Aleve alternative

Latest answer — July 17, 2026

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This over-the-counter pain reliever is often found in a blue and white bottle. 💊

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This clue's Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Steakhouse inventory
  2. 5Summed things up?
  3. 7"Hawaii ___" (CBS police drama)
  4. 8Cupcake topping
  5. 9Compendium of maps

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  1. 1Mario Puzo subject
  2. 2Official order
  3. 3Aleve alternative
  4. 4"Lovergirl" singer ___ Marie
  5. 6Feet, slangily

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  1. 1. Steakhouse inventory — Answer: MEAT. Hint: What's typically sizzling on the grill at your favorite dining spot? 🍖
  2. 5. Summed things up? — Answer: ADDED. Hint: When you combine numbers together, what do you do? ➕
  3. 7. "Hawaii ___" (CBS police drama) — Answer: FIVEO. Hint: Think of a popular number associated with the islands! 🌺
  4. 8. Cupcake topping — Answer: ICING. Hint: Think of the sweet layer that makes your treat even more delightful! 🧁
  5. 9. Compendium of maps — Answer: ATLAS. Hint: Think of a collection that helps you navigate the world! 🗺️

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  1. 1. Mario Puzo subject — Answer: MAFIA. Hint: Think of organized crime and what often comes to mind in movies and books! 🎩
  2. 2. Official order — Answer: EDICT. Hint: It's a formal declaration often issued by someone in authority. 📜
  3. 3. Aleve alternative — Answer: ADVIL. Hint: This over-the-counter pain reliever is often found in a blue and white bottle. 💊
  4. 4. "Lovergirl" singer ___ Marie — Answer: TEENA. Hint: This singer is known for her sultry voice and hits in the soul and R&B genres! 🎤
  5. 6. Feet, slangily — Answer: DOGS. Hint: These furry companions might just be your best friends, but they can also refer to your feet! 🐾

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The answer to “Aleve alternative” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ADVIL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 17, 2026 at 3-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.

“Aleve alternative” answer

ADVIL (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ADVIL

This over-the-counter pain reliever is often found in a blue and white bottle. 💊

When else has “Aleve alternative” appeared?

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July 17, 2026 (most recent) → ADVIL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Aleve alternative”?

The answer is ADVIL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Aleve alternative”?

5 letters: ADVIL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 17, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Aleve alternative” 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.

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