LA Times Crossword Clue

Nears burning

The Answer

CHARS

Letters 5

Published May 1, 2026

Day Friday

The clue “Nears burning” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on May 1, 2026. The correct answer is CHARS (5 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.

Abnormal

Abrade

Address letters

Amanda Gormans An __ We Owe

Audit firm exec

Biblical plot

Bleachers shoutout

Boom operators need?

Charge for cash

Chevrolet model until 2019

Clinch

Club record holder?

Collar supports

Color commentators remark about a zebra on the field?

Comedian Wong

Created hazardous driving conditions perhaps

Cusack of the Toy Story franchise

Cybercommerce

Dada pioneer Max

Deceptive layer

Departing word

Dirt Cheap country singer Johnson

Dramatic sigh

Film compositions

Fries alternative

From the top

Gastropub pours

Geek Squad offering

Gilbert and Sullivan work

Growing alarm