Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps

Latest answer — July 14, 2026

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Think of a prestigious race where champions are celebrated with floral crowns! 🏇

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  1. 1Kit prepped by many soon-to-be parents
  2. 6Hourglass filler
  3. 10Cruise ship amenity
  4. 13"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" spinoff
  5. 14Arboretum growth
  6. 15Massaman curry cuisine
  7. 16Declare void
  8. 17Not seasonal, as an indoor ski resort
  9. 19Hither and __
  10. 20Grampa Simpson
  11. 22Hearty steaks
  12. 23Petrol pump brand
  13. 25Aromatic herb
  14. 26Writer/actor Rogen
  15. 28"Yo te __"
  16. 30Sing with a trill
  17. 34Texter's qualifier
  18. 35Gratuity
  19. 36Pants measurement
  20. 37Alphabet ender
  21. 38Pheasant family members with showy mates
  22. 40Home screen icon
  23. 41Pencil part
  24. 43Writer Rand
  25. 44Tech review site
  26. 45Some van rentals
  27. 46Caddie's stand
  28. 47Like some skin
  29. 48Stockpile
  30. 50Intense anger
  31. 52Pass on, as an unwanted present
  32. 54Forensics letters
  33. 55Quite popular
  34. 58Idaho city named for a Shoshone chief
  35. 60Fixed gaze
  36. 62Make, as a salary
  37. 63Sort of blue?
  38. 64Part of a regular routine
  39. 65"Minions: The Rise of __"
  40. 66Class with asanas
  41. 67Bottomless pit

Down

  1. 1Word before scale or whale
  2. 2"This is really bad!"
  3. 3Omnivorous shark with a distinctive face
  4. 4Soccer star Freddy who played for D.C. United
  5. 5Fancy parties
  6. 6Lid inflammation
  7. 7"You __ My Sunshine"
  8. 8Under, poetically
  9. 9Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps
  10. 10Elisabeth of "Cobra Kai"
  11. 11Chef's vessels
  12. 12Assistance
  13. 15Products often applied before moisturizers
  14. 18"Friends, __, countrymen ... "
  15. 21Course that may be taught by the Coast Guard
  16. 24"The Chi" airer, briefly
  17. 25Places where magicians' rabbits may hide, or what can be found in 3-, 9-, 21-, and 31-Down
  18. 26Jeweler's gadget
  19. 27Abrasive board
  20. 29The Dolphins, on scoreboards
  21. 31Collectible stuffed toy of the 1990s
  22. 32Spot for a pin
  23. 33Meaningless, as a promise
  24. 38Student driver's document
  25. 39Spud bud
  26. 42One with a plant- and fish-based diet
  27. 44Small part of a gear
  28. 49First pope called "The Great"
  29. 51Hinds of "9-1-1"
  30. 52Rumble in the jungle
  31. 53Linen shade
  32. 54Soda choice
  33. 56Purple spring flower
  34. 57Is hip to
  35. 58Cribbage piece
  36. 59Streaming hitch
  37. 61Bar bill

The answer to “Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps” in the LA Times crossword is DERBYWINNERS — a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 14, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 9-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.

“Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps” answer

DERBYWINNERS (12 letters)

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Why the answer is DERBYWINNERS

Think of a prestigious race where champions are celebrated with floral crowns! 🏇

When else has “Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps” appeared?

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July 14, 2026 (most recent) → DERBYWINNERS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps”?

The answer is DERBYWINNERS, a 12-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on July 14, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps”?

12 letters: DERBYWINNERS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on July 14, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 9-Down.

Can “Horses awarded garlands of roses, perhaps” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for July 14, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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