LA Times Crossword August 22 2026 Answers (8/22/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 22 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword August 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/22/26, 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 Camera setting with a moon icon
10A Makes a run for it
15A Like rocks and minerals
16A "Farewell, mon amie"
17A Literary figure who rings a bell
18A Remote spots?
19A Finesse
20A Beach Soccer World Cup org.
21A Overly caffeinated
22A Nancy Drew chum
24A Lab infestation
26A "Foxy Brown" do
28A Middle set
31A Cousin with floor-length hair
32A Heads out
33A "Ugh, I'm so sorry!"
36A Some transformations
37A "I know, right?!"
38A Mackey of "Ella McCay"
39A "Ceci n'est pas __ pipe"
40A Confidentiality doc
41A One bro to another?
42A Takes to heart
44A Some "Call the Midwife" figures
48A Exclaims
50A Crushed
53A Pause to catch up?
54A Essential fatty __
55A Avoid having to hoof it
57A Things to avoid
58A Like some high-flying performers
59A Point of view
60A Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
1D Muslim face covering
2D Harden
3D Nannies and kids
4D Work wk. units
5D Work wk. conclusion
6D Term of affection para una chica
7D Switch positions
8D Celebrated, perhaps
9D Italian scholar Umberto
10D "On the __ of Sex": 2018 biopic
11D Baking soda target
12D Chi
13D Cocktail party attire
14D Kinda sketch
21D Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
23D Source of siroccos
25D Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"
27D German "east"
29D Uncovered
30D Hall of Fame figures
32D First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
33D Comparatively large band
34D Theater section
35D Mascara applicator
36D Gathering that celebrates DC icons
37D "Love that!"
42D "Siddhartha" novelist
43D "We __ because we care": Monsters, Inc. motto
45D Bring together
46D "Russian Doll" protagonist
47D Mote
49D Object of reverence
51D Spielberg quartet
52D Tends to a stain, maybe
54D De Armas of "Ballerina"
55D Actor Mineo
56D Knock

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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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