LA Times Mini Crossword Answers Today
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
Across
- 1Baklava ingredientsNUTS
- 5Baklava ingredientHONEY
- 6Relating to Swiss peaksALPEN
- 7Make up (for)ATONE
- 8UnderstandsGETS
Down
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Baklava ingredients — Answer: NUTS. Hint: These crunchy additions bring texture and richness to this layered pastry. 🥜
- 5. Baklava ingredient — Answer: HONEY. Hint: This golden drizzle sweetens the flaky layers of a classic Mediterranean pastry 🍯
- 6. Relating to Swiss peaks — Answer: ALPEN. Hint: Think of the majestic mountain range that makes Switzerland famous. 🏔️
- 7. Make up (for) — Answer: ATONE. Hint: Try this when you’re seeking forgiveness for something you did. 🙏
- 8. Understands — Answer: GETS. Hint: Knows what someone means. 🧠
Down
- 1. Streisand's co-star in "The Prince of Tides" — Answer: NOLTE. Hint: Think of the actor who played Tom Wingo opposite Barbra Streisand in this 1991 drama 🎬
- 2. Prepare for a plant transplant — Answer: UNPOT. Hint: Gently free the plant from its current container before moving it to a new home 🪴
- 3. Driving-school students, usually — Answer: TEENS. Hint: These learners are often eager for their first license but not yet adults 🚗
- 4. End of a New Year's Eve song — Answer: SYNE. Hint: Think of the traditional Scottish farewell lyric that looks back fondly on days gone by 🎶
- 5. Den ___ (Dutch city) — Answer: HAAG. Hint: Think of the Dutch city that completes this famous name for an international court. ⚖️
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Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baklava ingredients | NUTS |
| 5 | Baklava ingredient | HONEY |
| 6 | Relating to Swiss peaks | ALPEN |
| 7 | Make up (for) | ATONE |
| 8 | Understands | GETS |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Streisand's co-star in "The Prince of Tides" | NOLTE |
| 2 | Prepare for a plant transplant | UNPOT |
| 3 | Driving-school students, usually | TEENS |
| 4 | End of a New Year's Eve song | SYNE |
| 5 | Den ___ (Dutch city) | HAAG |
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| LA Times Mini | NYT Mini | WaPo Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Clue style | Friendly, fair | Punchy, current | Clean, modern |
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