Down clue · August 27, 2026

With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, August 27, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 10 letters

"With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down"

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HIGHSTAKES

10 letters · 3 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

10-letter answer

Letters

10

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

8

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, August 27, 2026 resolves to HIGHSTAKES, 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 27, 2026 puzzle page.

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With a lot on the line, or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8-, 15-, and 23-Down — LA Times Crossword August 27, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough