Skim through
Latest answer — October 05, 2026
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Clue explained
To scan something is to look it over quickly, or skim through it. SCAN is the verb form called for by “skim through.”
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The answer to “Skim through” in the LA Times crossword is SCAN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 5, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 21-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.
“Skim through” answer
SCAN (4 letters)
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What does SCAN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SCAN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature
- cause (a surface, object, or part of the body) to be traversed by a detector or an electromagnetic beam
- analyse the metre of (a line of verse) by reading with the emphasis on its rhythm or by examining the pattern of feet or syllables
When else has “Skim through” 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.
October 5, 2026 (most recent) → SCAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Skim through”?
The answer is SCAN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Skim through”?
4 letters: SCAN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 5, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 21-Across.
Can “Skim through” 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 5, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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