Across clue · May 8, 2026

First dish made at a cook-off?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, May 8, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 11 letters

"First dish made at a cook-off?"

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OLDESTCHILI

11 letters · 4 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

11-letter answer

Letters

11

total length

Vowels

4

A E I O U

Unique

9

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "First dish made at a cook-off?" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, May 8, 2026 resolves to OLDESTCHILI, a 11-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the May 8, 2026 puzzle page.

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