Down clue · October 7, 2026

Top dog

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 6 letters

"Top dog"

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H
O

HONCHO

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Letter analysis

6-letter answer

Letters

6

total length

Vowels

2

A E I O U

Unique

4

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Top dog" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, October 7, 2026 resolves to HONCHO, a 6-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the October 7, 2026 puzzle page.

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