Crossword Answer For
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Last seen in Universal Crossword November 17, 2025 Answers
The clue "Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across" from the Universal Crossword crossword on November 17, 2025 has 187 potential solutions in our records. After analysing answer patterns across thousands of puzzles, we're 99% confident that LASTBUTNOTLEAST (15 letters) is the correct answer. Check the full list of possibilities ranked by confidence below.
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Date
99%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
(15)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
99%
LASTBUTNOTLEAST
Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
4%
RAISEDINABARN
Lacking all refinement, facetiously, or like the person described in 20-, 26-, 35-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
ASOF
Words before a start date
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
4%
PURR
Sound like a 9-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
4%
BACKTOBACK
Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
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%
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%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
4%
STRIKETHREE
Words before "You're out"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 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
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
2%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
2%
JUST
A second ago
(4)
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Sep 25, 2026
2%
JUST
A second ago
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
(7)
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Sep 23, 2026
2%
SLITHER
Move like a snake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
2%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
2%
TASTY
Worth a second bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
2%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
2%
SOAR
Fly like a dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
ASSET
Valuable item
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
2%
ASSET
Valuable item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
2%
ACTASIF
Make like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
2%
MIMIC
Look a lot like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
2%
TETRIS
Game played in the trunk before a road trip?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
(4)
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Sep 8, 2026
2%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
2%
BACHELORPARTY
Night out before tying the knot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
2%
SIDLES
Moves like a crab
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
TIARA
Dress-up box item
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
2%
TIARA
Dress-up box item
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
2%
THREE
Diana Taurasi's jersey number
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
THREE
Diana Taurasi's jersey number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
(4)
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Sep 4, 2026
2%
THAT
"Don't be like __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
FINALE
Closing number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
2%
FINALE
Closing number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
2%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
2%
PECKAT
Eat like a bird?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
ONE
Lowest sudoku number
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
2%
ONE
Lowest sudoku number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
2%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
2%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
2%
PLACE
Come in second
(5)
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Aug 27, 2026
2%
PLACE
Come in second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 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%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
2%
PREK
Grade before grades, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
2%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
PERFORMINGARTS
*Music, dance, drama, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
2%
BUCK
Move like a spooked horse, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
2%
FLASHLIGHT
Illuminating item in an emergency kit
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
FLASHLIGHT
Illuminating item in an emergency kit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
2%
SHEET
Word before metal and music
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
2%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LOOKSGOOD
"I like it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
(6)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
ASLEEP
Out like a light
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
LONGTIMEGOAL
Bucket list item, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
(3)
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Aug 12, 2026
2%
LEO
Sign before Virgo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
2%
SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
2%
BEASTINSHOW
Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
2%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
2%
CBGB
NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
2%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
2%
TEN
Pin number?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
2%
TEN
Pin number?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
WHIR
Sound like a fan
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
2%
ROAR
Sound like fans
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
(3)
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Jul 29, 2026
2%
USE
Word before "force" or "the Force"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
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Jul 27, 2026
2%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
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Jul 25, 2026
2%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
2%
TWO
Smallest prime number
(3)
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Jul 24, 2026
2%
TWO
Smallest prime number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
2%
OCULI
Windows shaped like 13-Downs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2026
2%
DOGTOYS
Nylabones, squeak balls, and the like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
2%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
2%
OVINE
Just like ewe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2026
2%
SARALEE
Frozen brand that "nobody doesn't like"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
GRAY
Word before scale or whale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
2%
TONERS
Products often applied before moisturizers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
2%
ERE
Bard's before
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
ERE
Bard's before
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%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
TWEETS
Sounds like a bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
CODA
Led Zeppelin's final studio album
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
2%
CODA
Led Zeppelin's final studio album
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
2%
ABEL
Eve's second son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
2%
ABEL
Eve's second son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
2%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2026
2%
SCOOPUP
Grab before anyone else can
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
2%
WAG
Move like a happy pooch's tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
2%
FIND
Happen across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
(5)
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Jun 25, 2026
2%
SCATS
Sings like Ella Fitzgerald
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
2%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
EVE
'Twas the night before Christmas?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
EMULATE
Try to be like
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
2%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
2%
ISH
"Kinda like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
2%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
MARCMARON
Comedian whose podcast's final episode featured Barack Obama
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
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Jun 21, 2026
2%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
2%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
2%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
PLAN
"Sounds like a __!": "Works for me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
NEE
Word before a maiden name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
2%
REDHEAD
One with hair like Little Orphan Annie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
2%
OOZES
Moves like lava
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
2%
PSST
Whisper before "Pass it on!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
2%
GNAWS
Chews like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
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Jun 5, 2026
2%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
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May 30, 2026
2%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
2%
OLIVEROLL
Bakery item dotted with kalamatas
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
2%
OLIVEROLL
Bakery item dotted with kalamatas
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
(6)
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May 28, 2026
2%
ADHERE
Stick like glue
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2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
(4)
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May 28, 2026
2%
SHUN
Treat like a pariah
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
2%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
2%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
(5)
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May 23, 2026
2%
ACHOO
Sound before some blessings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2026
2%
HOBBITS
Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
2%
TEENSYMAGAZINE
Coffee table item in a dollhouse?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
2%
TEENSYMAGAZINE
Coffee table item in a dollhouse?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
(4)
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May 12, 2026
2%
SEEM
Come across as
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
(4)
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May 12, 2026
2%
RAPS
Sings like G-Dragon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
2%
BAYED
Howled like a wolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
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May 10, 2026
2%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
2%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
2%
ALFA
Letter before Bravo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
2%
RHO
Letter before sigma
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
RHO
Letter before sigma
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
ALPHA
Letter before beta
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
2%
AFTS
Times before eves, in classified ads
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
2%
MERRYGOROUND
Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
PRIOR
__ to: before
(5)
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Apr 27, 2026
2%
PRIOR
__ to: before
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
2%
CLUED
Like crosswords
(5)
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Apr 26, 2026
2%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
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Apr 24, 2026
2%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
2%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
2%
ESTATE
Word before planning or sale
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
2%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
AREA
Word before "map" or "code"
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
2%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
2%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
2%
AKA
Letters before a stage name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
2%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
AREWEALONE
Question before broaching a confidential topic
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
2%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
2%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
LIRA
Italian currency before the euro
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
BOB
Float like a buoy
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
NINE
Largest Sudoku number
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
NINE
Largest Sudoku number
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
2%
WRAPSESSION
Get-together before the holidays?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
FERTILE
Like good soil, but unlike most mules
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
2%
GNAW
Chew like a beaver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
2%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
2%
IGER
Disney CEO before D'Amaro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
IRESPECTIT
"Seems like a good reason to me"
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
2%
UPTOELEVEN
Past the usual maximum, like the volume on Spinal Tap's amps
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
EVILGENIUS
One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
2%
SPONGE
Cleaning item that may be left near the sink
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
2%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
2%
LASER
Word before "maze" or "tag"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
2%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
2%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
HOHOHO
Caroler's syllables before "Who wouldn't go?"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
ONEMOMENT
"Just a second"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
2%
ONEMOMENT
"Just a second"
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
2%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
2%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
SLY
Word before devil or dog
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
OCTANE
Gas pump number
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
2%
OCTANE
Gas pump number
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
2%
NOW
This very second
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
2%
NOW
This very second
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
2%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
UNHOOK
Free, like a fish
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
HAL
Film villain spelled by the letter before each letter of IBM (!)
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
MATE
Check a final time?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
2%
MATE
Check a final time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
2%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
2%
ABS
Some people like them ripped
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
2%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
LEOS
The current pope and 13 before him
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
ZED
The last letter, across the pond
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
2%
SEMIS
Rounds before finals, informally
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
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
2%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
2%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
SWEETSAIL
"I like the cut of your jib!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
2%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
2%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2026
2%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
2%
WONSILVER
Took second, say
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
2%
WONSILVER
Took second, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
2%
TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2026
2%
TIMELAPSE
Like a video showing a flower bloom in seconds
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
1%
SEDGE
Grasslike plant
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
1%
TAPIRS
Piglike herbivores
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
CLASSICROCK
Radio format likely to appeal to baby boomers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
TSHIRTS
Souvenir shop items
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TSHIRTS
Souvenir shop items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
GOSHNO
"Gee, that seems unlikely"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ALONE
Hermitlike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
OTHER
Unlike the rest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
1%
GRUB
Wormlike larva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
ANISE
Licoricelike herb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
1%
SUNDRYHUMOR
*Jokes about miscellaneous items?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 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%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
ASTERS
Daisylike flowers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
RHYME
Sound alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ODDSARE
"Most likely ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
1%
ORZO
Ricelike pasta
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with vintage items
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with vintage items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
STATSGEEK
One who might crunch numbers for fun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2026
1%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
DISTANTRELATIVE
Forty-second cousin
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2026
1%
DISTANTRELATIVE
Forty-second cousin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
MONTREAL
Canada's second-most populous city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ELS
Unlikely pair?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
GEE
"__ willikers!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
1%
ABR
Unlike the OED
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
GOOS
Honeylike substances
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
SOLOS
The loneliest numbers?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2026
1%
SOLOS
The loneliest numbers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
SETAE
Bristlelike grippers on gecko feet
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
CDS
Jewel case items
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
1%
CDS
Jewel case items
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
1%
EEL
Snakelike fish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
ORIOLE
Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
AVIAN
Birdlike
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
STARS
Marks on some items of note
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
SLOE
Blueberrylike fruit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
1%
KENYA
Country named for Africa's second-highest peak
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
BUILDS
Increases, as excitement
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
1%
BUILDS
Increases, as excitement
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
1%
SIMILAR
A lot alike
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
GOBI
Asia's second-largest desert
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
TASKS
To-do list items
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
TASKS
To-do list items
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
1%
CASTUP
Total, as numbers in a ledger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
Clues for Universal Crossword on November 17, 2025
"Kinda sorta"
Crossword Clue
It might help you find a way
Crossword Clue
Dressed (in)
Crossword Clue
They have ticker symbols
Crossword Clue
Move like a hare
Crossword Clue
Item that might be confused with a garden snake
Crossword Clue
"Wow, wow, wow!"
Crossword Clue
Lead-in to "Contacts" or "Flowers"
Crossword Clue
"The Lion King" antagonist
Crossword Clue
"My bad!"
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is LASTBUTNOTLEAST (15 letters).
What is the best answer for "Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across"?
The best answer for "Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across" is LASTBUTNOTLEAST with 15 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Words before the final item ... or like the second number in 17-, 23-, 34- or 44-Across" 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 November 17, 2025.