Across clue · September 6, 2026

"Wear sensible shoes and a lumbar support belt," e.g.?

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

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 16 letters

""Wear sensible shoes and a lumbar support belt," e.g.?"

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LONGSTANDINGRULE

16 letters · 5 vowels · 11 consonants

Letter analysis

16-letter answer

Letters

16

total length

Vowels

5

A E I O U

Unique

12

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue ""Wear sensible shoes and a lumbar support belt," e.g.?" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, September 6, 2026 resolves to LONGSTANDINGRULE, a 16-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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"Wear sensible shoes and a lumbar support belt," e.g.? — LA Times Crossword September 6, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough