Crossword Answer For
"You hit the nail on the head"
Last seen in Universal Crossword January 2, 2026 Answers
If you're stuck on the clue ""You hit the nail on the head"" from the Universal Crossword crossword (January 2, 2026), we're here to help. Our records show 187 potential answers for this clue collected from various puzzle sources. The best match is PRECISELY at 9 letters long, carrying a 99% confidence score based on crossword puzzle history.
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187 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PRECISELY
"You hit the nail on the head"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
99%
PRECISELY
"You hit the nail on the head"
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
4%
ARENT
"__ you sweet!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
ARENT
"__ you sweet!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
ESC
Key hit in panic
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
ESC
Key hit in panic
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
4%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
4%
OVER
"Back to you," in radio lingo
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
OVER
"Back to you," in radio lingo
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
PSST
Soft "Hey, you!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
4%
PSST
Soft "Hey, you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
4%
WET
Like fresh nail polish
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
WET
Like fresh nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
MOP
Unruly head of hair
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
4%
MOP
Unruly head of hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
4%
EATIT
1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2026
4%
EATIT
1984 "Weird Al" Yankovic hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2026
4%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
4%
PAIGE
Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel who said, "If a man can beat you, walk him"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
4%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
4%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
4%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
GUIDINGPRINCIPLE
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
4%
BANKINGREGULATION
"The ball must hit the cushion before dropping into the pocket," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
4%
GONOW
"Why are you still here?"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
4%
GONOW
"Why are you still here?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
4%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
OLDIE
Throwback hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
4%
OHHI
"Didn't see you there!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
4%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
4%
ACHOO
"Bless you" preceder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
4%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
4%
HOMER
Big hit at the ballpark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
4%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
4%
SASHAYAWAY
"Shantay, you stay" opposite
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
BLACKJACK
Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
4%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
4%
THEE
Old-school "you"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
4%
THEE
Old-school "you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
4%
REALLY
"Are you serious?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2026
4%
REALLY
"Are you serious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2026
4%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
SEE
"Told you!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2026
4%
SEE
"Told you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
4%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
REAP
"You __ what you sow"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
BSIDE
Back of a hit 45 record
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2026
4%
BSIDE
Back of a hit 45 record
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
4%
BEEN
"How've you __?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
BEEN
"How've you __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
4%
SUGARSUGAR
No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
4%
SUE
"A Boy Named __": Johnny Cash hit
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2026
4%
SUE
"A Boy Named __": Johnny Cash hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2026
4%
SHUSH
"Quiet, you!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
4%
SHUSH
"Quiet, you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
4%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
4%
REALTALK
"I'm gonna be straight with you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
4%
HAVEWEMET
"Do I know you?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
4%
HAVEWEMET
"Do I know you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
4%
COPA
Club in a Manilow hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
4%
COPA
Club in a Manilow hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
4%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
BELIEVEITORNOT
"Regardless of what you think ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
RIO
Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
4%
RIO
Duran Duran album with the hit "Hungry Like the Wolf"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
4%
CANIT
"Quiet, you"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
4%
CANIT
"Quiet, you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
4%
SINCE
"__ you asked ... "
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2026
4%
SINCE
"__ you asked ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 2026
4%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 11, 2026
4%
SOSUEME
"What are you gonna do about it?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 11, 2026
4%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
4%
PBS
Network supported by "viewers like you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2026
4%
TEAMO
Spanish "I love you"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
4%
TEAMO
Spanish "I love you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
4%
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit "Vampire"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
GUTS
Olivia Rodrigo album with the hit "Vampire"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
SOBEIT
"As you wish"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2026
4%
SOBEIT
"As you wish"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
4%
JIVE
"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 5, 2026
4%
JIVE
"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 5, 2026
4%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
4%
ASKYFULLOFSTARS
Coldplay hit co-produced by Avicii
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
4%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2026
4%
TAKEONME
1980s hit whose video drew a lot of attention?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2026
4%
WHATARACKET
"Can you believe this scam?"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
4%
WHATARACKET
"Can you believe this scam?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
4%
CEO
Corp. head
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2026
4%
CEO
Corp. head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2026
4%
DEE
Department head?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
4%
DEE
Department head?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
4%
ARE
"Who even __ you?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2026
4%
ARE
"Who even __ you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2026
4%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
4%
RIGBY
Eleanor in a Beatles hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
4%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
4%
HEREANDNOW
Kenny Chesney hit about living in the moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
4%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
4%
SOUNDADVICE
"Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
4%
OVAL
Racket head shape
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
4%
OVAL
Racket head shape
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
4%
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
4%
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
4%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
4%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
4%
CARELESSWHISPER
*Wham! hit on "Make It Big"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
CARELESSWHISPER
*Wham! hit on "Make It Big"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
DONTSPEAK
*No Doubt hit on "Tragic Kingdom"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
DONTSPEAK
*No Doubt hit on "Tragic Kingdom"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
TWISTANDSHOUT
*The Beatles hit on "Please Please Me"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
4%
TWISTANDSHOUT
*The Beatles hit on "Please Please Me"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
4%
OHITSONNOW
"You asked for a fight, you'll get one!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
4%
OHITSONNOW
"You asked for a fight, you'll get one!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
4%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
4%
UNCHAINEDMELODY
Righteous Brothers hit in the film "Ghost"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
4%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 5, 2026
4%
REF
"What game are you watching!?" target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
4%
OHOK
"If you insist"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
4%
OHOK
"If you insist"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
4%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
4%
IVE
"__ been meaning to tell you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
4%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 31, 2026
4%
ALIEN
"In space, no one can hear you scream" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 31, 2026
4%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
4%
BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
4%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
4%
HEREARESOMETIPS
"Let me give you a few pointers ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
4%
DAG
Former U.N. head Hammarskjöld
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 17, 2026
4%
DAG
Former U.N. head Hammarskjöld
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
4%
NEEDNOT
"I __ remind you ... "
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
4%
NEEDNOT
"I __ remind you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
4%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
4%
NOTAPEONYMORE
"If you buy another showy pink bloom, so help me ... "?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
4%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
4%
UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
4%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
4%
ETTU
"Not you too!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
4%
SMASH
Runaway hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
SMASH
Runaway hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
ANYIDEAS
"What do you think?"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2026
4%
ANYIDEAS
"What do you think?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2026
4%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
4%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
4%
FEY
First woman to be head writer on "SNL"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
FEY
First woman to be head writer on "SNL"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
HEYYA
OutKast hit
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
HEYYA
OutKast hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
OHHUSH
"Quiet, you"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2026
4%
OHHUSH
"Quiet, you"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2026
4%
THOU
The old you?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
4%
THOU
The old you?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
4%
ABBOT
Monastery head
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
ABBOT
Monastery head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
4%
WOULDNT
"__ you like to know?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
4%
DAWNON
Suddenly hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2026
4%
DAWNON
Suddenly hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2026
4%
CLEAR
Like the top coat of nail polish
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
4%
CLEAR
Like the top coat of nail polish
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
4%
BRUH
"Dude, are you serious?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
4%
BRUH
"Dude, are you serious?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
4%
STAY
Lisa Loeb hit single
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
4%
STAY
Lisa Loeb hit single
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
4%
ISNT
"It ___ the same without you!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ISNT
"It ___ the same without you!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
ETA
"What's the GPS telling you?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
4%
ETA
"What's the GPS telling you?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
4%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
ROAR
Lion's "I'm going to eat you!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
ROAR
Lion's "I'm going to eat you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
4%
ORELSE
"... if you know what's good for you!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
4%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
4%
EGGTOSS
Game where you can't take a break?
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
CRASHHELMET
Racing headgear
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
1%
CRASHHELMET
Racing headgear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
1%
EERO
Architect Saarinen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
EERO
Architect Saarinen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
ADMITDEFEAT
Wave the white flag
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
STUART
E.B. White's "__ Little"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2026
1%
STUART
E.B. White's "__ Little"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
1%
HOARIER
Whiter with age
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
HOARIER
Whiter with age
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
SOBER
Clearheaded
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SOBER
Clearheaded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo heading
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
INRE
Memo heading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
1%
BLEACH
Laundry whitener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
1%
BOTTOMSUP
"Here's mud in your eye!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 15, 2026
1%
BOTTOMSUP
"Here's mud in your eye!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 15, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
GOESSTAIRCRAZY
Gets design help from an M.C. Escher-loving architect?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
APAT
"Give yourself __ on the back!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SEASERPENT
Copperhead?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
1%
SEASERPENT
Copperhead?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
1%
EARLY
Ahead of schedule
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
1%
EARLY
Ahead of schedule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
1%
TODO
Task list heading
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
TODO
Task list heading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
TRAFFICJAM
Driver's rush-hour headache
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2026
1%
TRAFFICJAM
Driver's rush-hour headache
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
1%
GAB
Chitchat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big heads
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
EGOS
Big heads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
COMPOSEYOURSELF
"Don't wait for anyone else, go ahead and write a song"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
COMPOSEYOURSELF
"Don't wait for anyone else, go ahead and write a song"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
1%
MOTHS
Fliers who are often light-headed?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
1%
KEYWEST
Florida home of the Harry S. Truman Little White House
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
1%
KEYWEST
Florida home of the Harry S. Truman Little White House
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
1%
TURKEYVULTURES
Avian scavengers with red heads
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
TURKEYVULTURES
Avian scavengers with red heads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
PEI
Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
PEI
Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
LED
Spearheaded
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
LED
Spearheaded
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
UMA
Thurman of "Red, White & Royal Blue"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
UMA
Thurman of "Red, White & Royal Blue"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2026
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MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
MACYS
Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
EARLE
"Copperhead Road" singer Steve
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
EARLE
"Copperhead Road" singer Steve
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
(4)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
NAPA
Cabbage variety called "big white vegetable" in Chinese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
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LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
(5)
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Aug 23, 2026
1%
LLOYD
Fallingwater architect Frank __ Wright
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
MURPHYSLATKE
"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
ERIK
"The Devil in the White City" writer Larson
(4)
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%
HIJAB
Muslim headscarf
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2026
1%
HIJAB
Muslim headscarf
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
1%
EAR
"My conscience whispers in your __": "King John"
(3)
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Aug 20, 2026
1%
EAR
"My conscience whispers in your __": "King John"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2026
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PLEASEDO
"Knock yourself out!"
(8)
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Aug 16, 2026
1%
PLEASEDO
"Knock yourself out!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
(8)
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Aug 15, 2026
1%
SEETHING
White-hot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Currently hitting
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
ATBAT
Currently hitting
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
STAYDRY
"Use your umbrella!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2026
1%
STAYDRY
"Use your umbrella!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2026
1%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2026
1%
LUCA
Pixar film about a young sea monster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
1%
ROO
Milne youngling
(3)
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Aug 4, 2026
1%
ROO
Milne youngling
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
1%
ECRU
Off-white hue
(4)
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Aug 3, 2026
1%
ECRU
Off-white hue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
1%
DECA
Ten ahead?
(4)
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Aug 1, 2026
1%
DECA
Ten ahead?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHOA
"Hold your horses!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WISC
Cheesehead's st.
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
WISC
Cheesehead's st.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
(4)
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Jul 30, 2026
1%
ONYX
Semiprecious stone with black-and-white bands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
WHERESWALDO
*Book series with a character in red-and-white stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
STEPIN
Pinch-hit
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
STEPIN
Pinch-hit
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
1%
GROWINGUP
"I wish wearing flat-irons on our heads would keep us from __": "Little Women"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2026
1%
OREOS
Cookies with a "design your own" option
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
1%
ALLEN
Springsteen portrayer Jeremy __ White
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2026
1%
ALLEN
Springsteen portrayer Jeremy __ White
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2026
1%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
1%
BICEP
Two-headed muscle, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
1%
GLEN
"Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
GLEN
"Wichita Lineman" singer Campbell
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
LAG
Streaming hitch
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
LAG
Streaming hitch
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
ROARK
"The Fountainhead" protagonist
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2026
1%
ROARK
"The Fountainhead" protagonist
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CLIP
Trim, as fingernails
(4)
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Jul 6, 2026
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CLIP
Trim, as fingernails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2026
1%
SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
(4)
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Jul 2, 2026
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SPEC
Architect's constraint, for short
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1%
LANE
"Stay in your __!"
(4)
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Jun 28, 2026
1%
LANE
"Stay in your __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
(7)
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Jun 25, 2026
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IFEELOK
Positive reply to "How's your health?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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MAE
Actress Whitman
(3)
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Jun 25, 2026
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MAE
Actress Whitman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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DENT
Bit of headway
(4)
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Jun 23, 2026
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DENT
Bit of headway
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ALL
"I'm __ yours!"
(3)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
ALL
"I'm __ yours!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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PLAN
Think ahead
(4)
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Jun 21, 2026
1%
PLAN
Think ahead
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
1%
DONATIONS
To: Actor Cheadle, chemistry lab supply salesman
(9)
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Jun 19, 2026
1%
DONATIONS
To: Actor Cheadle, chemistry lab supply salesman
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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AREAMAN
Local guy in The Onion headlines
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
AREAMAN
Local guy in The Onion headlines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
LEAK
Showerhead problem
(4)
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Jun 17, 2026
1%
LEAK
Showerhead problem
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2026
1%
STOW
Put in the overhead bin
(4)
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Jun 16, 2026
1%
STOW
Put in the overhead bin
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
1%
AUDI
Automaker headquartered in Ingolstadt
(4)
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Jun 14, 2026
1%
AUDI
Automaker headquartered in Ingolstadt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
(4)
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Jun 12, 2026
1%
IBIS
American white __: Gulf Coast bird
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
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TIARA
Prom queen's headgear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
TIARA
Prom queen's headgear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
SSE
GPS heading
(3)
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Jun 5, 2026
1%
SSE
GPS heading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 5, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
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Jun 3, 2026
1%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
DONTBESORRY
"Save your apologies"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2026
1%
DONTBESORRY
"Save your apologies"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
1%
OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
OPI
Maker of Sticking Point press-on nails
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
SOAVES
Dry Italian whites
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
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May 25, 2026
1%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
(4)
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May 25, 2026
1%
PETA
Org. with a white rabbit in its logo
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
1%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
(4)
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May 24, 2026
1%
ISIS
Goddess often depicted with a throne headdress
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Use your inside voice"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2026
1%
DONTYELL
"Use your inside voice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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NIKE
Largest company headquartered in Oregon
(4)
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May 23, 2026
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NIKE
Largest company headquartered in Oregon
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2026
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ILE
Tahiti, par exemple
(3)
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May 22, 2026
1%
ILE
Tahiti, par exemple
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ACT
"__ your age!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 19, 2026
1%
ACT
"__ your age!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 19, 2026
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FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2026
1%
FACEIT
"Be honest with yourself"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 2026
1%
JARJARGON
Pickling, canning, headspace, annealing, etc.?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
1%
JARJARGON
Pickling, canning, headspace, annealing, etc.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
1%
TRAMS
Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
(5)
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Apr 30, 2026
1%
TRAMS
Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
ATIT
Bumping heads
(4)
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Apr 30, 2026
1%
ATIT
Bumping heads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
1%
DOLTS
Dunderheads
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
1%
DOLTS
Dunderheads
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
1%
STAB
Place to hitch a ride?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
STAB
Place to hitch a ride?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
OPENAIR
Like businesses with no overhead?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
OPENAIR
Like businesses with no overhead?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
FYI
"Just a heads-up ... "
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
FYI
"Just a heads-up ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
BINDI
Bright forehead adornment
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2026
1%
BINDI
Bright forehead adornment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2026
1%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2026
1%
SECRETDOVEBAN
Sly campaign to keep white birds out of the deodorant aisle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
1%
SAYHI
"Go ahead, greet them!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
SAYHI
"Go ahead, greet them!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
AUTO
Set-and-forget headlights mode
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
AUTO
Set-and-forget headlights mode
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
MOIRA
"Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
BANDS
The Black Keys and the White Stripes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
BANDS
The Black Keys and the White Stripes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
IHOPE
"From your lips to God's ears"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
1%
IHOPE
"From your lips to God's ears"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
1%
ARTDECO
'20s-'30s architectural style
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
ARTDECO
'20s-'30s architectural style
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
1%
ANIMOJI
Apple avatar that tracks your facial expressions
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does ""You hit the nail on the head"" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 187 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PRECISELY (9 letters).
What is the best answer for ""You hit the nail on the head""?
The best answer for ""You hit the nail on the head"" is PRECISELY with 9 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""You hit the nail on the head"" 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 January 2, 2026.