Attraction in a neighborhood park

Latest answer — August 17, 2026

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A PLAYGROUND is an attraction or recreational area commonly found in a neighborhood park. It is formed from PLAY + GROUND, which also participate in the puzzle’s BACK-to-BACK wordplay.

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Playground equipment in a neighborhood park

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This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Attraction in a neighborhood park” in the LA Times crossword is PLAYGROUND — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 17-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.

“Attraction in a neighborhood park” answer

PLAYGROUND (10 letters)

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What does PLAYGROUND mean?

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(noun)

  • an outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park

When else has “Attraction in a neighborhood park” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) → PLAYGROUND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Attraction in a neighborhood park”?

The answer is PLAYGROUND, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Attraction in a neighborhood park”?

10 letters: PLAYGROUND.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 17-Across.

Can “Attraction in a neighborhood park” 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 17, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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