LA Times Crossword · 15-Across · 5 letters

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Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026

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Use a five-letter word for hidden supplies that also appears in computing.

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Answer

CACHE

Why it fits

CACHE matches the noun sense of “stash”: a stored collection kept for later use, often concealed. The five-letter answer can also be a verb, but the noun reading is most direct here.

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What narrows the clue

The short clue permits several senses; the five-letter fill selects a stored or hidden collection.

Answer meaning

A cache is a hidden or stored collection of supplies, valuables, or data.

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15-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 1, 2026.

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