Red __ beet
Editorially verified for the Aug 19, 2026
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Clue explained
ASA completes the name “Red Asa,” a beet variety. The clue’s blank signals that the answer supplies the missing part of the variety’s name.
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LA Times Crossword
This clue's Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Red __ beet” in the LA Times crossword is ASA — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 61-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.
“Red __ beet” answer
ASA (3 letters)
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When else has “Red __ beet” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 19, 2026 (most recent) → ASA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Red __ beet”?
The answer is ASA, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Red __ beet”?
3 letters: ASA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 19, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 61-Down.
Can “Red __ beet” 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 19, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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