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Authentic Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Authentic featured in LA Times Mini puzzle on January 16, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LEGIT.
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Crossword Answer For Authentic:
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21 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGIT Authentic | (5) | LA Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| REAL Authentic | (4) | Universal | Jan 6, 2026 |
| TRUETOLIFE Authentic | (10) | New York Times | Dec 17, 2025 |
| VALID Authentic (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Dec 17, 2025 |
| GENUINE Authentic | (7) | The Times Concise | Dec 16, 2025 |
| ROM Authentic | (3) | USA Today Quick | Oct 5, 2025 |
| TRUE Authentic | (4) | Newsday | Sep 21, 2025 |
| PUKKA Authentic | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 10, 2025 |
| LSO Authentic | (3) | USA Today Quick | Dec 17, 2024 |
| SS Authentic | (2) | USA Today Quick | Sep 16, 2024 |
19 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35% | KEEPITREAL Be authentic | (10) | USA Today | May 17, 2025 |
| 35% | VALIDATE Authenticate | (8) | Mirror Tea Time | Feb 12, 2025 |
| 35% | VERIFIES Authenticates | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Aug 19, 2021 |
| 35% | FICTIVE not authentic | (7) | ||
| 35% | CERTIFIES Authenticates | (9) | LA Times Daily | Jun 6, 2020 |
| 35% | VERIFY Authenticate | (6) | Newsday | Mar 10, 2019 |
| 35% | FAKED Not authentic | (5) | Newsday | Oct 21, 2018 |
| 35% | VETTED Authenticated | (6) | LA Times Daily | Mar 26, 2017 |
| 35% | REALNESS Authenticity | (8) | USA Today | Feb 1, 2016 |
| 35% | CONFIRM Authenticate | (7) | The Sun Two Speed | Dec 12, 2015 |
Clues for The LA Times Mini Puzzle on January 16, 2026
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Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide
In the crossword world, "Authentic" can be synonymous with "REAL." Think of it as a way to describe something genuine, not fake or artificial. So, when you see "Authentic" in a clue, the answer you're looking for is likely "REAL."