Unwilling (to)

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LOATH means unwilling or reluctant, as in “loath to complain.” It is an adjective, commonly followed by “to.”

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A person hesitating before accepting an invitation

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This clue's Friday, August 21, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1Graduate from a balance bike
  2. 6"Zounds!"
  3. 10"Not only that ... "
  4. 14Sauce for chipotles
  5. 15German automaker
  6. 16Nana's daughter
  7. 17Collar clip-on
  8. 18Hard punch
  9. 19Big name in morning TV
  10. 20Get the gray out, say
  11. 21"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
  12. 24Caitlin Clark's home state
  13. 25Topical antiseptic
  14. 26"A light coffee, and do not drop it, please" request?
  15. 31Small flower?
  16. 32Raw minerals
  17. 33"Nature" airer
  18. 36Biblical name of ancient Syria
  19. 37Wolverines and Badgers
  20. 39Canada Goose garment
  21. 40Inquire
  22. 41Head of a museum?
  23. 42Full of passion
  24. 43"I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
  25. 46Future resident
  26. 49Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang
  27. 50Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
  28. 53Greek T
  29. 56Tofu nutrient
  30. 57Drama honor
  31. 58Feature of some accents
  32. 60Smoothie berry
  33. 61Merino, e.g.
  34. 62"Pale Blue Dot" subject
  35. 63Top of many an indoor stadium
  36. 64Trawling equipment
  37. 65Clothe

Down

  1. 1Took care of, say
  2. 2Circular current
  3. 3Shower with love, with "on"
  4. 4Old hoops gp.
  5. 5Daily record
  6. 6Causes of some grade inflation
  7. 7Beach party?
  8. 8For two voices, in music
  9. 9Archaeologists' workplaces
  10. 10Mardi Gras event
  11. 11Video game brother
  12. 12Let out, as pigs
  13. 13Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
  14. 22Have
  15. 23Auction units
  16. 24Bullet point
  17. 26Bracket org.
  18. 27Messes up
  19. 28Ineffective
  20. 29Unwilling (to)
  21. 30Branch
  22. 33Ballad writer
  23. 34Oak exterior
  24. 35Ocular woe
  25. 37__ service
  26. 38Medium ability
  27. 39"Ta-ta!"
  28. 41Cutting comeback
  29. 42Toyed (with)
  30. 43"Stop being such a jerk!"
  31. 44Singing in some Ricola ads
  32. 45Shakira's "__ Wolf"
  33. 46"Odyssey" prelude
  34. 47Many a "Breaking Bad" figure
  35. 48Clock-changing hr.
  36. 51Cor anglais kin
  37. 52Real hoot
  38. 53Scale button
  39. 54Tunneling pests
  40. 55Cries of disgust
  41. 59Tug-of-__

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Graduate from a balance bike — Answer: PEDAL. Hint: It’s the foot-powered upgrade that makes a two-wheeler go. 🚲
  2. 6. "Zounds!" — Answer: EGAD. Hint: This old-fashioned exclamation expresses sudden surprise. 😮
  3. 10. "Not only that ... " — Answer: PLUS. Hint: This additive word brings another point into the conversation. ➕
  4. 14. Sauce for chipotles — Answer: ADOBO. Hint: Look to a smoky Mexican sauce made with dried chiles and spices. 🌶️
  5. 15. German automaker — Answer: AUDI. Hint: This four-ringed marque is a famous maker of German cars. 🚗
  6. 16. Nana's daughter — Answer: AUNT. Hint: In the family tree, she is your parent’s sister. 👪
  7. 17. Collar clip-on — Answer: IDTAG. Hint: A small identification label can attach neatly to a pet’s collar. 🏷️
  8. 18. Hard punch — Answer: SLUG. Hint: In boxing, this forceful blow can drop an opponent. 🥊
  9. 19. Big name in morning TV — Answer: RIPA. Hint: This lively TV host is known for a long-running morning chat show. 📺
  10. 20. Get the gray out, say — Answer: DYE. Hint: Restore a youthful look by changing the hair’s color. 💇
  11. 21. "A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request? — Answer: BOYLESLAGER. Hint: This playful order pairs a gas-law reference with a bubbly brew. 🍺
  12. 24. Caitlin Clark's home state — Answer: IOWA. Hint: The basketball star hails from the Hawkeye State. 🏀
  13. 25. Topical antiseptic — Answer: IODINE. Hint: This familiar brown liquid is dabbed on cuts to help prevent infection. 🩹
  14. 26. "A light coffee, and do not drop it, please" request? — Answer: NEWTONSLATTE. Hint: This punny café order combines a famous scientist with a milky coffee. ☕
  15. 31. Small flower? — Answer: CREEK. Hint: Think of something that flows, but on a much smaller scale than a river. 🌊
  16. 32. Raw minerals — Answer: ORES. Hint: These extracted earth materials await processing into useful metals. ⛏️
  17. 33. "Nature" airer — Answer: PBS. Hint: This public broadcaster is home to a beloved wildlife and science series. 📺
  18. 36. Biblical name of ancient Syria — Answer: ARAM. Hint: This ancient biblical region lay north of the land of Israel. 🗺️
  19. 37. Wolverines and Badgers — Answer: TEAMS. Hint: Both are nicknames for college athletic squads. 🏟️
  20. 39. Canada Goose garment — Answer: COAT. Hint: The winterwear brand is especially known for its warm outer layer. 🧥
  21. 40. Inquire — Answer: ASK. Hint: Use this simple verb when seeking information. 🔎
  22. 41. Head of a museum? — Answer: BUST. Hint: A sculpted torso might be the museum’s literal head. 🗿
  23. 42. Full of passion — Answer: FIERY. Hint: Think of someone burning with enthusiasm or intensity. 🔥
  24. 43. "I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request? — Answer: MURPHYSLATKE. Hint: This playful order requests a potato pancake while expecting a fast-food side instead. 🍟
  25. 46. Future resident — Answer: INTERN. Hint: A trainee may eventually become a permanent member of the profession. 🎓
  26. 49. Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang — Answer: OHIO. Hint: Gen Alpha may use this place-name as a label for something painfully awkward. 😬
  27. 50. Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across? — Answer: LAWANDORDER. Hint: Think of both courtroom justice and a familiar police procedural title. ⚖️
  28. 53. Greek T — Answer: TAU. Hint: This Greek letter sounds like a famous Egyptian landmark’s name. 🏛️
  29. 56. Tofu nutrient — Answer: IRON. Hint: This mineral helps carry oxygen through the body and appears in soy foods. 💪
  30. 57. Drama honor — Answer: OBIE. Hint: This theater prize honors excellence in off-Broadway productions. 🎭
  31. 58. Feature of some accents — Answer: TWANG. Hint: A distinctive nasal or musical quality can make a regional voice stand out. 🗣️
  32. 60. Smoothie berry — Answer: ACAI. Hint: This small purple South American fruit often stars in chilled breakfast bowls. 🫐
  33. 61. Merino, e.g. — Answer: WOOL. Hint: Think of the soft fiber prized from a certain sheep breed. 🐑
  34. 62. "Pale Blue Dot" subject — Answer: EARTH. Hint: Carl Sagan famously described this world as a tiny speck in space. 🌍
  35. 63. Top of many an indoor stadium — Answer: DOME. Hint: A curved ceiling often caps a large sports venue. 🏟️
  36. 64. Trawling equipment — Answer: NETS. Hint: Fishermen drag these mesh barriers through the water to catch sea life. 🎣
  37. 65. Clothe — Answer: DRESS. Hint: To outfit someone is to do this. 👗

Down

  1. 1. Took care of, say — Answer: PAID. Hint: You may have done this after settling a bill or compensating someone. 💳
  2. 2. Circular current — Answer: EDDY. Hint: A whirlpool-like swirl in air or water has this name. 🌊
  3. 3. Shower with love, with "on" — Answer: DOTE. Hint: Pair a verb for loving attention with the word meaning activated. 💕
  4. 4. Old hoops gp. — Answer: ABA. Hint: This defunct basketball league once rivaled the NBA. 🏀
  5. 5. Daily record — Answer: LOGBOOK. Hint: It is where you chronicle each day's events. 📖
  6. 6. Causes of some grade inflation — Answer: EASYAS. Hint: Generous assignments can make top marks plentiful. 🎓
  7. 7. Beach party? — Answer: GULL. Hint: A feathered shoreline reveler might crash this gathering. 🐦
  8. 8. For two voices, in music — Answer: ADUE. Hint: This musical direction calls for two performers together. 🎶
  9. 9. Archaeologists' workplaces — Answer: DIGSITES. Hint: Researchers uncover the past at these excavated locations. ⛏️
  10. 10. Mardi Gras event — Answer: PARADE. Hint: Colorful floats and costumed crowds fill this celebration. 🎭
  11. 11. Video game brother — Answer: LUIGI. Hint: Mario's green-clad brother is the likely fellow. 🎮
  12. 12. Let out, as pigs — Answer: UNPEN. Hint: Release livestock from their enclosure with this action. 🐖
  13. 13. Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps — Answer: STARE. Hint: A fixed gaze may reveal the hidden three-dimensional image. 👀
  14. 22. Have — Answer: OWN. Hint: To possess something is to do this. 🏠
  15. 23. Auction units — Answer: LOTS. Hint: Bidders compete for these grouped offerings. 🔨
  16. 24. Bullet point — Answer: ITEM. Hint: A single entry on a list fits this description. 📌
  17. 26. Bracket org. — Answer: NCAA. Hint: This college sports organization oversees many tournaments. 🏆
  18. 27. Messes up — Answer: ERRS. Hint: Anyone who makes mistakes occasionally does this. 😬
  19. 28. Ineffective — Answer: WEAK. Hint: Something lacking strength or impact can be described this way. 💨
  20. 29. Unwilling (to) — Answer: LOATH. Hint: Someone reluctant or disinclined is feeling this. 🙅
  21. 30. Branch — Answer: ARM. Hint: This can extend from either a tree or a person. 🌳
  22. 33. Ballad writer — Answer: POET. Hint: A creator of lyrical verse may fill this role. ✍️
  23. 34. Oak exterior — Answer: BARK. Hint: A tree's rough outer covering has this name. 🌲
  24. 35. Ocular woe — Answer: STYE. Hint: A small, painful eyelid bump can cause this irritating eye trouble. 👁️
  25. 37. __ service — Answer: TURNDOWN. Hint: Hotel staff provide this evening room-refreshing service. 🛏️
  26. 38. Medium ability — Answer: ESP. Hint: A psychic’s supposed sixth sense. 🔮
  27. 39. "Ta-ta!" — Answer: CIAO. Hint: A breezy way to say goodbye. 👋
  28. 41. Cutting comeback — Answer: BURN. Hint: A sharp retort that stings. 🔥
  29. 42. Toyed (with) — Answer: FLIRTED. Hint: Teased someone romantically without serious commitment. 😉
  30. 43. "Stop being such a jerk!" — Answer: MEANIE. Hint: A childish label for someone behaving nastily. 😠
  31. 44. Singing in some Ricola ads — Answer: YODELS. Hint: Performs the distinctive alpine vocal style heard in those commercials. 🏔️
  32. 45. Shakira's "__ Wolf" — Answer: SHE. Hint: Fill in the pronoun missing from this song title. 🎵
  33. 46. "Odyssey" prelude — Answer: ILIAD. Hint: This Homeric epic comes before its better-known sequel. 📜
  34. 47. Many a "Breaking Bad" figure — Answer: NARCO. Hint: A drug-world character is often described this way. 💊
  35. 48. Clock-changing hr. — Answer: TWOAM. Hint: This early-morning hour is commonly affected by the time change. ⏰
  36. 51. Cor anglais kin — Answer: OBOE. Hint: This woodwind relative has a clear, reedy voice. 🎶
  37. 52. Real hoot — Answer: RIOT. Hint: A person or event that is exceptionally funny. 😂
  38. 53. Scale button — Answer: TARE. Hint: Press it to zero out the container’s weight. ⚖️
  39. 54. Tunneling pests — Answer: ANTS. Hint: Tiny colony insects that may create underground passageways. 🐜
  40. 55. Cries of disgust — Answer: UGHS. Hint: Short exclamations made when something is especially gross. 🤢
  41. 59. Tug-of-__ — Answer: WAR. Hint: The classic rope-pulling contest. 🪢

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The answer to “Unwilling (to)” in the LA Times crossword is LOATH — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 21, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 29-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.

“Unwilling (to)” answer

LOATH (5 letters)

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What is the answer to “Unwilling (to)”?

The answer is LOATH, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on August 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Unwilling (to)”?

5 letters: LOATH.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on August 21, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 29-Down.

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