Plumbing problem
Crossword Answer — July 24, 2026
Sometimes water has a way of escaping where it shouldn't! 💧
LA Times Mini Crossword
Friday, July 24, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Price-less? — Answer: FREE. Hint: Something you can enjoy without spending any money! 🎉
- 5. Plumbing problem — Answer: LEAK. Hint: Sometimes water has a way of escaping where it shouldn't! 💧
- 6. Foes of pros — Answer: ANTIS. Hint: Think of the opposing side in a debate! 🤔
- 8. "Any Given Sunday" director Oliver — Answer: STONE. Hint: This filmmaker is known for his intense and thought-provoking films. 🎬
- 9. Friend of Winnie-the-Pooh — Answer: KANGA. Hint: Think of a caring mother from the Hundred Acre Wood! 🦘
Down
- 1. Portable liquor store? — Answer: FLASK. Hint: Think of something you can carry that keeps your favorite drink close at hand! 🥃
- 2. Fashion's Oscar de la ___ — Answer: RENTA. Hint: This designer is known for elegant dresses that often grace the red carpet! 🎉
- 3. Stationery brand — Answer: EATON. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like it could be a place where you grab office supplies! ✏️
- 4. Stretching (out) — Answer: EKING. Hint: Think about making something last a little longer than it should! 🕰️
- 7. Orca's home — Answer: SEA. Hint: Think of the vast blue where these magnificent creatures roam! 🌊
The answer to “Plumbing problem” in the LA Times Mini crossword is LEAK — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 24, 2026 (5-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.
“Plumbing problem” answer
LEAK (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 LEAK.
Why the answer is LEAK
Sometimes water has a way of escaping where it shouldn't! 💧
More LA Times Mini answers for July 24, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 24, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Price-less? → FREE
- 5. Plumbing problem → LEAK
- 6. Foes of pros → ANTIS
- 8. "Any Given Sunday" director Oliver → STONE
- 9. Friend of Winnie-the-Pooh → KANGA
Down
- 1. Portable liquor store? → FLASK
- 2. Fashion's Oscar de la ___ → RENTA
- 3. Stationery brand → EATON
- 4. Stretching (out) → EKING
- 7. Orca's home → SEA
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 24, 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 “Plumbing problem”?
The answer is LEAK, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 24, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Plumbing problem”?
4 letters: LEAK.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 24, 2026, at 5-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.