Part of a glissade, in ballet
Latest answer — August 18, 2026
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Clue explained
A plié is a ballet movement in which the dancer bends the knees; it can be part of a glissade combination. The answer is the ballet term written without its accent.
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The answer to “Part of a glissade, in ballet” in the LA Times crossword is PLIE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 32-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.
“Part of a glissade, in ballet” answer
PLIE (4 letters)
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What does PLIE mean?
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(noun)
- a movement in which a dancer bends the knees and straightens them again, usually with the feet turned right out and heels firmly on the ground
When else has “Part of a glissade, in ballet” appeared?
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August 18, 2026 (most recent) → PLIE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Part of a glissade, in ballet”?
The answer is PLIE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Part of a glissade, in ballet”?
4 letters: PLIE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 18, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 32-Down.
Can “Part of a glissade, in ballet” 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 18, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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