Mascara applicator
Editorially verified for the Aug 22, 2026
35 Down
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Clue explained
A mascara wand is the small applicator used to brush mascara onto the eyelashes. “Wand” is the shortened everyday name for that applicator.
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This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Mascara applicator” in the LA Times crossword is WAND — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 35-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.
“Mascara applicator” answer
WAND (4 letters)
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What does WAND mean?
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(noun)
- a long, thin stick or rod
- a handheld electronic device which can be passed over a barcode to read the encoded data
- one of the suits in some tarot packs, corresponding to batons in others
When else has “Mascara applicator” 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.
August 22, 2026 (most recent) → WAND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Mascara applicator”?
The answer is WAND, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Mascara applicator”?
4 letters: WAND.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 35-Down.
Can “Mascara applicator” 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 22, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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