Crossword clue

“Herring, but not a red herring”

This clue appeared as Down in the LA Times Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
FISH
Letters4
Starts withF
Ends withH
Vowels1

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The clue “Herring, but not a red herring” ran in the LA Times Crossword on September 15, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with F and ends with H.

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What is the answer to the “Herring, but not a red herring” clue?+

The answer is FISH (4 letters), from the LA Times Crossword of September 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the LA Times Crossword.

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