Across clue · August 19, 2026

Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 10 letters

"Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?"

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SHAKESHACK

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 "Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 resolves to SHAKESHACK, a 10-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the August 19, 2026 puzzle page.

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Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do? — LA Times Crossword August 19, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough