Down clue · September 20, 2026

Rips caused by large reptiles?

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, September 20, 2026.

"Rips caused by large reptiles?"

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CROCODILETEARS

14 letters · 6 vowels · 8 consonants

Letter analysis

14-letter answer

Letters

14

total length

Vowels

6

A E I O U

Unique

10

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Rips caused by large reptiles?" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, September 20, 2026 resolves to CROCODILETEARS, a 14-letter answer.

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