LA Times Crossword Clue

Motivation

The Answer

DRIVE

Letters 5

Published August 10, 2026

Day Monday

The clue “Motivation” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on August 10, 2026. The correct answer is DRIVE (5 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.

"Beloved" novelist Morrison

"Consequently ... "

"Don't come any closer!"

"Man of Steel" director Zack

"Understood"

"We've been duped!"

"You go, __!"

Audibly shocked

Baby goat

Bar tab, e.g.

Big __: David Ortiz nickname

Bilingual cartoon explorer

Brainchild

Breezy email sign-off

Broke bread

Bygone GM division

Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across

Capital of France?

Cardamom-infused tea

Church instrument with pipes

College admissions office offering

Connections

Cuts (down)

Defrost

EGOT-winning Brooks

Early anesthetic

Emer. alerts

Fairy tale baddies

Follow directions

Formal event attended in costume