Across clue · October 26, 2026

"You had to be __"

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Monday, October 26, 2026.

""You had to be __""

T
H
E
R
E

THERE

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

5-letter answer

Letters

5

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue ""You had to be __"" in the LA Times Crossword for Monday, October 26, 2026 resolves to THERE, a 5-letter answer.

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