Outermost meningeal membrane
Latest answer — September 26, 2026
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The DURA MATER is the tough outermost of the three membranes, or meninges, surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The entry removes the space.
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The answer to “Outermost meningeal membrane” in the LA Times crossword is DURAMATER — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 26, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 16-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.
“Outermost meningeal membrane” answer
DURAMATER (9 letters)
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What is the answer to “Outermost meningeal membrane”?
The answer is DURAMATER, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Outermost meningeal membrane”?
9 letters: DURAMATER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 26, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 16-Across.
Can “Outermost meningeal membrane” 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 26, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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