LA Times Crossword · 18-Across · 6 letters
Skating jumps similar to toe loops LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026
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Meaning cue
Think of the six-letter plural of a jump named for Alois Lutz.
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Why it fits
LUTZES fits because lutz jumps, like toe loops, are toe-assisted figure-skating jumps, and the clue requires the plural form.
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The plural "jumps" requires the plural name of a skating element.
Answer meaning
Lutzes are figure-skating jumps that use a toe-pick-assisted takeoff from a backward outside edge.
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18-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 27, 2026.
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