"Not answering email," briefly
Editorially verified for the Aug 19, 2026
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Clue explained
OOO is the standard abbreviation for “out of office,” the brief status indicating that someone is not answering email.
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This clue's Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “"Not answering email," briefly” in the LA Times crossword is OOO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 30-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.
“"Not answering email," briefly” answer
OOO (3 letters)
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When else has “"Not answering email," briefly” appeared?
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August 19, 2026 (most recent) → OOO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"Not answering email," briefly”?
The answer is OOO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “"Not answering email," briefly”?
3 letters: OOO.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 30-Across.
Can “"Not answering email," briefly” 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 19, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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