Challah feature
Latest answer — September 20, 2026
71 Down
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Clue explained
A braid is the distinctive woven feature of a loaf of challah. The clue asks for the singular noun naming that feature.
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LA Times Crossword
This clue's Sunday, September 20, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 15Supports
- 20Unmasks
- 22Not cool
- 32Vexation
- 61Pamper
- 80Wows
- 88Tempts
- 103Stomach
- 105Kanga's kid
- 106Badger
- 110Forget about
- 118New employee
- 121Strong point
- 123Sneaks
Down
- 45Circuit
- 68Denounce
- 75Soil
- 87Class
- 98Turn
- 100__ bath
- 102Aches (for)
- 111Bit of dust
- 112Printer part
- 116Low-lit
The answer to “Challah feature” in the LA Times crossword is BRAID — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 20, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 71-Down. 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.
“Challah feature” answer
BRAID (5 letters)
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What does BRAID mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of BRAID is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- threads of silk, cotton, or other material woven into a decorative band for edging or trimming garments
- a length of hair made up of three or more interlaced strands
When else has “Challah feature” 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 20, 2026 (most recent) → BRAID. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Challah feature”?
The answer is BRAID, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Challah feature”?
5 letters: BRAID.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 20, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 71-Down.
Can “Challah feature” 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 20, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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