Across clue · August 5, 2026

First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

"First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?"

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STEPUPTOTHEPLATE

16 letters · 6 vowels · 10 consonants

Letter analysis

16-letter answer

Letters

16

total length

Vowels

6

A E I O U

Unique

9

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "First lesson in "A Handbook of Competitive Eating"?" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 resolves to STEPUPTOTHEPLATE, a 16-letter answer.

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