L. A. Times, Sun, Jul 5, 2026 - "EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITIES"

By Sheldon Polonsky · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 20__ suitLEISURE
  2. 21Move quietlyTIPTOE
  3. 30PinchDRIB
  4. 54Great painAGONY
  5. 71See 66-AcrossIMPOSSIBLE
  6. 87CutSAWED
  7. 102Apply (for)PUTIN
  8. 104BypassesSKIPS
  9. 108SpellboundRAPT
  10. 109Naval fleetARMADA
  11. 121Ankle-relatedTARSAL
  12. 123Focus group?LENSES
  13. 124RegisterENROLL

Down

  1. 7Took holdSETIN
  2. 12UnearthROOTUP
  3. 16Band aideROADIE
  4. 17Rubber-stampAPPROVE
  5. 18PensionerRETIREE
  6. 40CushionPAD
  7. 52__ milkSKIM
  8. 57SnoozeNAP
  9. 83Pen tipsNIBS
  10. 85EagerKEEN
  11. 90OutfitsAPPAREL
  12. 91Guest's guestPLUSONE
  13. 96DeadlockIMPASSE
  14. 99SF NFL teamNINERS
  15. 104OlfactionSMELL
  16. 109To bootALSO
  17. 111VittlesGRUB
  18. 114Winds downENDS

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Does some chiropractic work — Answer: ADJUSTS
  2. 8. Story links — Answer: STAIRS
  3. 14. Southeast Africa's "Sunshine City" — Answer: HARARE
  4. 20. __ suit — Answer: LEISURE
  5. 21. Move quietly — Answer: TIPTOE
  6. 22. Takes a hand in Vegas, perhaps — Answer: ELOPES
  7. 23. Most popular member of a 1960s television family? — Answer: FAVORITEJETSON
  8. 25. Keep time with rhythmically — Answer: CLAPTO
  9. 26. Actor Guinness — Answer: ALEC
  10. 27. Shields on some helmets — Answer: VISORS
  11. 28. Clock sound — Answer: TOCK
  12. 30. Pinch — Answer: DRIB
  13. 31. "I won't __ words ... " — Answer: MINCE
  14. 32. Reading with medium comprehension? — Answer: AURA
  15. 33. Pore strip brand — Answer: BIORE
  16. 34. National park in Maine — Answer: ACADIA. Hint: This scenic Maine park includes much of Mount Desert Island. 🏞️
  17. 38. "People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.? — Answer: CARPETPEEVES
  18. 41. Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream? — Answer: VANILLATEASE
  19. 45. Read quickly — Answer: SCAN
  20. 46. Antidiscrimination in the workplace inits. — Answer: EEO
  21. 47. Hold firmly — Answer: GRIP
  22. 48. Party planners — Answer: HOSTS
  23. 49. Den fixture — Answer: HDTV
  24. 51. Display an unfair lack of confidence in — Answer: SELLSHORT
  25. 54. Great pain — Answer: AGONY
  26. 58. Cornstarch brand — Answer: ARGO
  27. 62. Acceptable — Answer: OKAY
  28. 63. Nebraska city — Answer: OMAHA
  29. 64. Less substantial — Answer: AIRIER
  30. 66. With 71-Across, terse rejection note? — Answer: SUBMISSION
  31. 71. See 66-Across — Answer: IMPOSSIBLE
  32. 73. Expressway entrance — Answer: ONRAMP
  33. 74. Smock stain — Answer: PAINT
  34. 76. Grilled fruta on some tacos — Answer: PINA
  35. 77. "Get outta here!" — Answer: SCAT
  36. 78. Panna __: Italian dessert — Answer: COTTA
  37. 79. High-fiber cereal ingredient — Answer: WHEATBRAN
  38. 84. Heath bar alternative — Answer: SKOR
  39. 87. Cut — Answer: SAWED
  40. 89. Anderson of "WKRP in Cincinnati" — Answer: LONI
  41. 90. BOLO kin — Answer: APB. Hint: It’s a police alert sent out to help locate a person of interest. 🚓
  42. 93. __ Games: Fortnite company — Answer: EPIC
  43. 95. Part-time gig at a summer camp? — Answer: CABINSIDEJOB
  44. 98. Perfect nursery gift for a future astronomer? — Answer: PLANETMOBILE
  45. 101. Brick-and-mortar workers — Answer: MASONS
  46. 102. Apply (for) — Answer: PUTIN
  47. 103. Digital read — Answer: EMAG
  48. 104. Bypasses — Answer: SKIPS
  49. 107. Pt. of YMCA — Answer: ASSN
  50. 108. Spellbound — Answer: RAPT. Hint: Completely captivated by something fascinating. ✨
  51. 109. Naval fleet — Answer: ARMADA
  52. 111. Sticky stuff — Answer: GLUE
  53. 115. Cesar who played the Joker — Answer: ROMERO
  54. 117. Sign of overwork for a bird of prey? — Answer: EAGLEEYESTRAIN
  55. 120. Summer months in Argentina — Answer: ENEROS
  56. 121. Ankle-related — Answer: TARSAL
  57. 122. Taken for granted — Answer: ASSUMED
  58. 123. Focus group? — Answer: LENSES
  59. 124. Register — Answer: ENROLL
  60. 125. Catch of the day choice — Answer: SEABASS

Down

  1. 1. Italian auto, familiarly — Answer: ALFA
  2. 2. "Agreed!" — Answer: DEAL
  3. 3. "__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hit — Answer: JIVE
  4. 4. Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019 — Answer: USOC
  5. 5. California's Big __ — Answer: SUR
  6. 6. Not even a little important — Answer: TRIVIAL
  7. 7. Took hold — Answer: SETIN
  8. 8. Missouri city nickname — Answer: STJOE
  9. 9. Subscription level — Answer: TIER. Hint: Streaming and membership plans are often organized into one of these ranks. 📶
  10. 10. Bldg. units — Answer: APTS
  11. 11. Part of FWIW — Answer: ITS
  12. 12. Unearth — Answer: ROOTUP
  13. 13. Spanish gentlemen — Answer: SENORES
  14. 14. "Darn it all to __!" — Answer: HECK
  15. 15. Everyone — Answer: ALL. Hint: This word includes every person in the group 👥
  16. 16. Band aide — Answer: ROADIE. Hint: This backstage helper ensures the show goes on smoothly! 🎸
  17. 17. Rubber-stamp — Answer: APPROVE
  18. 18. Pensioner — Answer: RETIREE
  19. 19. Anka song with a Spanish title — Answer: ESOBESO
  20. 24. Key near F1 — Answer: ESC
  21. 29. Like a good advertising jingle — Answer: CATCHY
  22. 31. Thou squared — Answer: MIL
  23. 32. Amount to — Answer: ARE
  24. 33. Inclination — Answer: BENT
  25. 34. Many sports nos. — Answer: AVGS
  26. 35. Give a darn — Answer: CARE
  27. 36. Source of indigo — Answer: ANIL
  28. 37. Tact-ical experts? — Answer: DIPLOMATS
  29. 38. Purr former — Answer: CAT
  30. 39. Breakfast tea variety — Answer: ASSAM
  31. 40. Cushion — Answer: PAD
  32. 42. Nautical greetings — Answer: AHOYS
  33. 43. The Raptors, on schedules — Answer: TOR
  34. 44. Inexact fig. — Answer: EST
  35. 50. Unknown qualities — Answer: VARIABLES
  36. 52. __ milk — Answer: SKIM
  37. 53. Locking device — Answer: HASP
  38. 55. Trot or canter — Answer: GAIT
  39. 56. Omega, in physics — Answer: OHM
  40. 57. Snooze — Answer: NAP. Hint: A brief stretch of daytime sleep can be wonderfully refreshing. 😴
  41. 59. Barbecue bone — Answer: RIB
  42. 60. Take shape — Answer: GEL
  43. 61. Mine deposit — Answer: ORE
  44. 63. "Got this, boss" — Answer: ONIT
  45. 64. Java's home — Answer: ASIA
  46. 65. Ain't right? — Answer: ISNT
  47. 66. Brillo rival — Answer: SOS
  48. 67. Mom's bro — Answer: UNC
  49. 68. Bali garment — Answer: BRA
  50. 69. Big day for a co. — Answer: IPO
  51. 70. Protein bar grain — Answer: OAT
  52. 72. News stands? — Answer: OPEDS
  53. 75. Sounding congested — Answer: NASAL
  54. 78. Black Sea peninsula — Answer: CRIMEA. Hint: This peninsula projects into the northern Black Sea. 🌊
  55. 79. "Wonder Woman" backdrop, briefly — Answer: WWI
  56. 80. Lady bird — Answer: HEN
  57. 81. Spanish red — Answer: ROJO
  58. 82. Soon, quaintly — Answer: ANON
  59. 83. Pen tips — Answer: NIBS. Hint: Think of the pointy parts that help create beautiful writing! 🖊️
  60. 85. Eager — Answer: KEEN
  61. 86. Take one's pick — Answer: OPT
  62. 88. 1860s prez — Answer: ABE
  63. 90. Outfits — Answer: APPAREL
  64. 91. Guest's guest — Answer: PLUSONE
  65. 92. Some cricket players — Answer: BATSMEN
  66. 94. Try for the title — Answer: COMPETE
  67. 95. Smoke, briefly — Answer: CIG
  68. 96. Deadlock — Answer: IMPASSE
  69. 97. Some govt. lawyers — Answer: DAS
  70. 99. SF NFL team — Answer: NINERS
  71. 100. Luzon peninsula on Manila Bay — Answer: BATAAN
  72. 104. Olfaction — Answer: SMELL
  73. 105. "Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" books — Answer: KAY
  74. 106. Think tank output — Answer: IDEAS
  75. 108. Dress for Less discount store — Answer: ROSS
  76. 109. To boot — Answer: ALSO. Hint: A concise way to say “in addition.” ➕
  77. 110. "It's been __!" — Answer: REAL
  78. 111. Vittles — Answer: GRUB
  79. 112. Tibetan monk — Answer: LAMA. Hint: This spiritual teacher is associated with Tibetan Buddhism and is often regarded as a guide or leader. 🧘
  80. 113. Informal reversals — Answer: UIES
  81. 114. Winds down — Answer: ENDS
  82. 116. Fish-to-be — Answer: ROE
  83. 118. "So frustrating!" — Answer: GRR
  84. 119. PreCheck org. — Answer: TSA. Hint: This federal agency runs the program that lets approved travelers speed through airport security. ✈️

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Does some chiropractic workADJUSTS
8Story linksSTAIRS
14Southeast Africa's "Sunshine City"HARARE
20__ suitLEISURE
21Move quietlyTIPTOE
22Takes a hand in Vegas, perhapsELOPES
23Most popular member of a 1960s television family?FAVORITEJETSON
25Keep time with rhythmicallyCLAPTO
26Actor GuinnessALEC
27Shields on some helmetsVISORS
28Clock soundTOCK
30PinchDRIB
31"I won't __ words ... "MINCE
32Reading with medium comprehension?AURA
33Pore strip brandBIORE
34National park in MaineACADIA
38"People walk all over me," "No one appreciates my rugged good looks," etc.?CARPETPEEVES
41Just a hint of flavor in some ice cream?VANILLATEASE
45Read quicklySCAN
46Antidiscrimination in the workplace inits.EEO
47Hold firmlyGRIP
48Party plannersHOSTS
49Den fixtureHDTV
51Display an unfair lack of confidence inSELLSHORT
54Great painAGONY
58Cornstarch brandARGO
62AcceptableOKAY
63Nebraska cityOMAHA
64Less substantialAIRIER
66With 71-Across, terse rejection note?SUBMISSION
71See 66-AcrossIMPOSSIBLE
73Expressway entranceONRAMP
74Smock stainPAINT
76Grilled fruta on some tacosPINA
77"Get outta here!"SCAT
78Panna __: Italian dessertCOTTA
79High-fiber cereal ingredientWHEATBRAN
84Heath bar alternativeSKOR
87CutSAWED
89Anderson of "WKRP in Cincinnati"LONI
90BOLO kinAPB
93__ Games: Fortnite companyEPIC
95Part-time gig at a summer camp?CABINSIDEJOB
98Perfect nursery gift for a future astronomer?PLANETMOBILE
101Brick-and-mortar workersMASONS
102Apply (for)PUTIN
103Digital readEMAG
104BypassesSKIPS
107Pt. of YMCAASSN
108SpellboundRAPT
109Naval fleetARMADA
111Sticky stuffGLUE
115Cesar who played the JokerROMERO
117Sign of overwork for a bird of prey?EAGLEEYESTRAIN
120Summer months in ArgentinaENEROS
121Ankle-relatedTARSAL
122Taken for grantedASSUMED
123Focus group?LENSES
124RegisterENROLL
125Catch of the day choiceSEABASS

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Italian auto, familiarlyALFA
2"Agreed!"DEAL
3"__ Talkin'": 1975 Bee Gees hitJIVE
4Games org. that added a "P" to its initials in 2019USOC
5California's Big __SUR
6Not even a little importantTRIVIAL
7Took holdSETIN
8Missouri city nicknameSTJOE
9Subscription levelTIER
10Bldg. unitsAPTS
11Part of FWIWITS
12UnearthROOTUP
13Spanish gentlemenSENORES
14"Darn it all to __!"HECK
15EveryoneALL
16Band aideROADIE
17Rubber-stampAPPROVE
18PensionerRETIREE
19Anka song with a Spanish titleESOBESO
24Key near F1ESC
29Like a good advertising jingleCATCHY
31Thou squaredMIL
32Amount toARE
33InclinationBENT
34Many sports nos.AVGS
35Give a darnCARE
36Source of indigoANIL
37Tact-ical experts?DIPLOMATS
38Purr formerCAT
39Breakfast tea varietyASSAM
40CushionPAD
42Nautical greetingsAHOYS
43The Raptors, on schedulesTOR
44Inexact fig.EST
50Unknown qualitiesVARIABLES
52__ milkSKIM
53Locking deviceHASP
55Trot or canterGAIT
56Omega, in physicsOHM
57SnoozeNAP
59Barbecue boneRIB
60Take shapeGEL
61Mine depositORE
63"Got this, boss"ONIT
64Java's homeASIA
65Ain't right?ISNT
66Brillo rivalSOS
67Mom's broUNC
68Bali garmentBRA
69Big day for a co.IPO
70Protein bar grainOAT
72News stands?OPEDS
75Sounding congestedNASAL
78Black Sea peninsulaCRIMEA
79"Wonder Woman" backdrop, brieflyWWI
80Lady birdHEN
81Spanish redROJO
82Soon, quaintlyANON
83Pen tipsNIBS
85EagerKEEN
86Take one's pickOPT
881860s prezABE
90OutfitsAPPAREL
91Guest's guestPLUSONE
92Some cricket playersBATSMEN
94Try for the titleCOMPETE
95Smoke, brieflyCIG
96DeadlockIMPASSE
97Some govt. lawyersDAS
99SF NFL teamNINERS
100Luzon peninsula on Manila BayBATAAN
104OlfactionSMELL
105"Funny Face" actress Thompson who wrote the "Eloise" booksKAY
106Think tank outputIDEAS
108Dress for Less discount storeROSS
109To bootALSO
110"It's been __!"REAL
111VittlesGRUB
112Tibetan monkLAMA
113Informal reversalsUIES
114Winds downENDS
116Fish-to-beROE
118"So frustrating!"GRR
119PreCheck org.TSA

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