Map close-up

Latest answer — July 13, 2026

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Think of a smaller part of a larger picture that zooms in on details! 🗺️

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This clue's Monday, July 13, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1___ Lanka (Colombo's country)
  2. 5Joshua ___ (Tony-winning "Ragtime" actor)
  3. 7Kind of salts
  4. 8Luxury hotel chain
  5. 9D-Day carriers

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  1. 1Snail's fortress
  2. 2Seized vehicles
  3. 3Map close-up
  4. 4Bodybuilders' hangouts
  5. 6Quarrels between crew teams?

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. ___ Lanka (Colombo's country) — Answer: SRI. Hint: Think of the island nation known for its tea and beautiful beaches! 🌴
  2. 5. Joshua ___ (Tony-winning "Ragtime" actor) — Answer: HENRY. Hint: Think of a common male name followed by a famous figure in theater! 🎭
  3. 7. Kind of salts — Answer: EPSOM. Hint: These salts are often used for relaxation in a warm bath! 🛁
  4. 8. Luxury hotel chain — Answer: LOEWS. Hint: This hotel chain might make you feel like royalty during your stay! 🏨
  5. 9. D-Day carriers — Answer: LSTS. Hint: Think of the ships that play a key role in launching ground operations during a major invasion! 🚢

Down

  1. 1. Snail's fortress — Answer: SHELL. Hint: Think of what a snail carries on its back! 🐌
  2. 2. Seized vehicles — Answer: REPOS. Hint: When debts go unpaid, these wheels get taken back! 🚗
  3. 3. Map close-up — Answer: INSET. Hint: Think of a smaller part of a larger picture that zooms in on details! 🗺️
  4. 4. Bodybuilders' hangouts — Answer: GYMS. Hint: Where people pump iron and sculpt their physiques! 💪
  5. 6. Quarrels between crew teams? — Answer: ROWS. Hint: Think of a common activity on water that can lead to disputes! 🚣‍♂️

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The answer to “Map close-up” in the LA Times Mini crossword is INSET — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026 at 3-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.

“Map close-up” answer

INSET (5 letters)

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Why the answer is INSET

Think of a smaller part of a larger picture that zooms in on details! 🗺️

When else has “Map close-up” appeared?

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July 13, 2026 (most recent) → INSET. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Map close-up”?

The answer is INSET, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Map close-up”?

5 letters: INSET.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 13, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Map close-up” 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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