Pundit's essay
Crossword Answer — August 02, 2026
It’s a short newspaper piece where a commentator shares a personal viewpoint. 📰
LA Times Mini Crossword
Sunday, August 02, 2026
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Dino in "The Good Dinosaur" — Answer: ARLO. Hint: This young Apatosaurus is the film’s brave main character. 🦕
- 5. ___ Dogg (rapper featured on Coolio's "Gangsta Walk") — Answer: SNOOP. Hint: Think of the iconic West Coast rapper known for his laid-back flow and distinctive stage name. 🎤
- 6. Weeper of myth — Answer: NIOBE. Hint: Think of the Greek mother whose grief became an endless waterfall of tears. 😢
- 7. Spanish 101 pronoun — Answer: USTED. Hint: This is the formal Spanish way to address one person, beyond “tú.” 🎓
- 8. First Lady Truman — Answer: BESS. Hint: She was Harry Truman’s wife and First Lady during his presidency. 👒
Down
- 1. Ouzo flavor — Answer: ANISE. Hint: Think of the licorice-like spice that gives this Greek spirit its distinctive taste. 🌿
- 2. Beginnings — Answer: ROOTS. Hint: Think of the origins or foundations from which something grows. 🌱
- 3. Ear piercer's targets — Answer: LOBES. Hint: These are the soft lower parts of the ears where earrings often go. 👂
- 4. Pundit's essay — Answer: OPED. Hint: It’s a short newspaper piece where a commentator shares a personal viewpoint. 📰
- 5. Intentionally omit from the party list — Answer: SNUB. Hint: Leave someone off the guest list on purpose to show you don’t want them there. 🥳
The answer to “Pundit's essay” in the LA Times Mini crossword is OPED — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on August 2, 2026 (4-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.
“Pundit's essay” answer
OPED (4 letters)
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Why the answer is OPED
It’s a short newspaper piece where a commentator shares a personal viewpoint. 📰
More LA Times Mini answers for August 2, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on August 2, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Dino in "The Good Dinosaur" → ARLO
- 5. ___ Dogg (rapper featured on Coolio's "Gangsta Walk") → SNOOP
- 6. Weeper of myth → NIOBE
- 7. Spanish 101 pronoun → USTED
- 8. First Lady Truman → BESS
Down
- 1. Ouzo flavor → ANISE
- 2. Beginnings → ROOTS
- 3. Ear piercer's targets → LOBES
- 4. Pundit's essay → OPED
- 5. Intentionally omit from the party list → SNUB
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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 “Pundit's essay”?
The answer is OPED, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Pundit's essay”?
4 letters: OPED.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on August 2, 2026, at 4-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.