Letters of liability?

Editorially verified for the Aug 26, 2026

36 Across

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A handwritten note acknowledging money owed

Clue explained

IOU sounds like “I owe you” and is a written acknowledgment of debt, making it a set of “letters of liability.” The question mark flags the playful interpretation of “letters.”

Clue type:
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This clue's Wednesday, August 26, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Letters of liability?” in the LA Times crossword is IOU — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 26, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 36-Across. 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.

“Letters of liability?” answer

IOU (3 letters)

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When else has “Letters of liability?” appeared?

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August 26, 2026 (most recent) → IOU. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Letters of liability?”?

The answer is IOU, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Letters of liability?”?

3 letters: IOU.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 26, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 36-Across.

Can “Letters of liability?” 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 26, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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