LA Times Crossword August 21 2026 Answers (8/21/26)

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

Our LA Times Crossword August 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 August 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/21/26, 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 Graduate from a balance bike
6A "Zounds!"
10A "Not only that ... "
14A Sauce for chipotles
15A German automaker
16A Nana's daughter
17A Collar clip-on
18A Hard punch
19A Big name in morning TV
20A Get the gray out, say
21A "A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
24A Caitlin Clark's home state
25A Topical antiseptic
26A "A light coffee, and do not drop it, please" request?
31A Small flower?
32A Raw minerals
33A "Nature" airer
36A Biblical name of ancient Syria
37A Wolverines and Badgers
39A Canada Goose garment
40A Inquire
41A Head of a museum?
42A Full of passion
43A "I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
46A Future resident
49A Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang
50A Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
53A Greek T
56A Tofu nutrient
57A Drama honor
58A Feature of some accents
60A Smoothie berry
61A Merino, e.g.
62A "Pale Blue Dot" subject
63A Top of many an indoor stadium
64A Trawling equipment
65A Clothe
1D Took care of, say
2D Circular current
3D Shower with love, with "on"
4D Old hoops gp.
5D Daily record
6D Causes of some grade inflation
7D Beach party?
8D For two voices, in music
9D Archaeologists' workplaces
10D Mardi Gras event
11D Video game brother
12D Let out, as pigs
13D Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
22D Have
23D Auction units
24D Bullet point
26D Bracket org.
27D Messes up
28D Ineffective
29D Unwilling (to)
30D Branch
33D Ballad writer
34D Oak exterior
35D Ocular woe
37D __ service
38D Medium ability
39D "Ta-ta!"
41D Cutting comeback
42D Toyed (with)
43D "Stop being such a jerk!"
44D Singing in some Ricola ads
45D Shakira's "__ Wolf"
46D "Odyssey" prelude
47D Many a "Breaking Bad" figure
48D Clock-changing hr.
51D Cor anglais kin
52D Real hoot
53D Scale button
54D Tunneling pests
55D Cries of disgust
59D Tug-of-__

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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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