101, for one

Latest answer — August 16, 2026

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Clue explained

101 is a level, specifically an introductory course level such as “English 101.” The clue’s “for one” means 101 is one example of a level.

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A college classroom representing an introductory 101-level course.

LA Times Crossword

This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “101, for one” in the LA Times crossword is LEVEL — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 16, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 43-Down. 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.

“101, for one” answer

LEVEL (5 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is LEVEL.

What does LEVEL mean?

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

(noun)

  • a horizontal plane or line with respect to the distance above or below a given point
  • a position on a scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality
  • (in a video game) each of a series of stages of increasing difficulty through which a player may progress, completing one stage in order to reach the next

When else has “101, for one” appeared?

LA Times 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 16, 2026 (most recent) → LEVEL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “101, for one”?

The answer is LEVEL, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “101, for one”?

5 letters: LEVEL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 16, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 43-Down.

Can “101, for one” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times 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 this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for August 16, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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