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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Was able to featured in LA Times Daily puzzle on July 7, 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 COULD.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COULD Was able to | (5) | LA Times Daily | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 30% | CAN Is able to | (3) | Commuter | Jun 25, 2026 |
| 28% | COMPETENT Able | (9) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 22, 2024 |
| 28% | IERE 'Able was __ . . .' | (4) | Newsday | Jul 2, 2023 |
| 28% | UPTOIT Able | (6) | Newsday | Sep 18, 2020 |
| 28% | PUTONHOLD -able | (9) | New York Times | Apr 9, 2020 |
| 28% | CAN-CAN Able — able to dance | (7) | ||
| 28% | FIT Able | (3) | Newsday | Oct 4, 2018 |
| 28% | CLEVER Able | (6) | The Sun Two Speed | Dec 10, 2015 |
| 28% | INAPOSITIONTO Able | (13) |
Clues for The LA Times Daily Puzzle on July 7, 2026
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In this clue, "Was able to" is a subtle way of hinting at the word "COULD." "Could" indicates past ability or possibility. In crossword clues, such indirect phrasing adds a layer of challenge and fun to the solving process.