Defiant response to a threat
Editorially verified for the Aug 20, 2026
53 Down
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Clue explained
“TRY ME” is a defiant response meaning “go ahead and test or challenge me.” The phrase is entered without its space.
- Clue type:
- Phrase or idiom
LA Times Crossword
This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Defiant response to a threat” in the LA Times crossword is TRYME — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 53-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.
“Defiant response to a threat” answer
TRYME (5 letters)
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When else has “Defiant response to a threat” 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.
August 20, 2026 (most recent) → TRYME. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Defiant response to a threat”?
The answer is TRYME, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Defiant response to a threat”?
5 letters: TRYME.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 53-Down.
Can “Defiant response to a threat” 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 20, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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