Hard stuff for a sweet tooth
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, August 20, 2026.
"Hard stuff for a sweet tooth"
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JAWBREAKERCANDY
Letter analysis
Letters
15
Vowels
5
Unique
11
Direction
Across
About this clue
The clue "Hard stuff for a sweet tooth" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, August 20, 2026 resolves to JAWBREAKERCANDY, a 15-letter answer.
This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the August 20, 2026 puzzle page.
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