Warty amphibian

Latest answer — August 09, 2026

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Clue explained

A TOAD is a warty amphibian, typically distinguished from a frog by its drier, bumpier skin. The clue is a straightforward definition.

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Definition
A warty toad resting on the ground.

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This clue's Sunday, August 09, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Warty amphibian” in the LA Times crossword is TOAD — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 9, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 34-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.

“Warty amphibian” answer

TOAD (4 letters)

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What does TOAD mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of TOAD is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a tailless amphibian with a short stout body and short legs, typically having dry warty skin that can exude poison
  • a contemptible or detestable person (used as a general term of abuse)

When else has “Warty amphibian” 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.

August 9, 2026 (most recent) → TOAD. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Warty amphibian”?

The answer is TOAD, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Warty amphibian”?

4 letters: TOAD.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 9, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 34-Down.

Can “Warty amphibian” 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 August 9, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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