Crossword Answer For
Writer's first effort
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword September 23, 2025 Answers
Solving the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from September 23, 2025? The clue "Writer's first effort" has 193 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is DRAFT with 5 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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193 Other Potential Answers
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DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
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DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
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NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
5%
NOBEL
Prize first awarded in 1901
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
5%
LEADS
Goes first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
GORILLAMONSOON
Hall of Fame wrestler who was a commentator for the first eight Wrestlemanias
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
5%
CHECKINDESK
Conventioneer's first stop
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
5%
STAR
Scrabble board symbol covered in the first play of the game
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
5%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
5%
SID
TV writers __ and Marty Krofft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2026
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UNIT
Second, but not first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2026
5%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
5%
DRNO
James Bond's first movie foe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
5%
MALL
Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
5%
JILL
Former first lady Biden
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
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EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
5%
EAST
Direction that plays first in mahjong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
ASK
The first "A" of Reddit's AMA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
5%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. whose first commissioner was former treasury secretary George S. Boutwell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
5%
NEWLY
For the first time
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
5%
WON
Was first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
5%
WIN
Finish first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
5%
LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
5%
LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
5%
ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
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ESSENCE
Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
5%
DON
Mattingly who was the Yankees starting first baseman for 12 seasons
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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LED
Went first
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
5%
LED
Went first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
5%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
5%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
5%
APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
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APBIO
HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
5%
YALE
Ivy that was the first U.S. school to issue a Ph.D.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
CDS
Music holders first sold in '82
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
ANN
The first "A" in Michigan's A2
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
5%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
5%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
5%
LEAD
Go first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
BASSALE
Beer whose logo was the U.K.'s first registered trademark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SEE
Last word of the first verse of "Amazing Grace"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
5%
SOFTC
The first letter in "celery"
Universal Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 25, 2026
5%
MORENO
Rita who's the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar
Universal Crossword · Mar 25, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
NUMBERSGAME
Illegal lottery (In this answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
MUSKPERFUME
Certain fragrance (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
PIRATECOSTUME
Halloween outfit that may come with an eye patch (... first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
5%
CHILDHOODHOME
Nostalgic place to visit (... first three and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
5%
TRY
Make an effort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
5%
TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2026
5%
TRI
The first "T" of TNT
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
PHONEJACK
*Connection spot for a landline (... the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
GROWINGUP
*Maturing (... the first 3 letters and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
ANDYMURRAY
*2013 Wimbledon men's singles champion (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
NAPA
California valley that was one of the first American Viticultural Areas
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
5%
IROBOT
Asimov collection first published in 1950
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
OHARE
Home of the first jet bridge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
5%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
FARRAR
Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
5%
NOTETOSELF
Personal reminder ... or a hint to how the first letters of the starred clues' answers change
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2026
5%
ELEANOR
Roosevelt who was first lady for 12 years
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
5%
EMMY
Statuette first awarded in 1949
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
5%
ALL
Bailiff's first word
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
5%
EVO
Former Bolivian president Morales whose first name is hidden in "the vote"
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
AVRIL
Singer Lavigne whose first name is a French month
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
5%
ERIC
George Orwell's real first name
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
DENIM
Fabric first known as "sergé de Nîmes"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
5%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
5%
ADA
Programming language named for the first Countess of Lovelace
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 8, 2026
5%
DOUG
Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
FEIGNSIGNORANCE
Acts unknowledgeable (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
HELDAGRUDGE
Harbored resentment (... the first 2 and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
WARTSANDALL
Including imperfections (... the first 2 and the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 4, 2026
5%
MISSEDTHEBOAT
Lost out on an opportunity (In this answer, note the first letter and the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Feb 4, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
5%
USA
Winners of the first FIFA Women's World Cup
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
GERI
Ginger Spice's first name
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
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
5%
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
5%
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
5%
MAKEMONEY
Turn a profit ... or what it sounds like the first two words of the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
5%
YORK
City where the Peppermint Pattie was first produced
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
5%
OCHOA
Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
5%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
5%
DAISY
Princess who first appeared in Super Mario Land
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2026
5%
WREN
Bird whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
ERODE
Slowly undermine (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
HYDRATED
Having drunk enough (... first 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
AMARANTH
"Ancient grain" that's actually a seed (... the first 6 letters of this answer)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
5%
TOONIE
Canadian $2 coin (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
5%
ETSY
The first item sold on it was a flamingo-print zip pouch
Universal Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
5%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
5%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
5%
DEBATER
Person who may be the first affirmative speaker
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
TALKAGOODGAME
Speak convincingly (... the last 2 letters and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
POPSICLESTICK
Wooden piece in some DIY Christmas ornaments (... the last letter and the first 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
(14)
Universal Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
5%
ANDERSONCOOPER
CNN host and "60 Minutes" correspondent (In this clue's answer, note the last 4 letters and the first 1)
Universal Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
5%
OSWALD
The Penguin's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
IDEA
Innovator's first step
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
5%
TEN
Sum of the first three prime numbers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
GRAPHICTEE
Shirt with a design (... first 4 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLAYITBYEAR
Deliver a scoreless performance? (... first letter + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
OUTOFRANGE
Unable to pick up a signal (In this answer, note the first letter + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
5%
PLANETARIUM
Theater where you can see all the biggest stars? (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
EID
Holiday that begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
5%
ERIK
Author Weihenmayer who was the first blind person to summit Mount Everest
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 10, 2025
5%
MUSEUM
The first "M" of MoMA
Universal Crossword · Dec 10, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
PRESENTTENSE
Conjugation category (... first 3 letters + the last 5)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
ILLUSTRATION
Children's book feature (... first 5 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
CHARACTERCODE
Letter's numeric value, in computing (... first 5 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
5%
FROZENACCOUNT
Inaccessible bank holding (In this answer, note the first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
5%
ENEMY
Glinda, to Elphaba, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
5%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
FINGERWAVE
*S-shaped hairstyle (In this clue's answer, note the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
NICELYDONE
*"Great job!" (... the first two and last two letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2025
5%
SELFDRIVEN
*Intrinsically motivated (... the first two and last three letters)
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2025
5%
MIXINGBOWLS
Places where ingredients become one ... and what the scrambled first words of 17-, 33- and 39-Across are doing?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 1, 2025
5%
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
5%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
5%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
5%
SSN
ID first issued in 1936
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
5%
BGAME
Subpar effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
5%
BGAME
Subpar effort
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 20, 2025
5%
DOSA
Pancake that becomes a drink when its first and third letters are switched
Universal Crossword · Nov 20, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
5%
AGEONE
Timing of many first steps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
5%
SCRUB
Clean with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
5%
SCRUB
Clean with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
5%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
5%
EARVIN
Magic Johnson's first name
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
5%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
OBAMA
Former first lady Michelle
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
AMBI
Both, at first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
5%
AMBI
Both, at first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
5%
SOUNDADVICE
Wise words ... or 17-, 28- and 44-Across, based on their first words?
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
5%
PLEASE
Polite word repeated in the Beatles' first album title
Universal Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2025
5%
SWAMI
Hindu title that becomes a sentence when its last letter is made first
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2025
5%
EDGAR
Mystery writers' award
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
5%
EDGAR
Mystery writers' award
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
5%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
URANUS
Planet beyond Saturn (... first two)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
UTENSILS
Sporks and chopsticks (... first three)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
5%
CONDO
Individually owned unit (... this answer's first four)
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
5%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
5%
PAIGE
Bueckers who was first overall pick at the 2025 WNBA draft
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
5%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
5%
SAGEKOTSENBURG
Winner of the first Olympic gold medal in men's snowboard slopestyle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
5%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
AIGENERATED
Created by ChatGPT, say (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last letter)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
SUPERSPORT
Like some motorcycles (... first 3 letters + the last 4)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
INERTIA
Subject of Newton's first law
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BATTERYPACK
RC car's power source (... first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
5%
BOOMORBUST
Like an extreme economy (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
5%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
AFTERYOU
"Please, go first"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
ALTON
Rocksteady pioneer Ellis whose first name is an anagram of "tonal"
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
5%
POND
*With 13-Across, deeply missed (Hint: Start by reading the first letter of this answer and the second letter of 13-Across)
Universal Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
5%
OBAMAS
44th first family
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
5%
OBAMAS
44th first family
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
5%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
CHEERSQUAD
Pom-pom posse (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
GREENJUICE
Healthy drink (... first 4 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
SPACEMOUNTAIN
Magic Kingdom coaster that turned 50 in 2025 (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
5%
CHICKENNOODLE
Comforting kind of soup (... first 3 letters + the last 2)
Universal Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
5%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2025
5%
RESEAT
Upgrade to first class, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2025
5%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
SIPANDSEE
*Shower alternative? (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
CHATEAU
*French manor (... first 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
WAGEGAP
*Pay equality issue (... first 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
5%
TERSE
*Far from wordy (... the first 3 in this one)
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
5%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
OPENS
Works the first shift at a café, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
5%
MUSICTASTE
Tendency to like rap, say ... or a hint to the playable first words of 17-, 24-, 36- and 47-Across
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
5%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
5%
STEPS
Toddlers' first ones are big news
Universal Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
5%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
5%
PSALM
Biblical song whose first letter is silent
Universal Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
5%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
5%
KEA
Mauna __: alphabetically first of two Hawaiian volcanoes with similar names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
5%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
5%
ILLSTART
"Let me go first"
Universal Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
5%
ENOS
Seth's first son
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2025
5%
ENOS
Seth's first son
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2025
5%
EXERT
Put forth, as effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
5%
EXERT
Put forth, as effort
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
5%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
5%
THEDIVINECOMEDY
Dante work whose first section is "Inferno" (... letters 7-8 and 10-13)
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
5%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
5%
EASE
Word that sounds like its first and last letters
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
5%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 16, 2025
5%
MECCA
Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 16, 2025
5%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
5%
RAISA
Soviet first lady Gorbacheva
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
5%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
5%
IGA
Tennis star Swiatek whose first name is hidden in "Big Apple"
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
5%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
(12)
Universal Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
5%
DOROTHEABATE
Archaeozoologist who was likely the first woman to work at London's Natural History Museum
Universal Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
5%
GEORGE
First president's first name
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
5%
GEORGE
First president's first name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
5%
BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
BLOWSAKISS
Expresses affection from afar (... first 2 letters + the last 3 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
GLUTENFREE
Like bread made with rice flour (... first 2 letters + the last 2 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
DEPARTINGFLIGHT
Plane trip that's getting off the ground (In this answer, note the first 2 letters + the last 5 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2025
5%
ETHICSVIOLATION
Moral breach (... first letter + the last 6 letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2025
5%
METRO
The first "M" of MGM
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
5%
METRO
The first "M" of MGM
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
5%
TRYSTS
Lovers' meetings (... first three letters)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
TRYSTS
Lovers' meetings (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
FORTHEWIN
Triumphant cry (... first four letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
FORTHEWIN
Triumphant cry (... first four letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
INANE
Ludicrous (... the first two in this answer)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
INANE
Ludicrous (... the first two in this answer)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
ATLANTIS
Water world? (... first two letters)
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
ATLANTIS
Water world? (... first two letters)
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
5%
THATWASNTON
With 70-Down, "Never would've predicted this scenario," and what can be said about the first word of the answer to each starred clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
5%
OSHEA
Ice Cube's first name
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
5%
OSHEA
Ice Cube's first name
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
5%
IMNEW
"This is my first day here"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
5%
IMNEW
"This is my first day here"
Universal Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
5%
FACIE
Prima __: at first sight
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
5%
FACIE
Prima __: at first sight
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
5%
TIG
Comedian Notaro whose first name is hidden in "antigravity"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
5%
TIG
Comedian Notaro whose first name is hidden in "antigravity"
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
5%
ALAIN
Locke who was the first Black Rhodes Scholar
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
5%
ALAIN
Locke who was the first Black Rhodes Scholar
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
5%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
HASAPARTY
Hosts a festivity (... first three letters + the last two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
HASAPARTY
Hosts a festivity (... first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
FAIRYDUST
Tinker Bell's trail (... first two letters + the last two)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
FAIRYDUST
Tinker Bell's trail (... first two letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
SWIPESLEFT
Rejects someone on Tinder (... first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
5%
SWIPESLEFT
Rejects someone on Tinder (... first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
5%
MEDIC
Soldier trained in first aid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
5%
MEDIC
Soldier trained in first aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
5%
EXPO
Member of the first Canadian MLB team
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
5%
EXPO
Member of the first Canadian MLB team
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
5%
NONE
Quantity increased by removing its first letter
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
5%
NONE
Quantity increased by removing its first letter
Universal Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
5%
FULLSCALE
Like a 1:1 model (... first three letters)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
FULLSCALE
Like a 1:1 model (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
CIDER
Fall juice (... first three letters)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
CIDER
Fall juice (... first three letters)
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
5%
CNET
Tech review site whose first letter stands for "computer"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 13, 2025
5%
CNET
Tech review site whose first letter stands for "computer"
Universal Crossword · Aug 13, 2025
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
ADAM
Guy known for his first-person perspective?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
1%
IVE
K-pop girl group, or a first-person contraction
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
UCONN
NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2026
1%
LAST
__-in first-out
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
1%
CAIN
Eve's firstborn
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
DIVE
Go in headfirst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
LUGS
Pulls effortfully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
LUGS
Pulls effortfully
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
ATEIT
Fell face-first
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
1%
ONA
__ first-name basis
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
1%
TEENAGER
Many a first-time voter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
1%
SLID
Reached base feet-first
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
1%
SLID
Reached base feet-first
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
Clues for LA Times Daily Crossword on September 23, 2025
Material for a "No. 1" finger
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Squarish
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Maddow's channel
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Give the __-over
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Mountaineer's goal
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"Word has it ... "
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What "vintage" often means
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Perlman of "Barbie"
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"Impossible!"
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*Lines on a family tree
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Writer's first effort" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 193 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is DRAFT (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Writer's first effort"?
The best answer for "Writer's first effort" is DRAFT with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Writer's first effort" 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 September 23, 2025.