Crossword answer
OSSIE
5 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 5 appearances · Last seen LA Times, August 14, 2026
Letter pattern
OSSIE
Clues that lead to OSSIE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Activist/actor Davis5LA TimesAug 14, 2026
___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X5New York TimesJul 26, 2026
Actor/playwright Davis who wrote "Purlie Victorious"5New York TimesJul 25, 2026
Davis of "Grumpy Old Men"5LA TimesJun 11, 2026
Actor Davis who delivered Malcolm X's eulogy5New York TimesOct 19, 2025
About OSSIE in crosswords
OSSIE is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 5 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Activist/actor Davis” in the LA Times crossword on August 14, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
NAMEDIdentified
MELEEFree-for-all
ISLETKey
PLUMPFluff, like pillows
AWMAN"Get serious, bro!"
MONKSAbbey group
TRESSLock of hair
SERGEDurable twilled woollen / worsted fabric (5)
DODGEEvade
OLDIEThrowback hit
GEARSCar transmission settings
SHOESLoafers and sneakers
BOONE"Mystical Magical" singer Benson
DRUNK"Punch-__ Love": Paul Thomas Anderson film
Every appearance of OSSIE (5)
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Aug 14, 2026
Activist/actor Davis · LA Times · Down
Jul 26, 2026
___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X · New York Times · 100 Across
Jul 25, 2026
Actor/playwright Davis who wrote "Purlie Victorious" · New York Times · 7 Down
Jun 11, 2026
Davis of "Grumpy Old Men" · LA Times · Down
Oct 19, 2025
Actor Davis who delivered Malcolm X's eulogy · New York Times · 108 Down