Crossword clue

“Beach city west of Los Angeles”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
MALIBU
Letters6
Starts withM
Ends withU
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 26, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Beach city west of Los Angeles” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 26, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with M and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Beach city west of Los Angeles” clue?+

The answer is MALIBU (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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