Across clue · July 9, 2026

Cuts it close

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, July 9, 2026.

"Cuts it close"

S
H
A
V
E
S

SHAVES

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

6-letter answer

Letters

6

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Cuts it close" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, July 9, 2026 resolves to SHAVES, a 6-letter answer.

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