Chutzpah
Latest answer — September 28, 2026
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Clue explained
NERVE means boldness or audacity, matching “chutzpah.”
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This clue's Monday, September 28, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Chutzpah” in the LA Times crossword is NERVE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 28, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 36-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.
“Chutzpah” answer
NERVE (5 letters)
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What does NERVE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of NERVE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs
- one's steadiness and courage in a demanding situation
- feelings of nervousness
When else has “Chutzpah” 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 28, 2026 (most recent) → NERVE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Chutzpah”?
The answer is NERVE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Chutzpah”?
5 letters: NERVE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 28, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 36-Across.
Can “Chutzpah” 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 28, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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