Shoe designation

Latest answer — July 18, 2026

4 Down

Think about a shoe type that offers extra space for comfort! 👟

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This clue's Saturday, July 18, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Mess hall grub
  2. 5Sitarist Shankar
  3. 6Sheikh ___ Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi landmark)
  4. 7Tennis star Agassi, author of "Open"
  5. 8Bloke

Down

  1. 1Origami bird
  2. 2Composer of the "Farewell" Symphony
  3. 3Not hidden
  4. 4Shoe designation
  5. 6Abrupt turn

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Across

  1. 1. Mess hall grub — Answer: CHOW. Hint: When you're hungry in the barracks, it's time for a bite! 🍽️
  2. 5. Sitarist Shankar — Answer: RAVI. Hint: Think of the musical genius behind the sounds of India! 🎶
  3. 6. Sheikh ___ Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi landmark) — Answer: ZAYED. Hint: This iconic mosque honors a prominent leader of the UAE and features stunning architecture. 🕌
  4. 7. Tennis star Agassi, author of "Open" — Answer: ANDRE. Hint: Think of a legendary player often associated with colorful fashion on the court! 🎾
  5. 8. Bloke — Answer: GENT. Hint: A refined man often seen in a suit might be referred to as this! 👔

Down

  1. 1. Origami bird — Answer: CRANE. Hint: Think of a graceful bird that can also be folded from paper! 🦩
  2. 2. Composer of the "Farewell" Symphony — Answer: HAYDN. Hint: Think of a classical composer known for his witty style and humor! 🎶
  3. 3. Not hidden — Answer: OVERT. Hint: Think of something that's out in the open and easy to see! 🌟
  4. 4. Shoe designation — Answer: WIDE. Hint: Think about a shoe type that offers extra space for comfort! 👟
  5. 6. Abrupt turn — Answer: ZAG. Hint: Sometimes you need to change direction quickly! 🔄

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The answer to “Shoe designation” in the LA Times Mini crossword is WIDE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 18, 2026 at 4-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.

“Shoe designation” answer

WIDE (4 letters)

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Why the answer is WIDE

Think about a shoe type that offers extra space for comfort! 👟

When else has “Shoe designation” appeared?

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

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What is the answer to “Shoe designation”?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Shoe designation”?

4 letters: WIDE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 18, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Shoe designation” 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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