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Need today's LA Times Crossword answers? The full solution to the daily Los Angeles Times puzzle — dated July 8, 2026 — sits at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid is released. The LA Times crossword is one of the most widely syndicated puzzles in America, printed in hundreds of papers and played free online, so millions solve it every day. Whether you're checking a finished grid, stuck on a single square, or want the whole answer key, every across and down solution is listed below.
Today's LA Times Crossword answers
Today's solution appears above, split into Across and Down exactly as the puzzle numbers them. If you only need one word, each answer is listed separately so you can reveal the clue that's stumping you and keep going on the rest. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as the LA Times publishes it, so this is always the fastest place to check today's answers.
About the LA Times Crossword
The Los Angeles Times crossword is a syndicated daily 15×15 puzzle (with a larger Sunday grid) distributed by Tribune Content Agency, which means it appears in newspapers far beyond Los Angeles and online across many sites. Edited by Patti Varol, it's known for being friendly and accessible — smooth, fair cluing with playful themes — which makes it a favourite for solvers who find the toughest end of the New York Times week too punishing. It follows a gentle-to-harder weekly arc, but even its late-week puzzles tend to be more approachable than the NYT's Fridays and Saturdays.
How the LA Times puzzle compares to the NYT
They're both classic American 15×15 crosswords, but they have different reputations:
| LA Times | NYT (main) | |
|---|---|---|
| Grid size | 15×15 (larger Sunday) | 15×15 (21×21 Sunday) |
| Difficulty | Accessible, smooth | Ramps to a hard Saturday |
| Cost | Free online | Games subscription |
| Cluing style | Fair, playful themes | Heavy wordplay, misdirection |
| Best for | Everyday solvers | Solvers who want a stiff challenge |
Tips for solving the LA Times Crossword
- Crack the theme early. LA Times puzzles are usually themed, and the long theme answers often share a twist — spotting it hands you several long entries at once.
- Start with the fill-in-the-blanks. They're the quickest points and flood the grid with crossing letters.
- Trust the crossings. A clue you can't get alone usually falls once its crossing words are in place.
- Watch the endings. Plurals end in S, past-tense answers in ED — free letters once you notice the clue's tense.
- Use the solver for one answer. Our crossword solver reveals a single clue's answer from your known letters, without spoiling the rest.
Browse past LA Times answers
Every previous LA Times puzzle is archived on this page by date, with its complete across and down solutions. It's the quickest way to check yesterday's grid, finish a Sunday you set aside, or track down a clue you couldn't crack. The archive updates automatically each day — today's answers roll into it as the next puzzle publishes — so it stays complete without spoiling the current day.
Browse more puzzles on the crossword solver, or use it to crack any clue from any publication.
Frequently asked questions
What are today's LA Times Crossword answers?
The full Across and Down solution for today's puzzle (July 8, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as it's released.
What time is the LA Times Crossword released?
The puzzle is available daily, typically overnight, so it's ready first thing each morning. We post the answers as soon as the grid goes live.
Is the LA Times Crossword harder than the NYT?
Generally it's more accessible — smooth, fair cluing with playful themes, and its late-week puzzles are gentler than the NYT's Fridays and Saturdays.
How do I reveal just one answer?
Each answer is listed separately here, or use the crossword solver to reveal a single clue's answer from your known letters.
Where can I find past LA Times answers?
Every previous puzzle is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.