Crossword clue

“Recline atop”

This clue appeared as Across in the LA Times Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
LIEON
Letters5
Starts withL
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

LA Times Crossword
Oct 9, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Recline atop” ran in the LA Times Crossword on October 9, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Recline atop” clue?+

The answer is LIEON (5 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of October 9, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.

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