Crossword clue
“Great balls of fire”
This clue appeared as Across in the LA Times Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
STARSLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Great balls of fire” ran in the LA Times Crossword on August 30, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Great balls of fire” clue?+
The answer is STARS (5 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of August 30, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.
How do I find other LA Times Crossword answers?+
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