Lunar cycle part
Latest answer — September 29, 2026
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A PHASE is one part or stage of a recurring lunar cycle, such as the full-moon phase.
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The answer to “Lunar cycle part” in the LA Times crossword is PHASE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 55-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.
“Lunar cycle part” answer
PHASE (5 letters)
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What does PHASE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PHASE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development
- each of the aspects of the moon or a planet, according to the amount of its illumination, especially the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon, and the last quarter
- a genetic or seasonal variety of an animal's coloration
When else has “Lunar cycle part” 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) → PHASE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Lunar cycle part”?
The answer is PHASE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Lunar cycle part”?
5 letters: PHASE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 55-Down.
Can “Lunar cycle part” 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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