Across clue · May 17, 2026

Shearing event held under the big top?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, May 17, 2026.

"Shearing event held under the big top?"

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FLEECYCIRCUS

12 letters · 4 vowels · 8 consonants

Letter analysis

12-letter answer

Letters

12

total length

Vowels

4

A E I O U

Unique

9

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Shearing event held under the big top?" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, May 17, 2026 resolves to FLEECYCIRCUS, a 12-letter answer.

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