Colonial newscaster
Latest answer — August 24, 2026
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A CRIER, specifically a town crier, was a person who publicly announced news and official information. “Colonial” places the role in the era of colonial America.
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The answer to “Colonial newscaster” in the LA Times Mini crossword is CRIER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026 at 2-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.
“Colonial newscaster” answer
CRIER (5 letters)
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What does CRIER mean?
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(noun)
- an officer who makes public announcements in a court of justice
When else has “Colonial newscaster” appeared?
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August 24, 2026 (most recent) → CRIER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Colonial newscaster”?
The answer is CRIER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Colonial newscaster”?
5 letters: CRIER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026, at 2-Down.
Can “Colonial newscaster” have a different answer?
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