Things to avoid

Editorially verified for the Aug 22, 2026

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A warning sign indicating that an action is prohibited

Clue explained

NONOS represents “no-nos,” things that are forbidden or best avoided. The grid writes the plural phrase without its hyphen.

Clue type:
Phrase or idiom

LA Times Crossword

This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Things to avoid” in the LA Times crossword is NONOS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 57-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.

“Things to avoid” answer

NONOS (5 letters)

Reveal the solution one letter at a time with the tiles above if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Just want it outright? The answer is NONOS.

When else has “Things to avoid” 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 22, 2026 (most recent) → NONOS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Things to avoid”?

The answer is NONOS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Things to avoid”?

5 letters: NONOS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 57-Across.

Can “Things to avoid” 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 22, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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