Crossword clue
“Desert deceptions”
This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
MIRAGESLetters7
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Desert deceptions” ran in the LA Times Crossword on June 28, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Desert deceptions” clue?+
The answer is MIRAGES (7 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of June 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.
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