__ salts: bathwater additive
Latest answer — September 14, 2026
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Clue explained
Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate crystals commonly added to bathwater. The clue gives the rest of the familiar phrase, so EPSOM supplies the missing modifier.
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The answer to “__ salts: bathwater additive” in the LA Times crossword is EPSOM — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 14, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 27-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.
“__ salts: bathwater additive” answer
EPSOM (5 letters)
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When else has “__ salts: bathwater additive” appeared?
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September 14, 2026 (most recent) → EPSOM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “__ salts: bathwater additive”?
The answer is EPSOM, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “__ salts: bathwater additive”?
5 letters: EPSOM.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 14, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 27-Down.
Can “__ salts: bathwater additive” 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 14, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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