Wreak havoc on origami supplies?
Latest answer — October 07, 2026
46 Across
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Clue explained
The joke takes “butcher” as a verb meaning to mangle and “paper” as the material used for origami: to butcher paper is to wreck it. Butcher paper is also the name of sturdy paper commonly used for wrapping, giving the clue its two readings.
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This clue's Wednesday, October 07, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Wreak havoc on origami supplies?” in the LA Times crossword is BUTCHERPAPER — a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 46-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.
“Wreak havoc on origami supplies?” answer
BUTCHERPAPER (12 letters)
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When else has “Wreak havoc on origami supplies?” appeared?
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October 7, 2026 (most recent) → BUTCHERPAPER. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Wreak havoc on origami supplies?”?
The answer is BUTCHERPAPER, a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Wreak havoc on origami supplies?”?
12 letters: BUTCHERPAPER.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 7, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 46-Across.
Can “Wreak havoc on origami supplies?” 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 October 7, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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