LA Times Crossword Clue

__ and downs

The Answer

UPS

Letters 3

Published August 23, 2026

Day Sunday

The clue “__ and downs” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on August 23, 2026. The correct answer is UPS (3 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.

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