Remove, as a hat
Crossword Answer — August 03, 2026
LA Times Mini Crossword
Monday, August 03, 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. Bamboozles — Answer: CONS. Hint: Tricks someone with a convincing ruse or smooth sales pitch 🎭
- 5. Bamboozles — Answer: DUPES. Hint: It means tricks or deceives someone with a sneaky bit of misdirection. 🎭
- 6. "Platoon" movie studio — Answer: ORION. Hint: Think of the constellation-themed film studio behind this Vietnam War movie. 🎬
- 7. Helsinki populace — Answer: FINNS. Hint: Think of the people who call Finland’s capital home. 🇫🇮
- 8. Invoice listings — Answer: FEES. Hint: They’re the individual charges itemized on a bill. 🧾
Down
- 1. Polish-born chemist and Nobelist Marie — Answer: CURIE. Hint: Think of the pioneering scientist who studied radioactivity and shared a Nobel Prize with her husband. ⚛️
- 2. State one's case — Answer: OPINE. Hint: Share your viewpoint clearly in a debate. 💬
- 3. Glowing athletic shoe colors — Answer: NEONS. Hint: Think of bright, eye-catching hues that make sneakers shine. 👟
- 4. 1040 IDs — Answer: SSNS. Hint: These taxpayer identifiers often appear on U.S. tax returns. 🧾
- 5. Remove, as a hat — Answer: DOFF. Hint: Take it off in a polite gesture of respect 🎩
The answer to “Remove, as a hat” in the LA Times Mini crossword is DOFF — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times Mini on August 3, 2026 (5-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.
“Remove, as a hat” answer
DOFF (4 letters)
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Why the answer is DOFF
Take it off in a polite gesture of respect 🎩
More LA Times Mini answers for August 3, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the LA Times Mini on August 3, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. Bamboozles → CONS
- 5. Bamboozles → DUPES
- 6. "Platoon" movie studio → ORION
- 7. Helsinki populace → FINNS
- 8. Invoice listings → FEES
Down
- 1. Polish-born chemist and Nobelist Marie → CURIE
- 2. State one's case → OPINE
- 3. Glowing athletic shoe colors → NEONS
- 4. 1040 IDs → SSNS
- 5. Remove, as a hat → DOFF
Want the whole grid in one place? The full LA Times Mini answer list for August 3, 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 “Remove, as a hat”?
The answer is DOFF, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Remove, as a hat”?
4 letters: DOFF.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times Mini crossword on August 3, 2026, at 5-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.