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Big name in brick phones LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 21, 2026
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Identity cue
Think of a Finnish five-letter phone brand famous for durable handsets.
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Answer
Why this is the right reference
The chunky mobile handsets nicknamed "brick phones" are closely associated with the Finnish brand NOKIA, giving the required five-letter company name.
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“Big name in” signals a prominent company rather than a generic object.
Who or what the answer is
Nokia is a Finnish telecommunications company strongly associated with durable early mobile phones.
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Down in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 21, 2026.
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