Big name in morning TV
Editorially verified for the Aug 21, 2026
19 Across
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Clue explained
RIPA refers to Kelly Ripa, the prominent television host associated with morning talk shows. “Big name” signals that her surname alone fills the entry.
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- Nickname or title
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This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Big name in morning TV” in the LA Times crossword is RIPA — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 19-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.
“Big name in morning TV” answer
RIPA (4 letters)
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When else has “Big name in morning TV” appeared?
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August 21, 2026 (most recent) → RIPA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Big name in morning TV”?
The answer is RIPA, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Big name in morning TV”?
4 letters: RIPA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 19-Across.
Can “Big name in morning TV” 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 21, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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