Place
Editorially verified for the Sep 25, 2026
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Clue explained
Stead means place or position, as in the phrase “in someone’s stead,” meaning in that person’s place. It is a noun used mainly in this expression.
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LA Times Crossword
This clue's Friday, September 25, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Place” in the LA Times crossword is STEAD — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 25, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 55-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include SITE. 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.
“Place” answer
STEAD (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as SITE
Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is STEAD.
What does STEAD mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of STEAD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in referring to a substitute)
Other answers for “Place”
LA Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides STEAD, it has also been SITE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- September 25, 2026 (most recent) → STEAD
- August 20, 2026 → SITE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Place”?
The answer is STEAD, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 25, 2026. Other answers for this clue include SITE.
How many letters is the answer to “Place”?
5 letters: STEAD. Earlier fills for this clue have also been SITE (4).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 25, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 55-Down. Earlier appearances: August 20, 2026 → SITE.
Can “Place” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides STEAD, LA Times has also used SITE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for September 25, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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