TSA PreCheck vs CLEAR at LAX: what actually moves faster

The answer changes by terminal and time of day. Here's what I've found after too many early-morning flights from LAX.

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I include exact terminal info, honest takes, and personal recommendations. If something is not worth it, I say so.