3)
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Jun 13, 2026
3%
TAT
Parlor piece, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
3%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
3%
NOVA
Astronomical light show
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3%
EASY
"Child's play!"
(4)
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Jun 11, 2026
3%
EASY
"Child's play!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
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Jun 8, 2026
3%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
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3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
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Jun 6, 2026
3%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
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3%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
3%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
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3%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
(6)
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Jun 3, 2026
3%
PUNDIT
Many a Sunday talk show panelist
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3%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
(6)
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May 31, 2026
3%
FEIGNS
Makes a false show of
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3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
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3%
CIGAR
Puff piece?
(5)
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May 30, 2026
3%
CIGAR
Puff piece?
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3%
RAG
Syncopated piece
(3)
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May 30, 2026
3%
RAG
Syncopated piece
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3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
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May 27, 2026
3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
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3%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
(8)
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May 26, 2026
3%
THECHASE
TV quiz show with Cash Builder rounds
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3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
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May 23, 2026
3%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
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3%
SAT
Didn't play
(3)
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May 21, 2026
3%
SAT
Didn't play
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3%
TOKEN
Game piece
(5)
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May 20, 2026
3%
TOKEN
Game piece
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3%
ISLET
Little piece of land
(5)
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May 19, 2026
3%
ISLET
Little piece of land
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3%
WIG
Drag show accessory
(3)
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May 11, 2026
3%
WIG
Drag show accessory
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3%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
(7)
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May 11, 2026
3%
OPENTOE
Like shoes that show off a pedicure
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3%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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May 10, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
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3%
ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
ANGELSINAMERICA
Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
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May 5, 2026
3%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
JOKINGLY
In a playful manner
(8)
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Sep 22, 2026
1%
JOKINGLY
In a playful manner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
(5)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
BTEAM
Second-string players
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
(8)
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Sep 21, 2026
1%
SAMANTHA
Morton who plays Circe in "The Odyssey"
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1%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
(4)
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Sep 20, 2026
1%
RUTH
Inventor Handler played by Rhea Perlman in "Barbie"
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1%
APART
To pieces
(5)
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Sep 19, 2026
1%
APART
To pieces
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1%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
(5)
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Sep 12, 2026
1%
KERRY
Washington who played a Pope
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1%
BECKETT
"Waiting for Godot" playwright
(7)
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Sep 11, 2026
1%
BECKETT
"Waiting for Godot" playwright
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1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
PUBLICDEFENDER
Soccer player who shares every little detail online?
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1%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
(15)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
KEEPEROFTHEKEYS
Soccer player from a Florida archipelago?
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1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
(14)
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Sep 9, 2026
1%
CARRIEDFORWARD
Soccer player who doesn't pull their weight?
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1%
PROS
Paid players
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
PROS
Paid players
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1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
(5)
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Sep 8, 2026
1%
PACER
Indiana basketball player
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1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
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1%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
(5)
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Sep 6, 2026
1%
ERTES
Some deco pieces
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1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
(9)
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Sep 5, 2026
1%
INNERGEEK
Something that may be on display while playing D&D
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1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
(9)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
CLEOPATRA
Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
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EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
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Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
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1%
ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
ESME
Washington Spirit player Morgan
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1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
(4)
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Aug 30, 2026
1%
NATS
D.C. ballplayers
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1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
(5)
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Aug 29, 2026
1%
GATWA
Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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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%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
(4)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
HELA
Goddess of death played by Cate Blanchett
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1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
(5)
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Aug 28, 2026
1%
CHALK
Hopscotch player's supply
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1%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
(7)
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Aug 25, 2026
1%
SEAHAWK
*Seattle NFL player
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1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
(4)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
TVPG
Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
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1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
(5)
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Aug 18, 2026
1%
RICCI
Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
(5)
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Aug 17, 2026
1%
DUELS
Old-fashioned showdowns
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1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
(4)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
TABS
Guitar player's aid
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1%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
(5)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
PEELE
Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
(4)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
AWOL
Mil. no-show
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1%
REPS
Set pieces
(4)
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Aug 14, 2026
1%
REPS
Set pieces
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1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
(6)
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Aug 11, 2026
1%
OBOIST
Woodwind section player
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1%
DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
(7)
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Aug 9, 2026
1%
DIORAMA
Natural history museum display
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
1%
REF
Replay reviewer
(3)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
REF
Replay reviewer
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1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
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Aug 6, 2026
1%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
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1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
(5)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
DEALT
Handed out playing cards
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1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
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BRO
Sis's playmate
(3)
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Aug 3, 2026
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BRO
Sis's playmate
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ORNATE
Elaborately showy
(6)
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Aug 2, 2026
1%
ORNATE
Elaborately showy
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1%
PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
PAMS
Tennis player Shriver and actress Grier
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1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
(4)
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Jul 31, 2026
1%
BACK
*Defensive player who's often the fastest on the football field
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1%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
(4)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
LAHR
Bert who played the Cowardly Lion
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1%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
(7)
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Jul 28, 2026
1%
JOHNCHO
Sulu player in recent "Star Trek" films
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TWO
Number of players in checkers
(3)
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Jul 27, 2026
1%
TWO
Number of players in checkers
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1%
FLAUNT
Display flagrantly
(6)
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Jul 26, 2026
1%
FLAUNT
Display flagrantly
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1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
(4)
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Jul 25, 2026
1%
ESPY
Award for top plays?
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1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
(6)
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Jul 18, 2026
1%
GRADER
Equipment that may level the playing field
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1%
NINER
Levi's Stadium player
(5)
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Jul 17, 2026
1%
NINER
Levi's Stadium player
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1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
(7)
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Jul 15, 2026
1%
AURORAS
Natural light shows
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1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
(7)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
PEAHENS
Pheasant family members with showy mates
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1%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
(3)
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Jul 14, 2026
1%
ADU
Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
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1%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
(4)
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Jul 12, 2026
1%
DANO
Paul who played twins in "There Will Be Blood"
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1%
ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
(7)
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Jul 11, 2026
1%
ESPORTS
Field for a competitive Valorant player
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NLCS
MLB playoff round
(4)
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Jul 8, 2026
1%
NLCS
MLB playoff round
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SELLSHORT
Display an unfair lack of confidence in
(9)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
SELLSHORT
Display an unfair lack of confidence in
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ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
(6)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
ROMERO
Cesar who played the Joker
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1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
(7)
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Jul 5, 2026
1%
BATSMEN
Some cricket players
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1%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
(15)
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Jul 4, 2026
1%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
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1%
ART
Museum display
(3)
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Jun 29, 2026
1%
ART
Museum display
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1%
MALLET
Marimba player
(6)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
MALLET
Marimba player
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1%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
LAURA
Carmichael who plays Lady Edith on "Downton Abbey"
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1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
(4)
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Jun 25, 2026
1%
SHAW
"Saint Joan" playwright
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1%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
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Jun 24, 2026
1%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
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1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
CHINESECHECKERS
Contest played on a star-shaped board
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1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
(5)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
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1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
(15)
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Jun 23, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
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1%
DEEJAY
Record player?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
DEEJAY
Record player?
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1%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MANDYMOORE
Rebecca Pearson player on "This Is Us"
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1%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
(10)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
MARYMARTIN
Actress who won a Tony and an Emmy for playing Peter Pan
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1%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
(8)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
JOHNWICK
Film assassin played by Keanu Reeves
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NYMET
Queens player
(5)
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Jun 20, 2026
1%
NYMET
Queens player
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1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
(9)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
FIREDRILL
Exercise that may wind up in a playground
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1%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
(7)
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Jun 18, 2026
1%
ELEKTRA
Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
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1%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
(7)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
ESTRADA
Erik who played Poncherello on "CHiPs"
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1%
ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
(6)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
ESSAYS
Op-ed pieces, e.g.
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1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
(6)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
HEALER
Medic in role-playing games
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1%
RIPUP
Tear to pieces
(5)
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Jun 15, 2026
1%
RIPUP
Tear to pieces
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1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
(3)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
LET
Replayed tennis serve
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1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
(10)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
ORANGEZEST
Soap that's perfect for adding color to a shower routine?
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1%
PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
(9)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
PIANOSEAT
Support for a key player?
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1%
SLOMO
Replay speed, familiarly
(5)
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Jun 10, 2026
1%
SLOMO
Replay speed, familiarly
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1%
MENORAH
Hanukkah centerpiece
(7)
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Jun 8, 2026
1%
MENORAH
Hanukkah centerpiece
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1%
EINK
Kindle display
(4)
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Jun 4, 2026
1%
EINK
Kindle display
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1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
TEDDY
Baby shower bear
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REEVE
Superman player Christopher
(5)
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Jun 1, 2026
1%
REEVE
Superman player Christopher
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1%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
(6)
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May 29, 2026
1%
BEATTY
Warren who played Dick Tracy
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REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
(5)
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May 28, 2026
1%
REESE
Angel who plays for Rose BC in the Unrivaled league
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ALTAR
Chapel centerpiece
(5)
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May 25, 2026
1%
ALTAR
Chapel centerpiece
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1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
(3)
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May 24, 2026
1%
NAT
Beltway Series ballplayer, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
(5)
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May 23, 2026
1%
ESPYS
Awards for top plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
SATCHELPAIGE
*Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
MOLIERE
"Tartuffe" playwright
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
1%
MOLIERE
"Tartuffe" playwright
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
1%
RAM
SoFi Stadium NFL player
(3)
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May 20, 2026
1%
RAM
SoFi Stadium NFL player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
(6)
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May 19, 2026
1%
SPEEDS
Podcast playback options
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
(4)
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May 16, 2026
1%
WAVE
Oscilloscope display
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1%
NABORS
Pyle player
(6)
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May 16, 2026
1%
NABORS
Pyle player
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
(4)
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May 16, 2026
1%
ALEC
Obi-Wan player
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1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
(11)
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May 12, 2026
1%
DIAPERGENIE
Practical baby shower gift
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
(7)
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May 12, 2026
1%
CARTELS
Monopoly players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
(4)
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May 12, 2026
1%
RUNG
Ladder crosspiece
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1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
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May 10, 2026
1%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
MORSELS
Small pieces
(7)
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May 8, 2026
1%
MORSELS
Small pieces
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
INGE
"Picnic" playwright
(4)
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May 8, 2026
1%
INGE
"Picnic" playwright
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1%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
(5)
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May 7, 2026
1%
OLDIE
Tune rarely played on Top 40 radio
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
1%
MYERS
Austin Powers player Mike
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
(5)
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May 6, 2026
1%
PAYNE
Writer/director Alexander with two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2026
1%
PRICKLYPEAR
Cactus with showy flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2026
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Two kings, perhaps
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Senate staffers
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 194 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GAMESETANDMATCH (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively"?
The best answer for "Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively" is GAMESETANDMATCH with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Words before "show," "piece" & "play," respectively" been used as a crossword clue?
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