Military no-show

Latest answer — August 18, 2026

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Clue decoded

AWOL describes a military member who is absent without authorization. It is an acronym for “absent without leave.”

Clue type:
Abbreviation
An empty military bunk representing an absent service member

LA Times Mini Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Carpet cleaners, briefly
  2. 5Military no-show
  3. 6Origami material
  4. 8Perfumer's compound
  5. 9Searches for bargains

Down

  1. 1Puffs on a JUUL
  2. 2Submersed (in)
  3. 3Admit, informally
  4. 4Conquer insomnia
  5. 7Penn Sta. lines

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Carpet cleaners, briefly — Answer: VACS. Hint: Short forms for household machines that suck up dirt. 🧹
  2. 5. Military no-show — Answer: AWOL. Hint: A service member is this when absent without permission. 🎖️
  3. 6. Origami material — Answer: PAPER. Hint: Foldable sheets are essential for this art form. 🦢
  4. 8. Perfumer's compound — Answer: ESTER. Hint: A fragrant chemical formed from an alcohol and an acid. 🌸
  5. 9. Searches for bargains — Answer: SHOPS. Hint: Browses stores hoping to find a deal. 🛍️

Down

  1. 1. Puffs on a JUUL — Answer: VAPES. Hint: Uses a sleek electronic nicotine device. 💨
  2. 2. Submersed (in) — Answer: AWASH. Hint: Covered or surrounded by liquid. 🌊
  3. 3. Admit, informally — Answer: COPTO. Hint: Own up to something in casual conversation. 🤝
  4. 4. Conquer insomnia — Answer: SLEEP. Hint: Finally do this after beating a sleepless night. 😴
  5. 7. Penn Sta. lines — Answer: RRS. Hint: Abbreviations for the trains serving Manhattan’s major station. 🚆

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The answer to “Military no-show” in the LA Times Mini crossword is AWOL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 18, 2026 at 5-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.

“Military no-show” answer

AWOL (4 letters)

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August 18, 2026 (most recent) → AWOL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Military no-show”?

The answer is AWOL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 18, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Military no-show”?

4 letters: AWOL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 18, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “Military no-show” have a different answer?

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