Annual May auto race, informally
Crossword Answer — August 04, 2026
LA Times Crossword
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
By Robin Stears · Edited by Patti Varol
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Corn cores — Answer: COBS. Hint: These are what remain after the kernels have been eaten away. 🌽
- 5. Pet rehoming org. — Answer: ASPCA. Hint: Think of a nonprofit that protects animals and helps them find caring homes. 🐾
- 10. Sandwich letters — Answer: BLT. Hint: Think of a classic sandwich made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, represented by its initials. 🥪
- 13. Opera solo — Answer: ARIA. Hint: An opera singer’s featured solo is this musical showcase 🎶
- 14. Replacements for flat tires — Answer: SPARES. Hint: What you might keep in the trunk for an unexpected roadside mishap 🚗
- 15. "__ la la!" — Answer: OOH. Hint: This playful exclamation of surprise comes before “la la” in a catchy refrain. 🎶
- 16. *Video game boost that may repair damage — Answer: HEALTHSPELL. Hint: A magical power-up that restores your character after a rough battle. 🧙
- 18. __ Lanka — Answer: SRI. Hint: This island nation was formerly known as Ceylon 🌴
- 19. "Absolutely out of the question!" — Answer: NOSIREE. Hint: A playful, emphatic way to reject an idea outright. 🙅
- 20. Wall surface — Answer: PLASTER. Hint: A smooth coating used to cover and finish interior walls 🧱
- 22. Quick snooze — Answer: NAP. Hint: A brief bit of sleep can recharge you in no time 😴
- 23. *Waterproof garment — Answer: RAINCOAT. Hint: A handy layer for staying dry when the clouds open up ☔
- 24. Unleashed — Answer: FREED. Hint: Think of someone finally released from confinement or restraint 🕊️
- 27. Cry for attention? — Answer: HEY. Hint: A brief shout meant to get someone’s attention 📣
- 28. "You're __ human" — Answer: ONLY. Hint: This word emphasizes that being human is the sole explanation for a mistake. 🙂
- 29. Charged particle — Answer: ION. Hint: Think of an atom or molecule carrying an electric charge. ⚡
- 30. Barely gets (by) — Answer: EKES. Hint: This verb means managing with just enough, often by stretching limited resources. 💰
- 32. Vietnamese soup — Answer: PHO. Hint: Think of a fragrant Vietnamese noodle soup often topped with herbs and bean sprouts 🍜
- 34. *Internal setting controlled by thermoregulation — Answer: BODYTEMPERATURE. Hint: It’s the heat level your system carefully keeps within a healthy range. 🌡️
- 40. Span of epoch proportions? — Answer: EON. Hint: Think of a timespan so vast that ordinary eras seem tiny by comparison. ⏳
- 41. Frozen dessert brand — Answer: EDYS. Hint: Think of a classic ice cream label found in the freezer aisle 🍦
- 42. NBC show that inspired "30 Rock," for short — Answer: SNL. Hint: This sketch-comedy institution gave Tina Fey plenty of real-life material for her sitcom. 📺
- 43. Dull pain — Answer: ACHE. Hint: A mild, lingering discomfort might be described this way. 😣
- 46. Superhero franchise initials — Answer: MCU. Hint: Think of the initials for the blockbuster comic-book universe featuring Iron Man and Thor. 🦸
- 47. Steel girder — Answer: IBEAM. Hint: A sturdy structural support with a distinctive flanged shape, often used in buildings and bridges 🏗️
- 49. *High-intensity workout program — Answer: CROSSFIT. Hint: A popular gym regimen mixes cardio, strength, and constantly varied drills. 🏋️
- 52. Kissing in the open, for short — Answer: PDA. Hint: This abbreviation describes showing affection publicly. 😘
- 53. Beeper on the road — Answer: CARHORN. Hint: A noisy vehicle alert used to get someone’s attention in traffic. 🚗
- 54. Promo in a magazine — Answer: PRINTAD. Hint: It’s a paid message tucked among the articles and photos. 📰
- 58. Sci-fi visitors — Answer: ETS. Hint: These otherworldly guests have traveled here from beyond Earth. 👽
- 59. Go over twice, or what can be found in the answer to each starred clue — Answer: DOUBLECHECK. Hint: Give it a careful second look to catch anything you missed the first time 🔍
- 61. Alumna bio word — Answer: NEE. Hint: In an alumna’s biography, this word introduces the surname she was born with. 📚
- 62. Add to a kitty — Answer: ANTEUP. Hint: In a poker game, this means contributing your share to the pot. 🃏
- 63. Lo __: noodle dish — Answer: MEIN. Hint: A popular Chinese-style noodle dish often served with vegetables and sauce 🍜
- 64. Take a crack at — Answer: TRY. Hint: Give this challenge your best shot 🎯
- 65. Cook in a basket — Answer: STEAM. Hint: Use rising vapor to prepare food in a woven container. 🧺
- 66. Annual May auto race, informally — Answer: INDY. Hint: Think of the famous 500-mile spectacle held each May in Indiana. 🏁
Down
- 1. "High Hopes" lyricist Sammy — Answer: CAHN. Hint: Think of the lyricist who teamed with Van Heusen on classics like “High Hopes.” 🎵
- 2. "Milk's Favorite Cookie" brand — Answer: OREO. Hint: Think of the iconic sandwich cookie famously paired with a glass of milk. 🍪
- 3. Skewed view — Answer: BIAS. Hint: A perspective that isn’t completely neutral might have this. 🎯
- 4. __ solution: contacts wearer's need — Answer: SALINE. Hint: It’s the gentle liquid used to rinse and care for contact lenses. 👁️
- 5. Cathedral recess — Answer: APSE. Hint: Think of the rounded niche in a cathedral, often located behind the altar. 🏛️
- 6. Sticky tree juice — Answer: SAP. Hint: It’s the nourishing liquid that flows through a tree and can be collected for syrup. 🌳
- 7. Purchase in advance — Answer: PREPAY. Hint: Settle the bill before the goods or service arrive 💳
- 8. String section instruments — Answer: CELLI. Hint: These bowed instruments are the lower-pitched cousins of violins and violas 🎻
- 9. Lion of Narnia — Answer: ASLAN. Hint: This majestic feline is the brave ruler of Narnia. 🦁
- 10. Paul Revere House city — Answer: BOSTON. Hint: Think of the Massachusetts city where this historic home is preserved 🏛️
- 11. Cosmetics giant — Answer: LOREAL. Hint: This global beauty brand is known for hair color, skincare, and makeup. 💄
- 12. Two points, in tennis — Answer: THIRTY. Hint: On the scoreboard, this comes after love and fifteen. 🎾
- 14. TV soccer analyst Messing — Answer: SHEP. Hint: Think of the former U.S. soccer goalkeeper who became a TV commentator ⚽
- 17. Swap with — Answer: TRADETO. Hint: Think of exchanging one thing for another with someone else. 🔄
- 21. "Amscray!" — Answer: SCOOT. Hint: This playful command means “get out of here” or “hurry away.” 🏃
- 23. High regard — Answer: RESPECT. Hint: The admiration you show someone who has truly earned your esteem 👏
- 24. Bit of baloney — Answer: FIB. Hint: It’s a tiny, harmless untruth rather than a slice of lunch meat. 🤥
- 25. Milne youngling — Answer: ROO. Hint: This bouncy little character is the baby kangaroo from Winnie-the-Pooh. 🦘
- 26. Infinity sign's lack — Answer: END. Hint: Think about what an endless loop needs in order to finally come to a close. 🔚
- 27. Stitched border — Answer: HEM. Hint: A neat fabric finish that keeps an edge from fraying. 🧵
- 31. "Jeopardy!" host Jennings — Answer: KEN. Hint: Think of the celebrated quiz-show champion who became the face of this trivia classic 📺
- 32. Be nosy — Answer: PRY. Hint: Take a curious peek where you weren’t invited 👀
- 33. Like some Orthodox Jews — Answer: HASIDIC. Hint: Describes Jews associated with a deeply traditional and mystical movement within Judaism 🕍
- 35. "For crying out loud!" — Answer: YEESH. Hint: An exasperated outburst when patience runs thin 😩
- 36. School URL suffix — Answer: EDU. Hint: Look for the web address ending commonly associated with colleges and universities 🎓
- 37. Draw upon — Answer: USE. Hint: Rely on a resource when you need to draw from it. 🧰
- 38. Molecule in some vaccines — Answer: RNA. Hint: This genetic messenger can teach cells how to recognize a threat 🧬
- 39. Shade tree with serrated leaves — Answer: ELM. Hint: Think of a familiar park tree whose toothed leaves flutter in the breeze 🌳
- 43. Regional speech pattern — Answer: ACCENT. Hint: It’s the distinctive way people from a particular place pronounce their words. 🗣️
- 44. Meteorite's mark — Answer: CRATER. Hint: A space rock can leave this bowl-shaped scar behind. ☄️
- 45. Rocking toy, in baby talk — Answer: HORSEY. Hint: Think of the cutesy name a toddler might give a rocking ride shaped like a farm animal 🐴
- 46. Very hard to see — Answer: MINUTE. Hint: Think of something so tiny it nearly disappears from view. 🔍
- 48. Vietnamese sandwich — Answer: BANHMI. Hint: This Vietnamese street-food favorite layers savory fillings, pickled vegetables, and herbs in a crisp baguette. 🥖
- 50. Combo meal drinks — Answer: SODAS. Hint: What you might sip alongside fries and a sandwich in a fast-food deal 🥤
- 51. Moving line on a weather map — Answer: FRONT. Hint: Think of the boundary where two different air masses meet on a forecast map. 🌦️
- 52. Work overseen by a sous-chef — Answer: PREP. Hint: Think of the ingredient chopping and setup that happen before cooking begins. 🔪
- 54. Deep purple — Answer: PLUM. Hint: Think of a small, juicy fruit known for its rich violet hue. 🍇
- 55. Adolescent — Answer: TEEN. Hint: A young person who’s no longer a child but not yet an adult 🧑
- 56. Tart — Answer: ACID. Hint: Think of a sharp, sour flavor that makes you pucker! 🍋
- 57. Big Apple fashion letters — Answer: DKNY. Hint: Think of a designer label named for its founder and hometown. 👗
- 60. Arthur of "The Golden Girls" — Answer: BEA. Hint: Think of the sharp-tongued actress who played Dorothy on the beloved sitcom 📺
The answer to “Annual May auto race, informally” in the LA Times crossword is INDY — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the LA Times crossword on August 4, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 66-Across. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.
“Annual May auto race, informally” answer
INDY (4 letters)
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Why the answer is INDY
Think of the famous 500-mile spectacle held each May in Indiana. 🏁
When else has “Annual May auto race, informally” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up before, and what the answer was each time — handy if you landed here from a puzzle on another date.
August 4, 2026 (this puzzle) → INDY. We haven't indexed an earlier appearance of this exact clue yet.
More clues from the LA Times Crossword on August 4, 2026
Stuck elsewhere in the grid? Here are some of the crossing and nearby clues from the same puzzle — tap any for its answer and explanation.
- Vietnamese sandwich → BANHMI
- Adolescent → TEEN
- Tart → ACID
- Big Apple fashion letters → DKNY
- Cook in a basket → STEAM
- Take a crack at → TRY
- Lo __: noodle dish → MEIN
- Add to a kitty → ANTEUP
Want every clue in one place? The full LA Times answer list for August 4, 2026 is on that day's grid page, and today's live LA Times answers are always one tap from the today page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Annual May auto race, informally”?
The answer is INDY, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 4, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Annual May auto race, informally”?
4 letters: INDY.
Where did this clue appear?
In the LA Times crossword on August 4, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 66-Across.
Can “Annual May auto race, informally” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for August 4, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.