What a child might stand on to watch a parade
Latest answer — September 29, 2026
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Clue explained
A child may stand on tiptoes to see over people in front of them at a parade. The entry is written without the space in the phrase “tippy toes.”
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- Phrase or idiom
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The answer to “What a child might stand on to watch a parade” in the LA Times crossword is TIPPYTOES — a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026, a Tuesday 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.
“What a child might stand on to watch a parade” answer
TIPPYTOES (9 letters)
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September 29, 2026 (most recent) → TIPPYTOES. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “What a child might stand on to watch a parade”?
The answer is TIPPYTOES, a 9-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “What a child might stand on to watch a parade”?
9 letters: TIPPYTOES.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 29, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 4-Down.
Can “What a child might stand on to watch a parade” 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 29, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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