Knee protector
Latest answer — September 09, 2026
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Clue explained
A BRACE can be a support worn to protect or stabilize a knee. It is a noun naming the protective device.
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This clue's Wednesday, September 09, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Knee protector” in the LA Times crossword is BRACE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 9, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 50-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.
“Knee protector” answer
BRACE (5 letters)
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What does BRACE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of BRACE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support
- a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the top of trousers at the front and back to hold them up
- a pair of something, typically of birds or mammals killed in hunting
When else has “Knee protector” 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.
September 9, 2026 (most recent) → BRACE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Knee protector”?
The answer is BRACE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Knee protector”?
5 letters: BRACE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 9, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 50-Down.
Can “Knee protector” 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 September 9, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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