Down clue · July 14, 2026

Word before scale or whale

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

"Word before scale or whale"

G
R
A
Y

GRAY

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

4-letter answer

Letters

4

total length

Vowels

1

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Word before scale or whale" in the LA Times Crossword for Tuesday, July 14, 2026 resolves to GRAY, a 4-letter answer.

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