Down clue · July 3, 2026

Bear necessity?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, July 3, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 4 letters

"Bear necessity?"

L
A
I
R

LAIR

4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

4-letter answer

Letters

4

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Bear necessity?" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, July 3, 2026 resolves to LAIR, a 4-letter answer.

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

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