Laughably absurd
Latest answer — August 28, 2026
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Clue explained
Inane means foolish, senseless, or absurd, especially to a laughable degree. It is an adjective describing something lacking intelligence or good sense.
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This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance
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- 1. One in a stable environment? — Answer: HORSE. Hint: This hoofed resident may be found beside hay. 🐴
- 6. Laughably absurd — Answer: INANE. Hint: Something so foolish it invites ridicule. 🤪
- 7. "Music" to a hitchhiker's ears — Answer: GETIN. Hint: A hopeful roadside request means permission to ride along. 🚗
- 8. Party givers — Answer: HOSTS. Hint: They organize celebrations and welcome guests. 🎉
- 9. Meddling — Answer: NOSY. Hint: Someone poking into matters that are not theirs is being this. 👀
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- 1. Euphoric feeling — Answer: HIGH. Hint: A thrilling rush can leave someone feeling elevated. ✨
- 2. Tie ___ (get loaded) — Answer: ONEON. Hint: This playful phrase suggests becoming drunk by fastening something onto oneself. 🍻
- 3. Rizzo in "Midnight Cowboy" — Answer: RATSO. Hint: This memorable character was played by Dustin Hoffman. 🎬
- 4. Agitated states — Answer: SNITS. Hint: These bouts of irritation can make someone fidgety. 😤
- 5. Very, very tiny — Answer: EENSY. Hint: A playful diminutive describes something extremely small. 🔬
The answer to “Laughably absurd” in the LA Times Mini crossword is INANE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026 at 6-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.
“Laughably absurd” answer
INANE (5 letters)
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What does INANE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of INANE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- lacking sense or meaning; silly
When else has “Laughably absurd” appeared?
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August 28, 2026 (most recent) → INANE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Laughably absurd”?
The answer is INANE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Laughably absurd”?
5 letters: INANE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 28, 2026, at 6-Across.
Can “Laughably absurd” have a different answer?
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