Reddish-brown horses

Latest answer — October 03, 2026

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Clue explained

A bay is a reddish-brown horse, with a dark mane and tail. BAYS is the plural form for multiple horses of that color.

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Definition
Bay horses with reddish-brown coats and dark manes.

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The answer to “Reddish-brown horses” in the LA Times crossword is BAYS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 3, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 51-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.

“Reddish-brown horses” answer

BAYS (4 letters)

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What does BAYS mean?

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(noun)

  • a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards

When else has “Reddish-brown horses” appeared?

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October 3, 2026 (most recent) → BAYS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Reddish-brown horses”?

The answer is BAYS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Reddish-brown horses”?

4 letters: BAYS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 3, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 51-Down.

Can “Reddish-brown horses” 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 3, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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