LA Times Crossword August 31 2026 Answers (8/31/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for August 31 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword August 31, 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 31, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/31/26, 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 Confess (to)
6A __ at the moon
10A 23-Down fig.
13A Extract, as minerals from soil
14A Gobi Desert continent
15A Egg cells
16A Avian scavengers with red heads
19A Tread the boards
20A Feathery neckwear
21A Smitten Kitchen blogger Perelman
22A Some QB protectors
24A Neatens up text boxes, say
27A Hangry plea
29A Demo release
31A Secretly included on an email
34A Pop singer Carly __ Jepsen
35A "The Incredibles" supersuit designer Mode
36A Portuguese phone greeting
37A Health retreat
40A Recipe amt.
42A Addams cousin
43A Gambling town near Tahoe
45A One of eight on an octopus
47A Supple
49A Paperwork for leisure travelers
53A Nonprofit journalism agcy.
54A Most civil
58A Rotten
59A 20-vol. lexicon
61A Karate rank
62A Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
63A Part of speech that requires a direct object
67A Enter a race
68A Benefit
69A Baking tool with holes
70A Actress Adams of "The Muppets"
71A Fairy tale opening
72A Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
1D "I do" location
2D Card with two pips
3D "Knives Out" protagonist
4D "Grody!"
5D Hitchcock film with nonhuman villains
6D Capital of Cuba
7D Columbus sch.
8D Untamed
9D Penalties for missing due dates
10D __ favor: "please," in Spanish
11D Indulged too much
12D May, in June
17D Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
18D __ Eats: DoorDash rival
23D Upper house of Congress
25D Cell service initials
26D High-end camera, for short
28D Language ending
30D Large cask
31D Running tally of drinks at a pub
32D Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
33D Puzzle
38D Collects $200 in Monopoly
39D Class with easels
41D Least fancy
44D Valuable excavation find
46D Team VIP
48D Real or ideal suffix
50D Cry of victory
51D Antiseptic fluid
52D Czech or Pole
55D Olympic swords
56D Start a tennis rally
57D Neighbor of Nepal
60D Gorilla researcher Fossey
64D Indefinite amount
65D Nervous twitch
66D "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" aunt, familiarly

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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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