In a way, slangily

Latest answer — August 11, 2026

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Clue decoded

SORTA is a slangy spelling of “sort of,” meaning “in a way” or “somewhat.” The wording “slangily” signals this informal shortened form.

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Across

  1. 1Where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married
  2. 4Bare-bones concession speech
  3. 7In a way, slangily
  4. 8Maternity ward doc
  5. 9Homophone for "seize"

Down

  1. 1Sushi bar soup
  2. 2Fastidious they're not
  3. 3Canyon
  4. 5Ocular woe
  5. 6Earth tones

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married — Answer: MSG. Hint: Think of the iconic New York arena known by three initials, though this celebrity wedding was purely fictional. 🏟️
  2. 4. Bare-bones concession speech — Answer: ILOST. Hint: A humble admission made right after defeat. 🏳️
  3. 7. In a way, slangily — Answer: SORTA. Hint: Think of a casual way to say “somewhat” or “approximately.” 😉
  4. 8. Maternity ward doc — Answer: OBGYN. Hint: This specialist cares for mothers and babies before, during, and after childbirth. 🩺
  5. 9. Homophone for "seize" — Answer: SEES. Hint: What your eyes do can sound like taking hold of something. 👀

Down

  1. 1. Sushi bar soup — Answer: MISO. Hint: This savory fermented-soybean soup is a Japanese restaurant staple. 🍲
  2. 2. Fastidious they're not — Answer: SLOBS. Hint: They’re more comfortable with clutter than spotless surroundings. 🧹
  3. 3. Canyon — Answer: GORGE. Hint: A steep-sided ravine, often carved by a river, fits this clue nicely 🏞️
  4. 5. Ocular woe — Answer: STYE. Hint: A small, painful eyelid bump can cause this irritating eye trouble. 👁️
  5. 6. Earth tones — Answer: TANS. Hint: These warm brownish shades might appear after a sunny day at the beach. ☀️

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The answer to “In a way, slangily” in the LA Times Mini crossword is SORTA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 11, 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.

“In a way, slangily” answer

SORTA (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “In a way, slangily”?

The answer is SORTA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “In a way, slangily”?

5 letters: SORTA.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 11, 2026, at 7-Across.

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