LA Times Crossword Clue

No-nonsense

The Answer

STERN

Letters 5

Published July 4, 2026

Day Saturday

The clue “No-nonsense” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on July 4, 2026. The correct answer is STERN (5 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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