Down clue · June 17, 2026

Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

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"Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?"

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UPSTHEANTE

10 letters · 4 vowels · 6 consonants

Letter analysis

10-letter answer

Letters

10

total length

Vowels

4

A E I O U

Unique

8

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does?" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 resolves to UPSTHEANTE, a 10-letter answer.

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Increases both risk and reward, or what 3-, 9-, or 38-Down does? — LA Times Crossword June 17, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough