Retraced one's steps, in a way
Latest answer — September 05, 2026
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Clue explained
PACED means walked back and forth or walked along a route; someone who retraced their steps may have PACED the same path again. The past-tense form matches “retraced.”
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The answer to “Retraced one's steps, in a way” in the LA Times crossword is PACED — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 5, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 20-Across. 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.
“Retraced one's steps, in a way” answer
PACED (5 letters)
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What does PACED mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of PACED is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- walk at a steady speed, especially without a particular destination and as an expression of anxiety or annoyance
- move or develop (something) at a particular rate or speed
When else has “Retraced one's steps, in a way” 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.
September 5, 2026 (most recent) → PACED. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Retraced one's steps, in a way”?
The answer is PACED, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Retraced one's steps, in a way”?
5 letters: PACED.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 5, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 20-Across.
Can “Retraced one's steps, in a way” 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 September 5, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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