Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

A mile is the unit described: Manhattan’s north-south street grid commonly treats about 20 blocks as one mile. The clue specifies New York City because block lengths vary by location.

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Diagram illustrating the approximate distance of 20 north-south Manhattan blocks

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This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City in the LA Times crossword is MILE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 4, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 58-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.

Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City” answer

MILE (4 letters)

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What does MILE mean?

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(noun)

  • a unit of linear measure equal to 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometres)
  • a very long way or a very great amount

When else has “Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City” appeared?

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September 4, 2026 (most recent) MILE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City”?

The answer is MILE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City”?

4 letters: MILE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 4, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 58-Down.

Can “Unit equal to 20 north-south blocks in New York City” 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 4, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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