Across clue · August 17, 2026

Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Monday, August 17, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 10 letters

"Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across"

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BACKTOBACK

10 letters · 3 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

10-letter answer

Letters

10

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

6

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across" in the LA Times Crossword for Monday, August 17, 2026 resolves to BACKTOBACK, a 10-letter answer.

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Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across — LA Times Crossword August 17, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough