Homophone for "seize"

Latest answer — August 11, 2026

9 Across

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Clue explained

SEES sounds like “seize,” which means to take hold of something. “Homophone for” explicitly signals that the answer is the sound-alike spelling, not the verb meaning “takes hold.”

Clue type:
Pun or wordplay
A simple educational illustration showing the homophones “seize” and “sees”

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This clue's Tuesday, August 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Homophone for "seize"” in the LA Times Mini crossword is SEES — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 11, 2026 at 9-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.

“Homophone for "seize"” answer

SEES (4 letters)

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What does SEES mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SEES is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • perceive with the eyes; discern visually
  • discern or deduce after reflection or from information; understand
  • experience or witness (an event or situation)

When else has “Homophone for "seize"” appeared?

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August 11, 2026 (most recent) → SEES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Homophone for "seize"”?

The answer is SEES, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Homophone for "seize"”?

4 letters: SEES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 11, 2026, at 9-Across.

Can “Homophone for "seize"” 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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