What is the answer to "Slather with butter, perhaps" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Slather with butter, perhaps" is BASTE (5 letters).

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Slather with butter, perhaps LA Times Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 5, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

BASTE

5 letters · Down · last seen August 5, 2026

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