Env. directive

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ATTN is the standard abbreviation for “attention,” commonly written on an envelope to direct it to a particular recipient. “Env.” is itself an abbreviation for envelope.

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An envelope labeled ATTN to direct mail to a recipient.

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Across

  1. 1Ed of "Lou Grant"
  2. 6Flower holder
  3. 10Baseball officials
  4. 14Stir up
  5. 15Bar mitzvah dance
  6. 16Bean fermented to make miso
  7. 17*Be a little nosy
  8. 19__ a living
  9. 20Yale student
  10. 21Song for two
  11. 22Apple Music predecessor
  12. 24Whys and wherefores
  13. 26Invitation letters
  14. 27Toward the stern
  15. 28Store
  16. 29Acai bowl grain
  17. 32*Music, dance, drama, and the like
  18. 36Penne __ vodka
  19. 37\+ or - atomic particle
  20. 38Self-referential
  21. 39*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
  22. 44"__-Hur"
  23. 45Move like a spooked horse, maybe
  24. 46McKellen of "X-Men"
  25. 47Alien-hunting subj.
  26. 48Royalties, e.g.
  27. 52Deli order
  28. 55Ultrasoft mineral
  29. 56More, on a music score
  30. 57"Growing Pains" actor Thicke
  31. 58*Public relations manager
  32. 61Suppressed, with "up"
  33. 62Toward sunrise
  34. 63Ore finder
  35. 64On a trawler, say
  36. 65Gains after taxes
  37. 66Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues

Down

  1. 1According to
  2. 2Took without asking
  3. 3Big name in brick phones
  4. 4__ out a living
  5. 5List, as names during roll call
  6. 6Footwear
  7. 7Sell aggressively
  8. 8Directional suffix
  9. 9Wisconsin's capital
  10. 10Drain completely
  11. 11Kvetch
  12. 12Funeral pile
  13. 13Comic __: informal typeface
  14. 18Reach a cost of
  15. 23Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
  16. 25Plastic wrap brand
  17. 26Big horned animal
  18. 28Recommended garment when using glitter glue
  19. 29Double Stuf cookie
  20. 30Env. directive
  21. 31Bag-screening org.
  22. 32Part of a glissade, in ballet
  23. 33Dynamism
  24. 34Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
  25. 35__ acid
  26. 36PD alert
  27. 40Listen to
  28. 41Signature replicator
  29. 42Iranian currency
  30. 43Summer childcare option
  31. 47Christmas cookie receiver
  32. 48Histories
  33. 49Philly Ivy League sch.
  34. 50Like a fork
  35. 51"Kama __"
  36. 52West Coast wine region
  37. 53Fútbol cheers
  38. 54Locks on a mustang
  39. 55Exam
  40. 59"Insecure" star Issa
  41. 60Supermodel Carangi

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Ed of "Lou Grant" — Answer: ASNER. Hint: Think of the actor who played the gruff newsroom boss 📺
  2. 6. Flower holder — Answer: STEM. Hint: A blossom’s supporting stalk keeps it upright 🌷
  3. 10. Baseball officials — Answer: UMPS. Hint: They call balls, strikes, and plays from the diamond ⚾
  4. 14. Stir up — Answer: STOKE. Hint: To intensify a feeling or fire is to do this 🔥
  5. 15. Bar mitzvah dance — Answer: HORA. Hint: Think of a lively circle dance often seen at joyful celebrations! 💃
  6. 16. Bean fermented to make miso — Answer: SOYA. Hint: This protein-rich bean is commonly fermented into miso 🫘
  7. 17. *Be a little nosy — Answer: POKEAROUND. Hint: This means to snoop mildly or investigate without being invited 🕵️
  8. 19. __ a living — Answer: EARN. Hint: Complete the phrase about making money for your livelihood 💰
  9. 20. Yale student — Answer: ELI. Hint: This short nickname is used for a student at Yale 🎓
  10. 21. Song for two — Answer: DUET. Hint: A pair of voices or instruments can perform this together 🎶
  11. 22. Apple Music predecessor — Answer: ITUNES. Hint: Think of Apple’s earlier music library and store 🎵
  12. 24. Whys and wherefores — Answer: REASONS. Hint: They explain why something happened 🤔
  13. 26. Invitation letters — Answer: RSVP. Hint: These letters ask invitees to confirm their attendance 💌
  14. 27. Toward the stern — Answer: AFT. Hint: Think of the direction toward the back of a ship, opposite the bow. 🚢
  15. 28. Store — Answer: SHOP. Hint: It can mean both a place to buy things and the act of browsing 🛍️
  16. 29. Acai bowl grain — Answer: OAT. Hint: This humble grain often adds chewiness to a blended breakfast bowl 🥣
  17. 32. *Music, dance, drama, and the like — Answer: PERFORMINGARTS. Hint: Theater, music, and dance belong to this broad creative category 🎭
  18. 36. Penne __ vodka — Answer: ALLA. Hint: The Italian word that completes this pasta dish appears before vodka 🍝
  19. 37. \+ or - atomic particle — Answer: ION. Hint: An atom or molecule carrying an electric charge. ⚡
  20. 38. Self-referential — Answer: META. Hint: A playful term for something that comments on or points back to itself. 🔄
  21. 39. *Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard — Answer: PIANOACCORDION. Hint: Picture a squeezebox with a keyboard on one side 🎹
  22. 44. "__-Hur" — Answer: BEN. Hint: This famous chariot-racing title begins with a biblical name 🏇
  23. 45. Move like a spooked horse, maybe — Answer: BUCK. Hint: A startled horse may suddenly kick or leap this way 🐎
  24. 46. McKellen of "X-Men" — Answer: IAN. Hint: This actor played the villainous Magneto in the film series. 🎬
  25. 47. Alien-hunting subj. — Answer: SETI. Hint: This scientific field listens for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. 👽
  26. 48. Royalties, e.g. — Answer: PAYOUTS. Hint: These are payments an author or inventor may receive from ongoing sales. 💰
  27. 52. Deli order — Answer: NOMAYO. Hint: Ask for your sandwich without the creamy condiment. 🥪
  28. 55. Ultrasoft mineral — Answer: TALC. Hint: This mineral is best known as the main ingredient in baby powder. 🍼
  29. 56. More, on a music score — Answer: PIU. Hint: On sheet music, this Italian direction asks performers to play more. 🎼
  30. 57. "Growing Pains" actor Thicke — Answer: ALAN. Hint: He played the sitcom dad Jason Seaver. 📺
  31. 58. *Public relations manager — Answer: PRESSAGENT. Hint: This professional handles media coverage and shapes a client's public image. 📰
  32. 61. Suppressed, with "up" — Answer: PENT. Hint: When feelings are held inside, they may be described this way with “up.” 🤐
  33. 62. Toward sunrise — Answer: EAST. Hint: Look in this direction to watch the sun begin its daily show. 🌅
  34. 63. Ore finder — Answer: MINER. Hint: This worker searches underground for valuable deposits. ⛏️
  35. 64. On a trawler, say — Answer: ASEA. Hint: A fishing vessel far from shore can be described this way. 🌊
  36. 65. Gains after taxes — Answer: NETS. Hint: These are what remain once the tax bite has been taken. 🧾
  37. 66. Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues — Answer: PANDA. Hint: This black-and-white bear also provides a playful three-part key to the starred entries. 🐼

Down

  1. 1. According to — Answer: ASPER. Hint: Use the phrase meaning “in line with” or “as stated by.” 📖
  2. 2. Took without asking — Answer: STOLE. Hint: Think of something you might do when no one's looking! 🕵️‍♂️
  3. 3. Big name in brick phones — Answer: NOKIA. Hint: This Finnish brand became legendary for nearly indestructible mobile phones. 📱
  4. 4. __ out a living — Answer: EKE. Hint: Complete the phrase meaning to manage with difficulty. 🛠️
  5. 5. List, as names during roll call — Answer: READOFF. Hint: During attendance, a teacher may do this with the names. 🧑‍🏫
  6. 6. Footwear — Answer: SHOES. Hint: These go on your feet before you head out the door. 👟
  7. 7. Sell aggressively — Answer: TOUT. Hint: To do this is to promote something with persistent enthusiasm. 📣
  8. 8. Directional suffix — Answer: ERN. Hint: A word ending can turn a place name into a directional adjective. 🧭
  9. 9. Wisconsin's capital — Answer: MADISON. Hint: It is Wisconsin’s seat of government, known for lakes and a university. 🏛️
  10. 10. Drain completely — Answer: USEUP. Hint: Empty it entirely, leaving nothing behind. 🫗
  11. 11. Kvetch — Answer: MOAN. Hint: Complain persistently about life’s annoyances. 😩
  12. 12. Funeral pile — Answer: PYRE. Hint: It is a stacked structure traditionally used for cremation. 🔥
  13. 13. Comic __: informal typeface — Answer: SANS. Hint: Fill in the blank with the name of a casual, rounded typeface. 🖋️
  14. 18. Reach a cost of — Answer: RUNTO. Hint: A bill can attain this amount when expenses add up. 💰
  15. 23. Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m. — Answer: TVPG. Hint: This television classification signals that parental guidance may be suggested. 📺
  16. 25. Plastic wrap brand — Answer: SARAN. Hint: Think of the cling film commonly used to cover leftovers. 🍽️
  17. 26. Big horned animal — Answer: RHINO. Hint: Picture a massive gray mammal with a prominent horn. 🦏
  18. 28. Recommended garment when using glitter glue — Answer: SMOCK. Hint: Wear this protective cover-up during a messy craft project. 🎨
  19. 29. Double Stuf cookie — Answer: OREO. Hint: It is the famous sandwich cookie with a generous layer of sweet filling. 🍪
  20. 30. Env. directive — Answer: ATTN. Hint: On an envelope, this label directs mail to a particular recipient or department. 📬
  21. 31. Bag-screening org. — Answer: TSA. Hint: This airport agency checks carry-on bags for security. 🛫
  22. 32. Part of a glissade, in ballet — Answer: PLIE. Hint: This ballet movement bends the knees deeply. 🩰
  23. 33. Dynamism — Answer: ELAN. Hint: A lively blend of energy, style, and enthusiasm. ⚡
  24. 34. Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday" — Answer: RICCI. Hint: This actress portrayed Wednesday’s mother in the classic Addams films and appears in the series. 🎬
  25. 35. __ acid — Answer: AMINO. Hint: This type of acid is essential for building blocks of proteins! 🧬
  26. 36. PD alert — Answer: APB. Hint: Police may broadcast this notice when seeking a suspect. 🚨
  27. 40. Listen to — Answer: OBEY. Hint: Treat the instruction as something to follow, not merely hear. 👂
  28. 41. Signature replicator — Answer: AUTOPEN. Hint: This device signs documents mechanically with an authorized person’s signature. ✍️
  29. 42. Iranian currency — Answer: RIALS. Hint: This money is spent in Tehran and across Iran 💰
  30. 43. Summer childcare option — Answer: DAYCAMP. Hint: A daytime program keeps children busy during school break ☀️
  31. 47. Christmas cookie receiver — Answer: SANTA. Hint: The jolly holiday visitor gets treats left by the chimney 🎅
  32. 48. Histories — Answer: PASTS. Hint: These refer to times and events that have already happened 📚
  33. 49. Philly Ivy League sch. — Answer: UPENN. Hint: This prestigious Philadelphia university is also called Penn 🎓
  34. 50. Like a fork — Answer: TINED. Hint: Having prongs like a utensil 🍴
  35. 51. "Kama __" — Answer: SUTRA. Hint: Complete the title of this ancient guide to love and intimacy 💕
  36. 52. West Coast wine region — Answer: NAPA. Hint: This California valley is famous for vineyards and tasting rooms 🍷
  37. 53. Fútbol cheers — Answer: OLES. Hint: These spirited chants ring out from soccer crowds ⚽
  38. 54. Locks on a mustang — Answer: MANE. Hint: A wild horse proudly wears this flowing hair 🐎
  39. 55. Exam — Answer: TEST. Hint: Think about what you do to gauge knowledge or skills before moving forward! 📚
  40. 59. "Insecure" star Issa — Answer: RAE. Hint: This actress shares her name with a common abbreviation for 'regarding.' 📺
  41. 60. Supermodel Carangi — Answer: GIA. Hint: This iconic model was portrayed by Angelina Jolie on screen 📸

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The answer to “Env. directive” in the LA Times crossword is ATTN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 30-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.

“Env. directive” answer

ATTN (4 letters)

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The answer is ATTN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026.

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4 letters: ATTN.

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