LA Times Mini Crossword Answers - Aug 16
By Elizabeth C. Gorski
Across
Down
- 2Measuring stickRULER
- 3Ease offABATE
- 4___ Peak, ColoradoPIKES
- 5PrognosticatorsSEERS
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Sandwich shop choices — Answer: WRAPS. Hint: These handheld options enclose fillings in a soft flatbread. 🌯
- 6. With 7-Across, "Shuffle Along" composer who inspired a 1978 Broadway musical — Answer: EUBIE. Hint: Think of the first name of the jazz composer celebrated in the musical about his life. 🎹
- 7. See 6-Across — Answer: BLAKE. Hint: This surname completes the name of the celebrated jazz composer referenced by the crossing clue. 🎶
- 8. It runs in a cab — Answer: METER. Hint: A taxi uses this device to calculate your fare. 🚕
- 9. Prom outfit — Answer: DRESS. Hint: A formal evening garment is a classic choice for this dance. 👗
Down
- 1. Online digital health platform — Answer: WEBMD. Hint: This website offers medical information and symptom guidance. 🩺
- 2. Measuring stick — Answer: RULER. Hint: You might use this straight tool to measure inches or centimeters. 📏
- 3. Ease off — Answer: ABATE. Hint: When things get too intense, sometimes you just need to let up a bit! 🌬️
- 4. ___ Peak, Colorado — Answer: PIKES. Hint: This famous Colorado summit shares its name with a historic explorer. ⛰️
- 5. Prognosticators — Answer: SEERS. Hint: These people are believed to foresee future events. 🔮
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LA Times Mini Crossword answers for August 16, 2026
The full solution for the August 16 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 Sunday, August 16.
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Every clue from the August 16 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 | Sandwich shop choices | WRAPS |
| 6 | With 7-Across, "Shuffle Along" composer who inspired a 1978 Broadway musical | EUBIE |
| 7 | See 6-Across | BLAKE |
| 8 | It runs in a cab | METER |
| 9 | Prom outfit | DRESS |
Down
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online digital health platform | WEBMD |
| 2 | Measuring stick | RULER |
| 3 | Ease off | ABATE |
| 4 | ___ Peak, Colorado | PIKES |
| 5 | Prognosticators | SEERS |
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