LA Times Mini Crossword Answers - Aug 11
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
Across
Down
- 1Sushi bar soupMISO
- 2Fastidious they're notSLOBS
- 3CanyonGORGE
- 5Ocular woeSTYE
- 6Earth tonesTANS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married — Answer: MSG. Hint: Think of the iconic New York arena known by three initials, though this celebrity wedding was purely fictional. 🏟️
- 4. Bare-bones concession speech — Answer: ILOST. Hint: A humble admission made right after defeat. 🏳️
- 7. In a way, slangily — Answer: SORTA. Hint: Think of a casual way to say “somewhat” or “approximately.” 😉
- 8. Maternity ward doc — Answer: OBGYN. Hint: This specialist cares for mothers and babies before, during, and after childbirth. 🩺
- 9. Homophone for "seize" — Answer: SEES. Hint: What your eyes do can sound like taking hold of something. 👀
Down
- 1. Sushi bar soup — Answer: MISO. Hint: This savory fermented-soybean soup is a Japanese restaurant staple. 🍲
- 2. Fastidious they're not — Answer: SLOBS. Hint: They’re more comfortable with clutter than spotless surroundings. 🧹
- 3. Canyon — Answer: GORGE. Hint: A steep-sided ravine, often carved by a river, fits this clue nicely 🏞️
- 5. Ocular woe — Answer: STYE. Hint: A small, painful eyelid bump can cause this irritating eye trouble. 👁️
- 6. Earth tones — Answer: TANS. Hint: These warm brownish shades might appear after a sunny day at the beach. ☀️
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Here are the LA Times Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 — every solution for that day's small puzzle, listed at the top of this page. Whether you're catching up on a puzzle you missed, settling a “what was the answer on August 11?” question, or checking a grid you finished that day, the complete clue-by-clue solution is right here. Looking for today's puzzle instead? Head to our live LA Times Mini Crossword answers page.
LA Times Mini Crossword answers for August 11, 2026
The full solution for the August 11 LA Times Mini is shown above, laid out clue by clue — every Across answer followed by every Down answer, exactly as that day's grid read. Each answer is listed separately, so you can check just the clue you were stuck on and leave the rest. This is the confirmed grid as published on Tuesday, August 11.
Full LA Times Mini Crossword answer list for August 11, 2026
Every clue from the August 11 grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.
Across
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married | MSG |
| 4 | Bare-bones concession speech | ILOST |
| 7 | In a way, slangily | SORTA |
| 8 | Maternity ward doc | OBGYN |
| 9 | Homophone for "seize" | SEES |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sushi bar soup | MISO |
| 2 | Fastidious they're not | SLOBS |
| 3 | Canyon | GORGE |
| 5 | Ocular woe | STYE |
| 6 | Earth tones | TANS |
Hints for the August 11 puzzle
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