LA Times Crossword · 26-Across · 3 letters

"Lessons in Chemistry" actress __ Naomi King LA Times Crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026

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Phrase cue

Enter the three-letter first name before Naomi King.

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Answer

AJA

Why these words complete it

AJA completes actress Aja Naomi King's name, with the quoted series confirming the intended performer.

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The phrase frame

The blank precedes two supplied name parts, so the answer is the actress's first name.

What the completed phrase means

Aja Naomi King is an actress in the television series "Lessons in Chemistry."

Where this clue appeared

26-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 28, 2026.

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