LA Times Crossword August 2 2026 Answers (8/2/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 2 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword August 2, 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 August 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/2/26, 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!

Looking for answers to another LA Times Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of LA Times Crossword Answers. Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 2, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

Search
# Clue
1A Fish-cleaning gadget
7A Extra option
12A Pricey German cars
16A Muscles worked by planks
19A Elaborately showy
20A Ungainly
21A Honolulu Museum of Art's location
22A AAA job
23A Praise for a Cy Young biography?
25A "Voyage to India" singer
26A "The Mole" host Shapiro
27A "How've you __?"
28A After the bell
29A "Over here"
30A Mineral in hemoglobin
31A Slaw, e.g.
33A Praise for a meditation guide?
37A Lifesaving pro
40A Underground explorer
43A Trade fair
44A Cell service initials
45A Baltic capital
47A Toy with a Botanicals line
48A Flyer
50A UV-filtering measurement
53A Praise for a rock climber's diary?
56A By and large
58A "Priscilla" writer/director Coppola
59A Branch of Islam
60A Can openers
62A Showbiz grand slam
63A Wrath
65A Water or elec.
67A Wild adventure
70A Praise for a mechanic's handbook?
74A Cross-examination follower
75A __ & Chandon Champagne
76A French denials
77A Funds for one's golden yrs.
78A Small recipe amts.
81A Like rams
83A Drastic policy change
86A __ 500
89A Praise for a Hope Diamond history?
92A Raised trains
93A Like part of a corkscrew
95A Luxury shoe brand
96A Copenhagen resident
97A Galahad's title
98A "You can leave now"
99A Treadmill setting
101A Tyrannosaurus __
102A Praise for a bartender's manual?
107A Nutrition figs.
109A Grayish
110A "Muy __"
111A Belfry sound
114A Burkina Faso neighbor
117A "Houdini" singer Lipa
118A Six-time Emmy winner Tyne
119A Praise for a scuba diver's memoir?
123A Hectic hosp. areas
124A Designer Gucci
125A Snoring cause
126A 30-Across deficiency
127A Place to get much-kneaded therapy?
128A Fromage hue
129A Party spreads
130A Zeroes out
1D Drench
2D Baby bed
3D Cost of hand delivery?
4D Shoestrings
5D Sharing a common culture
6D Gym unit
7D Uttar Pradesh tourist city
8D __ Punk: "Get Lucky" duo
9D Nerdy type
10D The NBA's Thunder, on scoreboards
11D "The Daily" podcast producer, briefly
12D Brag about
13D Heron habitat
14D Shaves (down)
15D Go after, in a way
16D Centipede maker
17D Fifth element on the periodic table
18D Batting practice concern
24D Natural rolls, in craps
29D Tropical fruit
30D 1950s prez
32D Big name in surrealism
34D Move, informally
35D Bring to bear
36D Flour for some flatbread
37D Crew team's workout machines
38D Big name in surrealism
39D Chili's rival
41D Springtime lawn parties
42D Bilingual "Sesame Street" Muppet
46D Beekeeper
49D Cold yogurt drink
50D No. 1 hit from the album "Everything's Archie"
51D Walks heavily
52D Swanky shindig
54D "Your table's ready" device
55D Kite extension
57D Felt contrite
61D Waistband feature
64D Language suffix
66D A.I. tool that generates text
68D MS NOW rival
69D Score after deuce
70D Not domesticated
71D In base eight
72D Tool with teeth
73D Ingredients for brewers and bakers
74D Go by train
79D Cram
80D Hitches
82D Advanced in years
84D Actress Russo
85D Ariz. neighbor
87D Indiana neighbor
88D Toy for indoor games
90D Oodles
91D No longer mint
94D "Next one's on me"
97D Wily
100D Big band singer Vic
102D Loses color
103D Seize illegally
104D Sacred city of Tibet
105D Spanish diacritic
106D Went on a shopping spree
108D Goalie's stat
112D Fencing blade
113D "Sad to say ... "
115D Soil acidity reducer
116D "My heart's just not __"
118D Bit of makeup
119D Fist bump
120D Clean air org.
121D Scuff up
122D Highway sign

More LA Times Crossword Answers

If you’re looking for solutions from other puzzles, check out:

You can also browse our full LA Times Crossword Answers archive for even more puzzles!

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.

LA Times Crossword
Image via LA Times

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.

If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), WSJ Crossword, and USA Today Crossword.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

Try Our Daily Word Games

More Content

Comments

Leave a Comment

All comments go through a moderation process, and should be approved in a timely manner. To see why your comment might not have been approved, check out our Comment Rules page!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.