Tricky tennis serve
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, August 14, 2026.
"Tricky tennis serve"
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SLICE
Letter analysis
Letters
5
Vowels
2
Unique
5
Direction
Across
About this clue
The clue "Tricky tennis serve" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, August 14, 2026 resolves to SLICE, a 5-letter answer.
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