Pulitzer Prize, for one

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A Pulitzer Prize medal representing an award for achievement in journalism, literature, or music.

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A Pulitzer Prize is an award, recognizing achievement in fields such as journalism, literature, and music. The prizes are named for publisher Joseph Pulitzer, whose bequest established them; the first were presented in 1917.

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The answer to “Pulitzer Prize, for one” in the LA Times crossword is AWARD — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 72-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.

“Pulitzer Prize, for one” answer

AWARD (5 letters)

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What does AWARD mean?

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(verb)

  • give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone)

When else has “Pulitzer Prize, for one” appeared?

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October 11, 2026 (most recent) → AWARD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Pulitzer Prize, for one”?

The answer is AWARD, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Pulitzer Prize, for one”?

5 letters: AWARD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 72-Down.

Can “Pulitzer Prize, for one” 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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