Doesn't just assume
Editorially verified for the Aug 20, 2026
63 Across
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Clue explained
ASKS is the third-person singular verb meaning “doesn’t just assume”: someone asks questions to obtain information rather than taking something for granted.
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This clue's Thursday, August 20, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Doesn't just assume” in the LA Times crossword is ASKS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 63-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.
“Doesn't just assume” answer
ASKS (4 letters)
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What does ASKS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ASKS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- say something in order to obtain an answer or some information
- say to (someone) that one wants them to do or give something
- invite (someone) to one's home or a function
When else has “Doesn't just assume” 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) → ASKS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Doesn't just assume”?
The answer is ASKS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Doesn't just assume”?
4 letters: ASKS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 20, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 63-Across.
Can “Doesn't just assume” 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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