Actor Beatty
Latest answer — October 06, 2026
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Clue explained
The clue points to Ned Beatty, the American character actor, rather than Warren Beatty, the actor and filmmaker. Ned Beatty built a long career in supporting roles across film and television, including the movie Deliverance and the 1978 film Superman. He also lent his voice to Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear in Toy Story 3, a role that brought his distinctive voice to a new generation of moviegoers.
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LA Times Crossword
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The answer to “Actor Beatty” in the LA Times crossword is NED — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 49-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.
“Actor Beatty” answer
NED (3 letters)
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What does NED mean?
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(noun)
- a hooligan or petty criminal
When else has “Actor Beatty” appeared?
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October 6, 2026 (most recent) → NED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Actor Beatty”?
The answer is NED, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Actor Beatty”?
3 letters: NED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 49-Across.
Can “Actor Beatty” 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 October 6, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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