Places for pots fresh from the oven
Latest answer — October 11, 2026
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Clue explained
Hot pads are heat-resistant holders used to move hot pots and pans without burning your hands or damaging a counter. They’re often made of thick fabric or silicone and may also serve as trivets beneath cookware.
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The answer to “Places for pots fresh from the oven” in the LA Times crossword is HOTPADS — a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 90-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.
“Places for pots fresh from the oven” answer
HOTPADS (7 letters)
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When else has “Places for pots fresh from the oven” appeared?
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October 11, 2026 (most recent) → HOTPADS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
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What is the answer to “Places for pots fresh from the oven”?
The answer is HOTPADS, a 7-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Places for pots fresh from the oven”?
7 letters: HOTPADS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 90-Down.
Can “Places for pots fresh from the oven” 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 11, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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