LA Times Crossword · 14-Across · 4 letters
Zipper alternative LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 30, 2026
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Meaning cue
Use a four-letter press-together fastener that also names a sharp sound.
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Why it fits
SNAP is a four-letter clothing fastener that can replace a zipper. The clue uses the garment-hardware sense rather than the sound or quick-action senses.
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Calling it an “alternative” to a zipper narrows the many senses of SNAP to a garment closure.
Answer meaning
A snap is a two-part fastener that closes when its matching pieces are pressed together.
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14-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 30, 2026.
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