Dickensian street urchin
Crossword Answer — July 23, 2026
Think of a young one who might be in need of care on the streets! 🏚️
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LA Times Mini Crossword
Thursday, July 23, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Dickensian street urchin — Answer: WAIF. Hint: Think of a young one who might be in need of care on the streets! 🏚️
- 5. "___ mañana" ("See you tomorrow!") — Answer: HASTA. Hint: It's a common way to say goodbye in Spanish! 🌅
- 6. Parisian farewell — Answer: ADIEU. Hint: Think of what you say when you leave a lovely place! 👋
- 7. Quantities of copy paper — Answer: REAMS. Hint: Think about how paper is often sold in bulk! 📄
- 8. Painter Max — Answer: ERNST. Hint: Think of a German artist known for his surreal and thought-provoking works! 🎨
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- 1. Marsh bird, e.g. — Answer: WADER. Hint: This bird is known for its long legs and is often seen near water! 🦩
- 2. From Nepal, say — Answer: ASIAN. Hint: Think of a broad category that includes many cultures, including those from the Himalayas! 🌏
- 3. Shopping cart fillers — Answer: ITEMS. Hint: Think about what you actually put in your cart while shopping! 🛒
- 4. Soul-seller in a Goethe play — Answer: FAUST. Hint: This character's deal with the devil explores the depths of ambition and desire. 😈
- 5. Long-eared runner — Answer: HARE. Hint: You might spot this speedy critter hopping through the fields! 🐇
The answer to “Dickensian street urchin” in the LA Times Mini crossword is WAIF — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 23, 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.
“Dickensian street urchin” answer
WAIF (4 letters)
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Why the answer is WAIF
Think of a young one who might be in need of care on the streets! 🏚️
More LA Times Mini answers for July 23, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 23, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Dickensian street urchin → WAIF
- 5. "___ mañana" ("See you tomorrow!") → HASTA
- 6. Parisian farewell → ADIEU
- 7. Quantities of copy paper → REAMS
- 8. Painter Max → ERNST
Down
- 1. Marsh bird, e.g. → WADER
- 2. From Nepal, say → ASIAN
- 3. Shopping cart fillers → ITEMS
- 4. Soul-seller in a Goethe play → FAUST
- 5. Long-eared runner → HARE
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 23, 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 “Dickensian street urchin”?
The answer is WAIF, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 23, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Dickensian street urchin”?
4 letters: WAIF.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 23, 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.