Lattice strip

Latest answer — September 29, 2026

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A LATH is a narrow strip of wood used in latticework and, traditionally, as a backing for plaster.

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Definition
Narrow wooden strips arranged to form latticework

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This clue's Tuesday, September 29, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Lattice strip” in the LA Times crossword is LATH — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 27-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.

“Lattice strip” answer

LATH (4 letters)

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What does LATH mean?

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(noun)

  • a thin flat strip of wood, especially one of a series forming a foundation for the plaster of a wall

When else has “Lattice strip” 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 29, 2026 (most recent) → LATH. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Lattice strip”?

The answer is LATH, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Lattice strip”?

4 letters: LATH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 27-Down.

Can “Lattice strip” 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 29, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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