Across clue · May 3, 2026

Advantage in some situations or an alternate title for this puzzle

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, May 3, 2026.

"Advantage in some situations or an alternate title for this puzzle"

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ELEMENTOFSURPRISE

17 letters · 7 vowels · 10 consonants

Letter analysis

17-letter answer

Letters

17

total length

Vowels

7

A E I O U

Unique

12

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Advantage in some situations or an alternate title for this puzzle" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, May 3, 2026 resolves to ELEMENTOFSURPRISE, a 17-letter answer.

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