Across clue · May 15, 2026

Starts a top-to-bottom demolition of an old facade?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, May 15, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 16 letters

"Starts a top-to-bottom demolition of an old facade?"

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BREAKSTHECORNICE

16 letters · 6 vowels · 10 consonants

Letter analysis

16-letter answer

Letters

16

total length

Vowels

6

A E I O U

Unique

12

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Starts a top-to-bottom demolition of an old facade?" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, May 15, 2026 resolves to BREAKSTHECORNICE, a 16-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the May 15, 2026 puzzle page.

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Starts a top-to-bottom demolition of an old facade? — LA Times Crossword May 15, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough