Kaplan who played TV's Kotter
Crossword Answer — July 20, 2026
This actor shares a name with a famous educator in the series! 🎭
Tap each tile or show full answer below
LA Times Mini Crossword
Monday, July 20, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
Tap a square to reveal a letter.
Or reveal one clue at a time with the Hint and Answer buttons below.
LA Times Mini Crossword Clues
Across
Down
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Kaplan who played TV's Kotter — Answer: GABE. Hint: This actor shares a name with a famous educator in the series! 🎭
- 5. Alabama-born ___ Richards, 2025 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year — Answer: CHRIS. Hint: This name might make you think of a popular style of music and a famous actor! 🎶
- 6. Engaged in battle — Answer: HADAT. Hint: Think of a past tense for someone who participated in a fight! ⚔️
- 7. "Waterworld" girl — Answer: ENOLA. Hint: This character's name is a palindrome and also the title of a famous river! 🌊
- 8. Mother of Jesus — Answer: MARY. Hint: Think of a name that’s often associated with a famous holiday! 🎄
Down
- 1. Country next to Togo — Answer: GHANA. Hint: This West African country is famous for its gold and is known for the friendly welcome of its people! 🇬🇭
- 2. Heartfelt passion — Answer: ARDOR. Hint: Think of a strong enthusiasm that can light a fire in your soul! 🔥
- 3. Oniony bread roll — Answer: BIALY. Hint: This roll hails from Poland and is often mistaken for its bagel cousin! 🥯
- 4. "Cómo ___ usted?" — Answer: ESTA. Hint: It's a common way to ask someone how they're doing in Spanish! 😊
- 5. H.S. science class — Answer: CHEM. Hint: Mixing elements and reactions might just be your favorite topic! ⚗️
The answer to “Kaplan who played TV's Kotter” in the LA Times Mini crossword is GABE — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 20, 2026 (1-Across), 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.
“Kaplan who played TV's Kotter” answer
GABE (4 letters)
Use the reveal tiles above to uncover the solution one letter at a time if you'd rather nudge yourself toward it than see the whole word at once. Prefer the full answer straight away? It's GABE.
Why the answer is GABE
This actor shares a name with a famous educator in the series! 🎭
More LA Times Mini answers for July 20, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 20, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Kaplan who played TV's Kotter → GABE
- 5. Alabama-born ___ Richards, 2025 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year → CHRIS
- 6. Engaged in battle → HADAT
- 7. "Waterworld" girl → ENOLA
- 8. Mother of Jesus → MARY
Down
- 1. Country next to Togo → GHANA
- 2. Heartfelt passion → ARDOR
- 3. Oniony bread roll → BIALY
- 4. "Cómo ___ usted?" → ESTA
- 5. H.S. science class → CHEM
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 20, 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
The LA Times Mini is a quick bite-size crossword built for a short daily solve. With only a handful of across and down answers, each clue matters — revealing one stubborn entry is often enough to finish the rest of the grid from the crossings alone.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Kaplan who played TV's Kotter”?
The answer is GABE, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 20, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Kaplan who played TV's Kotter”?
4 letters: GABE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 20, 2026, at 1-Across.
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.