Dickensian street urchin
Latest answer — July 23, 2026
1 Across
Think of a young one who might be in need of care on the streets! 🏚️
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LA Times Mini Crossword
This clue's Thursday, July 23, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Dickensian street urchin — Answer: WAIF. Hint: Think of a young one who might be in need of care on the streets! 🏚️
- 5. "___ mañana" ("See you tomorrow!") — Answer: HASTA. Hint: It's a common way to say goodbye in Spanish! 🌅
- 6. Parisian farewell — Answer: ADIEU. Hint: Think of what you say when you leave a lovely place! 👋
- 7. Quantities of copy paper — Answer: REAMS. Hint: Think about how paper is often sold in bulk! 📄
- 8. Painter Max — Answer: ERNST. Hint: Think of a German artist known for his surreal and thought-provoking works! 🎨
Down
- 1. Marsh bird, e.g. — Answer: WADER. Hint: This bird is known for its long legs and is often seen near water! 🦩
- 2. From Nepal, say — Answer: ASIAN. Hint: Think of a broad category that includes many cultures, including those from the Himalayas! 🌏
- 3. Shopping cart fillers — Answer: ITEMS. Hint: Think about what you actually put in your cart while shopping! 🛒
- 4. Soul-seller in a Goethe play — Answer: FAUST. Hint: This character's deal with the devil explores the depths of ambition and desire. 😈
- 5. Long-eared runner — Answer: HARE. Hint: You might spot this speedy critter hopping through the fields! 🐇
Recent LA Times Mini Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Dickensian street urchin” in the LA Times Mini crossword is WAIF — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 23, 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.
“Dickensian street urchin” answer
WAIF (4 letters)
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Why the answer is WAIF
Think of a young one who might be in need of care on the streets! 🏚️
When else has “Dickensian street urchin” 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.
July 23, 2026 (most recent) → WAIF. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More LA Times Mini answers for July 23, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 23, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Dickensian street urchin → WAIF
- 5. "___ mañana" ("See you tomorrow!") → HASTA
- 6. Parisian farewell → ADIEU
- 7. Quantities of copy paper → REAMS
- 8. Painter Max → ERNST
Down
- 1. Marsh bird, e.g. → WADER
- 2. From Nepal, say → ASIAN
- 3. Shopping cart fillers → ITEMS
- 4. Soul-seller in a Goethe play → FAUST
- 5. Long-eared runner → HARE
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 23, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live LA Times Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Dickensian street urchin”?
The answer is WAIF, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Dickensian street urchin”?
4 letters: WAIF.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026, at 1-Across.
Can “Dickensian street urchin” 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.
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