Explosive trial

Latest answer — July 09, 2026

7 Across

Think about a test that can lead to unexpected results! 💥

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This clue's Thursday, July 09, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Takes courses in style?
  2. 6Submit taxes online
  3. 7Explosive trial
  4. 8Stories by Chaucer
  5. 9Blog feed format

Down

  1. 1Mar on a car
  2. 2Fast-breaking meal during Ramadan
  3. 3Danish physicist Bohr
  4. 4Faith Hill's "Someone ___ Dream"
  5. 5Filming locales

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Takes courses in style? — Answer: DINES. Hint: Consider how one might enjoy a meal in a fancy restaurant! 🍽️
  2. 6. Submit taxes online — Answer: EFILE. Hint: It's a modern way to file your taxes from the comfort of your home! 💻
  3. 7. Explosive trial — Answer: NTEST. Hint: Think about a test that can lead to unexpected results! 💥
  4. 8. Stories by Chaucer — Answer: TALES. Hint: These narratives often take a journey through time and characters! 📖
  5. 9. Blog feed format — Answer: RSS. Hint: This format keeps you updated on all the latest posts! 📡

Down

  1. 1. Mar on a car — Answer: DENT. Hint: Think of an unsightly bump that can happen when your vehicle gets too close to something hard! 🚗
  2. 2. Fast-breaking meal during Ramadan — Answer: IFTAR. Hint: It's the evening meal that marks the end of fasting for the day! 🌙
  3. 3. Danish physicist Bohr — Answer: NIELS. Hint: Think of a famous scientist known for his work on atomic structure! 🔬
  4. 4. Faith Hill's "Someone ___ Dream" — Answer: ELSES. Hint: Think about what belongs to someone other than you! 🌟
  5. 5. Filming locales — Answer: SETS. Hint: Where movie magic comes to life! 🎬

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The answer to “Explosive trial” in the LA Times Mini crossword is NTEST — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026 at 7-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.

“Explosive trial” answer

NTEST (5 letters)

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Why the answer is NTEST

Think about a test that can lead to unexpected results! 💥

When else has “Explosive trial” 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 9, 2026 (most recent) → NTEST. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

More LA Times Mini answers for July 9, 2026

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What is the answer to “Explosive trial”?

The answer is NTEST, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Explosive trial”?

5 letters: NTEST.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Explosive trial” 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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