Party gift created with a twist
Latest answer — October 02, 2026
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Clue explained
A balloon animal is a party favor made by twisting an elongated balloon into shapes such as a dog. Here, “twist” describes how the gift is formed.
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The answer to “Party gift created with a twist” in the LA Times crossword is BALLOONANIMAL — a 13-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 29-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.
“Party gift created with a twist” answer
BALLOONANIMAL (13 letters)
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October 2, 2026 (most recent) → BALLOONANIMAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Party gift created with a twist”?
The answer is BALLOONANIMAL, a 13-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Party gift created with a twist”?
13 letters: BALLOONANIMAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 2, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 29-Across.
Can “Party gift created with a twist” 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 October 2, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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