LA Times Crossword · 1-Down · 4 letters
Fifth Avenue retailer LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use the four-letter first word in a luxury department store's name.
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Why it fits
SAKS is the four-letter retailer identified by Fifth Avenue. The clue uses the street name as part of the store's familiar brand identity.
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A famous avenue paired with “retailer” points to a department-store name rather than another landmark.
Answer meaning
Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury department-store brand associated with its flagship on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
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1-Down in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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