LA Times Crossword Clue
With 40-Across, salad staple, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 of this puzzle?
The Answer
CHOPPED
The clue “With 40-Across, salad staple, or what a black square creates in rows 3, 5, 11, and 13 of this puzzle?” appeared in the LA Times Crossword on November 12, 2026. The correct answer is CHOPPED (7 letters). The same clue text may appear in different puzzles with different answers, so always check the date and letter count.