Across clue · July 17, 2026

Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, July 17, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 10 letters

"Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?"

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UTILEUTILE

10 letters · 6 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

10-letter answer

Letters

10

total length

Vowels

6

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble?" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, July 17, 2026 resolves to UTILEUTILE, 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 July 17, 2026 puzzle page.

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Helpful draw when trying to play a Q word in Scrabble? — LA Times Crossword July 17, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough