*Be a little nosy
Latest answer — August 18, 2026
17 Across
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Clue explained
To POKE AROUND is to snoop or investigate casually, which is to be a little nosy. The asterisk marks this as one of the theme entries: its words begin with P and A.
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- Phrase or idiom
LA Times Crossword
This clue's Tuesday, August 18, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “*Be a little nosy” in the LA Times crossword is POKEAROUND — a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026, a Tuesday 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.
“*Be a little nosy” answer
POKEAROUND (10 letters)
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When else has “*Be a little nosy” appeared?
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August 18, 2026 (most recent) → POKEAROUND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “*Be a little nosy”?
The answer is POKEAROUND, a 10-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “*Be a little nosy”?
10 letters: POKEAROUND.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 17-Across.
Can “*Be a little nosy” 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 18, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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