Crossword clue

“Kentucky Derby moniker”

This clue appeared as Across in the LA Times Crossword on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
RUNFORTHEROSES
Letters14
Starts withR
Ends withS
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

LA Times Crossword
May 2, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Kentucky Derby moniker” ran in the LA Times Crossword on May 2, 2026 as Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with R and ends with S, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kentucky Derby moniker” clue?+

The answer is RUNFORTHEROSES (14 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of May 2, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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