Useful element in making connections

The answer to “Useful element in making connections” in the LA Times crossword is AND — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 8, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 19-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.

“Useful element in making connections” answer

AND (3 letters)

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What does AND mean?

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When else has “Useful element in making connections” appeared?

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August 8, 2026 (most recent) → AND. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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