Across clue · August 21, 2026

Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, August 21, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 4 letters

"Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang"

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H
I
O

OHIO

4 letters · 3 vowels · 1 consonant

Letter analysis

4-letter answer

Letters

4

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

3

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, August 21, 2026 resolves to OHIO, a 4-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the August 21, 2026 puzzle page.

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