Across clue · August 18, 2026

Toward the stern

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

"Toward the stern"

A
F
T

AFT

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

3-letter answer

Letters

3

total length

Vowels

1

A E I O U

Unique

3

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Toward the stern" in the LA Times Crossword for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 resolves to AFT, a 3-letter answer.

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