What is the answer to "Opportunities to learn the hard way" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Opportunities to learn the hard way" is MISTAKES (8 letters).

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Opportunities to learn the hard way LA Times Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 15, 2026 puzzle

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MISTAKES

8 letters · Across · last seen August 15, 2026

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