LA Times Crossword Answers Today

L. A. Times, Sun, Aug 9, 2026 - "A+ IN FILM STUDIES"

By Joe Deeney · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1Some latte ordersDECAFS
  2. 7Enemy of ancient AthensSPARTA
  3. 13Alpaca kinLLAMA
  4. 18"Play slowly," in musicADAGIO
  5. 19Peanut butter and jellySPREADS
  6. 21Keeps occupiedTIESUP
  7. 22Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?LICORICEPIAZZA
  8. 24Would rather notHATETO
  9. 25Biblical suffixETH
  10. 26Sp. addressSRA
  11. 27Quite the commotionADO
  12. 28Ski liftTBAR
  13. 30Actor KilmerVAL
  14. 31Chuckle syllableHEH
  15. 33Founded, as a co.ESTD
  16. 36"Don't play," in musicTACET
  17. 38Phi __ KappaBETA
  18. 39One who can only rasp quietly?THEHOARSEWHISPERER
  19. 44Title for Judi DenchDAME
  20. 46Fox or oxANIMAL
  21. 47__ monsterGILA
  22. 48Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?AISLEOFDOGS
  23. 51Castle-breaching explosivePETARD
  24. 53Sandbox visitorTOT
  25. 54Rapper Dr. __DRE
  26. 55Matar paneer vegetablesPEAS
  27. 57Cause frictionCHAFE
  28. 60Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadasOREO
  29. 62Derby-sporting AddamsITT
  30. 64Ancient hulled wheatSPELT
  31. 66Old Jutland residentTEUTON
  32. 67"Fiddlesticks"DARN
  33. 68Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?BEASTINSHOW
  34. 71Lysol targetGERM
  35. 72Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic tableDMITRI
  36. 74Castle trenchesMOATS
  37. 75Hit the slopesSKI
  38. 76Blackthorn berrySLOE
  39. 77Beyoncé's "I Am... __ Fierce"SASHA
  40. 78In the mailSENT
  41. 79BlunderERR
  42. 81Liberty Mutual's bus.INS
  43. 82Hybrid synth instrumentKEYTAR
  44. 84R-rated NASA event?NAKEDLAUNCH
  45. 89Pedal pushersFEET
  46. 90__ rollKAISER
  47. 92"What fun!"WHEE
  48. 93Oak trees?CHILDRENOFTHEACORN
  49. 99Golfer McIlroyRORY
  50. 100Broadcast againREAIR
  51. 101Hurdle for an aspiring JDLSAT
  52. 102Halloween mo.OCT
  53. 105Off-rd. wheelsATV
  54. 106"Stranger Things" actor WolfhardFINN
  55. 107Hoppy faveIPA
  56. 110Wireless std.LTE
  57. 112"Midsommar" director AsterARI
  58. 114Minor flawFOIBLE
  59. 116Glass ceiling-breaking event?ASCENTOFAWOMAN
  60. 121Musical weaknessTINEAR
  61. 122Invertebrate found in every oceanSEASTAR
  62. 123Hackers' shout of successWEREIN
  63. 124Go out for a while?SLEEP
  64. 125BeguileENTICE
  65. 126Jaunty neckwearASCOTS

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  1. 1Broad valleyDALE
  2. 2"Ethan Frome" novelist WhartonEDITH
  3. 3Browser storageCACHE
  4. 4In the pastAGO
  5. 5Many Christmas treesFIRS
  6. 6Fancy affairSOIREE
  7. 7NNW reversalSSE
  8. 8"Play very, very softly," in musicPPP
  9. 9Met highlightARIA
  10. 10AssessmentREAD
  11. 11Lipton divisionTAZOTEA
  12. 12Curved cutting toolADZ
  13. 13"Nothing you say is true!"LIAR
  14. 14Tennis do-overLET
  15. 15Affectionate sign-offASEVER
  16. 16Change geneticallyMUTATE
  17. 17Like molecules that cannot form permanent bondsAPOLAR
  18. 20Nickname for Louis ArmstrongSATCH
  19. 21"There isn't anything else!?"THATSIT
  20. 23Lettuce or cabbageCASH
  21. 29Neutral shadesBEIGES
  22. 32Web design codeHTML
  23. 34Warty amphibianTOAD
  24. 35Paul of "The Batman"DANO
  25. 37Piercing toolAWL
  26. 38Tight squeezesBEARHUGS
  27. 40Listen toHEED
  28. 41Fix badly?RIG
  29. 42Texting techSMS
  30. 43Put a name toPLACE
  31. 44Natural history museum displayDIORAMA
  32. 45"M*A*S*H" star?ASTERISK
  33. 48Not on the same pageATODDS
  34. 49Savanna antelopeORIBI
  35. 50Glam galaFETE
  36. 51TrailsPATHS
  37. 52Intro to many a newsreelDATELINE
  38. 55Calligraphy toolsPENS
  39. 56Some city trainsELS
  40. 58As a departure from the normFORONCE
  41. 59SnareENMESH
  42. 61Without any planningONTHEFLY
  43. 63More family-friendlyTAMER
  44. 64Walks or runsSTAT
  45. 65Where some get tired quickly?PIT
  46. 66Movement while asking "How do I look?"TWIRL
  47. 69JuniorSON
  48. 70Rubber-stampedOKED
  49. 73Like a daisyRAYED
  50. 78Shiny fabricSATEEN
  51. 80Sultry growlRAWR
  52. 83Boston University athleteTERRIER
  53. 84Trivial objectionNIT
  54. 85Product of incomplete combustionASH
  55. 86Ship stabilizerKEEL
  56. 87Noted timesERAS
  57. 88"Um, think again"UHNO
  58. 90Showy carpKOI
  59. 91From Cairo or Cape TownAFRICAN
  60. 93Makes with skillCRAFTS
  61. 94Medium for deep-fryingHOTOIL
  62. 95California city near Santa AnaIRVINE
  63. 96GramsNANAS
  64. 97Young hippopotamusCALF
  65. 98Capital west of MontrealOTTAWA
  66. 103Brief appearanceCAMEO
  67. 104Hair texture, e.g.TRAIT
  68. 106Dust jacket partFLAP
  69. 108Ramona, per BeezusPEST
  70. 109Voting againstANTI
  71. 111Short-horned bighornsEWES
  72. 113Some Tripadvisor recommendationsINNS
  73. 115Buzzer?BEE
  74. 117"Told you!"SEE
  75. 118Washington's Sea-__ AirportTAC
  76. 119Minecraft materialORE
  77. 120Battle of Helm's Deep combatantORC

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Some latte orders — Answer: DECAFS. Hint: These coffee drinks skip the caffeine but keep the cozy flavor ☕
  2. 7. Enemy of ancient Athens — Answer: SPARTA. Hint: Think of the famously warlike Greek city-state that rivaled Athens. 🏛️
  3. 13. Alpaca kin — Answer: LLAMA. Hint: Think of another woolly South American camelid, often seen carrying loads. 🐫
  4. 18. "Play slowly," in music — Answer: ADAGIO. Hint: This musical direction asks performers to take their time and ease into each note. 🎶
  5. 19. Peanut butter and jelly — Answer: SPREADS. Hint: These sandwich favorites are items you might smoothly apply to bread. 🥪
  6. 21. Keeps occupied — Answer: TIESUP. Hint: Think of what a packed schedule does to your time. ⏰
  7. 22. Public square that gets really sticky in the heat? — Answer: LICORICEPIAZZA. Hint: Think of an open city gathering place transformed into a chewy black confection under the summer sun. 🍬
  8. 24. Would rather not — Answer: HATETO. Hint: A reluctant phrase for saying you’d prefer not to do something. 😬
  9. 25. Biblical suffix — Answer: ETH. Hint: Look for a three-letter ending often seen in names from Scripture. 📖
  10. 26. Sp. address — Answer: SRA. Hint: Think of the Spanish courtesy title used to address a married woman politely. 🎩
  11. 27. Quite the commotion — Answer: ADO. Hint: A bustling fuss or noisy stir is what this word describes. 🌀
  12. 28. Ski lift — Answer: TBAR. Hint: This snowy tow pulls skiers uphill with a bar resting behind them. 🎿
  13. 30. Actor Kilmer — Answer: VAL. Hint: This name is often associated with a famous 'Batman' movie role! 🎭
  14. 31. Chuckle syllable — Answer: HEH. Hint: A tiny written laugh that signals mild amusement. 😏
  15. 33. Founded, as a co. — Answer: ESTD. Hint: This abbreviation marks when a company was officially established. 🏢
  16. 36. "Don't play," in music — Answer: TACET. Hint: This musical direction tells a performer to remain silent for a passage. 🤫
  17. 38. Phi __ Kappa — Answer: BETA. Hint: Think of the Greek-letter name that completes a famous academic honor society. 🎓
  18. 39. One who can only rasp quietly? — Answer: THEHOARSEWHISPERER. Hint: Picture a famous animal communicator reimagined with a scratchy, subdued voice. 🤫
  19. 44. Title for Judi Dench — Answer: DAME. Hint: Think of the honorific bestowed on this acclaimed British actress for her contributions to the arts. 🎭
  20. 46. Fox or ox — Answer: ANIMAL. Hint: Think of the broad category that includes both a sly fox and a sturdy ox. 🦊
  21. 47. __ monster — Answer: GILA. Hint: This venomous desert lizard is named after a river in the American Southwest. 🦎
  22. 48. Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes? — Answer: AISLEOFDOGS. Hint: Picture a pet-supply shopping lane where the customers have four paws. 🐾
  23. 51. Castle-breaching explosive — Answer: PETARD. Hint: This old-fashioned explosive was used to blast through fortress gates, often making its handlers nervous. 💥
  24. 53. Sandbox visitor — Answer: TOT. Hint: A very young playmate might make this brief visit to the sandbox. 🧒
  25. 54. Rapper Dr. __ — Answer: DRE. Hint: Think of the hip-hop producer behind iconic West Coast beats 🎤
  26. 55. Matar paneer vegetables — Answer: PEAS. Hint: These tiny green vegetables are a classic partner for paneer in this Indian dish. 🟢
  27. 57. Cause friction — Answer: CHAFE. Hint: Rub someone the wrong way, or irritate their skin, and you’ll cause this. 😏
  28. 60. Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadas — Answer: OREO. Hint: Think of the iconic chocolate sandwich cookie whose brand website offers more than just sweet recipes. 🍪
  29. 62. Derby-sporting Addams — Answer: ITT. Hint: Think of the famously hairy Addams relative whose signature look includes a derby hat. 🎩
  30. 64. Ancient hulled wheat — Answer: SPELT. Hint: This old-fashioned grain still turns up in rustic breads and health-food aisles. 🌾
  31. 66. Old Jutland resident — Answer: TEUTON. Hint: Think of an ancient Germanic inhabitant from Denmark’s Jutland peninsula. 🛡️
  32. 67. "Fiddlesticks" — Answer: DARN. Hint: A mild exclamation of annoyance, like “oh, bother!” 😤
  33. 68. Warning before a particularly scary monster flick? — Answer: BEASTINSHOW. Hint: Think of a playful theater warning announcing a frightening creature’s appearance. 🎬
  34. 71. Lysol target — Answer: GERM. Hint: Think of the tiny unwanted invader this disinfectant is designed to eliminate 🦠
  35. 72. Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic table — Answer: DMITRI. Hint: Think of the Russian scientist whose organizing genius gave chemistry its chart of elements. 🧪
  36. 74. Castle trenches — Answer: MOATS. Hint: These water-filled defenses helped keep medieval castles safe. 🏰
  37. 75. Hit the slopes — Answer: SKI. Hint: Glide down a snowy mountain for some winter fun 🎿
  38. 76. Blackthorn berry — Answer: SLOE. Hint: This tart, dark fruit gives a classic gin its distinctive flavor. 🍸
  39. 77. Beyoncé's "I Am... __ Fierce" — Answer: SASHA. Hint: Think of the fierce alter ego Beyoncé introduced in this album title. 🎤
  40. 78. In the mail — Answer: SENT. Hint: This describes something that has already been mailed out 📬
  41. 79. Blunder — Answer: ERR. Hint: Make a brief mistake or slip-up, often by accident. 😅
  42. 81. Liberty Mutual's bus. — Answer: INS. Hint: Think of the brief abbreviation for the protection Liberty Mutual provides. 🛡️
  43. 82. Hybrid synth instrument — Answer: KEYTAR. Hint: Think of a keyboard instrument worn over the shoulder like a guitar 🎹
  44. 84. R-rated NASA event? — Answer: NAKEDLAUNCH. Hint: Picture a space mission with an adults-only twist. 🚀
  45. 89. Pedal pushers — Answer: FEET. Hint: They’re the body parts doing the pressing when you work the pedals. 🦶
  46. 90. __ roll — Answer: KAISER. Hint: This crusty roll is named for a German emperor. 🥖
  47. 92. "What fun!" — Answer: WHEE. Hint: A cheerful exclamation you might make while enjoying a thrilling ride 🎢
  48. 93. Oak trees? — Answer: CHILDRENOFTHEACORN. Hint: Think of what mighty oaks might call their little ones. 🌳
  49. 99. Golfer McIlroy — Answer: RORY. Hint: Think of the Northern Irish golf star known for powerful drives and major championships ⛳
  50. 100. Broadcast again — Answer: REAIR. Hint: Put the program on the air one more time. 📻
  51. 101. Hurdle for an aspiring JD — Answer: LSAT. Hint: This standardized test is a major gatekeeper for law-school hopefuls 📚
  52. 102. Halloween mo. — Answer: OCT. Hint: The month when costumes, candy, and jack-o’-lanterns take center stage 🎃
  53. 105. Off-rd. wheels — Answer: ATV. Hint: These compact vehicles are built for trails and rough terrain rather than pavement 🛞
  54. 106. "Stranger Things" actor Wolfhard — Answer: FINN. Hint: This young actor shares a first name with a legendary Arctic explorer. 🎬
  55. 107. Hoppy fave — Answer: IPA. Hint: A beloved beer style known for a bold, hoppy flavor 🍺
  56. 110. Wireless std. — Answer: LTE. Hint: This high-speed mobile connection standard keeps your phone talking without cables 📶
  57. 112. "Midsommar" director Aster — Answer: ARI. Hint: The director’s first name is a brief Hebrew name meaning “lion.” 🎬
  58. 114. Minor flaw — Answer: FOIBLE. Hint: Think of a small personal weakness or imperfection. 🙂
  59. 116. Glass ceiling-breaking event? — Answer: ASCENTOFAWOMAN. Hint: Picture a trailblazer rising beyond an unseen workplace barrier. 🚀
  60. 121. Musical weakness — Answer: TINEAR. Hint: It’s what you might have if melodies sound more like mysteries than music. 🎵
  61. 122. Invertebrate found in every ocean — Answer: SEASTAR. Hint: This familiar five-armed marine creature clings to rocks and explores the seafloor. ⭐
  62. 123. Hackers' shout of success — Answer: WEREIN. Hint: A triumphant cry from cyber intruders after cracking the system 🖥️
  63. 124. Go out for a while? — Answer: SLEEP. Hint: This is what you might do when your lights are out for a while. 😴
  64. 125. Beguile — Answer: ENTICE. Hint: Think of winning someone over with irresistible charm. 😉
  65. 126. Jaunty neckwear — Answer: ASCOTS. Hint: Think of a dapper scarf-like accessory that adds flair to a sharp suit. 🎩

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  1. 1. Broad valley — Answer: DALE. Hint: Think of a wide, open lowland nestled between hills. 🏞️
  2. 2. "Ethan Frome" novelist Wharton — Answer: EDITH. Hint: This author also penned “The Age of Innocence” and “The House of Mirth.” 📚
  3. 3. Browser storage — Answer: CACHE. Hint: It keeps frequently used web data handy so pages can load faster. 🚀
  4. 4. In the past — Answer: AGO. Hint: A little while back, not now 😌
  5. 5. Many Christmas trees — Answer: FIRS. Hint: These festive evergreens are often decorated with lights and ornaments. 🎄
  6. 6. Fancy affair — Answer: SOIREE. Hint: Think of an elegant evening gathering with a touch of glamour. ✨
  7. 7. NNW reversal — Answer: SSE. Hint: Think of the compass direction directly opposite this northwesterly heading. 🧭
  8. 8. "Play very, very softly," in music — Answer: PPP. Hint: This musical direction asks performers to play as quietly as possible. 🤫
  9. 9. Met highlight — Answer: ARIA. Hint: A showstopping solo at the Metropolitan Opera 🎶
  10. 10. Assessment — Answer: READ. Hint: A quick interpretation or appraisal of a situation can be called this. 🧐
  11. 11. Lipton division — Answer: TAZOTEA. Hint: Think of the tea brand that once belonged to Lipton’s portfolio. 🍵
  12. 12. Curved cutting tool — Answer: ADZ. Hint: This compact woodworking tool uses a curved blade to shape and smooth timber. 🪵
  13. 13. "Nothing you say is true!" — Answer: LIAR. Hint: A sharp accusation aimed at someone whose words can’t be trusted. 🕵️
  14. 14. Tennis do-over — Answer: LET. Hint: A serve that clips the net may call for this replay 🎾
  15. 15. Affectionate sign-off — Answer: ASEVER. Hint: A warm closing phrase that suggests your fondness remains constant. 💌
  16. 16. Change genetically — Answer: MUTATE. Hint: Alter an organism’s inherited traits, whether naturally or in a lab 🧬
  17. 17. Like molecules that cannot form permanent bonds — Answer: APOLAR. Hint: Describes molecules with no lasting separation of electrical charge. ⚡
  18. 20. Nickname for Louis Armstrong — Answer: SATCH. Hint: Think of the jazz legend’s famously warm nickname, often heard alongside his trumpet and gravelly voice. 🎺
  19. 21. "There isn't anything else!?" — Answer: THATSIT. Hint: A surprised way to ask whether this is truly the whole story 😲
  20. 23. Lettuce or cabbage — Answer: CASH. Hint: Think of the slang term for money that leafy greens can represent. 💵
  21. 29. Neutral shades — Answer: BEIGES. Hint: Think of soft, understated colors often used in interior design. 🎨
  22. 32. Web design code — Answer: HTML. Hint: This markup language gives webpages their structure and layout. 🖥️
  23. 34. Warty amphibian — Answer: TOAD. Hint: Think of a common amphibian often found near water that has a bumpy texture! 🐸
  24. 35. Paul of "The Batman" — Answer: DANO. Hint: Think of the actor who played the unsettling Riddler in The Batman 🎬
  25. 37. Piercing tool — Answer: AWL. Hint: This simple hand tool makes small holes in leather or wood. 🛠️
  26. 38. Tight squeezes — Answer: BEARHUGS. Hint: Warm, powerful embraces that leave little room to wiggle. 🤗
  27. 40. Listen to — Answer: HEED. Hint: Give someone’s words your full attention. 👂
  28. 41. Fix badly? — Answer: RIG. Hint: This kind of “fix” may involve tampering with the setup rather than truly repairing it. 🛠️
  29. 42. Texting tech — Answer: SMS. Hint: A classic phone-based way to send short text messages 📱
  30. 43. Put a name to — Answer: PLACE. Hint: Give this something more than a label—identify it clearly. 🏷️
  31. 44. Natural history museum display — Answer: DIORAMA. Hint: A lifelike three-dimensional scene brings the past to life behind glass 🦕
  32. 45. "M*A*S*H" star? — Answer: ASTERISK. Hint: Look for the little star-shaped punctuation mark featured in the show’s title ⭐
  33. 48. Not on the same page — Answer: ATODDS. Hint: Describes people whose opinions or goals conflict. ⚖️
  34. 49. Savanna antelope — Answer: ORIBI. Hint: Think of a small, graceful antelope that blends into Africa’s open grasslands. 🦌
  35. 50. Glam gala — Answer: FETE. Hint: Think of a sparkling, stylish celebration with a dressed-up guest list. ✨
  36. 51. Trails — Answer: PATHS. Hint: Routes you might follow through a forest or city 🌲
  37. 52. Intro to many a newsreel — Answer: DATELINE. Hint: Look for the place-and-date line that opens a news report. 📰
  38. 55. Calligraphy tools — Answer: PENS. Hint: They’re the ink-ready instruments that make handwritten flourishes possible 🖋️
  39. 56. Some city trains — Answer: ELS. Hint: Think of urban trains that travel high above the streets. 🚆
  40. 58. As a departure from the norm — Answer: FORONCE. Hint: It describes something happening unusually, rather than following the usual pattern. 🔄
  41. 59. Snare — Answer: ENMESH. Hint: To trap someone in a tangled situation is to do this. 🕸️
  42. 61. Without any planning — Answer: ONTHEFLY. Hint: It describes something done spontaneously rather than prepared in advance. 🎯
  43. 63. More family-friendly — Answer: TAMER. Hint: Think of something toned down and easier for all ages to enjoy. 😊
  44. 64. Walks or runs — Answer: STAT. Hint: Think of the urgent abbreviation doctors use when something needs doing immediately. 🚑
  45. 65. Where some get tired quickly? — Answer: PIT. Hint: A spot where athletes may run out of steam 🏃
  46. 66. Movement while asking "How do I look?" — Answer: TWIRL. Hint: A quick spin in front of the mirror can help with this fashion-check motion. 🪞
  47. 69. Junior — Answer: SON. Hint: A father might affectionately call his male child this. 👨‍👦
  48. 70. Rubber-stamped — Answer: OKED. Hint: It means officially approved with a quick stamp of acceptance ✅
  49. 73. Like a daisy — Answer: RAYED. Hint: Picture a flower whose petals spread outward like the sun’s rays. 🌼
  50. 78. Shiny fabric — Answer: SATEEN. Hint: Think of a smooth, glossy textile often used for elegant clothing or bedding. ✨
  51. 80. Sultry growl — Answer: RAWR. Hint: Think of a playful, feline-inspired sound with a flirtatious edge. 🐾
  52. 83. Boston University athlete — Answer: TERRIER. Hint: Think of Boston University’s spirited canine mascot on the field. 🐾
  53. 84. Trivial objection — Answer: NIT. Hint: A tiny, fussy complaint that makes a mountain out of a molehill 🤏
  54. 85. Product of incomplete combustion — Answer: ASH. Hint: What remains when something burns without enough oxygen? 🔥
  55. 86. Ship stabilizer — Answer: KEEL. Hint: This underwater fin helps a vessel stay balanced and on course. ⚓
  56. 87. Noted times — Answer: ERAS. Hint: Think of broad stretches of history, like the Stone Age or Renaissance. 🕰️
  57. 88. "Um, think again" — Answer: UHNO. Hint: A hesitant way to push back on an idea or suggestion. 🤔
  58. 90. Showy carp — Answer: KOI. Hint: This colorful pond favorite is admired for its striking patterns. 🐟
  59. 91. From Cairo or Cape Town — Answer: AFRICAN. Hint: This describes someone or something from the continent that includes both Egypt and South Africa. 🌍
  60. 93. Makes with skill — Answer: CRAFTS. Hint: Creates something with care and expertise 🎨
  61. 94. Medium for deep-frying — Answer: HOTOIL. Hint: Think of the sizzling liquid that crisps food in a fryer. 🍳
  62. 95. California city near Santa Ana — Answer: IRVINE. Hint: This Orange County city is home to a well-known University of California campus. 🏫
  63. 96. Grams — Answer: NANAS. Hint: Think of a cozy nickname for grandmothers. 👵
  64. 97. Young hippopotamus — Answer: CALF. Hint: This baby animal shares its name with the young of cows and other large mammals. 🦛
  65. 98. Capital west of Montreal — Answer: OTTAWA. Hint: Think of Canada’s capital, just west of Quebec’s largest city 🗺️
  66. 103. Brief appearance — Answer: CAMEO. Hint: A famous actor’s quick on-screen visit can earn this theatrical term. 🎬
  67. 104. Hair texture, e.g. — Answer: TRAIT. Hint: A curl pattern is an example of this kind of personal characteristic. 💇
  68. 106. Dust jacket part — Answer: FLAP. Hint: It’s the folded section of a book cover that often holds the author bio. 📚
  69. 108. Ramona, per Beezus — Answer: PEST. Hint: To her big sister, she’s more of a mischievous nuisance than a model sibling. 😈
  70. 109. Voting against — Answer: ANTI. Hint: Think of taking the opposing side in an election or decision 🗳️
  71. 111. Short-horned bighorns — Answer: EWES. Hint: Think of the female sheep in a flock, rather than the horned males. 🐑
  72. 113. Some Tripadvisor recommendations — Answer: INNS. Hint: They’re lodging options travelers might praise online 🧳
  73. 115. Buzzer? — Answer: BEE. Hint: This pollinator can make quite a hum when it takes flight 🐝
  74. 117. "Told you!" — Answer: SEE. Hint: A smug little phrase used when your prediction comes true. 😏
  75. 118. Washington's Sea-__ Airport — Answer: TAC. Hint: This Pacific Northwest airport serves the Seattle–Tacoma area. ✈️
  76. 119. Minecraft material — Answer: ORE. Hint: You can mine this underground resource to craft useful items in the game ⛏️
  77. 120. Battle of Helm's Deep combatant — Answer: ORC. Hint: Think of the creature fighting alongside Saruman’s forces in this famous Lord of the Rings siege. 🧙‍♂️

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Some latte ordersDECAFS
7Enemy of ancient AthensSPARTA
13Alpaca kinLLAMA
18"Play slowly," in musicADAGIO
19Peanut butter and jellySPREADS
21Keeps occupiedTIESUP
22Public square that gets really sticky in the heat?LICORICEPIAZZA
24Would rather notHATETO
25Biblical suffixETH
26Sp. addressSRA
27Quite the commotionADO
28Ski liftTBAR
30Actor KilmerVAL
31Chuckle syllableHEH
33Founded, as a co.ESTD
36"Don't play," in musicTACET
38Phi __ KappaBETA
39One who can only rasp quietly?THEHOARSEWHISPERER
44Title for Judi DenchDAME
46Fox or oxANIMAL
47__ monsterGILA
48Spot in a store with toys, water bowls, and leashes?AISLEOFDOGS
51Castle-breaching explosivePETARD
53Sandbox visitorTOT
54Rapper Dr. __DRE
55Matar paneer vegetablesPEAS
57Cause frictionCHAFE
60Cookie whose website has recipes for cheesecake and empanadasOREO
62Derby-sporting AddamsITT
64Ancient hulled wheatSPELT
66Old Jutland residentTEUTON
67"Fiddlesticks"DARN
68Warning before a particularly scary monster flick?BEASTINSHOW
71Lysol targetGERM
72Chemist Mendeleev who created the periodic tableDMITRI
74Castle trenchesMOATS
75Hit the slopesSKI
76Blackthorn berrySLOE
77Beyoncé's "I Am... __ Fierce"SASHA
78In the mailSENT
79BlunderERR
81Liberty Mutual's bus.INS
82Hybrid synth instrumentKEYTAR
84R-rated NASA event?NAKEDLAUNCH
89Pedal pushersFEET
90__ rollKAISER
92"What fun!"WHEE
93Oak trees?CHILDRENOFTHEACORN
99Golfer McIlroyRORY
100Broadcast againREAIR
101Hurdle for an aspiring JDLSAT
102Halloween mo.OCT
105Off-rd. wheelsATV
106"Stranger Things" actor WolfhardFINN
107Hoppy faveIPA
110Wireless std.LTE
112"Midsommar" director AsterARI
114Minor flawFOIBLE
116Glass ceiling-breaking event?ASCENTOFAWOMAN
121Musical weaknessTINEAR
122Invertebrate found in every oceanSEASTAR
123Hackers' shout of successWEREIN
124Go out for a while?SLEEP
125BeguileENTICE
126Jaunty neckwearASCOTS

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Broad valleyDALE
2"Ethan Frome" novelist WhartonEDITH
3Browser storageCACHE
4In the pastAGO
5Many Christmas treesFIRS
6Fancy affairSOIREE
7NNW reversalSSE
8"Play very, very softly," in musicPPP
9Met highlightARIA
10AssessmentREAD
11Lipton divisionTAZOTEA
12Curved cutting toolADZ
13"Nothing you say is true!"LIAR
14Tennis do-overLET
15Affectionate sign-offASEVER
16Change geneticallyMUTATE
17Like molecules that cannot form permanent bondsAPOLAR
20Nickname for Louis ArmstrongSATCH
21"There isn't anything else!?"THATSIT
23Lettuce or cabbageCASH
29Neutral shadesBEIGES
32Web design codeHTML
34Warty amphibianTOAD
35Paul of "The Batman"DANO
37Piercing toolAWL
38Tight squeezesBEARHUGS
40Listen toHEED
41Fix badly?RIG
42Texting techSMS
43Put a name toPLACE
44Natural history museum displayDIORAMA
45"M*A*S*H" star?ASTERISK
48Not on the same pageATODDS
49Savanna antelopeORIBI
50Glam galaFETE
51TrailsPATHS
52Intro to many a newsreelDATELINE
55Calligraphy toolsPENS
56Some city trainsELS
58As a departure from the normFORONCE
59SnareENMESH
61Without any planningONTHEFLY
63More family-friendlyTAMER
64Walks or runsSTAT
65Where some get tired quickly?PIT
66Movement while asking "How do I look?"TWIRL
69JuniorSON
70Rubber-stampedOKED
73Like a daisyRAYED
78Shiny fabricSATEEN
80Sultry growlRAWR
83Boston University athleteTERRIER
84Trivial objectionNIT
85Product of incomplete combustionASH
86Ship stabilizerKEEL
87Noted timesERAS
88"Um, think again"UHNO
90Showy carpKOI
91From Cairo or Cape TownAFRICAN
93Makes with skillCRAFTS
94Medium for deep-fryingHOTOIL
95California city near Santa AnaIRVINE
96GramsNANAS
97Young hippopotamusCALF
98Capital west of MontrealOTTAWA
103Brief appearanceCAMEO
104Hair texture, e.g.TRAIT
106Dust jacket partFLAP
108Ramona, per BeezusPEST
109Voting againstANTI
111Short-horned bighornsEWES
113Some Tripadvisor recommendationsINNS
115Buzzer?BEE
117"Told you!"SEE
118Washington's Sea-__ AirportTAC
119Minecraft materialORE
120Battle of Helm's Deep combatantORC

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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:

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Grid size15×15 (larger Sunday)15×15 (21×21 Sunday)
DifficultyAccessible, smoothRamps to a hard Saturday
CostFree onlineGames subscription
Cluing styleFair, playful themesHeavy wordplay, misdirection
Best forEveryday solversSolvers who want a stiff challenge

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