Bartending tool
Editorially verified for the Aug 25, 2026
28 Across
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Clue explained
An OPENER is a bartending tool used to remove the caps from bottled drinks. In this context, it most naturally means a bottle opener.
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This clue's Tuesday, August 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Bartending tool” in the LA Times crossword is OPENER — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 25, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 28-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.
“Bartending tool” answer
OPENER (6 letters)
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What does OPENER mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of OPENER is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a device for opening something, especially a container
- the first in a series of events, games, or actions
When else has “Bartending tool” 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 25, 2026 (most recent) → OPENER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Bartending tool”?
The answer is OPENER, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Bartending tool”?
6 letters: OPENER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 25, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 28-Across.
Can “Bartending tool” 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 25, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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