Give a stump speech
Crossword Answer — July 25, 2026
Imagine passionately sharing your ideas in front of an audience! 🎤
LA Times Mini Crossword
Saturday, July 25, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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LA Times Mini Crossword Clues
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Foot warmer — Answer: SOCK. Hint: You might wear this cozy item to keep your toes toasty! 🧦
- 5. Passage in the Koran — Answer: VERSE. Hint: This term refers to a specific segment of sacred text that is often recited. 📖
- 6. Like some online purchases — Answer: INAPP. Hint: Think of transactions that might not require a visit to a physical store! 🛒
- 7. Annoy to no end — Answer: EATAT. Hint: Imagine a pesky little insect buzzing around your head! 🐝
- 8. British gun — Answer: STEN. Hint: This compact weapon from WWII has a name that rhymes with a popular British city! 🔫
Down
- 1. French upper house — Answer: SENAT. Hint: It’s where the wise gather in France to debate and decide! 🇫🇷
- 2. Give a stump speech — Answer: ORATE. Hint: Imagine passionately sharing your ideas in front of an audience! 🎤
- 3. Airer of Congressional hearings — Answer: CSPAN. Hint: This channel brings you the drama of government in real time! 📺
- 4. Held on to — Answer: KEPT. Hint: What you do with something valuable to ensure it stays with you! 🔒
- 5. Competes — Answer: VIES. Hint: When you strive to win against others, you really put your game face on! 🏆
The answer to “Give a stump speech” in the LA Times Mini crossword is ORATE — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 25, 2026 (2-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.
“Give a stump speech” answer
ORATE (5 letters)
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Why the answer is ORATE
Imagine passionately sharing your ideas in front of an audience! 🎤
More LA Times Mini answers for July 25, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 25, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Foot warmer → SOCK
- 5. Passage in the Koran → VERSE
- 6. Like some online purchases → INAPP
- 7. Annoy to no end → EATAT
- 8. British gun → STEN
Down
- 1. French upper house → SENAT
- 2. Give a stump speech → ORATE
- 3. Airer of Congressional hearings → CSPAN
- 4. Held on to → KEPT
- 5. Competes → VIES
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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 “Give a stump speech”?
The answer is ORATE, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Give a stump speech”?
5 letters: ORATE.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 25, 2026, at 2-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.