Tackle a quarterback

Latest answer — August 04, 2026

1 Across

Bring the passer down behind the line of scrimmage for a loss 🏈

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This clue's Tuesday, August 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Tackle a quarterback
  2. 5Old ___ (locale of India's "Red Fort")
  3. 6The Liberty Bell, for one
  4. 7Sharp as ___
  5. 8Toys on strings

Down

  1. 1Take care of
  2. 2Lessen, as fears
  3. 3California's "City of Roses"
  4. 4Shoes, in hip hop slang
  5. 5Sturdy cart

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Across

  1. 1. Tackle a quarterback — Answer: SACK. Hint: Bring the passer down behind the line of scrimmage for a loss 🏈
  2. 5. Old ___ (locale of India's "Red Fort") — Answer: DELHI. Hint: Think of the historic Indian city home to the grand Mughal fortress known as the Red Fort 🏰
  3. 6. The Liberty Bell, for one — Answer: RELIC. Hint: Think of a cherished historical object preserved for future generations. 🏛️
  4. 7. Sharp as ___ — Answer: ATACK. Hint: Think of a tiny pointed fastener used on a bulletin board. 📌
  5. 8. Toys on strings — Answer: YOYOS. Hint: These classic spinning toys travel up and down a cord in your hand. 🪀

Down

  1. 1. Take care of — Answer: SEETO. Hint: Give attention to someone or something so it’s properly looked after 👀
  2. 2. Lessen, as fears — Answer: ALLAY. Hint: To make worries feel smaller is to do this. 😌
  3. 3. California's "City of Roses" — Answer: CHICO. Hint: Think of a Northern California college town whose nickname blooms with roses. 🌹
  4. 4. Shoes, in hip hop slang — Answer: KICKS. Hint: Think of what a rapper might call their favorite footwear. 👟
  5. 5. Sturdy cart — Answer: DRAY. Hint: Think of a rugged wagon built for hauling heavy loads 🚚

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The answer to “Tackle a quarterback” in the LA Times Mini crossword is SACK — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 4, 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.

“Tackle a quarterback” answer

SACK (4 letters)

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Why the answer is SACK

Bring the passer down behind the line of scrimmage for a loss 🏈

When else has “Tackle a quarterback” appeared?

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August 4, 2026 (most recent) → SACK. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Tackle a quarterback”?

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

How many letters is the answer to “Tackle a quarterback”?

4 letters: SACK.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 4, 2026, at 1-Across.

Can “Tackle a quarterback” have a different answer?

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