Crossword Answer For
Words said after lighting birthday candles
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword April 23, 2023 Answers
Wondering what the answer to "Words said after lighting birthday candles" is? This crossword clue appeared in LA Times Daily Crossword on April 23, 2023. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 184 possible answers. MAKEAWISH (9 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.
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184 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
MAKEAWISH
Words said after lighting birthday candles
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
99%
MAKEAWISH
Words said after lighting birthday candles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
5%
ETTU
Words said to Marcus Junius Brutus
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
5%
ETTU
Words said to Marcus Junius Brutus
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
5%
ORSO
Words after an estimate
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
5%
ORSO
Words after an estimate
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
5%
ORNOT
Words after an awkward silence
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2026
5%
ORNOT
Words after an awkward silence
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
5%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
5%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2026
3%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
3%
RALLY
Tennis sequence after a serve
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
RALLY
Tennis sequence after a serve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
OPS
Word after photo or special
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
3%
OPS
Word after photo or special
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
3%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
3%
BADE
__ farewell: said goodbye
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
3%
AURORABOREALIS
Solar-powered lighting?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2026
3%
AURORABOREALIS
Solar-powered lighting?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
3%
CALC
Course after trig
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
3%
CALC
Course after trig
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2026
3%
SOLONGSUCKERS
"Later, chumps!," or what can be said while putting 17-, 26-, and 43-Across to good use?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
3%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
3%
EMERALDAISLE
Jewelry store section for May birthday gifts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
3%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
3%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
3%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
3%
FBI
Letters said while showing a badge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
APRESSKI
Chance to refuel after a run
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2026
3%
APRESSKI
Chance to refuel after a run
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
3%
PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
3%
PHDS
Degs. conferred after defenses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
3%
MICAH
Old Testament book after Jonah
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
3%
MICAH
Old Testament book after Jonah
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
NERO
Roman emperor after Claudius
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
3%
NERO
Roman emperor after Claudius
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2026
3%
WATERIN
Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
3%
AMEN
"You said it!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
3%
AMEN
"You said it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
NETS
Gains after taxes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
3%
NETS
Gains after taxes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
EUROS
Replacements after leaving marks?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
3%
EUROS
Replacements after leaving marks?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
3%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
3%
UHAUL
Rental after closing, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
3%
BUT
"Having said that ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
3%
BUT
"Having said that ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
3%
SUE
Go after, in a way
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
3%
SUE
Go after, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
ADOUT
Score after deuce
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
3%
ADOUT
Score after deuce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IRON
Word after curling or waffle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
3%
IRON
Word after curling or waffle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
LIST
One thing after another
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
3%
LIST
One thing after another
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
SOTRUE
"You said it!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
3%
SOTRUE
"You said it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
ENSUED
Happened after
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
3%
ENSUED
Happened after
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2026
3%
SCRATCHTHAT
"Never mind!," or what could be said about 17-, 24-, 35-, or 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
3%
UNLIT
Like new candles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
3%
UNLIT
Like new candles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
AROAR
Like fans after great plays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
3%
ASTHEKIDSSAY
Comment after using a new expression
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
3%
BAA
Ewe said it
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
3%
BAA
Ewe said it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
3%
ITSNOTUNUSUAL
Tom Jones hit, and what can be said about the end of 20-, 27-, or 49-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
3%
ATEANDRAN
Took off right after dinner
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
3%
ATEANDRAN
Took off right after dinner
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
3%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
PARDONMYFRENCH
"Please excuse the bad language," and what can be said about 18-, 26-, 55-, and 65-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
3%
OUITHEPEOPLE
First words of the Constitution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 30, 2026
3%
IGAVE
Donor's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
BINGE
Watch episode after episode of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2026
3%
BINGE
Watch episode after episode of
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
ECARD
Online birthday greeting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
3%
ECARD
Online birthday greeting
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
3%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
3%
ITSALLINTHEHIPS
Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
3%
ADAR
Hebrew month after Shevat
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
3%
ADAR
Hebrew month after Shevat
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
3%
ONME
Statement after putting down a card
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
3%
SOUNDSLIKEAPLAN
"Let's do this thing!," or what can be said about each set of circles in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
DAMP
Like clothes after a spin cycle
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
3%
DAMP
Like clothes after a spin cycle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
3%
ADIN
Possible score after deuce
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
3%
ADIN
Possible score after deuce
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
3%
FEVER
Word after "Bieber" or "baby"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
3%
FEVER
Word after "Bieber" or "baby"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
3%
TEA
Word after "high" or "herbal"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
TEA
Word after "high" or "herbal"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
3%
EPONYMS
People after whom things are named
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
3%
MIC
Word after "hot" or "open"
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
ACHY
Sore after a run, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
3%
ACHY
Sore after a run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
BRITNEYSPEARS
"Toxic" singer goes after a tuna?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
EVENSO
"That being said ..."
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
EVENSO
"That being said ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
UPNEXT
"Coming after the break ... "
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
3%
UPNEXT
"Coming after the break ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
RASPY
Like voices after a loud concert
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 10, 2026
3%
RASPY
Like voices after a loud concert
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
3%
CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
3%
CASTLE
What you can't do after moving your king, in chess
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
3%
AGENT
Word after "travel" or "double"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
3%
AGENT
Word after "travel" or "double"
Universal Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
3%
CHANGEDAPE
King Kong after his glow-up?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
3%
CHANGEDAPE
King Kong after his glow-up?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
3%
RAPIDS
Word after Grand and Cedar, in city names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
3%
RAPIDS
Word after Grand and Cedar, in city names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
3%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2026
3%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
LOSTATSEA
Adrift after a storm, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
EVER
Happily __ after
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
3%
EVER
Happily __ after
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
3%
DOS
What comes after uno
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
DOS
What comes after uno
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
READALLABOUTIT
Phrase shouted after some extras?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
3%
READALLABOUTIT
Phrase shouted after some extras?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
3%
OBAMA
Only U.S. president born after 1960
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2026
3%
OBAMA
Only U.S. president born after 1960
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2026
3%
SALE
Word after "yard" or "garage"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 26, 2026
3%
SALE
Word after "yard" or "garage"
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
3%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
3%
TIP
What might be requested after an iPad is spun around
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
3%
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
3%
DOUBLETAKE
Delayed reaction to a surprise ... and what can precede the two words in each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
3%
ALA
Patterned after
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
ALA
Patterned after
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
3%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
3%
RBG
SCOTUS justice who said, "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
3%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 19, 2026
3%
WEARESOBACK
Cry after a triumphant return
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
AURA
Its color is said to reflect one's spiritual state
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
BDAYS
Times to blow out the candles, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
BDAYS
Times to blow out the candles, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
3%
ITSAMETHING
"I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2026
3%
ONELAP
Unit left after a white flag in NASCAR
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
SUCH
Word before or after "as"
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
3%
RABIES
Concern after an animal bite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
3%
PSI
Letter after chi
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
PSI
Letter after chi
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
3%
PENGUIN
"Batman" villain named after a black-and-white bird
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
TRAP
Word after "sand" or speed"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
TRAP
Word after "sand" or speed"
Universal Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
3%
ITSANUMBERSGAME
"You must consider the odds," and what can be said about 20-, 34-, or 41-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
3%
TRIAL
Word after "free" or "time"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
3%
NARUTORUN
Sprint named after a popular manga character
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
3%
NARUTORUN
Sprint named after a popular manga character
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
3%
BEER
Word after "craft" or "draft"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
3%
BEER
Word after "craft" or "draft"
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
3%
LETTHATSINKIN
"Take a moment to reflect," or what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
BETA
Greek letter after alpha
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
3%
BETA
Greek letter after alpha
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
3%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
3%
MARE
Filly, after it turns four
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
3%
GIRARDI
Yankees manager after Torre
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
3%
GIRARDI
Yankees manager after Torre
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
3%
ALI
Baba who said "Open sesame"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
3%
ALI
Baba who said "Open sesame"
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
NUDE
In one's birthday suit
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
NUDE
In one's birthday suit
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
FRY
Word after waffle or curly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
3%
FRY
Word after waffle or curly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
3%
THETAS
Greek letters after etas
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
3%
AMC
Theater where heartbreak feels good, it's said
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
NICOLASCAGE
Oft-memed actor who said, "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
NICOLASCAGE
Oft-memed actor who said, "I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
NAP
Word after "cat" or "power"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
NAP
Word after "cat" or "power"
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
3%
REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2026
3%
SEEK
Switch roles after hiding
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
3%
GENZ
Gp. after millennials
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
3%
GENZ
Gp. after millennials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter after sigma
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
TAU
Letter after sigma
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
SORE
Achy after exercise, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
3%
SORE
Achy after exercise, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 13, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Generation after Z
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
3%
ALPHA
Generation after Z
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
3%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
3%
AFLAC
Company name often said with a quack
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
3%
WILBURWRIGHT
Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2026
3%
WILBURWRIGHT
Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
3%
RAISER
Word after "fund" or "hell"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
3%
RAISER
Word after "fund" or "hell"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
3%
AGE
Number expressed in candles
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
3%
AGE
Number expressed in candles
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
3%
CAM
Word after "dash" or "kiss"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
CAM
Word after "dash" or "kiss"
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
3%
SWELLUP
Become puffed after an injury
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
3%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
3%
MAAM
Title said with a hat tip, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ALARM
Noise that repeats nine minutes after snoozing
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
3%
ALARM
Noise that repeats nine minutes after snoozing
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
3%
SUES
Goes after, in a sense
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
SIC
Disclaimer after a typo
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
SIC
Disclaimer after a typo
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
YEAR
What a birthday candle represents
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
3%
YEAR
What a birthday candle represents
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
3%
SASS
Fresh words
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
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
3%
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
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2026
3%
ILLSEEMYSELFOUT
Comment after a bad joke
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
3%
ELSE
Word after "who," "when," "where," "what" or "why"
Universal Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
3%
STUDENTDEBT
What's owed after graduation
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2026
3%
STUDENTDEBT
What's owed after graduation
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2026
3%
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
3%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
3%
STOP
Word after "door" or "bus"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
STOP
Word after "door" or "bus"
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
HOME
Base after third base
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
3%
HOME
Base after third base
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
3%
BUYERSREMORSE
Feeling of regret after a sizable purchase
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
BUYERSREMORSE
Feeling of regret after a sizable purchase
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
3%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
MUAYTHAI
Martial art named after its country of origin
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
3%
MUAYTHAI
Martial art named after its country of origin
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
3%
WASH
Word after "car" or "body"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
3%
WASH
Word after "car" or "body"
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
3%
GOODANSWER
Cry after many horrible "Family Feud" guesses
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
GOODANSWER
Cry after many horrible "Family Feud" guesses
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
TOY
Word after "beach" or "boy"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
3%
TOY
Word after "beach" or "boy"
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
3%
MRS
Bride's title, after saying 33-Across
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
MRS
Bride's title, after saying 33-Across
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
3%
MELBA
Name after peach or before toast
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
3%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
3%
SOMETHINGSFISHY
"This doesn't seem right," or what can be said about 17-, 23-, 46-, and 57-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 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%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
1%
COCO
Pixar film set partially in the afterlife
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
1%
COVETED
Highly sought-after
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
COVETED
Highly sought-after
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%
WEAPON
Rope or candlestick, in Clue
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
WEAPON
Rope or candlestick, in Clue
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
YEARLY
Like birthdays
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
1%
YEARLY
Like birthdays
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
ALIST
Sought-after party guests
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
ALIST
Sought-after party guests
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
ODYSSEY
Epic chronicling the Trojan War's aftermath
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
ODYSSEY
Epic chronicling the Trojan War's aftermath
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
AMPM
Before/after noon letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
AMPM
Before/after noon letters
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on April 23, 2023
2006 NBA Finals MVP Dwyane
Crossword Clue
Wiccans, Druids, etc.
Crossword Clue
Start of an idea
Crossword Clue
Soaks (up)
Crossword Clue
"I wasn't finished!"
Crossword Clue
Greetings
Crossword Clue
Old music halls
Crossword Clue
Atmosphere
Crossword Clue
Exclamation at a Chinese New Year parade?
Crossword Clue
Homemade cat costume?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Words said after lighting birthday candles" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 184 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MAKEAWISH (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Words said after lighting birthday candles"?
The best answer for "Words said after lighting birthday candles" is MAKEAWISH with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Words said after lighting birthday candles" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 23, 2023.