Gently persuade
Latest answer — October 06, 2026
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Clue explained
To coax someone is to gently persuade them, often with patient encouragement rather than pressure. You might coax a hesitant child into trying a new food or coax a shy cat out from under the sofa.
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The answer to “Gently persuade” in the LA Times crossword is COAX — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 2-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.
“Gently persuade” answer
COAX (4 letters)
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What does COAX mean?
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(verb)
- gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something
When else has “Gently persuade” appeared?
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October 6, 2026 (most recent) → COAX. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Gently persuade”?
The answer is COAX, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Gently persuade”?
4 letters: COAX.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 6, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 2-Down.
Can “Gently persuade” 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 October 6, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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