Across clue · May 20, 2026

Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

"Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be"

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HARDPRESSED

11 letters · 3 vowels · 8 consonants

Letter analysis

11-letter answer

Letters

11

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

7

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, May 20, 2026 resolves to HARDPRESSED, a 11-letter answer.

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