High points
Latest answer — August 25, 2026
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Clue explained
PEAKS are high points, such as the summits of mountains or the highest points on a graph. The plural clue calls for the plural noun.
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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance
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- 7. Imam's faith — Answer: ISLAM. Hint: The faith traditionally followed by Muslims. ☪️
- 8. High points — Answer: PEAKS. Hint: Mountain summits are these. ⛰️
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The answer to “High points” in the LA Times Mini crossword is PEAKS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 25, 2026 at 8-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.
“High points” answer
PEAKS (5 letters)
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What does PEAKS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PEAKS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the pointed top of a mountain
- a projecting pointed part or shape
- the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement
When else has “High points” 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 25, 2026 (most recent) → PEAKS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “High points”?
The answer is PEAKS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “High points”?
5 letters: PEAKS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 25, 2026, at 8-Across.
Can “High points” 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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