Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set

The answer to “Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set” in the LA Times crossword is WATTS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 18, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 53-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.

“Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set” answer

WATTS (5 letters)

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Why the answer is WATTS

Think of a place in LA that's known for its cultural impact and history. 🌆

What does WATTS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of WATTS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

When else has “Los Angeles neighborhood where many Walter Mosley novels are set” appeared?

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July 18, 2026 (most recent) → WATTS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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