Make up (for)

Latest answer — August 06, 2026

7 Across

Try this when you’re seeking forgiveness for something you did. 🙏

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This clue's Thursday, August 06, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Baklava ingredients
  2. 5Baklava ingredient
  3. 6Relating to Swiss peaks
  4. 7Make up (for)
  5. 8Understands

Down

  1. 1Streisand's co-star in "The Prince of Tides"
  2. 2Prepare for a plant transplant
  3. 3Driving-school students, usually
  4. 4End of a New Year's Eve song
  5. 5Den ___ (Dutch city)

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Baklava ingredients — Answer: NUTS. Hint: These crunchy additions bring texture and richness to this layered pastry. 🥜
  2. 5. Baklava ingredient — Answer: HONEY. Hint: This golden drizzle sweetens the flaky layers of a classic Mediterranean pastry 🍯
  3. 6. Relating to Swiss peaks — Answer: ALPEN. Hint: Think of the majestic mountain range that makes Switzerland famous. 🏔️
  4. 7. Make up (for) — Answer: ATONE. Hint: Try this when you’re seeking forgiveness for something you did. 🙏
  5. 8. Understands — Answer: GETS. Hint: Knows what someone means. 🧠

Down

  1. 1. Streisand's co-star in "The Prince of Tides" — Answer: NOLTE. Hint: Think of the actor who played Tom Wingo opposite Barbra Streisand in this 1991 drama 🎬
  2. 2. Prepare for a plant transplant — Answer: UNPOT. Hint: Gently free the plant from its current container before moving it to a new home 🪴
  3. 3. Driving-school students, usually — Answer: TEENS. Hint: These learners are often eager for their first license but not yet adults 🚗
  4. 4. End of a New Year's Eve song — Answer: SYNE. Hint: Think of the traditional Scottish farewell lyric that looks back fondly on days gone by 🎶
  5. 5. Den ___ (Dutch city) — Answer: HAAG. Hint: Think of the Dutch city that completes this famous name for an international court. ⚖️

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The answer to “Make up (for)” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ATONE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 6, 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.

“Make up (for)” answer

ATONE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ATONE

Try this when you’re seeking forgiveness for something you did. 🙏

When else has “Make up (for)” appeared?

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August 6, 2026 (most recent) → ATONE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Make up (for)”?

The answer is ATONE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Make up (for)”?

5 letters: ATONE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Make up (for)” 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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