Some GIs
Crossword Answer — July 30, 2026
LA Times Mini Crossword
Thursday, July 30, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Hemingway's nickname — Answer: PAPA. Hint: A warm literary nickname that makes the old man of letters sound like family 📚
- 5. Blame — Answer: FAULT. Hint: A slip-up or responsibility that can be laid at someone’s feet 😅
- 7. Dugout vessel, e.g. — Answer: CANOE. Hint: A lightweight boat often paddled on calm water, like in a dugout tradition 🚣
- 8. Comedian ___ Baron Cohen — Answer: SACHA. Hint: Think of the British comic behind Borat and Ali G 🎭
- 9. Slice in a Cuban sandwich — Answer: HAM. Hint: A salty deli classic that often layers into a Cuban 🥪
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- 1. Some GIs — Answer: PFCS. Hint: Lowest-ranking soldiers in the Army, often called privates. 🎖️
- 2. Tiny battery — Answer: AAAA. Hint: A common size for small gadgets and remotes, often bought in a pack of four 🔋
- 3. It may get spiked at a party — Answer: PUNCH. Hint: A festive drink that can be laced with extra spirit at a party 🍹
- 4. "Welcome to Kauai!" — Answer: ALOHA. Hint: A warm island greeting that says you’ve arrived in paradise 🌺
- 6. Bills or Bears — Answer: TEAM. Hint: Think of a group that shares the same uniform or logo, not money or animals 🏈
The answer to “Some GIs” in the LA Times Mini crossword is PFCS — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on July 30, 2026 (1-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.
“Some GIs” answer
PFCS (4 letters)
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Why the answer is PFCS
Lowest-ranking soldiers in the Army, often called privates. 🎖️
More LA Times Mini answers for July 30, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on July 30, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Hemingway's nickname → PAPA
- 5. Blame → FAULT
- 7. Dugout vessel, e.g. → CANOE
- 8. Comedian ___ Baron Cohen → SACHA
- 9. Slice in a Cuban sandwich → HAM
Down
- 1. Some GIs → PFCS
- 2. Tiny battery → AAAA
- 3. It may get spiked at a party → PUNCH
- 4. "Welcome to Kauai!" → ALOHA
- 6. Bills or Bears → TEAM
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for July 30, 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Some GIs”?
The answer is PFCS, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on July 30, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Some GIs”?
4 letters: PFCS.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on July 30, 2026, at 1-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.