Tuneup target
Latest answer — September 17, 2026
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Clue explained
An ENGINE is a common target of a tuneup, during which components such as its oil, spark plugs, and filters may be checked or serviced.
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LA Times Crossword
This clue's Thursday, September 17, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Tuneup target” in the LA Times crossword is ENGINE — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 17, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 4-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.
“Tuneup target” answer
ENGINE (6 letters)
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What does ENGINE mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ENGINE is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a machine with moving parts that converts power into motion
- a locomotive
When else has “Tuneup target” 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 17, 2026 (most recent) → ENGINE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Tuneup target”?
The answer is ENGINE, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 17, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Tuneup target”?
6 letters: ENGINE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 17, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “Tuneup target” 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 17, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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