"Stardust" composer Carmichael

Latest answer — August 12, 2026

1 Across

Scroll down for rest of crossword answers

Clue explained

Hoagy is the familiar first name of Hoagy Carmichael, the composer of “Stardust.” The quotation marks identify the song title, distinguishing it from other Carmichael compositions.

Clue type:
Definition
Portrait of composer and pianist Hoagy Carmichael.

LA Times Mini Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, August 12, 2026 appearance

Tap a square to reveal a letter.

Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.

The answer to “"Stardust" composer Carmichael” in the LA Times Mini crossword is HOAGY — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 12, 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.

“"Stardust" composer Carmichael” answer

HOAGY (5 letters)

Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's HOAGY.

What does HOAGY mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of HOAGY is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a sandwich made of a long roll filled with meat, cheese, and salad

When else has “"Stardust" composer Carmichael” appeared?

LA Times Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 12, 2026 (most recent) → HOAGY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “"Stardust" composer Carmichael”?

The answer is HOAGY, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Stardust" composer Carmichael”?

5 letters: HOAGY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 12, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “"Stardust" composer Carmichael” 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?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the LA Times Mini answers page.

LA Times Mini Crossword is published by Los Angeles Times; WordHint is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the publisher.

Crossword Clues

Looking up a clue? Jump into today's answers and clue help from top puzzles.