LA Times Crossword

July 20, 2026

Rena Cohen 

 

The answers to the first four clues will have something in common that is hinted at by the fifth clue. Can you determine what it is?

 

1. Nickname for Hollywood

2. Result of running a red light or speeding, perhaps

3. "She sells seashells by the seashore", for example

4. Forward and backward in science fiction tales

5. Collections with cups and saucers

 

Answer to Clue 5: 

Tea sets

 

Answers to Clues 1-4:

 

1. Tinsel Town

2. Traffic ticket

3. Tongue twister

4. Time travel - - - Each word in each two-word answer word starts with T = T sets