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Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer

Last seen in Universal Crossword August 14, 2021 Answers

Wondering what the answer to "Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on August 14, 2021. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 181 possible answers. DROPALINE (9 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.

Answer For Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer:

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181 Other Potential Answers

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DROPALINE
Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2021
5%
EYETOEYE
*How like-minded people see, or a phonetic hint for the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
5%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
5%
DOUBLECHECK
Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
5%
SECRETMENU
Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2026
5%
EGGDROP
Classic science class experiment ... or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
3%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
3%
PANDA
Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
3%
AROUNDTHECORNER
Not far off, or where to look to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
3%
MADEYOULOOK
"Gotcha!," and what can be said about the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
3%
IBEFOREE
Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
3%
BLUSHBLINDNESS
Tendency to overuse a certain cosmetic, or what has caused a mismatch between the starred clues and their answers?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
3%
DOUBLEAGENTS
Spies with divided loyalties, and what the answers to the starred clues are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 2026
3%
GOGREEN
Strive to reduce one's carbon footprint, or what the answers to the starred clues do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
3%
ENDWITHABANG
Finish dramatically, or what the answers to the starred clues do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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THEVOICE
NBC singing competition that completed its 29th season in 2026, or what appears to get louder at the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
3%
GETTHELEADOUT
"Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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EGOT
"Grand slam" awards acronym spelled out by the starts of the answers to the starred clues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
3%
ALUMSIDING
*Metallic house exterior (Read six letters in this answer counterclockwise, starting at letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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IDO
Rite answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
2%
OXBOWLAKE
U-shaped body formed by a river diversion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2026
2%
SHOOINS
Safe bets, or a phonetic hint to the circled elements of this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
2%
COMPOSEYOURSELF
"Don't wait for anyone else, go ahead and write a song"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
2%
COURTORDER
Judge's directive, or a feature of each set of circled letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
2%
HIGHSTAKES
With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down
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
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
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SOSO
Nothing to write home about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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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
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TAU
19th Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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SNAPCOUNT
Signals called by a quarterback before each play
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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TET
Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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DENIAL
No answer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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YOGARETREAT
Vacation for posers?, or what can be found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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GETTHEBAND
With 107-Across, reunite a musical group, or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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VANILLATEASE
Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
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TELLMENOW
"I can't wait for an answer!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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ATEAM
Elite squad, or what's found in each set of circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
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YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
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RIGHTYOUARE
"Correct!," or a phonetic hint to 18-, 24-, 34-, and 52-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
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OMEGA
Last Greek letter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
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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
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SIDESADDLE
Equestrian style, or, when parsed differently, a three-part instruction for making 19 clues in this puzzle match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
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CEE
Horseshoe-shaped letter
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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TAXRETURN
April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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UNFATHOMABLE
Defying comprehension (In this answer, note letters 4-5 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ADMITS
Sends an acceptance letter to
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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ACROSS
Like this answer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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SATEDFATS
*They're in butter and beef (... letter two)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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WATERMOLES
*H2O particles (... letter eight)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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LOOP
Circle around, and a theme hint
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
2%
JAMESBUCHANAN
President during the Panic of 1857 (In this answer, note letters 8-5)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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SENSEI
41-Across teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
SARA
Singer-songwriter Bareilles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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ZORA
Harlem Renaissance writer __ Neale Hurston
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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REM
Sleep cycle letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
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STINE
"Goosebumps" series writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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EPSILON
One of Paul's letters to the Ephesians?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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COHEN
"Hallelujah" songwriter Leonard
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
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DIY
Handmade letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
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LSD
Acid letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
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HDMI
TV cable letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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SURF
Catch a ride to the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
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WDS
Collections of letters: Abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
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NEAR
Within reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2026
1%
SPAN
Reach across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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ARTBASEL
Miami Beach fair for gallerists and curators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
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OOTD
Mirror pic letters on social media
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
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OOO
"Away from work" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
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SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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AKA
Pseudonym letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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SSN
Data breach fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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BLM
Racial justice movement letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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POET
Ode writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
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PSIS
Trident-shaped letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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FIFA
Beach Soccer World Cup org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2026
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GULL
Beach party?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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RENTS
Numbers for letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
SHAKESHACK
Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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SPF
Tanning oil letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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RSVP
Invitation letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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RUNTO
Reach a cost of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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IRA
Nest egg letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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YSL
Fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
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WRITERSSUNBLOCK
*Essential for authors who work at the beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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MELBA
Peach __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
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ASAP
"Hurry!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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FEY
"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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NSFW
Content warning letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
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PETARD
Castle-breaching explosive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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BLT
Sandwich letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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DKNY
Big Apple fashion letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
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SOFIA
"Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
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TORII
Shinto shrine entrance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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DENIS
"Train Dreams" writer Johnson
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
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CHEVROLETMALIBU
Car named for a California beach city
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
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TNT
Demolition letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
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AMOS
Singer-songwriter Tori
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
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FORMALINE
Screenwriter's assignment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
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FAQ
Web page that has all the answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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REE
Food writer Drummond
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
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ALBOM
"Tuesdays With Morrie" writer Mitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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JEFF
Kinney who writes the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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SEABIRD
Many a beach scavenger
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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LIN
"Encanto" songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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SOS
"Mayday!" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
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CSI
Forensics letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
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AMC
Theater chain letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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MALIBU
Beach city near Pepperdine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
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DOORSTEP
Dance move performed when entering a room?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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DROPKICK
Cancan move performed while skydiving?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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FORKLIFT
Pas de deux move performed where the road divides?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
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AESOP
Greek fable writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2026
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LTE
Cell service letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
1%
SOLEPURPOSE
Creating perfect sunbathing conditions on an Italian beach?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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LEAK
Security breach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
RSS
Blog feed letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
1%
LIFTWEIGHTS
Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
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KEEN
Peachy follower
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
MOVEMOUNTAINS
Go to great lengths, or what this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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IOU
Red letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
1%
IPA
Hoppy beer letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
1%
TARA
"Educated: A Memoir" writer Westover
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
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PIER
Huntington Beach landmark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
GAMEWITHINAGAME
Nintendo player's side quest, or what the circled letters of 16-, 23-, and 41-Across create
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
LILO
Disney girl who teaches Stitch the meaning of ohana
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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ISAAC
Sci-fi writer Asimov
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
1%
DOC
Rx writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
1%
ANAIS
With 89-Down, "Delta of Venus" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
SELA
"Homesick: A Memoir" writer Ward
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
1%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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CSNY
"Teach Your Children" gp.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
USS
Aircraft carrier letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
SANG
Performed in a choir
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
1%
NDA
Secret letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
ATTAIN
Reach, as a goal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 10, 2026
1%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
INA
Cookbook writer Garten
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
ONEILLS
Actor Ed and food writer Molly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
MINDY
Actress/writer Kaling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
1%
UNGRADED
Like some work in a teacher's stack
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
PATSYANSWER
"Yes, I'll invest in beachfront property in Arizona!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
1%
ACTAEON
Mythical hunter transformed into a stag
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
1%
ANI
Singer-songwriter DiFranco
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
1%
IOUS
Promising letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
WWW
Address bar letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
1%
EDNA
Mystery writer Buchanan
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
SLR
Camera letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
HOWDOYOULIKE
With 59-Across, rhetorical taunt, or a question answered by the ends of 17-, 23-, and 37-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
TBA
"More details soon" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
COMEDYAU
Perfect stand-up material performed periodically?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
DON
"Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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HTTP
Address letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
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HIMOM
Bleachers shoutout
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
XOXO
Love letters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
POLES
With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
1%
PROF
Univ. teacher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
1%
DUO
Beach volleyball team, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
TEENA
"Congo Square" singer-songwriter __ Marie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
1%
POE
American writer Edgar Allan __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
RUTHNEGGA
Tulip O'Hare portrayer in "Preacher"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
YOUCOULDDOVERSE
Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
VSO
Brandy letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
EEO
Job listing letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
DENT
Apt letters to be missing from in___ation
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
TBAR
Ski lift with letter-shaped parts
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
ARLO
"Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer-songwriter Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
1%
SANDY
Like beaches
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
1%
PARISCATACOMBS
Underground site in France's capital (... letters 7-8 and 11-12)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
BATHROOMSTALLS
Places to go in airports? (... letters 2-3 and 7-8)
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
MASSCOMMUNICATION
Degree in preaching?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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OPI
Polish letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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TUROW
"Presumed Innocent" writer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
SUNTAN
Beach day outcome
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
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ATL
City with more than 70 sts. named Peachtree
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
1%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
1%
PIZZAJOINT
Business that makes a lot of dough? (... letters 6-3)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
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LOOSECANNON
Uncontrollable person (... letters 7-4)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026

Clues for Universal Crossword on August 14, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 181 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DROPALINE (9 letters).
What is the best answer for "Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer"?
The best answer for "Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer" is DROPALINE with 9 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Write a letter, or a hint to the deletion that formed each starred clue's answer" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on August 14, 2021.
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