Across clue · September 6, 2026

Cause of a soccer ball bending midair

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, September 6, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 8 letters

"Cause of a soccer ball bending midair"

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SIDESPIN

8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants

Letter analysis

8-letter answer

Letters

8

total length

Vowels

3

A E I O U

Unique

6

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Cause of a soccer ball bending midair" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, September 6, 2026 resolves to SIDESPIN, a 8-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the September 6, 2026 puzzle page.

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Cause of a soccer ball bending midair — LA Times Crossword September 6, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough