Zombie or vampire, e.g.
Latest answer — July 12, 2026
8 Across
Think of creatures that feast on the living! 🧛♂️
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LA Times Mini Crossword
This clue's Sunday, July 12, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Some jabs — Answer: LEFTS. Hint: Think about the direction of a punch in boxing! 🥊
- 6. "That's it for me" — Answer: IMOUT. Hint: When you're done and ready to say goodbye, you might feel like saying this! 👋
- 7. Brazilian soccer legend who scored more World Cup goals than any player, man or woman — Answer: MARTA. Hint: This iconic player is often referred to as the greatest female soccer player of all time! ⚽
- 8. Zombie or vampire, e.g. — Answer: BITER. Hint: Think of creatures that feast on the living! 🧛♂️
- 9. Smooth and lustrous — Answer: SLEEK. Hint: Think of a stylish look that glides effortlessly! ✨
Down
- 1. Tree swing supports — Answer: LIMBS. Hint: These parts of a tree can also give you a lift when you're playing outside! 🌳
- 2. Cybermessage — Answer: EMAIL. Hint: It's how we send digital letters in a flash! 📧
- 3. Loud, to Liszt — Answer: FORTE. Hint: Think about how a musician might indicate they should play with strength! 🎶
- 4. Private student — Answer: TUTEE. Hint: Think of a learner under the guidance of a teacher! 📚
- 5. Desolate, like the moon's surface — Answer: STARK. Hint: Think of a landscape that's bare and uninviting, like a place with no life. 🌑
Recent LA Times Mini Answers
The last 7 days of solutions
The answer to “Zombie or vampire, e.g.” in the LA Times Mini crossword is BITER — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 12, 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.
“Zombie or vampire, e.g.” answer
BITER (5 letters)
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Why the answer is BITER
Think of creatures that feast on the living! 🧛♂️
When else has “Zombie or vampire, e.g.” 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.
July 12, 2026 (most recent) → BITER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
More LA Times Mini answers for July 12, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 12, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Some jabs → LEFTS
- 6. "That's it for me" → IMOUT
- 7. Brazilian soccer legend who scored more World Cup goals than any player, man or woman → MARTA
- 8. Zombie or vampire, e.g. → BITER
- 9. Smooth and lustrous → SLEEK
Down
- 1. Tree swing supports → LIMBS
- 2. Cybermessage → EMAIL
- 3. Loud, to Liszt → FORTE
- 4. Private student → TUTEE
- 5. Desolate, like the moon's surface → STARK
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 12, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live LA Times Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Zombie or vampire, e.g.”?
The answer is BITER, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Zombie or vampire, e.g.”?
5 letters: BITER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 12, 2026, at 8-Across.
Can “Zombie or vampire, e.g.” 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.
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