‘Type of nerve’ Aug. 7 LA Times Mini Crossword clue hints and answer

I don’t consider myself someone who knows much about medical terms, so I was surprised when I got the answer for the “type of nerve” clue instantly. I recently learned about this particular nerve; otherwise, I would have struggled to solve this LA Times Mini Crossword clue.

The right answer for this one might be a word you don’t know at all unless you’re familiar with the various nerves that make up the human body. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know to arrive at the right answer for the “type of nerve” clue.

‘Type of nerve’ LA Times Mini Crossword hints and answer (Aug. 7)

If you want to try one last time to solve the answer to this clue yourself, here are four hints to help you get there:

• Hint 1: A synonym for ocular.
• Hint 2: The name of an esports team is _____ Gaming.
• Hint 3: It’s related to eyes and vision.
• Hint 4: An anagram for it is “TOPIC.”

‘Type of nerve’ five letter answer for LA Times Mini (Aug. 7)

Stop and don’t go any further if you want more time to think of the answer.

If you’re not familiar with nerves, this is a tough one to get. The answer for the “Type of nerve” clue in the LA Times Mini Crossword is “OPTIC” which is the nerve that helps you see by sending images from your eye to your brain.

Difficulty rating for ‘Type of nerve’ clue in LA Times Mini

I found this one to be easier than the ‘Moral position’ clue on the same puzzle, but it’s still a fairly tricky one. I’m giving it a three out of five for difficulty. It’s easy enough if you have some knowledge about nerves, but tough if you don’t, so I think it’s right down the middle.

LA Times Mini Crossword answers (Aug. 7)

Across

• 1A Pear variety — BOSC
• 5A Penninsula (Michigan area bordered by three great lakes) — UPPER
• 7A Moral position — STAND
• 8A Colorations — TINTS
• 9A Condo coolers —ACS

Down

• 1A Rapper/actor ____ Rhymes — BUSTA
• 2A Type of nerve — OPTIC
• 3A Extends across — SPANS
• 4A Lincoln’s coin — CENT
• 6A Travel rtes. — RDS

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