Crossword answer
ASL
3 letters · Used for 50 different clues · 87 appearances · Last seen USA Today, August 3, 2026
Letter pattern
ASL
Clues that lead to ASL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Communication system in "CODA"3USA TodayAug 3, 2026
Language with handshapes, in brief3NYT MidiAug 2, 2026
Comm. used by many CODAs3LA TimesJul 20, 2026
Unspoken communication syst.3New York TimesJul 19, 2026
Common query in early internet chat rooms3Everyday Puzzles MiniJul 3, 2026
Silent communication syst.3LA TimesJun 15, 2026
Communication system with "finger spelling," for short3NYT MidiMay 3, 2026
Digital communication: Abbr.3NewsdayMay 1, 2026
Visual communication syst.3Eugene ShefferApr 27, 2026
Gestures-based communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMar 11, 2026
Silent communication system (anagram of "Sal"): Abbr.3Daily ThemedJan 6, 2026
Hand-y communication method, for short?3New York TimesDec 23, 2025
Communication syst. in which the letter Z is drawn with one's index finger3New York TimesDec 2, 2025
Gestural communication: Abbr.3NewsdayNov 5, 2025
Communication system that uses hands: Abbr.3Daily ThemedSep 23, 2025
Digital communication letters3NewsdaySep 19, 2025
"Handy" communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedSep 5, 2025
Silent way to communicate, in brief3New York TimesAug 25, 2025
Communication that uses no words: Abbr.3Daily ThemedAug 21, 2025
Gesture-based communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJul 12, 2025
Silent communication: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJun 25, 2025
Communication that goes without saying, for short3New York TimesJun 22, 2025
Communication that does not involve spoken word: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJun 9, 2025
Syst. of unspoken words3New York TimesJun 8, 2025
Communication system with hand gestures: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJun 4, 2025
Soundless communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMay 29, 2025
Language for the deaf: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMay 12, 2025
Nonverbal communication: Abbr.3NewsdayMay 7, 2025
Subj. of some interpretive work3New York TimesMay 3, 2025
Form of much of the dialogue of 2021's "CODA," in brief3New York TimesApr 30, 2025
Silent communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedApr 25, 2025
Language used in "A Quiet Place": Abbr.3Daily ThemedApr 15, 2025
3D communication3NewsdayMar 22, 2025
Speech with your hands: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMar 17, 2025
Hand-y communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMar 6, 2025
Soundless communication: Abbr.3Daily ThemedFeb 22, 2025
Communication with hand signs: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJan 19, 2025
Hand-signal communication: Abbr.3NewsdayJan 1, 2025
Language of the hands: Abbr.3Daily ThemedSep 23, 2024
System of visual communication: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJun 6, 2024
Visual communication system with hand gestures: Abbr.3Daily ThemedFeb 19, 2024
Silent speech system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedDec 12, 2023
Gestures-based speech system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedMay 13, 2023
Hand gestures-based communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedApr 9, 2023
Gestured communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJan 4, 2023
Visual communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedNov 30, 2022
Communication system for the hearing impaired: Abbr.3Daily ThemedApr 14, 2022
Communication system for the hearing-impaired: Abbr.3Daily ThemedDec 11, 2021
Deaf community's communication system: Abbr.3Daily ThemedSep 19, 2021
Communication system with hand signals: Abbr.3Daily ThemedJul 23, 2021
About ASL in crosswords
ASL is a 3-letter answer that has appeared 87 times in our database across 50 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Communication system in "CODA"” in the USA Today crossword on August 3, 2026.
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TOWHighway rescue
YINComplementary force of yang
ETAGreek letter
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WOECalamity
EDUPart of college email addresses
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DIDPerformed
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Every appearance of ASL (87)
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Aug 3, 2026
Communication system in "CODA" · USA Today · 8 Down
Aug 2, 2026
Language with handshapes, in brief · NYT Midi · 30 Down
Jul 20, 2026
Comm. used by many CODAs · LA Times · Across
Jul 19, 2026
Unspoken communication syst. · New York Times · 27 Across
Jul 3, 2026
Common query in early internet chat rooms · Everyday Puzzles Mini · 1
Jun 15, 2026
Silent communication syst. · LA Times · Down
May 31, 2026
Common query in early internet chat rooms · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 16
May 3, 2026
Communication system with "finger spelling," for short · NYT Midi · 8 Down
May 1, 2026
Digital communication: Abbr. · Newsday · Across
Apr 27, 2026
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 16 Down
Mar 11, 2026
Gestures-based communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Feb 5, 2026
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Jan 21, 2026
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 32 Down
Jan 6, 2026
Silent communication system (anagram of "Sal"): Abbr. · Daily Themed · 13 Across
Dec 23, 2025
Hand-y communication method, for short? · New York Times · 61 Down
Dec 2, 2025
Communication syst. in which the letter Z is drawn with one's index finger · New York Times · 62 Down
Nov 5, 2025
Gestural communication: Abbr. · Newsday · Down
Sep 23, 2025
Communication system that uses hands: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 16 Across
Sep 19, 2025
Digital communication letters · Newsday · Across
Sep 9, 2025
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 51 Across
Sep 5, 2025
"Handy" communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Aug 30, 2025
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 8 Down
Aug 25, 2025
Silent way to communicate, in brief · New York Times · 27 Down
Aug 21, 2025
Communication that uses no words: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 28 Down
Jul 12, 2025
Gesture-based communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 27 Across
Jul 3, 2025
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 54 Across
Jul 1, 2025
"Handy" communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Jun 25, 2025
Silent communication: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jun 22, 2025
Communication that goes without saying, for short · New York Times · 94 Across
Jun 9, 2025
Communication that does not involve spoken word: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Jun 8, 2025
Syst. of unspoken words · New York Times · 76 Down
Jun 4, 2025
Communication system with hand gestures: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 20 Down
May 29, 2025
Soundless communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 23 Down
May 12, 2025
Language for the deaf: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 17 Across
May 7, 2025
Nonverbal communication: Abbr. · Newsday · Across
May 3, 2025
Subj. of some interpretive work · New York Times · 37 Across
Apr 30, 2025
Form of much of the dialogue of 2021's "CODA," in brief · New York Times · 51 Across
Apr 25, 2025
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 55 Down
Apr 15, 2025
Language used in "A Quiet Place": Abbr. · Daily Themed · 41 Across
Mar 22, 2025
3D communication · Newsday · Across
Mar 17, 2025
Speech with your hands: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Mar 6, 2025
Hand-y communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 59 Across
Feb 22, 2025
Soundless communication: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 59 Across
Feb 18, 2025
Soundless communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Feb 6, 2025
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 25 Down
Jan 27, 2025
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 31 Down
Jan 23, 2025
Soundless communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 21 Across
Jan 19, 2025
Communication with hand signs: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Down
Jan 10, 2025
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 34 Down
Jan 1, 2025
Hand-signal communication: Abbr. · Newsday · Across
Nov 21, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 49 Down
Oct 17, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 40 Across
Oct 3, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 45 Down
Sep 23, 2024
Language of the hands: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 53 Across
Jun 15, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across
Jun 6, 2024
System of visual communication: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 38 Across
May 24, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 11 Down
May 3, 2024
Communication that uses no words: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 33 Across
Mar 8, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
Mar 1, 2024
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 24 Down
Feb 19, 2024
Visual communication system with hand gestures: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 32 Across
Dec 12, 2023
Silent speech system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 48 Across
Dec 2, 2023
Soundless communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 35 Across
Jul 10, 2023
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 14 Down
May 13, 2023
Gestures-based speech system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 20 Down
Apr 9, 2023
Hand gestures-based communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 9 Down
Mar 4, 2023
Gestures-based communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 37 Down
Feb 18, 2023
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 57 Across
Jan 21, 2023
Visual communication syst. · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across
Jan 4, 2023
Gestured communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Dec 23, 2022
Communication system with hand gestures: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Dec 13, 2022
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 3 Down
Nov 30, 2022
Visual communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 37 Down
Aug 4, 2022
Gestures-based communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 24 Down
Jun 13, 2022
Handy communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 41 Across
May 10, 2022
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Apr 14, 2022
Communication system for the hearing impaired: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 12 Across
Feb 12, 2022
Soundless communication: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 2 Down
Jan 31, 2022
Silent communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 38 Down
Dec 26, 2021
Soundless communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Dec 11, 2021
Communication system for the hearing-impaired: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Nov 10, 2021
Visual communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 48 Down
Oct 15, 2021
Soundless communication: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 6 Down
Sep 19, 2021
Deaf community's communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 27 Down
Jul 23, 2021
Communication system with hand signals: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 5 Down
Jul 7, 2021
System of visual communication: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 1 Down
Jun 5, 2021
Soundless communication system: Abbr. · Daily Themed · 16 Across