Across clue · August 3, 2026

Long-lived plant native to the Sonoran Desert

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Monday, August 3, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 13 letters

"Long-lived plant native to the Sonoran Desert"

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SAGUAROCACTUS

13 letters · 6 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

13-letter answer

Letters

13

total length

Vowels

6

A E I O U

Unique

8

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Long-lived plant native to the Sonoran Desert" in the LA Times Crossword for Monday, August 3, 2026 resolves to SAGUAROCACTUS, a 13-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the August 3, 2026 puzzle page.

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