LA Times Crossword April 21 2026 Answers (4/21/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for April 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword April 21, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions. The LA Times Crossword offers a daily challenge for solvers of all levels, from beginner to expert.

LA Times Crossword April 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 4/21/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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# Clue
1A Collect over time
6A Sound with a dismissive wave
10A Number before a + on a board game box
13A Colorful parrot
14A "Toodles!"
15A American writer Edgar Allan __
16A Didn't hold back in competition
18A Spot for rubbish
19A Little tastes
20A Actor McKellen
21A Advances, in football
23A Field that drives the self-help industry
27A World Cup chant
29A Sorta
30A Zoom organizer
31A Kansas City tight end Travis
33A Fish that resembles a sea snake
34A "Yo," in Rio
37A Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
42A Miles away
43A Walking buddy, maybe
44A Guy who knows all the best spots?
45A Active person
47A Khan Academy founder Khan
49A Make a choice
50A Extremely special
55A South Pacific island group
56A Ball drop night, for short
57A Actress Edelstein
60A Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
61A Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
65A Colorful pond fish
66A E, in a treble clef mnemonic
67A Calendar entry
68A Pioneering 52-Down provider
69A Canvas structure
70A College stressors
1D Hypes (up)
2D Timbuktu's land
3D Noninstrumental music genre
4D Authority
5D Country between Fin. and Nor.
6D Indiana state flower
7D Not many
8D "Just a heads-up ... "
9D Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
10D HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
11D On the way out
12D Li'l
14D Secret supply
17D Short swims
22D "Curiously strong" mint
24D Covered with colorful blotches
25D "If I Could Turn Back Time" singer
26D Plot problem
27D Signs off on
28D Fall faller
32D Part of a HIIT workout
33D French toast need
35D Citrusy frozen desserts
36D "Time for __": yawner's sigh
38D Brainchild
39D Standard
40D Surrealist Salvador
41D Explosive Minecraft block
46D With cash at stake
47D With secrecy
48D Beers that ferment faster than lagers
50D Honshu city
51D Home planet of Queen Amidala
52D Outlook message
53D Like noble gases
54D Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
58D Dispatched
59D __ and crafts
62D Common abbr. on street maps
63D Demographic cohort, for short
64D Allow

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The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its clever clues and challenging difficulty level, and is popular among crossword enthusiasts around the world.

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The LA Times Crossword was first introduced in 2005, and has since become a beloved tradition for many crossword solvers. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their skill and creativity in the field of crossword puzzles.

One of the interesting features of the LA Times Crossword is its inclusion of a wide range of topics, from pop culture and current events to science and history. The puzzle is also known for its themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.

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