LA Times Crossword · An oval is a rounded shape resembling an elongated circle. · 4 letters
Cricket field shape LA Times Crossword clue
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OVAL describes the usual overall shape of a cricket ground. The four-letter noun names the geometry, not a cricket position or piece of equipment.
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The sport and field ask for the ground's broad geometric form.
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OVAL describes the usual overall shape of a cricket ground. The four-letter noun names the geometry, not a cricket position or piece of equipment.
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An oval is a rounded shape resembling an elongated circle. in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 5, 2026.
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