Cuts corners
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
"Cuts corners"
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K
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SKIMPS
Letter analysis
Letters
6
Vowels
1
Unique
5
Direction
Down
About this clue
The clue "Cuts corners" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, October 1, 2026 resolves to SKIMPS, a 6-letter answer.
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