LA Times Crossword Answers Today

By Gali Ellenblum & Tal Wagner · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1SheerUTTER
  2. 6Walrus kinSEAL
  3. 10Waffle over in the freezer aisleEGGO
  4. 14Bête __NOIRE
  5. 15ShoestringLACE
  6. 16InfuriateROIL
  7. 17"Our previous recommendation stands"?ILLADVISED
  8. 19Explore Mars, perhapsROVE
  9. 20Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabetTET
  10. 21Reaction to lions and tigers and bearsOHMY
  11. 22Vein of oreLODE
  12. 23Genesis localeEDEN
  13. 25"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?FEATHERBOA
  14. 29Genesis localeSODOM
  15. 31Accessory often tipped or used for tipsHAT
  16. 32"Dee-lish!"YUM
  17. 33French beanHARICOT
  18. 37"We are not alone" subj.SETI
  19. 38Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?SIDESTREETS
  20. 40"Shoo!"SCAT
  21. 42"Call Me" bandBLONDIE
  22. 43BudPAL
  23. 44Refuse to settle, perhapsSUE
  24. 45StickerDECAL
  25. 49Record of one's attempts to enter a hedge maze?ARTHISTORY
  26. 54Mountain lionPUMA
  27. 55"Yer killin' me!"CMON
  28. 56Utah city near two national parksMOAB
  29. 58Fishing poleROD
  30. 59Drops from aboveRAIN
  31. 60Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?ONEMORETRY
  32. 63Early Bond foeDRNO
  33. 64Actor AuberjonoisRENE
  34. 65:-(IMSAD
  35. 66FortunetellerSEER
  36. 67Spanish kissBESO
  37. 68Touchscreen tappersSTYLI

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  1. 1MarriesUNITES
  2. 2Home of the El Greco MuseumTOLEDO
  3. 3PitchingTILTED
  4. 4Pitching statERA
  5. 5Make overREDO
  6. 6Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo InstituteSLIME
  7. 7Smooth courseEASYA
  8. 8Best club in Vegas?ACE
  9. 9Was upLED
  10. 10Bad moveERROR
  11. 11Peace offerings?GOODBYES
  12. 12BuckleGIVEOUT
  13. 13The Grand __ OpryOLE
  14. 18TV broadcast bandVHF
  15. 22AllowLET
  16. 24Like a 2024 Blake Snell gameNOHIT
  17. 26StickerTHORN
  18. 27DespisedHATED
  19. 28French friendAMI
  20. 30SteamedMAD
  21. 34Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle AgesREBUS
  22. 35KeyISLET
  23. 36Cybersecurity execCTO
  24. 37Very much inclinedSTEEP
  25. 38Source of some pink seasoningSALTMINE
  26. 39Ramadan-ending holiday, informallyEID
  27. 40Cocoa scrub venueSPA
  28. 41Auto maintenanceCARCARE
  29. 44TransgressionSIN
  30. 46Respectful dipCURTSY
  31. 47Virtually indifferent?AMORAL
  32. 48"The People's Princess"LADYDI
  33. 50Show respect forHONOR
  34. 51SignsOMENS
  35. 52Shakespeare loverROMEO
  36. 53Former NBA star MingYAO
  37. 57Jewish riteBRIS
  38. 59Hwys.RDS
  39. 60Sphere consulted by a 66-AcrossORB
  40. 61Born abroadNEE
  41. 62CPR expertEMT

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Sheer — Answer: UTTER. Hint: Think of a word meaning “complete” or “total,” rather than a fabric description. 💯
  2. 6. Walrus kin — Answer: SEAL. Hint: Think of another flippered marine mammal that basks on rocky shores 🦭
  3. 10. Waffle over in the freezer aisle — Answer: EGGO. Hint: Think of the iconic frozen waffle brand that makes breakfast a little more convenient 🧇
  4. 14. Bête __ — Answer: NOIRE. Hint: This French phrase describes a person or thing you especially can’t stand. 😤
  5. 15. Shoestring — Answer: LACE. Hint: It’s what you thread through eyelets to keep a sneaker snug 👟
  6. 16. Infuriate — Answer: ROIL. Hint: To make someone so angry they’re practically boiling mad 🔥
  7. 17. "Our previous recommendation stands"? — Answer: ILLADVISED. Hint: A tongue-in-cheek way to admit that the earlier advice was a poor choice. 🤦
  8. 19. Explore Mars, perhaps — Answer: ROVE. Hint: Picture a robotic explorer traveling across the Red Planet and investigating its terrain. 🔴
  9. 20. Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet — Answer: TET. Hint: Think of the Hebrew letter traditionally linked with a coiled serpent 🐍
  10. 21. Reaction to lions and tigers and bears — Answer: OHMY. Hint: A startled exclamation you might blurt out when facing a trio of scary animals! 🦁
  11. 22. Vein of ore — Answer: LODE. Hint: A rich mineral deposit running through rock is the treasure you’re after. ⛏️
  12. 23. Genesis locale — Answer: EDEN. Hint: Think of the paradise garden where Adam and Eve first lived. 🌿
  13. 25. "My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.? — Answer: FEATHERBOA. Hint: A flamboyant neck accessory might make this colorful boast about its showy plumage. 🦚
  14. 29. Genesis locale — Answer: SODOM. Hint: Think of the biblical city famously paired with Gomorrah. 📖
  15. 31. Accessory often tipped or used for tips — Answer: HAT. Hint: Think of a head-worn accessory that can be raised in greeting or held out for gratuity. 🎩
  16. 32. "Dee-lish!" — Answer: YUM. Hint: When something tastes great, it might evoke this quick expression of delight! 😋
  17. 33. French bean — Answer: HARICOT. Hint: Think of the French word commonly used for a green bean. 🇫🇷
  18. 37. "We are not alone" subj. — Answer: SETI. Hint: This subject explores the search for intelligent life beyond Earth. 👽
  19. 38. Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues? — Answer: SIDESTREETS. Hint: Think of alternate routes, plus a small change four entries need before their clues line up. 🛣️
  20. 40. "Shoo!" — Answer: SCAT. Hint: It’s a curt command asking someone to leave immediately. 👋
  21. 42. "Call Me" band — Answer: BLONDIE. Hint: Think of the New York new-wave group behind the iconic American Gigolo theme 🎸
  22. 43. Bud — Answer: PAL. Hint: Think of a casual word for a friend. 🤝
  23. 44. Refuse to settle, perhaps — Answer: SUE. Hint: If you won’t accept a settlement, you might take the matter to court. ⚖️
  24. 45. Sticker — Answer: DECAL. Hint: It’s a sticky decoration you might slap on a laptop or notebook. 🏷️
  25. 49. Record of one's attempts to enter a hedge maze? — Answer: ARTHISTORY. Hint: Think of a scholarly field about creative works, with the clue playfully turning maze attempts into a historical record. 🎨
  26. 54. Mountain lion — Answer: PUMA. Hint: This sleek wild cat shares its name with a famous sportswear brand. 🐾
  27. 55. "Yer killin' me!" — Answer: CMON. Hint: This playful protest is what you say when someone is pushing your patience. 😄
  28. 56. Utah city near two national parks — Answer: MOAB. Hint: This desert town is a popular launchpad for exploring Arches and Canyonlands National Parks 🏜️
  29. 58. Fishing pole — Answer: ROD. Hint: A simple tool for casting your line into the water 🎣
  30. 59. Drops from above — Answer: RAIN. Hint: Think of what umbrellas help keep you dry from above ☔
  31. 60. Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit? — Answer: ONEMORETRY. Hint: A serial dater promises this will be the final attempt to make love stick. 💘
  32. 63. Early Bond foe — Answer: DRNO. Hint: This villain shares his name with the title of one of Bond’s earliest films. 🎬
  33. 64. Actor Auberjonois — Answer: RENE. Hint: Think of this actor’s familiar first name, a classic French given name 🎭
  34. 65. :-( — Answer: IMSAD. Hint: This little face signals a gloomy mood or feeling blue. 😟
  35. 66. Fortuneteller — Answer: SEER. Hint: This person might gaze into a crystal ball to reveal your fate! 🔮
  36. 67. Spanish kiss — Answer: BESO. Hint: In Spanish, this is a sweet little peck or greeting between friends. 💋
  37. 68. Touchscreen tappers — Answer: STYLI. Hint: They’re pen-shaped tools for navigating a device without using your fingertip. 🖊️

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  1. 1. Marries — Answer: UNITES. Hint: Joins two people in matrimony, often with vows and a ring 💍
  2. 2. Home of the El Greco Museum — Answer: TOLEDO. Hint: Think of the historic Spanish city famous for its El Greco Museum 🏛️
  3. 3. Pitching — Answer: TILTED. Hint: It describes something leaning at an angle rather than standing straight. 📐
  4. 4. Pitching stat — Answer: ERA. Hint: This baseball statistic measures a pitcher's average earned runs allowed per nine innings. ⚾
  5. 5. Make over — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give it another pass with a fresh approach and improve the result. 🔄
  6. 6. Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo Institute — Answer: SLIME. Hint: Think of the gooey, stretchy sensory material visitors love to squish and swirl there. 🫧
  7. 7. Smooth course — Answer: EASYA. Hint: Think of a class you can breeze through and the top grade it might earn you 📚
  8. 8. Best club in Vegas? — Answer: ACE. Hint: Think of the card that can be both the highest and the lowest in a casino deck. 🃏
  9. 9. Was up — Answer: LED. Hint: Think of the past tense of guiding or taking charge. 🧭
  10. 10. Bad move — Answer: ERROR. Hint: A poor choice that needs correcting. 🤦
  11. 11. Peace offerings? — Answer: GOODBYES. Hint: These are friendly words exchanged when it’s time to part ways 👋
  12. 12. Buckle — Answer: GIVEOUT. Hint: It can mean to lose strength or finally yield under pressure. 💪
  13. 13. The Grand __ Opry — Answer: OLE. Hint: Complete this famous Nashville music venue’s name with a spirited exclamation of approval. 🎶
  14. 18. TV broadcast band — Answer: VHF. Hint: Think of the familiar broadcast frequency range used by many television channels 📺
  15. 22. Allow — Answer: LET. Hint: Think of what you do when you give someone permission to do something! 👍
  16. 24. Like a 2024 Blake Snell game — Answer: NOHIT. Hint: It describes a pitching performance in which the opposing team never gets a hit. ⚾
  17. 26. Sticker — Answer: THORN. Hint: Think of the prickly bit of a rose that can snag your sleeve. 🌹
  18. 27. Despised — Answer: HATED. Hint: Think of something regarded with intense dislike 😠
  19. 28. French friend — Answer: AMI. Hint: In French, this is what you’d call a male friend. 🇫🇷
  20. 30. Steamed — Answer: MAD. Hint: Feeling this way means you’re boiling with anger rather than enjoying a spa treatment. 😠
  21. 34. Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle Ages — Answer: REBUS. Hint: Think of a picture-based wordplay puzzle with roots in medieval times. 🧩
  22. 35. Key — Answer: ISLET. Hint: Think of a tiny island surrounded by water 🏝️
  23. 36. Cybersecurity exec — Answer: CTO. Hint: This tech leader helps keep a company’s digital defenses strong. 🛡️
  24. 37. Very much inclined — Answer: STEEP. Hint: Picture a sharply sloped hillside—or a strong tendency toward something. ⛰️
  25. 38. Source of some pink seasoning — Answer: SALTMINE. Hint: Think of an underground deposit where rosy mineral crystals are mined for the kitchen. 🧂
  26. 39. Ramadan-ending holiday, informally — Answer: EID. Hint: This festive day marks the end of Ramadan and celebrates breaking the fast. 🌙
  27. 40. Cocoa scrub venue — Answer: SPA. Hint: Think of a relaxing place where a chocolatey body treatment might be offered. 🧖‍♀️
  28. 41. Auto maintenance — Answer: CARCARE. Hint: It’s what you give your vehicle to keep it running smoothly. 🚗
  29. 44. Transgression — Answer: SIN. Hint: A moral wrongdoing is the kind of offense this clue has in mind. 😈
  30. 46. Respectful dip — Answer: CURTSY. Hint: A graceful little knee bend can be a traditional sign of respect. 👒
  31. 47. Virtually indifferent? — Answer: AMORAL. Hint: This describes someone who treats moral rules as irrelevant, online or off. 😐
  32. 48. "The People's Princess" — Answer: LADYDI. Hint: Think of the beloved British royal remembered for her compassion and humanitarian work. 👑
  33. 50. Show respect for — Answer: HONOR. Hint: Treat someone with the esteem they deserve. 🙌
  34. 51. Signs — Answer: OMENS. Hint: Look for mysterious indications of what may be coming your way. 🔮
  35. 52. Shakespeare lover — Answer: ROMEO. Hint: This star-crossed romantic is forever linked with Juliet. 💘
  36. 53. Former NBA star Ming — Answer: YAO. Hint: This towering former NBA center was a basketball icon from China. 🏀
  37. 57. Jewish rite — Answer: BRIS. Hint: Think of the traditional Jewish circumcision ceremony for a newborn boy. ✡️
  38. 59. Hwys. — Answer: RDS. Hint: A short abbreviation for the routes you travel by car. 🛣️
  39. 60. Sphere consulted by a 66-Across — Answer: ORB. Hint: Think of a spherical object used for divination or magical guidance 🔮
  40. 61. Born abroad — Answer: NEE. Hint: This French term for “born” often appears after a married woman’s former surname. 👶
  41. 62. CPR expert — Answer: EMT. Hint: This trained responder knows what to do when someone’s heartbeat needs a jump-start 🚑

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1SheerUTTER
6Walrus kinSEAL
10Waffle over in the freezer aisleEGGO
14Bête __NOIRE
15ShoestringLACE
16InfuriateROIL
17"Our previous recommendation stands"?ILLADVISED
19Explore Mars, perhapsROVE
20Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabetTET
21Reaction to lions and tigers and bearsOHMY
22Vein of oreLODE
23Genesis localeEDEN
25"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?FEATHERBOA
29Genesis localeSODOM
31Accessory often tipped or used for tipsHAT
32"Dee-lish!"YUM
33French beanHARICOT
37"We are not alone" subj.SETI
38Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?SIDESTREETS
40"Shoo!"SCAT
42"Call Me" bandBLONDIE
43BudPAL
44Refuse to settle, perhapsSUE
45StickerDECAL
49Record of one's attempts to enter a hedge maze?ARTHISTORY
54Mountain lionPUMA
55"Yer killin' me!"CMON
56Utah city near two national parksMOAB
58Fishing poleROD
59Drops from aboveRAIN
60Promise made by a serial dater who aspires to commit?ONEMORETRY
63Early Bond foeDRNO
64Actor AuberjonoisRENE
65:-(IMSAD
66FortunetellerSEER
67Spanish kissBESO
68Touchscreen tappersSTYLI

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1MarriesUNITES
2Home of the El Greco MuseumTOLEDO
3PitchingTILTED
4Pitching statERA
5Make overREDO
6Substance celebrated by the Sloomoo InstituteSLIME
7Smooth courseEASYA
8Best club in Vegas?ACE
9Was upLED
10Bad moveERROR
11Peace offerings?GOODBYES
12BuckleGIVEOUT
13The Grand __ OpryOLE
18TV broadcast bandVHF
22AllowLET
24Like a 2024 Blake Snell gameNOHIT
26StickerTHORN
27DespisedHATED
28French friendAMI
30SteamedMAD
34Symbolic puzzle that dates to the Middle AgesREBUS
35KeyISLET
36Cybersecurity execCTO
37Very much inclinedSTEEP
38Source of some pink seasoningSALTMINE
39Ramadan-ending holiday, informallyEID
40Cocoa scrub venueSPA
41Auto maintenanceCARCARE
44TransgressionSIN
46Respectful dipCURTSY
47Virtually indifferent?AMORAL
48"The People's Princess"LADYDI
50Show respect forHONOR
51SignsOMENS
52Shakespeare loverROMEO
53Former NBA star MingYAO
57Jewish riteBRIS
59Hwys.RDS
60Sphere consulted by a 66-AcrossORB
61Born abroadNEE
62CPR expertEMT

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