Tropical vacation spots

Latest answer — July 22, 2026

8 Across

Think of sunny places surrounded by water where you can relax! 🌴

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This clue's Wednesday, July 22, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1"Aw, gee!"
  2. 5Examine covetously
  3. 7Future sunflowers
  4. 8Tropical vacation spots
  5. 9Aviation's Concorde, in brief

Down

  1. 1South Asian living abroad
  2. 2Votes of support
  3. 3Reacts to a shock
  4. 4Some Renoir subjects
  5. 6Low-volume "Hey!"

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "Aw, gee!" — Answer: DARN. Hint: It's a common expression for when things don't go as planned! 😅
  2. 5. Examine covetously — Answer: EYEUP. Hint: You might do this when you really want something shiny! 👀
  3. 7. Future sunflowers — Answer: SEEDS. Hint: These little packages hold the potential for bright blooms ahead! 🌻
  4. 8. Tropical vacation spots — Answer: ISLES. Hint: Think of sunny places surrounded by water where you can relax! 🌴
  5. 9. Aviation's Concorde, in brief — Answer: SST. Hint: Think of the speedy jets that take to the skies in less than an hour! ✈️

Down

  1. 1. South Asian living abroad — Answer: DESI. Hint: Think of a term used to describe those who carry a piece of their homeland wherever they go! 🌍
  2. 2. Votes of support — Answer: AYES. Hint: When you're in favor of something, you might express your agreement in a cheerful way! 👍
  3. 3. Reacts to a shock — Answer: REELS. Hint: Think about how someone might respond to a surprising event! 🤯
  4. 4. Some Renoir subjects — Answer: NUDES. Hint: Think about art that celebrates the beauty of the human form! 🎨
  5. 6. Low-volume "Hey!" — Answer: PSST. Hint: It's a sneaky way to grab someone's attention! 🤫

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The answer to “Tropical vacation spots” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ISLES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 22, 2026 at 8-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.

“Tropical vacation spots” answer

ISLES (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ISLES

Think of sunny places surrounded by water where you can relax! 🌴

When else has “Tropical vacation spots” appeared?

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July 22, 2026 (most recent) → ISLES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Tropical vacation spots”?

The answer is ISLES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tropical vacation spots”?

5 letters: ISLES.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 22, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Tropical vacation spots” 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.

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