Across clue · October 2, 2026

Simply must

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Friday, October 2, 2026.

"Simply must"

H
A
S
T
O

HASTO

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

5

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Simply must" in the LA Times Crossword for Friday, October 2, 2026 resolves to HASTO, a 5-letter answer.

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