Celtic __
Latest answer — September 12, 2026
22 Across
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Clue explained
A Celtic CROSS is a Christian cross distinguished by a ring around the intersection of its arms. “Celtic” specifies this recognizable cross design.
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This clue's Saturday, September 12, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Celtic __” in the LA Times crossword is CROSS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 12, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 22-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.
“Celtic __” answer
CROSS (5 letters)
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What does CROSS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CROSS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×)
- an upright post with a transverse bar, as used in antiquity for crucifixion
- an animal or plant resulting from cross-breeding; a hybrid
When else has “Celtic __” 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.
September 12, 2026 (most recent) → CROSS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Celtic __”?
The answer is CROSS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 12, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Celtic __”?
5 letters: CROSS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 12, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 22-Across.
Can “Celtic __” 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 12, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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