Color of a candy apple
Latest answer — August 05, 2026
1 Across
Think of the bright, glossy shade often associated with this carnival treat 🍎
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LA Times Mini Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, August 05, 2026 appearance
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- 1. Color of a candy apple — Answer: RED. Hint: Think of the bright, glossy shade often associated with this carnival treat 🍎
- 4. Jack Beeson's "Lizzie Borden," for one — Answer: OPERA. Hint: It’s a staged musical drama, typically featuring singing and orchestral accompaniment 🎭
- 6. "When ___ said and done" — Answer: ALLIS. Hint: Think of the phrase meaning “after everything is considered.” 🤔
- 7. Deal with class issues? — Answer: TEACH. Hint: A classroom leader might handle these concerns directly 📚
- 8. Greet — Answer: SAYHI. Hint: Offer a friendly salutation when someone arrives. 👋
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- 1. Pass along — Answer: RELAY. Hint: Forward the message to its next recipient. 📩
- 2. "Love Story" novelist Segal — Answer: ERICH. Hint: Think of the author whose tearjerking romance became a famous 1970 film starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw 📚
- 3. Stock used in Japanese cooking — Answer: DASHI. Hint: This savory Japanese broth often gets its umami from seaweed and bonito flakes 🍲
- 4. Overnight ___ (no-cook breakfast fare) — Answer: OATS. Hint: Think of breakfast grains that soften in milk or yogurt while you sleep 🥣
- 5. Court response — Answer: PLEA. Hint: It’s a formal request made before a judge, often asking for mercy or action. ⚖️
Recent LA Times Mini Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Color of a candy apple” in the LA Times Mini crossword is RED — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 5, 2026 at 1-Across. 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.
“Color of a candy apple” answer
RED (3 letters)
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Why the answer is RED
Think of the bright, glossy shade often associated with this carnival treat 🍎
When else has “Color of a candy apple” 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 5, 2026 (most recent) → RED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More LA Times Mini answers for August 5, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on August 5, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Color of a candy apple → RED
- 4. Jack Beeson's "Lizzie Borden," for one → OPERA
- 6. "When ___ said and done" → ALLIS
- 7. Deal with class issues? → TEACH
- 8. Greet → SAYHI
Down
- 1. Pass along → RELAY
- 2. "Love Story" novelist Segal → ERICH
- 3. Stock used in Japanese cooking → DASHI
- 4. Overnight ___ (no-cook breakfast fare) → OATS
- 5. Court response → PLEA
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Color of a candy apple”?
The answer is RED, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Color of a candy apple”?
3 letters: RED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 5, 2026, at 1-Across.
Can “Color of a candy apple” 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?
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