Across clue · August 24, 2026

Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Monday, August 24, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 9 letters

"Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?"

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SOULMATES

9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants

Letter analysis

9-letter answer

Letters

9

total length

Vowels

4

A E I O U

Unique

8

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?" in the LA Times Crossword for Monday, August 24, 2026 resolves to SOULMATES, a 9-letter answer.

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Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across? — LA Times Crossword August 24, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough