Animation frame

Latest answer — September 01, 2026

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Clue explained

A CEL, short for “celluloid,” is a transparent animation sheet on which artwork was traditionally painted and photographed frame by frame. Thus it can serve as an animation frame in the older hand-drawn process.

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Abbreviation
A hand-painted animation cel used in traditional filmmaking

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This clue's Tuesday, September 01, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Animation frame in the LA Times crossword is CEL — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 1, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 29-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.

Animation frame” answer

CEL (3 letters)

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What does CEL mean?

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(noun)

  • a transparent sheet of celluloid or similar film material, which can be drawn on and used in the production of cartoons

When else has “Animation frame” appeared?

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September 1, 2026 (most recent) CEL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Animation frame”?

The answer is CEL, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Animation frame”?

3 letters: CEL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 1, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 29-Across.

Can “Animation frame” 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 September 1, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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