LA Times Crossword · 4-Across · 6 letters
Most unexpected LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 28, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a six-letter superlative meaning most unusual.
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Why it fits
ODDEST matches both the superlative grammar of "most" and the sense of something especially unexpected.
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The word "Most" requires a superlative adjective ending in -est.
Answer meaning
Oddest is the superlative form of odd and can mean most unusual or unexpected.
Where this clue appeared
4-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 28, 2026.
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