State with a panhandle
Crossword Answer — July 26, 2026
A northwestern U.S. state famous for potatoes and a distinctive narrow stretch of land 🤠
LA Times Mini Crossword
Sunday, July 26, 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. Waterway known as the "Father of African Rivers" — Answer: NILE. Hint: A legendary river that has nourished civilizations for ages 🌊
- 5. Take as one's own — Answer: ADOPT. Hint: Make a child, pet, or idea officially yours in the most heartfelt way 🍼
- 7. Chevy SUV — Answer: TAHOE. Hint: A roomy ride named after a scenic lake, often seen in the Chevy lot 🚙
- 8. Elm's creation — Answer: SHADE. Hint: What an elm offers on a sunny day 😎
- 9. White Monopoly bills — Answer: ONES. Hint: Tiny denominations in a board game wallet 😄
Down
- 1. D.C. MLB team — Answer: NATS. Hint: Washington’s baseball squad, in shorthand ⚾
- 2. State with a panhandle — Answer: IDAHO. Hint: A northwestern U.S. state famous for potatoes and a distinctive narrow stretch of land 🤠
- 3. Lindsay of "Mean Girls" — Answer: LOHAN. Hint: Teen queen from a very fetch high school comedy 🎬
- 4. Horatian poem — Answer: EPODE. Hint: A short classical lyric that often comes in paired stanzas 📜
- 6. Wearable rock concert merch — Answer: TEES. Hint: Band shirts you can actually wear 🎸
The answer to “State with a panhandle” in the LA Times Mini crossword is IDAHO — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 26, 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.
“State with a panhandle” answer
IDAHO (5 letters)
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Why the answer is IDAHO
A northwestern U.S. state famous for potatoes and a distinctive narrow stretch of land 🤠
More LA Times Mini answers for July 26, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 26, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Waterway known as the "Father of African Rivers" → NILE
- 5. Take as one's own → ADOPT
- 7. Chevy SUV → TAHOE
- 8. Elm's creation → SHADE
- 9. White Monopoly bills → ONES
Down
- 1. D.C. MLB team → NATS
- 2. State with a panhandle → IDAHO
- 3. Lindsay of "Mean Girls" → LOHAN
- 4. Horatian poem → EPODE
- 6. Wearable rock concert merch → TEES
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 26, 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 “State with a panhandle”?
The answer is IDAHO, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 26, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “State with a panhandle”?
5 letters: IDAHO.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 26, 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.