LA Times Crossword April 9 2026 Answers (4/9/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for April 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword April 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 4/9/26, 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 Designation for some food carts
6A Outer space?
10A Portal name with an exclamation point
15A Actress Woodard
16A Tales as old as time
17A Justice Kagan
18A Needing a nap
19A Pot filler
20A Put in a seat, say
21A Travel approx.
22A Crushes underfoot
25A "__ Misérables"
26A Orange variety
28A Work __
30A Kinds
32A Online image
35A Poetry event
38A Much-used pencils
39A One with good taste?
40A Falafel bread
41A Langley org.
42A "The lady __ protest too much, methinks"
43A Small island
44A Orinoco flow
46A Having more wiggle room, say
48A Gumbo vegetable
49A A lot alike
51A Arrives casually
53A Free (of)
54A Small tweak?
55A Spots to let sleeping dogs lie
59A Small spot
63A Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
66A Part of UAE
67A Not as grim
68A Large vases
69A Green carpet
70A Boggy places
71A Teeny bit
1D Abhor
2D Settled
3D "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" novelist
4D "All bets __ off"
5D Streaming device, maybe
6D Smallest Central American country
7D Tragic fate
8D Strong hold
9D Durable material made from hagfish skin
10D "Oof"
11D Every last one
12D Sideways jump flourishes
13D A single time
14D Quaker grains
23D Sow's counterpart
24D To be, in Paris
27D Donkey
29D Co. for surfers
30D Natives of pre-Columbian Peru
31D Super Mario brother
33D Potatoes, in Urdu
34D Body art
36D Arcade pioneer
37D Like the ruins in Tulum
45D Some short-term rentals
46D Corporate structures
47D Tots' playwear
48D Buddy from way back when
50D Actor Schreiber
52D Theater eponym
55D Brit's stroller
56D Wireless router brand named for a Finnish architect
57D Spanish aunts
58D Winter coat?
59D Herding dog name
60D Russell of "The Diplomat"
61D Mardi Gras follower
62D "How __ can I say it ... "
64D Org. that operates AIT scanners
65D Actor/comedian Meadows

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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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