Air sign of the Zodiac
Latest answer — August 31, 2026
5 Down
Scroll down for rest of crossword answers
Clue explained
LIBRA is one of the four Air signs in Western astrology, along with Gemini, Aquarius, and often represented by the Scales. The clue uses “Air” as the astrological element, not ordinary wind.
- Clue type:
- Definition
LA Times Mini Crossword
This clue's Monday, August 31, 2026 appearance
Tap a square to reveal a letter.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
Across
Down
The answer to “Air sign of the Zodiac” in the LA Times Mini crossword is LIBRA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 31, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Air sign of the Zodiac” answer
LIBRA (5 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's LIBRA.
What does LIBRA mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of LIBRA is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a small constellation (the Scales or Balance), said to represent the pair of scales which is the symbol of justice. It contains no bright stars
- the seventh sign of the zodiac, which the sun enters at the northern autumnal equinox (about 23 September)
- a person born when the sun is in the sign of Libra
When else has “Air sign of the Zodiac” appeared?
LA Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 31, 2026 (most recent) → LIBRA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Air sign of the Zodiac”?
The answer is LIBRA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 31, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Air sign of the Zodiac”?
5 letters: LIBRA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 31, 2026, at 5-Down.
Can “Air sign of the Zodiac” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of today's LA Times Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the LA Times Mini answers page.
LA Times Mini Crossword is published by Los Angeles Times; WordHint is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher.
Crossword Clues
Looking up a clue? Jump into today's answers and clue help from top puzzles.
- "Slow down a second!"
- What you might hear when you get someone's goat?
- Actor Nick of "The Prince of Tides"
- Hang time, for short?
- Access, as to an elite network
- "___ ME" (humorous "sign")
- European landmark whose name begins with an "A" in classical literature
- Word in a Tibetan leader's title
- "Infection" common among schoolkids
- California city bisected by Interstate 5
- Toy popularized by Queen Victoria, familiarly
- ___ dance (Lunar New Year tradition)
- TV drama whose past guest stars have included Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber
- Its license plate might read "FOR HIRE"
- Held the elevator door for, say
- Sarcastic response to boasting