Film spools
Latest answer — August 17, 2026
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Clue explained
Film is traditionally stored or shown on reels, the cylindrical spools that hold strips of motion-picture film. The plural agrees with “spools.”
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LA Times Crossword
This clue's Monday, August 17, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Film spools” in the LA Times crossword is REELS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 24-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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.
“Film spools” answer
REELS (5 letters)
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What does REELS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of REELS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a cylinder on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound
- a part or section of a film (originally the amount that could fit on one reel of film)
- a collection of short videos or film clips, especially as shown on social media
When else has “Film spools” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) → REELS
- July 8, 2026 → REELS
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Film spools”?
The answer is REELS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Film spools”?
5 letters: REELS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 17, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 24-Down. Earlier appearances: July 8, 2026 → REELS.
Can “Film spools” 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 17, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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