Word that can precede each set of circled letters, forming a literal hint for entering certain answers in this puzzle Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Word that can precede each set of circled letters, forming a literal hint for entering certain answers in this puzzle . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is JUMP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% JUMP Word that can precede each set of circled letters, forming a literal hint for entering certain answers in this puzzle (4)
6% DOT Preceder of the answer to each of this puzzle's starred clues (3) New York Times Apr 29, 2026
6% TAXRETURN April 15 filing, or what can be found in each set of circled letters in this puzzle (9) LA Times Daily Apr 15, 2026
6% BOX Word that can follow each group of circled letters (and hints at its shape) (3) New York Times Mini Apr 7, 2026
6% COMPASS Backpacker's tool ... or a hint to this puzzle's circled letters (7) New York Times Midi Apr 3, 2026
6% SIDEKICKS Trusted companions, or what the sets of circled letters in this puzzle literally are (9) LA Times Daily Mar 25, 2026
6% JUMPING Word that can precede the word in each set of puzzle circles (7) LA Times Daily Dec 3, 2015
5% REVERSECOURSE Cry from the bridge, maybe, and a hint to each set of circles (13) Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026
5% POLES With 39-Across, diametrically opposed, or what this puzzle's sets of circled letters are (5) LA Times Daily Apr 29, 2026
5% VOICE With 36-Across, what can be found in this puzzle's circles (5) Wall Street Journal Apr 28, 2026
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