LA Times Crossword Answers
Every day's LA Times Crossword solution, organized by clue and verified by our editorial team. Pick a date below to see today's clues — click any clue to reveal the answer.
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View clues →One of America's most-loved daily crosswords.
The LA Times Crossword has been a daily fixture in American newspapers since 1996. Published seven days a week by the Los Angeles Times and syndicated to dozens of newspapers and websites nationwide, it sits comfortably in the upper tier of mainstream daily crosswords — friendly enough on Monday for a casual solver, devious enough on Saturday to test seasoned veterans. The puzzle is currently edited by Patti Varol, who took over the editorial chair in 2022 from longtime editor Rich Norris.
If you're solving today's puzzle and got stuck on a clue, you're in the right place. Our team — led by daily puzzle curator Sofia Marquez — updates this page every morning before 6 AM Eastern with the complete solution.
How the puzzle is structured
Monday through Saturday the LA Times Crossword is a 15×15 grid, the standard American daily size. The Sunday puzzle expands to a 21×21 grid and almost always carries an overarching theme. Difficulty rises through the week, peaking on Saturday.
Six rules our team lives by.
Start with fill-in-the-blanks
Clues with a blank are the lowest-effort high-yield entries. Knock them out first.
Trust short crossings
Three- and four-letter answers anchor everything. Get them right and the long entries fall into place.
Watch for the theme
Mon–Wed and Sunday have themes. Identify the trick early.
Mind clue tense and number
If the clue is plural, the answer is plural. Small tells matter.
Don't fight a wrong letter
If two answers won't cross, one is wrong. Erase the older guess.
Difficulty by day of the week.
Questions about the LA Times Crossword.
What is the LA Times Crossword?
The LA Times Crossword is a daily American-style crossword puzzle published by the Los Angeles Times since 1996. It's syndicated to dozens of newspapers across the country and currently edited by Patti Varol.
Who edits the LA Times Crossword?
Patti Varol has been the editor since 2022, taking over from longtime editor Rich Norris.
When is the LA Times Crossword published?
A new puzzle drops every day, including Sundays. Our complete answers appear here by 6 AM ET.
How difficult is the LA Times Crossword?
The puzzle follows a progressive difficulty curve. Monday is built for beginners; ramps up through the week, peaking on Saturday.
What size is the LA Times Crossword?
Monday through Saturday puzzles are 15×15 grids. The Sunday puzzle expands to 21×21.
What if I get stuck on a clue?
Click the clue on its date page — we'll show the answer, letter count, and other appearances.
Sofia Marquez
Daily Puzzle Curator · Joined 2020Sofia runs the daily puzzle desk and is the reason answers appear on CrosswordKing within minutes of each puzzle going live. She's meticulous about citation, archive integrity, and never having the wrong answer for the wrong day.
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