Show of affection
Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026
53 Across
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Clue explained
To CARESS is to show affection through a gentle touch or stroke. As clued, the answer is a noun meaning such a tender gesture.
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This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Show of affection” in the LA Times crossword is CARESS — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 53-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.
“Show of affection” answer
CARESS (6 letters)
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What does CARESS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of CARESS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- touch or stroke gently or lovingly
When else has “Show of affection” 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 28, 2026 (most recent) → CARESS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Show of affection”?
The answer is CARESS, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Show of affection”?
6 letters: CARESS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 53-Across.
Can “Show of affection” 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 28, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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