LA Times Crossword Clue

Crux

The Answer

MEAT

Letters 4

Published August 8, 2026

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The clue “Crux” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on August 8, 2026. The correct answer is MEAT (4 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.

"All clear?"

"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"

"Find out"

"Gah!"

"Perfectly reasonable"

"Uh-huh!"

Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong

Around

Bear claw, e.g.

Boo-boos

Bygone orbiter

Causes of spiraling, at times

Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award

Close

Clue in evolutionary history

Coat put on in the kitchen?

Cobbler's tool

Coin bearing a bear

Curse

Dated

Down for drama?

Economic justice topic

Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey"

Filmmaker Johnson

Fixes

Follow

Forest formations with mythological associations

Group in Mercury's orbit?

How much scrolling is done