Trig ratios
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
68 Across
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Clue explained
Sines are values of the sine function, a basic trigonometric ratio. In a right triangle, the sine of an angle is the length of the opposite side divided by the hypotenuse—the longest side, across from the right angle.
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The answer to “Trig ratios” in the LA Times crossword is SINES — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 68-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.
“Trig ratios” answer
SINES (5 letters)
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What does SINES mean?
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(noun)
- the trigonometric function that is equal to the ratio of the side opposite a given angle (in a right-angled triangle) to the hypotenuse
When else has “Trig ratios” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → SINES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Trig ratios”?
The answer is SINES, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Trig ratios”?
5 letters: SINES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 68-Across.
Can “Trig ratios” 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 7, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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