Down clue · May 9, 2026

Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Saturday, May 9, 2026.

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"Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks"

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ESSENCE

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

7-letter answer

Letters

7

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks" in the LA Times Crossword for Saturday, May 9, 2026 resolves to ESSENCE, a 7-letter answer.

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