LA Times Crossword Answers Today

By Seth Bisen-Hersh · Edited by Patti Varol

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  1. 1Ed of "Lou Grant"ASNER
  2. 6Flower holderSTEM
  3. 10Baseball officialsUMPS
  4. 14Stir upSTOKE
  5. 15Bar mitzvah danceHORA
  6. 16Bean fermented to make misoSOYA
  7. 17*Be a little nosyPOKEAROUND
  8. 19__ a livingEARN
  9. 20Yale studentELI
  10. 21Song for twoDUET
  11. 22Apple Music predecessorITUNES
  12. 24Whys and whereforesREASONS
  13. 26Invitation lettersRSVP
  14. 27Toward the sternAFT
  15. 28StoreSHOP
  16. 29Acai bowl grainOAT
  17. 32*Music, dance, drama, and the likePERFORMINGARTS
  18. 36Penne __ vodkaALLA
  19. 37\+ or - atomic particleION
  20. 38Self-referentialMETA
  21. 39*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboardPIANOACCORDION
  22. 44"__-Hur"BEN
  23. 45Move like a spooked horse, maybeBUCK
  24. 46McKellen of "X-Men"IAN
  25. 47Alien-hunting subj.SETI
  26. 48Royalties, e.g.PAYOUTS
  27. 52Deli orderNOMAYO
  28. 55Ultrasoft mineralTALC
  29. 56More, on a music scorePIU
  30. 57"Growing Pains" actor ThickeALAN
  31. 58*Public relations managerPRESSAGENT
  32. 61Suppressed, with "up"PENT
  33. 62Toward sunriseEAST
  34. 63Ore finderMINER
  35. 64On a trawler, sayASEA
  36. 65Gains after taxesNETS
  37. 66Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred cluesPANDA

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  1. 1According toASPER
  2. 2Took without askingSTOLE
  3. 3Big name in brick phonesNOKIA
  4. 4__ out a livingEKE
  5. 5List, as names during roll callREADOFF
  6. 6FootwearSHOES
  7. 7Sell aggressivelyTOUT
  8. 8Directional suffixERN
  9. 9Wisconsin's capitalMADISON
  10. 10Drain completelyUSEUP
  11. 11KvetchMOAN
  12. 12Funeral pilePYRE
  13. 13Comic __: informal typefaceSANS
  14. 18Reach a cost ofRUNTO
  15. 23Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.TVPG
  16. 25Plastic wrap brandSARAN
  17. 26Big horned animalRHINO
  18. 28Recommended garment when using glitter glueSMOCK
  19. 29Double Stuf cookieOREO
  20. 30Env. directiveATTN
  21. 31Bag-screening org.TSA
  22. 32Part of a glissade, in balletPLIE
  23. 33DynamismELAN
  24. 34Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"RICCI
  25. 35__ acidAMINO
  26. 36PD alertAPB
  27. 40Listen toOBEY
  28. 41Signature replicatorAUTOPEN
  29. 42Iranian currencyRIALS
  30. 43Summer childcare optionDAYCAMP
  31. 47Christmas cookie receiverSANTA
  32. 48HistoriesPASTS
  33. 49Philly Ivy League sch.UPENN
  34. 50Like a forkTINED
  35. 51"Kama __"SUTRA
  36. 52West Coast wine regionNAPA
  37. 53Fútbol cheersOLES
  38. 54Locks on a mustangMANE
  39. 55ExamTEST
  40. 59"Insecure" star IssaRAE
  41. 60Supermodel CarangiGIA

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Ed of "Lou Grant" — Answer: ASNER. Hint: Think of the actor who played the gruff newsroom boss 📺
  2. 6. Flower holder — Answer: STEM. Hint: A blossom’s supporting stalk keeps it upright 🌷
  3. 10. Baseball officials — Answer: UMPS. Hint: They call balls, strikes, and plays from the diamond ⚾
  4. 14. Stir up — Answer: STOKE. Hint: To intensify a feeling or fire is to do this 🔥
  5. 15. Bar mitzvah dance — Answer: HORA. Hint: Think of a lively circle dance often seen at joyful celebrations! 💃
  6. 16. Bean fermented to make miso — Answer: SOYA. Hint: This protein-rich bean is commonly fermented into miso 🫘
  7. 17. *Be a little nosy — Answer: POKEAROUND. Hint: This means to snoop mildly or investigate without being invited 🕵️
  8. 19. __ a living — Answer: EARN. Hint: Complete the phrase about making money for your livelihood 💰
  9. 20. Yale student — Answer: ELI. Hint: This short nickname is used for a student at Yale 🎓
  10. 21. Song for two — Answer: DUET. Hint: A pair of voices or instruments can perform this together 🎶
  11. 22. Apple Music predecessor — Answer: ITUNES. Hint: Think of Apple’s earlier music library and store 🎵
  12. 24. Whys and wherefores — Answer: REASONS. Hint: They explain why something happened 🤔
  13. 26. Invitation letters — Answer: RSVP. Hint: These letters ask invitees to confirm their attendance 💌
  14. 27. Toward the stern — Answer: AFT. Hint: Think of the direction toward the back of a ship, opposite the bow. 🚢
  15. 28. Store — Answer: SHOP. Hint: It can mean both a place to buy things and the act of browsing 🛍️
  16. 29. Acai bowl grain — Answer: OAT. Hint: This humble grain often adds chewiness to a blended breakfast bowl 🥣
  17. 32. *Music, dance, drama, and the like — Answer: PERFORMINGARTS. Hint: Theater, music, and dance belong to this broad creative category 🎭
  18. 36. Penne __ vodka — Answer: ALLA. Hint: The Italian word that completes this pasta dish appears before vodka 🍝
  19. 37. \+ or - atomic particle — Answer: ION. Hint: An atom or molecule carrying an electric charge. ⚡
  20. 38. Self-referential — Answer: META. Hint: A playful term for something that comments on or points back to itself. 🔄
  21. 39. *Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard — Answer: PIANOACCORDION. Hint: Picture a squeezebox with a keyboard on one side 🎹
  22. 44. "__-Hur" — Answer: BEN. Hint: This famous chariot-racing title begins with a biblical name 🏇
  23. 45. Move like a spooked horse, maybe — Answer: BUCK. Hint: A startled horse may suddenly kick or leap this way 🐎
  24. 46. McKellen of "X-Men" — Answer: IAN. Hint: This actor played the villainous Magneto in the film series. 🎬
  25. 47. Alien-hunting subj. — Answer: SETI. Hint: This scientific field listens for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. 👽
  26. 48. Royalties, e.g. — Answer: PAYOUTS. Hint: These are payments an author or inventor may receive from ongoing sales. 💰
  27. 52. Deli order — Answer: NOMAYO. Hint: Ask for your sandwich without the creamy condiment. 🥪
  28. 55. Ultrasoft mineral — Answer: TALC. Hint: This mineral is best known as the main ingredient in baby powder. 🍼
  29. 56. More, on a music score — Answer: PIU. Hint: On sheet music, this Italian direction asks performers to play more. 🎼
  30. 57. "Growing Pains" actor Thicke — Answer: ALAN. Hint: He played the sitcom dad Jason Seaver. 📺
  31. 58. *Public relations manager — Answer: PRESSAGENT. Hint: This professional handles media coverage and shapes a client's public image. 📰
  32. 61. Suppressed, with "up" — Answer: PENT. Hint: When feelings are held inside, they may be described this way with “up.” 🤐
  33. 62. Toward sunrise — Answer: EAST. Hint: Look in this direction to watch the sun begin its daily show. 🌅
  34. 63. Ore finder — Answer: MINER. Hint: This worker searches underground for valuable deposits. ⛏️
  35. 64. On a trawler, say — Answer: ASEA. Hint: A fishing vessel far from shore can be described this way. 🌊
  36. 65. Gains after taxes — Answer: NETS. Hint: These are what remain once the tax bite has been taken. 🧾
  37. 66. Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues — Answer: PANDA. Hint: This black-and-white bear also provides a playful three-part key to the starred entries. 🐼

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  1. 1. According to — Answer: ASPER. Hint: Use the phrase meaning “in line with” or “as stated by.” 📖
  2. 2. Took without asking — Answer: STOLE. Hint: Think of something you might do when no one's looking! 🕵️‍♂️
  3. 3. Big name in brick phones — Answer: NOKIA. Hint: This Finnish brand became legendary for nearly indestructible mobile phones. 📱
  4. 4. __ out a living — Answer: EKE. Hint: Complete the phrase meaning to manage with difficulty. 🛠️
  5. 5. List, as names during roll call — Answer: READOFF. Hint: During attendance, a teacher may do this with the names. 🧑‍🏫
  6. 6. Footwear — Answer: SHOES. Hint: These go on your feet before you head out the door. 👟
  7. 7. Sell aggressively — Answer: TOUT. Hint: To do this is to promote something with persistent enthusiasm. 📣
  8. 8. Directional suffix — Answer: ERN. Hint: A word ending can turn a place name into a directional adjective. 🧭
  9. 9. Wisconsin's capital — Answer: MADISON. Hint: It is Wisconsin’s seat of government, known for lakes and a university. 🏛️
  10. 10. Drain completely — Answer: USEUP. Hint: Empty it entirely, leaving nothing behind. 🫗
  11. 11. Kvetch — Answer: MOAN. Hint: Complain persistently about life’s annoyances. 😩
  12. 12. Funeral pile — Answer: PYRE. Hint: It is a stacked structure traditionally used for cremation. 🔥
  13. 13. Comic __: informal typeface — Answer: SANS. Hint: Fill in the blank with the name of a casual, rounded typeface. 🖋️
  14. 18. Reach a cost of — Answer: RUNTO. Hint: A bill can attain this amount when expenses add up. 💰
  15. 23. Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m. — Answer: TVPG. Hint: This television classification signals that parental guidance may be suggested. 📺
  16. 25. Plastic wrap brand — Answer: SARAN. Hint: Think of the cling film commonly used to cover leftovers. 🍽️
  17. 26. Big horned animal — Answer: RHINO. Hint: Picture a massive gray mammal with a prominent horn. 🦏
  18. 28. Recommended garment when using glitter glue — Answer: SMOCK. Hint: Wear this protective cover-up during a messy craft project. 🎨
  19. 29. Double Stuf cookie — Answer: OREO. Hint: It is the famous sandwich cookie with a generous layer of sweet filling. 🍪
  20. 30. Env. directive — Answer: ATTN. Hint: On an envelope, this label directs mail to a particular recipient or department. 📬
  21. 31. Bag-screening org. — Answer: TSA. Hint: This airport agency checks carry-on bags for security. 🛫
  22. 32. Part of a glissade, in ballet — Answer: PLIE. Hint: This ballet movement bends the knees deeply. 🩰
  23. 33. Dynamism — Answer: ELAN. Hint: A lively blend of energy, style, and enthusiasm. ⚡
  24. 34. Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday" — Answer: RICCI. Hint: This actress portrayed Wednesday’s mother in the classic Addams films and appears in the series. 🎬
  25. 35. __ acid — Answer: AMINO. Hint: This type of acid is essential for building blocks of proteins! 🧬
  26. 36. PD alert — Answer: APB. Hint: Police may broadcast this notice when seeking a suspect. 🚨
  27. 40. Listen to — Answer: OBEY. Hint: Treat the instruction as something to follow, not merely hear. 👂
  28. 41. Signature replicator — Answer: AUTOPEN. Hint: This device signs documents mechanically with an authorized person’s signature. ✍️
  29. 42. Iranian currency — Answer: RIALS. Hint: This money is spent in Tehran and across Iran 💰
  30. 43. Summer childcare option — Answer: DAYCAMP. Hint: A daytime program keeps children busy during school break ☀️
  31. 47. Christmas cookie receiver — Answer: SANTA. Hint: The jolly holiday visitor gets treats left by the chimney 🎅
  32. 48. Histories — Answer: PASTS. Hint: These refer to times and events that have already happened 📚
  33. 49. Philly Ivy League sch. — Answer: UPENN. Hint: This prestigious Philadelphia university is also called Penn 🎓
  34. 50. Like a fork — Answer: TINED. Hint: Having prongs like a utensil 🍴
  35. 51. "Kama __" — Answer: SUTRA. Hint: Complete the title of this ancient guide to love and intimacy 💕
  36. 52. West Coast wine region — Answer: NAPA. Hint: This California valley is famous for vineyards and tasting rooms 🍷
  37. 53. Fútbol cheers — Answer: OLES. Hint: These spirited chants ring out from soccer crowds ⚽
  38. 54. Locks on a mustang — Answer: MANE. Hint: A wild horse proudly wears this flowing hair 🐎
  39. 55. Exam — Answer: TEST. Hint: Think about what you do to gauge knowledge or skills before moving forward! 📚
  40. 59. "Insecure" star Issa — Answer: RAE. Hint: This actress shares her name with a common abbreviation for 'regarding.' 📺
  41. 60. Supermodel Carangi — Answer: GIA. Hint: This iconic model was portrayed by Angelina Jolie on screen 📸

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Ed of "Lou Grant"ASNER
6Flower holderSTEM
10Baseball officialsUMPS
14Stir upSTOKE
15Bar mitzvah danceHORA
16Bean fermented to make misoSOYA
17*Be a little nosyPOKEAROUND
19__ a livingEARN
20Yale studentELI
21Song for twoDUET
22Apple Music predecessorITUNES
24Whys and whereforesREASONS
26Invitation lettersRSVP
27Toward the sternAFT
28StoreSHOP
29Acai bowl grainOAT
32*Music, dance, drama, and the likePERFORMINGARTS
36Penne __ vodkaALLA
37\+ or - atomic particleION
38Self-referentialMETA
39*Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboardPIANOACCORDION
44"__-Hur"BEN
45Move like a spooked horse, maybeBUCK
46McKellen of "X-Men"IAN
47Alien-hunting subj.SETI
48Royalties, e.g.PAYOUTS
52Deli orderNOMAYO
55Ultrasoft mineralTALC
56More, on a music scorePIU
57"Growing Pains" actor ThickeALAN
58*Public relations managerPRESSAGENT
61Suppressed, with "up"PENT
62Toward sunriseEAST
63Ore finderMINER
64On a trawler, sayASEA
65Gains after taxesNETS
66Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred cluesPANDA

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1According toASPER
2Took without askingSTOLE
3Big name in brick phonesNOKIA
4__ out a livingEKE
5List, as names during roll callREADOFF
6FootwearSHOES
7Sell aggressivelyTOUT
8Directional suffixERN
9Wisconsin's capitalMADISON
10Drain completelyUSEUP
11KvetchMOAN
12Funeral pilePYRE
13Comic __: informal typefaceSANS
18Reach a cost ofRUNTO
23Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.TVPG
25Plastic wrap brandSARAN
26Big horned animalRHINO
28Recommended garment when using glitter glueSMOCK
29Double Stuf cookieOREO
30Env. directiveATTN
31Bag-screening org.TSA
32Part of a glissade, in balletPLIE
33DynamismELAN
34Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"RICCI
35__ acidAMINO
36PD alertAPB
40Listen toOBEY
41Signature replicatorAUTOPEN
42Iranian currencyRIALS
43Summer childcare optionDAYCAMP
47Christmas cookie receiverSANTA
48HistoriesPASTS
49Philly Ivy League sch.UPENN
50Like a forkTINED
51"Kama __"SUTRA
52West Coast wine regionNAPA
53Fútbol cheersOLES
54Locks on a mustangMANE
55ExamTEST
59"Insecure" star IssaRAE
60Supermodel CarangiGIA

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