"Loud" or "soft" ending
Latest answer — July 28, 2026
5 Down
It’s the bit that turns an adjective into a quality, like in “kindness.” 🎵
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This clue's Tuesday, July 28, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Whipped cream dispenser — Answer: CAN. Hint: A kitchen gadget that gives your dessert a fluffy boost 🎈
- 4. Apply, as sunblock — Answer: RUBON. Hint: Work it in like sunscreen on a beach day 🧴
- 6. Mountain crest — Answer: ARETE. Hint: A knife-edge ridge up high on a mountain, sharp enough to make hikers careful 🏔️
- 7. "Amadeus" director Forman — Answer: MILOS. Hint: The Czech filmmaker behind “Amadeus” goes by this first name 🎬
- 8. Ingredients in some custards — Answer: YOLKS. Hint: Rich golden centers that make custard silky 🥚
Down
- 1. Quaint souvenir — Answer: CURIO. Hint: A little keepsake from a bygone era that’s more charming than useful 🗝️
- 2. "___ for Adano" (John Hersey novel) — Answer: ABELL. Hint: A literary place-name blank that sounds like a bell’s softer cousin 🔔
- 3. "Unacceptable!" — Answer: NOTOK. Hint: A quick way to say something just isn’t up to snuff 😬
- 4. Golden Globe- winning comedian and actor ___ Youssef — Answer: RAMY. Hint: Egyptian-American comic known for sharp, thoughtful laughs 😄
- 5. "Loud" or "soft" ending — Answer: NESS. Hint: It’s the bit that turns an adjective into a quality, like in “kindness.” 🎵
Recent LA Times Mini Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “"Loud" or "soft" ending” in the LA Times Mini crossword is NESS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026 at 5-Down. 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.
“"Loud" or "soft" ending” answer
NESS (4 letters)
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Why the answer is NESS
It’s the bit that turns an adjective into a quality, like in “kindness.” 🎵
When else has “"Loud" or "soft" ending” 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 28, 2026 (most recent) → NESS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More LA Times Mini answers for July 28, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 28, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Whipped cream dispenser → CAN
- 4. Apply, as sunblock → RUBON
- 6. Mountain crest → ARETE
- 7. "Amadeus" director Forman → MILOS
- 8. Ingredients in some custards → YOLKS
Down
- 1. Quaint souvenir → CURIO
- 2. "___ for Adano" (John Hersey novel) → ABELL
- 3. "Unacceptable!" → NOTOK
- 4. Golden Globe- winning comedian and actor ___ Youssef → RAMY
- 5. "Loud" or "soft" ending → NESS
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"Loud" or "soft" ending”?
The answer is NESS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"Loud" or "soft" ending”?
4 letters: NESS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026, at 5-Down.
Can “"Loud" or "soft" ending” 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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