Across clue · October 19, 2026

Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Monday, October 19, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 9 letters

"Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across"

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BABYSTEPS

9 letters · 2 vowels · 7 consonants

Letter analysis

9-letter answer

Letters

9

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

7

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across" in the LA Times Crossword for Monday, October 19, 2026 resolves to BABYSTEPS, a 9-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the October 19, 2026 puzzle page.

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Slow-but-steady progress, or the progression found at the starts of 18-, 23-, 36-, and 51-Across — LA Times Crossword October 19, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough