Apply, as sunblock
Crossword Answer — July 28, 2026
Work it in like sunscreen on a beach day 🧴
LA Times Mini Crossword
Tuesday, July 28, 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. Whipped cream dispenser — Answer: CAN. Hint: A kitchen gadget that gives your dessert a fluffy boost 🎈
- 4. Apply, as sunblock — Answer: RUBON. Hint: Work it in like sunscreen on a beach day 🧴
- 6. Mountain crest — Answer: ARETE. Hint: A knife-edge ridge up high on a mountain, sharp enough to make hikers careful 🏔️
- 7. "Amadeus" director Forman — Answer: MILOS. Hint: The Czech filmmaker behind “Amadeus” goes by this first name 🎬
- 8. Ingredients in some custards — Answer: YOLKS. Hint: Rich golden centers that make custard silky 🥚
Down
- 1. Quaint souvenir — Answer: CURIO. Hint: A little keepsake from a bygone era that’s more charming than useful 🗝️
- 2. "___ for Adano" (John Hersey novel) — Answer: ABELL. Hint: A literary place-name blank that sounds like a bell’s softer cousin 🔔
- 3. "Unacceptable!" — Answer: NOTOK. Hint: A quick way to say something just isn’t up to snuff 😬
- 4. Golden Globe- winning comedian and actor ___ Youssef — Answer: RAMY. Hint: Egyptian-American comic known for sharp, thoughtful laughs 😄
- 5. "Loud" or "soft" ending — Answer: NESS. Hint: It’s the bit that turns an adjective into a quality, like in “kindness.” 🎵
The answer to “Apply, as sunblock” in the LA Times Mini crossword is RUBON — a 5-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 28, 2026 (4-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.
“Apply, as sunblock” answer
RUBON (5 letters)
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Why the answer is RUBON
Work it in like sunscreen on a beach day 🧴
More LA Times Mini answers for July 28, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 28, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Whipped cream dispenser → CAN
- 4. Apply, as sunblock → RUBON
- 6. Mountain crest → ARETE
- 7. "Amadeus" director Forman → MILOS
- 8. Ingredients in some custards → YOLKS
Down
- 1. Quaint souvenir → CURIO
- 2. "___ for Adano" (John Hersey novel) → ABELL
- 3. "Unacceptable!" → NOTOK
- 4. Golden Globe- winning comedian and actor ___ Youssef → RAMY
- 5. "Loud" or "soft" ending → NESS
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 28, 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 “Apply, as sunblock”?
The answer is RUBON, a 5-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Apply, as sunblock”?
5 letters: RUBON.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 28, 2026, at 4-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.