LA Times Crossword · 4-Across · 5 letters
__ farming: asking for upvotes on Reddit LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 3, 2026
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Phrase cue
Use the five-letter Reddit score that users can try to farm.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
KARMA completes the platform-specific phrase “karma farming.” Asking for upvotes is the behavior described by the clue.
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The Reddit and upvote context identifies a specific platform reputation term.
What the completed phrase means
Karma farming is the practice of seeking votes or engagement mainly to increase a Reddit account's karma score.
Where this clue appeared
4-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 3, 2026.
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