Skedaddles

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

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Clue explained

SCATS is the third-person singular present-tense verb meaning “skedaddles” or leaves quickly. The plural-looking ending is required because the subject is understood to be “he,” “she,” or “it.”

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Definition
A cat moving quickly away from a scene

LA Times Mini Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 24, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Skedaddles
  2. 6Golf great Palmer, to fans
  3. 718th Greek letter
  4. 8Troy beauty played by Lupita Nyong'o in "The Odyssey"
  5. 9"___ you awake?"

Down

  1. 1Sister of Malia
  2. 2Colonial newscaster
  3. 3Protractor measurement
  4. 4It might be on your side
  5. 5Astin who played Rudy in "Rudy"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Skedaddles — Answer: SCATS. Hint: Takes off in a hurry. 💨
  2. 6. Golf great Palmer, to fans — Answer: ARNIE. Hint: His familiar first name is a golfer’s nickname. ⛳
  3. 7. 18th Greek letter — Answer: SIGMA. Hint: A Greek symbol often used in math and statistics. 📐
  4. 8. Troy beauty played by Lupita Nyong'o in "The Odyssey" — Answer: HELEN. Hint: The famous woman whose face launched a thousand ships. 🚢
  5. 9. "___ you awake?" — Answer: ARE. Hint: This word completes the question about being awake. 😴

Down

  1. 1. Sister of Malia — Answer: SASHA. Hint: Michelle Obama’s younger daughter. 👭
  2. 2. Colonial newscaster — Answer: CRIER. Hint: Before newspapers, this town announcer shouted the latest news. 📣
  3. 3. Protractor measurement — Answer: ANGLE. Hint: What a protractor helps you measure. 📐
  4. 4. It might be on your side — Answer: TIME. Hint: Patience may bring this helpful ally. ⏳
  5. 5. Astin who played Rudy in "Rudy" — Answer: SEAN. Hint: This actor portrayed an underdog football player in a beloved film. 🏈

The answer to “Skedaddles” in the LA Times Mini crossword is SCATS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026 at 1-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.

“Skedaddles” answer

SCATS (5 letters)

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What does SCATS mean?

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(verb)

  • go away; leave

When else has “Skedaddles” appeared?

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August 24, 2026 (most recent) → SCATS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Skedaddles”?

The answer is SCATS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Skedaddles”?

5 letters: SCATS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 24, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Skedaddles” have a different answer?

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