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LA Times Mini Crossword Clues & Answers
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The term "crag" refers to a steep, rugged rock formation or rocky outcrop, typically seen protruding from a mountain or cliff. It's a direct synonym for "rocky outcrop," making it the correct solution. The straightforward nature of the clue suggests no additional wordplay.
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OONA Chaplin, a Spanish actress, is the granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin. She played Talisa Maegyr in Game of Thrones. The clue directly refers to her last name, connecting her to the show, and her unique first name, OONA, fits the crossword solution perfectly.
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The clue "One seen in a cast?" uses wordplay with the question mark. "Cast" can refer to the group of performers in a play, show, or movie. An "ACTOR" is someone typically seen in a cast, making this the fitting answer.
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The clue "Pirate's plunder" refers to the treasure or valuables pirates typically steal during raids. "Booty" is a term specifically used to describe stolen goods or treasures, making it a perfect match for the definition.
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The clue "Give a hoot" is a figurative phrase meaning "to care" about something. It plays on the idea of showing concern or interest (caring). The playful tone of "Give a hoot" aligns with the straightforward answer, CARE.
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A "quaff" refers to a drink, often consumed with pleasure. At a ski lodge, a popular warm beverage is hot cocoa, perfect for the cold environment. The clue points to a cozy drink associated with skiing culture, making COCOA the fitting answer.
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The clue "Copter blade" refers to the rotating blades on a helicopter that enable it to lift and maneuver. A "ROTOR" is the mechanism consisting of these spinning blades. The term directly describes the essential part of a helicopter's function, making it the correct answer.
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The phrase "Make ___ of" paired with "(jot down)" points to writing something quickly or briefly. The missing word is "a note," as jotting down often means noting something down. Therefore, ANOTE fits logically as the solution. It’s a concise interpretation of "jot down."
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The Jackson 5, the famous Motown music group, was formed in Gary, Indiana, where the Jackson family lived. This industrial city was their hometown and the starting point of their iconic music career, making "GARY" the correct answer to this clue.
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The answer is ABC because it's the title of the Jackson 5's 1970 hit single. It's a classic Motown song where the lyrics liken learning love to learning the alphabet, with its catchy chorus: "ABC, it's easy as 1, 2, 3."
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Today’s LA Times Mini Crossword Highlights
Today’s Sunday LA Times Mini has a light but noticeable theme tied to music history, marking what would have been Michael Jackson’s 67th birthday past week. The puzzle features GARY (the Indiana city where the Jackson 5 formed) and ABC (their 1970 hit single), both direct nods to the group’s legacy. Around those anchors, the grid balances playful wordplay like ACTOR (“One seen in a cast?”) with straightforward entries such as BOOTY and COCOA, creating a celebratory and lively Sunday solve.
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What is the LA Times The Mini Crossword?
The LA Times Mini Crossword is a daily, bite-sized puzzle from the Los Angeles Times. Designed for quick solving, it delivers the fun of a full crossword in a compact format that takes just a few minutes to complete. The puzzle is edited by Elizabeth C. Gorski, a veteran crossword constructor and editor who has also created puzzles for The New York Times and Zynga.
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