LA Times Crossword Answers Today

By Mark Axel · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1"To __ their own"EACH
  2. 5One with a supporting role?PILLAR
  3. 11Giggle syllableHEE
  4. 14Potatoes, in Indian dishesALOO
  5. 15Nutty Italian cheeseASIAGO
  6. 16Verbal fillersUMS
  7. 17"I want all the juicy details!"SPILLTHETEA
  8. 19Was introduced toMET
  9. 20Tightens (up)TENSES
  10. 21"If I had to bet ... "ODDSARE
  11. 23"Use your umbrella!"STAYDRY
  12. 26"Aladdin" figureGENIE
  13. 27Features of some old socksHOLES
  14. 29Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia MalininQUADAXEL
  15. 31Feature of some old socksODOR
  16. 32Replay reviewerREF
  17. 33First aid proEMT
  18. 34With 37-Across, place for a pawdicurePET
  19. 35Emoji from one who's downSADFACE
  20. 37See 34-AcrossSPA
  21. 40FittingAPT
  22. 41"Gross!"ICK
  23. 42Inner workingsGUTS
  24. 43Makes a clutch putt, perhapsSAVESPAR
  25. 46Key mistakes?TYPOS
  26. 47Heart chambersATRIA
  27. 48"Want to play again?"ONEMORE
  28. 50Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in CubaBACARDI
  29. 52Oscars, e.g.AWARDS
  30. 55PretendACT
  31. 56Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally areGANGBUSTERS
  32. 59__ lodgeSKI
  33. 60Like loose lacesUNTIED
  34. 61Pulitzer-winning novelist JenniferEGAN
  35. 62"Exit full screen" keyESC
  36. 63Get cozyNESTLE
  37. 64Cries noisilySOBS

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  1. 1Direction that plays first in mahjongEAST
  2. 2Mont Blanc, par exempleALPE
  3. 3Place that welcomes change?COINSLOT
  4. 4Wild West costume accessoryHOLSTER
  5. 5Easy markPATSY
  6. 6Kinda sortaISH
  7. 7FalsehoodLIE
  8. 8"Stay the Night" singer JacksonLATOYA
  9. 9Like 15-AcrossAGED
  10. 10Occasion to wear away uniformsROADGAME
  11. 11CompassionateHUMANE
  12. 12Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New OrleansEMERIL
  13. 13Cosmetician LauderESTEE
  14. 18Grassy expansesLEAS
  15. 22Message one may wish to open in privateSEXT
  16. 24Kicked out of a competition, brieflyDQED
  17. 25ScoundrelRUFFIAN
  18. 27Word with bell or barHOP
  19. 28Lines of praiseODE
  20. 30Dealer's handfulDECK
  21. 32"Aw, shoot!"RATS
  22. 35Free diver's weaponSPEARGUN
  23. 36Unit of farmlandACRE
  24. 37Id counterpartSUPEREGO
  25. 38Vacation hrs.PTO
  26. 39Pack animalASS
  27. 40Nike rivalAVIA
  28. 42Takes turns?GYRATES
  29. 43Library areaSTACKS
  30. 44Powerfully coldARCTIC
  31. 45Score unitsPOINTS
  32. 46AAA offeringsTOWS
  33. 47Take down a pegABASE
  34. 49Apatow of "Euphoria"MAUDE
  35. 51Copenhagen nativeDANE
  36. 53Lacking pizzazzDRAB
  37. 54Form W-2 digitsSSNS
  38. 57"Scram!"GIT
  39. 58__ cantoBEL

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "To __ their own" — Answer: EACH. Hint: This phrase reminds us that everyone has different tastes and preferences. 😊
  2. 5. One with a supporting role? — Answer: PILLAR. Hint: Think of something that literally holds things up, whether in a building or behind a worthy cause 🏛️
  3. 11. Giggle syllable — Answer: HEE. Hint: A tiny sound you might make when something strikes your funny bone. 😂
  4. 14. Potatoes, in Indian dishes — Answer: ALOO. Hint: These starchy tubers are a staple in many spicy Indian curries and masalas. 🥔
  5. 15. Nutty Italian cheese — Answer: ASIAGO. Hint: Think of a firm, nutty cheese named for a town in Italy’s Veneto region. 🧀
  6. 16. Verbal fillers — Answer: UMS. Hint: These are the little sounds people make while searching for the right words 🤔
  7. 17. "I want all the juicy details!" — Answer: SPILLTHETEA. Hint: A playful way to ask someone to reveal the gossip is brewing. ☕
  8. 19. Was introduced to — Answer: MET. Hint: Came face-to-face with someone for the first time 🤝
  9. 20. Tightens (up) — Answer: TENSES. Hint: Makes something more taut, like a muscle or drumhead. 🥁
  10. 21. "If I had to bet ... " — Answer: ODDSARE. Hint: A phrase suggesting something is probably true or likely to happen. 🎲
  11. 23. "Use your umbrella!" — Answer: STAYDRY. Hint: A raincoat or canopy can help you avoid getting soaked. ☔
  12. 26. "Aladdin" figure — Answer: GENIE. Hint: This magical wish-granter helps Aladdin navigate his adventure. 🪔
  13. 27. Features of some old socks — Answer: HOLES. Hint: Think of the little gaps that appear when well-loved footwear gets too much wear 🧦
  14. 29. Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia Malinin — Answer: QUADAXEL. Hint: Think of the groundbreaking four-and-a-half-rotation leap that made skating history. ⛸️
  15. 31. Feature of some old socks — Answer: ODOR. Hint: After too many wears, they may develop an unpleasant smell 🧦
  16. 32. Replay reviewer — Answer: REF. Hint: This official checks the footage and makes the final call on disputed plays. 🏈
  17. 33. First aid pro — Answer: EMT. Hint: This emergency responder is trained to help before you reach the hospital 🚑
  18. 34. With 37-Across, place for a pawdicure — Answer: PET. Hint: Think of the furry customer who might enjoy a little nail salon treatment. 🐾
  19. 35. Emoji from one who's down — Answer: SADFACE. Hint: A gloomy little expression from someone feeling low 😔
  20. 37. See 34-Across — Answer: SPA. Hint: Look to 34-Across for the clue that unlocks this entry. 🔎
  21. 40. Fitting — Answer: APT. Hint: Think of a word meaning suitable or well-suited. 🎯
  22. 41. "Gross!" — Answer: ICK. Hint: A quick reaction when something feels truly disgusting 🤢
  23. 42. Inner workings — Answer: GUTS. Hint: Think of the essential parts hidden beneath the surface. ⚙️
  24. 43. Makes a clutch putt, perhaps — Answer: SAVESPAR. Hint: Handles a pressure-packed golf shot by keeping the score even. ⛳
  25. 46. Key mistakes? — Answer: TYPOS. Hint: Think of little errors made while tapping the keyboard. ⌨️
  26. 47. Heart chambers — Answer: ATRIA. Hint: Think of the heart’s two upper receiving rooms. ❤️
  27. 48. "Want to play again?" — Answer: ONEMORE. Hint: A cheerful invitation to repeat the game 🎲
  28. 50. Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in Cuba — Answer: BACARDI. Hint: This international drinks company traces its roots to a Cuban rum distillery. 🥃
  29. 52. Oscars, e.g. — Answer: AWARDS. Hint: Think of the honors presented to celebrate outstanding achievements 🏆
  30. 55. Pretend — Answer: ACT. Hint: Put on a performance or behave as though something is true 🎭
  31. 56. Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally are — Answer: GANGBUSTERS. Hint: Think of a phrase for spectacular success, with a playful nod to those three solid blocks on the grid. 🚀
  32. 59. __ lodge — Answer: SKI. Hint: Think of a snowy getaway where you warm up after a day on the slopes 🏔️
  33. 60. Like loose laces — Answer: UNTIED. Hint: Think of shoelaces that need a quick knot—they’re not securely fastened. 👟
  34. 61. Pulitzer-winning novelist Jennifer — Answer: EGAN. Hint: Think of the author behind the Pulitzer-winning novel A Visit from the Goon Squad. 📚
  35. 62. "Exit full screen" key — Answer: ESC. Hint: Press this key to leave full-screen mode in a hurry 🖥️
  36. 63. Get cozy — Answer: NESTLE. Hint: Make yourself snug and comfortable, like a bird settling into its home. 🪺
  37. 64. Cries noisily — Answer: SOBS. Hint: Lets out loud, tearful sounds when emotions overflow 😭

Down

  1. 1. Direction that plays first in mahjong — Answer: EAST. Hint: Think of the compass point linked with sunrise and the first seat in mahjong 🀄
  2. 2. Mont Blanc, par exemple — Answer: ALPE. Hint: Le Mont Blanc illustre un type de relief montagneux des hauteurs européennes. 🏔️
  3. 3. Place that welcomes change? — Answer: COINSLOT. Hint: Think of the opening where a machine happily accepts your spare change. 🪙
  4. 4. Wild West costume accessory — Answer: HOLSTER. Hint: A cowboy might wear this to keep a six-shooter close at hand 🤠
  5. 5. Easy mark — Answer: PATSY. Hint: Think of someone gullible who is easily taken advantage of. 🎯
  6. 6. Kinda sorta — Answer: ISH. Hint: A casual way to say “approximately” or “to some degree.” 🙂
  7. 7. Falsehood — Answer: LIE. Hint: A deliberate untruth told to mislead someone 🤥
  8. 8. "Stay the Night" singer Jackson — Answer: LATOYA. Hint: Think beyond Michael and Janet to another musical member of the Jackson family 🎤
  9. 9. Like 15-Across — Answer: AGED. Hint: Think of something mature or well-seasoned rather than fresh. 🍷
  10. 10. Occasion to wear away uniforms — Answer: ROADGAME. Hint: Think of a sporting event played away from home, where the visiting team dons its alternate uniforms. 🏀
  11. 11. Compassionate — Answer: HUMANE. Hint: Think of someone who treats people and animals with kindness and empathy. ❤️
  12. 12. Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New Orleans — Answer: EMERIL. Hint: Think of the chef famous for shouting “Bam!” and bringing bold Louisiana flavors to TV. 👨‍🍳
  13. 13. Cosmetician Lauder — Answer: ESTEE. Hint: Think of the cosmetics icon whose first name completes the famous Lauder brand. 💄
  14. 18. Grassy expanses — Answer: LEAS. Hint: Think of open pasturelands where livestock might graze. 🌿
  15. 22. Message one may wish to open in private — Answer: SEXT. Hint: A flirtatious digital note best viewed away from prying eyes 📱
  16. 24. Kicked out of a competition, briefly — Answer: DQED. Hint: This abbreviated result means a contestant was disqualified from the event. 🏁
  17. 25. Scoundrel — Answer: RUFFIAN. Hint: Think of a rough, rowdy villain who causes trouble 😈
  18. 27. Word with bell or bar — Answer: HOP. Hint: Think of a word that can follow both “bell” and “bar.” 🔔
  19. 28. Lines of praise — Answer: ODE. Hint: Think of short poetic tributes written to celebrate someone or something. ✍️
  20. 30. Dealer's handful — Answer: DECK. Hint: What a card dealer might hold ready for the next hand 🃏
  21. 32. "Aw, shoot!" — Answer: RATS. Hint: A mild exclamation of frustration when something goes wrong 😩
  22. 35. Free diver's weapon — Answer: SPEARGUN. Hint: An underwater hunter might use this to target fish while holding their breath. 🎯
  23. 36. Unit of farmland — Answer: ACRE. Hint: A common measure of land area, especially for fields and farms 🌾
  24. 37. Id counterpart — Answer: SUPEREGO. Hint: Think of the part of Freud’s psyche that acts as your inner moral referee. 🧠
  25. 38. Vacation hrs. — Answer: PTO. Hint: These are the hours you can use to take a break from work or enjoy a getaway. 🏖️
  26. 39. Pack animal — Answer: ASS. Hint: This sturdy beast is known for carrying heavy burdens. 🫏
  27. 40. Nike rival — Answer: AVIA. Hint: Think of a lesser-known athletic footwear brand that keeps pace with the big swoosh. 👟
  28. 42. Takes turns? — Answer: GYRATES. Hint: Think of something that spins and twirls around a central point. 🌀
  29. 43. Library area — Answer: STACKS. Hint: Find the library section where books are arranged in rows. 📚
  30. 44. Powerfully cold — Answer: ARCTIC. Hint: Picture the frozen polar region where temperatures really turn up the chill. ❄️
  31. 45. Score units — Answer: POINTS. Hint: These are what you rack up when you do well in a game. 🎯
  32. 46. AAA offerings — Answer: TOWS. Hint: Roadside-assistance services that haul stranded cars away 🚙
  33. 47. Take down a peg — Answer: ABASE. Hint: To do this is to humble someone who’s acting too proud. 😌
  34. 49. Apatow of "Euphoria" — Answer: MAUDE. Hint: Think of the young actor who plays Lexi Howard on the hit HBO drama 📺
  35. 51. Copenhagen native — Answer: DANE. Hint: Think of someone from Denmark, especially its stylish capital! 🇩🇰
  36. 53. Lacking pizzazz — Answer: DRAB. Hint: A dull, colorless style might fit this description 🎨
  37. 54. Form W-2 digits — Answer: SSNS. Hint: These personal identifiers appear on your W-2 for tax purposes. 🧾
  38. 57. "Scram!" — Answer: GIT. Hint: A brisk command telling someone to leave immediately 🏃
  39. 58. __ canto — Answer: BEL. Hint: Complete this phrase for a beautiful, lyrical style of singing. 🎶

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1"To __ their own"EACH
5One with a supporting role?PILLAR
11Giggle syllableHEE
14Potatoes, in Indian dishesALOO
15Nutty Italian cheeseASIAGO
16Verbal fillersUMS
17"I want all the juicy details!"SPILLTHETEA
19Was introduced toMET
20Tightens (up)TENSES
21"If I had to bet ... "ODDSARE
23"Use your umbrella!"STAYDRY
26"Aladdin" figureGENIE
27Features of some old socksHOLES
29Figure skating jump that has only been landed in competition by Ilia MalininQUADAXEL
31Feature of some old socksODOR
32Replay reviewerREF
33First aid proEMT
34With 37-Across, place for a pawdicurePET
35Emoji from one who's downSADFACE
37See 34-AcrossSPA
40FittingAPT
41"Gross!"ICK
42Inner workingsGUTS
43Makes a clutch putt, perhapsSAVESPAR
46Key mistakes?TYPOS
47Heart chambersATRIA
48"Want to play again?"ONEMORE
50Global spirits giant that began as a rum maker in CubaBACARDI
52Oscars, e.g.AWARDS
55PretendACT
56Wildly successful, or what three black squares in this puzzle literally areGANGBUSTERS
59__ lodgeSKI
60Like loose lacesUNTIED
61Pulitzer-winning novelist JenniferEGAN
62"Exit full screen" keyESC
63Get cozyNESTLE
64Cries noisilySOBS

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#ClueAnswer
1Direction that plays first in mahjongEAST
2Mont Blanc, par exempleALPE
3Place that welcomes change?COINSLOT
4Wild West costume accessoryHOLSTER
5Easy markPATSY
6Kinda sortaISH
7FalsehoodLIE
8"Stay the Night" singer JacksonLATOYA
9Like 15-AcrossAGED
10Occasion to wear away uniformsROADGAME
11CompassionateHUMANE
12Celebrity chef with a flagship restaurant in New OrleansEMERIL
13Cosmetician LauderESTEE
18Grassy expansesLEAS
22Message one may wish to open in privateSEXT
24Kicked out of a competition, brieflyDQED
25ScoundrelRUFFIAN
27Word with bell or barHOP
28Lines of praiseODE
30Dealer's handfulDECK
32"Aw, shoot!"RATS
35Free diver's weaponSPEARGUN
36Unit of farmlandACRE
37Id counterpartSUPEREGO
38Vacation hrs.PTO
39Pack animalASS
40Nike rivalAVIA
42Takes turns?GYRATES
43Library areaSTACKS
44Powerfully coldARCTIC
45Score unitsPOINTS
46AAA offeringsTOWS
47Take down a pegABASE
49Apatow of "Euphoria"MAUDE
51Copenhagen nativeDANE
53Lacking pizzazzDRAB
54Form W-2 digitsSSNS
57"Scram!"GIT
58__ cantoBEL

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