Crossword Answer
Mar on a car
Think of an unsightly bump that can happen when your vehicle gets too close to something hard! 🚗
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Thursday, July 09, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Takes courses in style? — Answer: DINES. Hint: Consider how one might enjoy a meal in a fancy restaurant! 🍽️
- 6. Submit taxes online — Answer: EFILE. Hint: It's a modern way to file your taxes from the comfort of your home! 💻
- 7. Explosive trial — Answer: NTEST. Hint: Think about a test that can lead to unexpected results! 💥
- 8. Stories by Chaucer — Answer: TALES. Hint: These narratives often take a journey through time and characters! 📖
- 9. Blog feed format — Answer: RSS. Hint: This format keeps you updated on all the latest posts! 📡
Down
- 1. Mar on a car — Answer: DENT. Hint: Think of an unsightly bump that can happen when your vehicle gets too close to something hard! 🚗
- 2. Fast-breaking meal during Ramadan — Answer: IFTAR. Hint: It's the evening meal that marks the end of fasting for the day! 🌙
- 3. Danish physicist Bohr — Answer: NIELS. Hint: Think of a famous scientist known for his work on atomic structure! 🔬
- 4. Faith Hill's "Someone ___ Dream" — Answer: ELSES. Hint: Think about what belongs to someone other than you! 🌟
- 5. Filming locales — Answer: SETS. Hint: Where movie magic comes to life! 🎬
The answer to “Mar on a car” in the LA Times Mini crossword is DENT — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 9, 2026 (1-Down), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Mar on a car” answer
DENT (4 letters)
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Why the answer is DENT
Think of an unsightly bump that can happen when your vehicle gets too close to something hard! 🚗
More LA Times Mini answers for July 9, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 9, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Takes courses in style? → DINES
- 6. Submit taxes online → EFILE
- 7. Explosive trial → NTEST
- 8. Stories by Chaucer → TALES
- 9. Blog feed format → RSS
Down
- 1. Mar on a car → DENT
- 2. Fast-breaking meal during Ramadan → IFTAR
- 3. Danish physicist Bohr → NIELS
- 4. Faith Hill's "Someone ___ Dream" → ELSES
- 5. Filming locales → SETS
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 9, 2026 is on the puzzle's answers page, and today's live LA Times Mini answers are always one click away from the today page.
About the LA Times Mini Crossword
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Mar on a car”?
The answer is DENT, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Mar on a car”?
4 letters: DENT.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 9, 2026, at 1-Down.
Where can I find the rest of today's LA Times Mini answers?
Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the LA Times Mini answers page.