Down clue · August 25, 2026

Cuts back a bit

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

"Cuts back a bit"

T
R
I
M
S

TRIMS

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

1

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Cuts back a bit" in the LA Times Crossword for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 resolves to TRIMS, a 5-letter answer.

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