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Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword May 12, 2018 Answers

The crossword clue "Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on May 12, 2018 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 180 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is AFTERYOU (8 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.

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180 Other Potential Answers

99%
AFTERYOU
Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2018
9%
COMEHERE
Words that might accompany a beckoning hand gesture
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
6%
OPENSESAME
Words spoken before making an entrance?
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
3%
ITSOPEN
Welcome words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
3%
DELETEKEY
Thing that has away with words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
3%
NEAR
At hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
3%
TABOO
Party game with forbidden words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
3%
NON
Only word spoken in "Silent Movie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
3%
AIDS
Lends a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
3%
AID
Lend a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
SEXT
Exchange heated words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
3%
NOHOPE
Pessimist's words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
3%
FIST
Clenched hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
3%
ANTE
Cost of hand delivery?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
3%
DISSTRACKS
Fighting words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
3%
SYNC
Lip-__: mouth the words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
3%
IHOPE
Wistful words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
3%
MACGYVER
Jury-rig with what's on hand, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
FOAMY
Like hand soap
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
3%
SPELL
Witchy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
3%
LAO
Language spoken in Vientiane
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
3%
ELOPES
Takes a hand in Vegas, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
MINCE
"I won't __ words ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
3%
OCEAN
"Will all great Neptune's __ wash this blood / Clean from my hand?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
3%
ARGUE
Exchange words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
3%
TAME
Unlikely to get out of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
3%
THEEND
Famous last words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
WILL
Last words, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
3%
STIFFDRINK
Cocktail poured with a heavy hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
3%
ASSISTS
Lends a hand
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 30, 2026
3%
FORGIVEMEFATHER
First words in a confession booth, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
3%
SLEIGHT
__ of hand: magician's knack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
3%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
ISTO
Analogy words
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
3%
EDIT
Exchange words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
3%
UNSPENT
Like cash on hand
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
OATH
Swear words?
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
3%
SALUTE
Military gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
3%
IMEANT
Rephrasing words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
3%
MALI
West African country where Bambara is spoken
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
3%
DON
___ we now our gay apparel (words on a holiday sweater)
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
3%
INEEDHELP
"Give me a hand!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
HEAR
Catch words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
3%
WON
Emptied one's hand first, in Uno
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 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%
DANIEL
Webster who had a way with words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
IDIE
Last words of 18-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
3%
SMEE
Hook's right hand?
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
3%
NOS
Rejection words
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
QUOTED
Repeated the words of
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
3%
DAYONE
First words in a journal, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
3%
UMS
Certain filler words
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 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%
MAGIC
Sleight of hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
3%
IDO
Swear words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
3%
REININ
Keep from getting out of hand
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
3%
OKSIGNS
"Good to go" hand gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
3%
HELPME
"I could use a hand"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
3%
VULCANSALUTE
"Star Trek" gesture (... letters 7-11)
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
HIGHFIVE
Celebratory gesture ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
3%
IWIN
Victorious words
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
3%
IAM
[Raises hand]
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
SLAP
Give a hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
3%
MOTTO
"Deeds not words," for the Merchant Marine Academy
Universal Crossword · Feb 13, 2026
3%
ICAN
Volunteer's words
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
3%
ROSESARERED
First three words of a flowery poem?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
3%
ILOVEYOUSOMUCH
Heartfelt words on a Valentine's Day card, maybe
Universal Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
3%
TAKEONE
Words said while handing out a brochure
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
3%
IMAY
Noncommittal words
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
3%
ORSO
Rough words?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 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%
OPENME
Enticing words on a gift box
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
3%
IDOS
Rite words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
3%
TAXI
Call with a raised hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
3%
INTRO
Opening words
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
3%
OPENARMS
Symbolic welcoming gesture
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
3%
INSERT
___ coin here (words on an arcade game)
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
3%
WAVEBYE
Make a parting gesture
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
3%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
3%
SEEALSO
Cross-reference words
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
METACARPAL
Like five bones in the hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
3%
EATME
Wonderland cake words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
3%
AMIBITINGYOU
*Dracula's words of hesitation about his next meal?
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
3%
TNT
AC/DC song with the words "watch me explode"
Universal Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
AIRPUNCH
Celebratory gesture after a success
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 3, 2025
3%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
Universal Crossword · Dec 1, 2025
3%
PARTII
Sequel title words
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
CARD
Part of a hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
3%
IVE
"__ got to hand it to you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
3%
ACE
Card in the Big Slick hand
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
3%
TIPOFTHEHAT
Genteel gesture, or what can be found five times in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
3%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
3%
ARABIC
Language spoken in 55-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
3%
ASST
Mgr.'s right hand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
1%
PURSEOFTHEYEAR
Annual award coveted by handbag designers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2026
1%
NAMASTE
Word often said over prayer hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
1%
CHICKENSCRAWL
Exhibit A: That awful handwriting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
KINDLY
With gentleness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
1%
ZEKE
"The Wizard of Oz" farmhand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
AREAMAP
Concierge's handout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
1%
RECTO
Right-hand page
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
EPEES
Olympic swords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
FUN
Like crosswords, hopefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
1%
HAFT
Axe handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
1%
DECK
Dealer's handful
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
WITS
Comical wordsmiths
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
FIRESONALLCYLINDERS
Praise for a mechanic's handbook?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
MOET
__ & Chandon Champagne
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PULLS
Drawer handles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
NODS
Unspoken agreements?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
SWIPES
App gestures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
1%
ACLU
Org. with a "Know Your Rights" handbook
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SENORES
Spanish gentlemen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
1%
CAMEUPDRY
Left empty-handed, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
DUETS
Piano pieces for four hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
FIRM
Like a good handshake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SIA
"Chandelier" singer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
PDAS
Bygone handhelds, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
GOTOGUY
Right-hand man
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
1%
ETSY
Site with handmade goods
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TYPED
Not handwritten
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
1%
FINESSE
Delicate handling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
1%
TRAILMAP
National Park Service handout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
1%
HILT
Dagger handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
CLUED
Like crosswords
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
OKLA
St. with a panhandle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
LETME
Phrase during a handover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
OBOE
Instrument with a handcrafted reed
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
REMARK
Offhand comment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
1%
VOTE
Show of hands, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
INDIE
Like some movies and crosswords
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2026
1%
AFROPICKS
*Long-handled, long-toothed combs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
1%
OREO
This snack item is often in crosswords and, moreover, it's hidden in this clue!
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
ROUT
Beat handily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
BLEWAFUSE
Flew off the handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
TAROT
Deck with swords and pentacles
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
OVENMITT
Pan handler
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
1%
POLEAX
Medieval weapon with a long handle
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
1%
FISTS
Clenched hands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
MARACAS
Pair of handheld percussion instruments
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
BATON
Track and field handout
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
1%
ATHENA
Greek goddess of handicrafts
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
ALIAS
Misleading handle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2026
1%
CAF
Shorthand in a coffee order
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
1%
STEPASIDE
"Scoot over so I can handle this"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
OLED
Screen on some handheld games, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
1%
SOME
A handful of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
OHO
"I've caught you red-handed!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2026
1%
SCIMITARS
Curved swords
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
MENU
Restaurant handout
Universal Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
1%
ETSYSTORES
Online shops for handmade goods
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
MIMIROGERS
Actress who plays Honey Chandler on "Bosch" and "Bosch: Legacy"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
NABBED
Caught red-handed
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
SLY
Underhanded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
1%
PROP
Item handled by an actor
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
TOTE
Large, two-handled bag
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
1%
VENDOR
Merchandise seller
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
IMO
"Seems to me" shorthand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
UTILITY
__ knife: handy kitchen tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2026
1%
WARM
Like some friendly hugs or firm handshakes
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
POLO
Game that can only be played right-handed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
MISNOMER
Thing that's handled badly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
1%
TOURBUS
Vehicle that might single-handedly cause a lunch rush
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
BTW
"Meant to tell you" shorthand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2025
1%
MASSEUSES
They take a hands-on approach to relaxation
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
1%
PSP
Bygone handheld game console, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
USED
Secondhand
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
1%
CREWS
Hands that handle the deck
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
UNDO
__ send: handy feature on some email platforms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
RUMMAGESALE
Place to make secondhand purchases
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
AERIAL
No-handed cartwheel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
STENOG
Shorthand pro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
ADAM
First gentleman?
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
AVOTE
"Let's put it to __": "Show of hands"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
SHOW
___ of hands
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 180 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AFTERYOU (8 letters).
What is the best answer for "Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture"?
The best answer for "Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture" is AFTERYOU with 8 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Words spoken with a gentle hand gesture" 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 May 12, 2018.
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