Down clue · July 30, 2026

Sputnik launchers

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, July 30, 2026.

"Sputnik launchers"

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SOVIETS

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

7-letter answer

Letters

7

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

6

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Sputnik launchers" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, July 30, 2026 resolves to SOVIETS, a 7-letter answer.

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