"C'mon, __ be fun"

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ITLL represents “it’ll,” the contraction of “it will,” completing the phrase “C’mon, it’ll be fun.” Crossword grids omit the apostrophe.

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Across

  1. 1Biblical queen's land
  2. 6"Hurry!" letters
  3. 10Mojito garnish
  4. 14Cultured sort?
  5. 15Interpretation
  6. 16Chimps and gorillas
  7. 17Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often
  8. 18Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?"
  9. 20Lode load
  10. 21Bam Adebayo's team
  11. 23Merchant stalls
  12. 24Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing?
  13. 26Beloved
  14. 27Beer with a Grillo's Pickles flavor, briefly
  15. 28Short clip?
  16. 29Warbled
  17. 33Bicycle spokes, essentially
  18. 36Grand-scale tales
  19. 38Battle (for)
  20. 39Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines?
  21. 42Yahoo! alternative
  22. 43Midsize car
  23. 44Great Grandma?
  24. 45Lat neighbor
  25. 47"Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina
  26. 48Center prefix
  27. 49Big bustles
  28. 51Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig?
  29. 55One with an eye for dotting i's
  30. 58Downsides
  31. 59Director DuVernay
  32. 60Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
  33. 62Along for the ride, say
  34. 64Nerve
  35. 65Lake at the Detroit River's end
  36. 66Track star Bolt
  37. 67Fashion monthly
  38. 68Informal claim
  39. 69Moore of "This Is Us"

Down

  1. 1"Weird Al" specialty
  2. 2Postimpressionist painter Rousseau
  3. 3All finished, say
  4. 4Wacoal garment
  5. 5Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads
  6. 6Currently hitting
  7. 7Curing agent
  8. 8Otherwise called
  9. 9Like a bird feeder
  10. 10College paths
  11. 11Some craft pours, for short
  12. 12Make out
  13. 13Tuts
  14. 19Korean automaker
  15. 22Go amiss
  16. 25Grand-scale tale
  17. 26"Bon appetit!"
  18. 28Short trip?
  19. 30Rental car giant
  20. 31River near the Great Pyramid
  21. 32Meshes well
  22. 33Interpretation
  23. 34Spiky succulent
  24. 35"Hi-ho, the derry-o" locale
  25. 36Heads and tails
  26. 37Academic gathering
  27. 40Back on the straight and narrow
  28. 41Fume
  29. 46Be a rat
  30. 48One billion years
  31. 50"Yabba-dabba-__!"
  32. 51Classic colas
  33. 52Board game with settlers
  34. 53Dance around
  35. 54Like some port
  36. 55Perimeter
  37. 56Body wash brand
  38. 57"C'mon, __ be fun"
  39. 58Spot for a tot
  40. 61Cal. neighbor
  41. 63Codebreaker Challenge org.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Biblical queen's land — Answer: SHEBA. Hint: Think of the ancient realm ruled by the famed queen who visited Solomon. 👑
  2. 6. "Hurry!" letters — Answer: ASAP. Hint: This abbreviation means something should happen immediately. ⏩
  3. 10. Mojito garnish — Answer: MINT. Hint: This refreshing herb adds a cool, fragrant touch to the cocktail. 🌿
  4. 14. Cultured sort? — Answer: PEARL. Hint: Think of a polished gem grown inside an oyster rather than mined from rock. 🦪
  5. 15. Interpretation — Answer: TAKE. Hint: Think of a viewpoint—or another recorded attempt at the same scene. 🎬
  6. 16. Chimps and gorillas — Answer: APES. Hint: Think of the broad primate group that includes chimpanzees and gorillas 🐒
  7. 17. Like 11-Down and 27-Across, often — Answer: ONTAP. Hint: Think of a drink that’s ready to pour at the bar. 🍺
  8. 18. Reply when Mr. Nicholson asks, "How do you like your coffee?" — Answer: BLACKJACK. Hint: Combine a dark coffee preference with Nicholson’s first name for this playful reply. ☕
  9. 20. Lode load — Answer: ORE. Hint: A mineral-rich deposit can carry this kind of load. ⛏️
  10. 21. Bam Adebayo's team — Answer: HEAT. Hint: This NBA squad plays in Miami and is known for its fiery nickname. 🔥
  11. 23. Merchant stalls — Answer: KIOSKS. Hint: Small retail booths found in malls or markets 🛍️
  12. 24. Reply when Mr. Garfunkel asks how everyone is doing? — Answer: FINEART. Hint: Give a cheerful well-being reply while addressing the singer by his first name. 🎤
  13. 26. Beloved — Answer: DEAR. Hint: A warm term for someone cherished. 💛
  14. 27. Beer with a Grillo's Pickles flavor, briefly — Answer: PBR. Hint: Look for the familiar American lager featured in a tangy pickle-flavored collaboration. 🍺
  15. 28. Short clip? — Answer: VID. Hint: A brief moving-picture snippet you might post online 📹
  16. 29. Warbled — Answer: SANG. Hint: They delivered the melody in a cheerful, trilling voice. 🎶
  17. 33. Bicycle spokes, essentially — Answer: RADII. Hint: Think of the geometric term for lines stretching from a circle’s center to its edge 🛞
  18. 36. Grand-scale tales — Answer: SAGAS. Hint: Think of sweeping stories that span generations and adventures. 📚
  19. 38. Battle (for) — Answer: VIE. Hint: To battle for something is to compete to win it. ⚔️
  20. 39. Reply when Mr. Nye asks why there are so many wind turbines? — Answer: ELECTRICITYBILL. Hint: Think of the monthly notice from your power company after all that wind-generated energy. ⚡
  21. 42. Yahoo! alternative — Answer: AOL. Hint: Think of the classic internet service known for its cheerful welcome message. 🌐
  22. 43. Midsize car — Answer: SEDAN. Hint: Think of a common four-door passenger car with a separate trunk 🚗
  23. 44. Great Grandma? — Answer: MOSES. Hint: Think of the self-taught folk artist famously known by a family nickname. 🎨
  24. 45. Lat neighbor — Answer: DELT. Hint: Think of the shoulder muscle next to the broad back muscle. 💪
  25. 47. "Mean Girls" screenwriter Tina — Answer: FEY. Hint: Think of the comedian who created 30 Rock and played Liz Lemon 🎬
  26. 48. Center prefix — Answer: EPI. Hint: Look for a prefix meaning “upon” or “over” in words describing position. 🔍
  27. 49. Big bustles — Answer: ADOS. Hint: Think of loud, hectic fusses that make everything feel busy. 😵‍💫
  28. 51. Reply when Ms. Deeley mentions her new TV gig? — Answer: COOLCAT. Hint: Think of a laid-back compliment that also nods to the presenter’s surname. 😎
  29. 55. One with an eye for dotting i's — Answer: EDITOR. Hint: This meticulous proofreader makes sure every tiny mark is in its proper place. ✍️
  30. 58. Downsides — Answer: CONS. Hint: Think of the drawbacks or negative aspects of something. ⚖️
  31. 59. Director DuVernay — Answer: AVA. Hint: Think of the filmmaker behind “Selma” and “A Wrinkle in Time” 😊
  32. 60. Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"? — Answer: DITTOMARK. Hint: Echo the famous blessing with the old proofreading symbol meaning “same as above.” ✨
  33. 62. Along for the ride, say — Answer: INTOW. Hint: Something being brought along is described this way in a towing phrase. 🚗
  34. 64. Nerve — Answer: GALL. Hint: This kind of nerve means bold, shameless audacity 😏
  35. 65. Lake at the Detroit River's end — Answer: ERIE. Hint: Think of the Great Lake that lies just east of Detroit and borders Buffalo. 🌊
  36. 66. Track star Bolt — Answer: USAIN. Hint: Think of the Jamaican sprinting legend whose surname sounds like a flash of lightning. ⚡
  37. 67. Fashion monthly — Answer: ELLE. Hint: Think of a glossy magazine devoted to fashion and style. 👗
  38. 68. Informal claim — Answer: DIBS. Hint: A casual way to say you’re calling first choice on something. ✋
  39. 69. Moore of "This Is Us" — Answer: MANDY. Hint: Think of the actress who portrayed Rebecca Pearson in the family drama “This Is Us.” 🎬

Down

  1. 1. "Weird Al" specialty — Answer: SPOOF. Hint: Think of a humorous musical imitation that pokes fun at a familiar hit. 🎵
  2. 2. Postimpressionist painter Rousseau — Answer: HENRI. Hint: Think of the French painter famous for dreamy jungle scenes and a self-taught style. 🎨
  3. 3. All finished, say — Answer: EATEN. Hint: It describes a plate after every bite has disappeared. 🍽️
  4. 4. Wacoal garment — Answer: BRA. Hint: It’s a supportive piece of lingerie made by this Japanese brand. 👗
  5. 5. Cereal that once featured a crossword puzzle in magazine ads — Answer: ALPHABITS. Hint: Think of the breakfast cereal whose name turns every spoonful into a little word game. 🥣
  6. 6. Currently hitting — Answer: ATBAT. Hint: A baseball player doing this is up at the plate right now ⚾
  7. 7. Curing agent — Answer: SALT. Hint: This kitchen staple preserves meats while boosting their flavor. 🧂
  8. 8. Otherwise called — Answer: AKA. Hint: A concise phrase used to introduce an alternative name. 🏷️
  9. 9. Like a bird feeder — Answer: PECKEDAT. Hint: What hungry birds may have done to it while dining 🐦
  10. 10. College paths — Answer: MAJORS. Hint: Think of the fields students choose to study in college. 🎓
  11. 11. Some craft pours, for short — Answer: IPAS. Hint: These hoppy craft beers are often ordered by their abbreviated name 🍺
  12. 12. Make out — Answer: NECK. Hint: Share some passionate kissing and cuddling with your sweetheart. 💋
  13. 13. Tuts — Answer: TSKS. Hint: A tiny sound of disapproval, like a verbal finger wag. 😒
  14. 19. Korean automaker — Answer: KIA. Hint: Think of the South Korean carmaker behind models like the Sportage and Sorento. 🚗
  15. 22. Go amiss — Answer: ERR. Hint: Think of what happens when something goes wrong or misses the mark. 🎯
  16. 25. Grand-scale tale — Answer: EPIC. Hint: Think of a sweeping, larger-than-life story told on a monumental scale. 📖
  17. 26. "Bon appetit!" — Answer: DIGIN. Hint: A cheerful invitation to start eating right away. 🍽️
  18. 28. Short trip? — Answer: VACAY. Hint: Think of a casual getaway taken for fun or a refreshing break. 🧳
  19. 30. Rental car giant — Answer: AVIS. Hint: Think of a familiar rental-car company whose name is also Latin for “bird.” 🚗
  20. 31. River near the Great Pyramid — Answer: NILE. Hint: Think of the famous Egyptian river flowing past Giza’s ancient pyramids. 🌊
  21. 32. Meshes well — Answer: GELS. Hint: Fits together smoothly and harmoniously, like a team that clicks right away 🤝
  22. 33. Interpretation — Answer: READ. Hint: It’s the meaning you take from words, art, or events. 🔍
  23. 34. Spiky succulent — Answer: ALOE. Hint: This hardy plant is famous for the soothing gel inside its prickly leaves 🌿
  24. 35. "Hi-ho, the derry-o" locale — Answer: DELL. Hint: Think of the cozy little valley where the farmer and his friends gather in the nursery rhyme 🌾
  25. 36. Heads and tails — Answer: SIDES. Hint: Think of the two outer edges between a coin’s front and back. ↔️
  26. 37. Academic gathering — Answer: SYMPOSIUM. Hint: A formal event where scholars come together to share ideas. 🎓
  27. 40. Back on the straight and narrow — Answer: REFORMED. Hint: It describes someone who has changed their ways for the better. 🔄
  28. 41. Fume — Answer: BOIL. Hint: Like water on a stove, you might do this when anger gets heated. 😤
  29. 46. Be a rat — Answer: TATTLE. Hint: Think of what you might do when you snitch on a friend. 🐀
  30. 48. One billion years — Answer: EON. Hint: Think of a geological stretch of time so vast that human history looks tiny. 🕰️
  31. 50. "Yabba-dabba-__!" — Answer: DOO. Hint: Complete Fred Flintstone’s famous catchphrase with its playful final exclamation! 🦴
  32. 51. Classic colas — Answer: COKES. Hint: Think of the familiar fizzy drinks served at a soda fountain. 🥤
  33. 52. Board game with settlers — Answer: CATAN. Hint: Trade resources, build roads, and race to develop your island in this classic strategy game. 🎲
  34. 53. Dance around — Answer: AVOID. Hint: Choose to sidestep the issue instead of facing it directly 💃
  35. 54. Like some port — Answer: TAWNY. Hint: Think of a mature, reddish-brown fortified wine often enjoyed after dinner. 🍷
  36. 55. Perimeter — Answer: EDGE. Hint: Think of the outer boundary that surrounds a shape. 🔲
  37. 56. Body wash brand — Answer: DIAL. Hint: Think of a cleansing brand that also shares its name with a phone-control feature. ☎️
  38. 57. "C'mon, __ be fun" — Answer: ITLL. Hint: This blank calls for a casual contraction meaning “it will,” as in an upbeat invitation. 😊
  39. 58. Spot for a tot — Answer: CRIB. Hint: A cozy little bed where a baby can sleep 🛏️
  40. 61. Cal. neighbor — Answer: ARI. Hint: Think of the southwestern state that borders California. 🗺️
  41. 63. Codebreaker Challenge org. — Answer: NSA. Hint: Think of the U.S. intelligence agency known for signals intelligence and cybersecurity challenges. 🕵️

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The answer to “"C'mon, __ be fun"” in the LA Times crossword is ITLL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 13, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 57-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“"C'mon, __ be fun"” answer

ITLL (4 letters)

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The answer is ITLL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"C'mon, __ be fun"”?

4 letters: ITLL.

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Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 13, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 57-Down.

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