Our LA Mini Crossword solution guide for January 7, 2025, is here to assist you if you’re having trouble with today’s puzzle. The LA Crossword is a daily challenge that tests your vocabulary and general knowledge. Known for its tricky clues and clever wordplay, it’s one of the most popular crosswords worldwide. Available both in print and online, it continues to challenge solvers each day.
If you’re stuck on any of the clues for the January 7, 2025 edition, we’ve listed all the clues below along with their answers. You can easily search for a specific clue and find the correct answer, allowing you to solve just the ones you’re struggling with without spoiling the rest of the puzzle.
1A: Early PC software
Hint 1:
- A text-based operating system that ran on PC-compatible computers.
- Popularized by IBM PCs in the 1980s.
Answer:
Hint 2:
- The primary operating system for IBM PC-compatible computers from the 1980s until Windows 95 overtook it in 1995.
- Known for its command-line interface.
6A: Sch. in Philly
Hint 1:
- An abbreviation for the University of Pennsylvania.
- Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Answer:
Hint 2:
- One of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin.
- A member of the Ivy League.
7A: Vergara who plays Gloria on “Modern Family”
Hint 1: (noun)
- A popular actress of Colombian descent.
- Known for her comedic timing and vibrant personality.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- A common name in many Latin countries, often associated with wisdom.
8A: Pancake order
Hint 1: (noun)
- A tall arrangement of pancakes served with syrup.
- Often served as a breakfast option.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To arrange objects one on top of another.
- A method of organizing or piling items.
9A: Golf prop
Hint 1: (noun)
- A small object holds a golf ball in place for the initial shot.
- Essential for driving the ball from the tee box.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- Place a golf ball on a tee before hitting it.
- To prepare or position something for use.
1D: Tousle
Hint 1: (noun)
- A state of messy or untidy hair.
- A disordered or rumpled appearance.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To make something, especially hair, untidy or messy.
- To disrupt or ruffle in a playful manner.
2D: Parking place
Hint 1: (noun)
- A designated area where vehicles can be parked.
- Typically marked with lines in a parking lot.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To see or identify something, often from a distance.
- To recognize or notice something.
3D: Make lean
Hint 1: (noun)
- The process of removing fat from a substance.
- A method used in food preparation to reduce fat content.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To eliminate fat from meat or other food items.
- To make something less fatty or greasy.
4D: Kept in reserve
Hint 1: (noun)
- A term often used to describe something that is set aside for future use.
- Can also imply being in a state of suspension or delay.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To postpone or temporarily halt something.
- To put something on hold for later consideration.
5D: Plumber’s favorite reptile?
Hint 1: (noun)
- A long, flexible tool used to clear clogs in plumbing.
- Shares its name with a slithery reptile.
Answer:
Hint 2: (verb)
- To manoeuvre something in a winding or twisting motion.
- To use a plumber’s tool to clear a drain.
