Relating to sound
Editorially verified for the Jul 21, 2026
45 Down
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The answer to “Relating to sound” in the LA Times crossword is PHONIC — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 21, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 45-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.
“Relating to sound” answer
PHONIC (6 letters)
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Why the answer is PHONIC
Think about how we describe different sounds in terms of their qualities! 🎶
What does PHONIC mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PHONIC is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(adjective)
- relating to speech sounds
When else has “Relating to sound” 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.
July 21, 2026 (most recent) → PHONIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Relating to sound”?
The answer is PHONIC, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 21, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Relating to sound”?
6 letters: PHONIC.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on July 21, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 45-Down.
Can “Relating to sound” 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 July 21, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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