Competes

Latest answer — July 25, 2026

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When you strive to win against others, you really put your game face on! 🏆

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This clue's Saturday, July 25, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Foot warmer
  2. 5Passage in the Koran
  3. 6Like some online purchases
  4. 7Annoy to no end
  5. 8British gun

Down

  1. 1French upper house
  2. 2Give a stump speech
  3. 3Airer of Congressional hearings
  4. 4Held on to
  5. 5Competes

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Foot warmer — Answer: SOCK. Hint: You might wear this cozy item to keep your toes toasty! 🧦
  2. 5. Passage in the Koran — Answer: VERSE. Hint: This term refers to a specific segment of sacred text that is often recited. 📖
  3. 6. Like some online purchases — Answer: INAPP. Hint: Think of transactions that might not require a visit to a physical store! 🛒
  4. 7. Annoy to no end — Answer: EATAT. Hint: Imagine a pesky little insect buzzing around your head! 🐝
  5. 8. British gun — Answer: STEN. Hint: This compact weapon from WWII has a name that rhymes with a popular British city! 🔫

Down

  1. 1. French upper house — Answer: SENAT. Hint: It’s where the wise gather in France to debate and decide! 🇫🇷
  2. 2. Give a stump speech — Answer: ORATE. Hint: Imagine passionately sharing your ideas in front of an audience! 🎤
  3. 3. Airer of Congressional hearings — Answer: CSPAN. Hint: This channel brings you the drama of government in real time! 📺
  4. 4. Held on to — Answer: KEPT. Hint: What you do with something valuable to ensure it stays with you! 🔒
  5. 5. Competes — Answer: VIES. Hint: When you strive to win against others, you really put your game face on! 🏆

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The answer to “Competes” in the LA Times Mini crossword is VIES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 25, 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.

“Competes” answer

VIES (4 letters)

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Why the answer is VIES

When you strive to win against others, you really put your game face on! 🏆

When else has “Competes” appeared?

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July 25, 2026 (most recent) → VIES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Competes”?

The answer is VIES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Competes”?

4 letters: VIES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026, at 5-Down.

Can “Competes” 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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