Trigger, as an alarm
Latest answer — September 02, 2026
47 Down
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Clue explained
To SET OFF an alarm is to trigger it, causing it to sound or activate. The grid writes the phrasal verb without its space.
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The answer to “Trigger, as an alarm” in the LA Times crossword is SETOFF — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 2, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 47-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.
“Trigger, as an alarm” answer
SETOFF (6 letters)
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What does SETOFF mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SETOFF is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- an item or amount that is or may be set off against another in the settlement of accounts
- a step or shoulder at which the thickness of part of a building or machine is reduced
- the unwanted transference of ink from one printed sheet or page to another before it has set
When else has “Trigger, as an alarm” 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.
September 2, 2026 (most recent) → SETOFF. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Trigger, as an alarm”?
The answer is SETOFF, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Trigger, as an alarm”?
6 letters: SETOFF.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 2, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 47-Down.
Can “Trigger, as an alarm” 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 2, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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