LA Times Crossword December 31 2025 Answers (12/31/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for December 31 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword December 31, 2025 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 December 31, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 12/31/25, 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 Sugar serving
5A Crockery flaw
9A Paper or plastic items
13A Microbiology lab gel
14A "__ that the truth!"
15A "At your earliest convenience," less politely
16A Intentionally delaying, or a punny title for this puzzle?
19A Error message?
20A NYC nabe near the Bowery
21A Added to the team
22A Kicking sport
24A Actress Palmer
25A The Queen of Pop
27A Network featured in "Good Night, and Good Luck"
30A Low voices in a women's choir
33A Lav
34A Sailor's assent
35A Shabby
36A Rare opening in 54-Across
37A Screen writing?
38A Squeak (out)
39A Tom, Dick, and Harry, for example
40A Name after peach or before toast
41A Mom, to Auntie
42A "Be glad to"
44A Image file format
46A Like the pick of the litter?
49A Beefy, casually
51A Move like a hummingbird
52A D-backs, in box scores
54A Constant reshuffling of one's schedule, or what's depicted in this puzzle's circles
57A Shawkat of "Search Party"
58A Team with a red-tailed hawk mascot named Swoop
59A California county with a wine train
60A Ran in the wash
61A "__ there, tiger"
62A Gender-fluid pronoun
1D Slurps (up)
2D Uniq fruits
3D Body shop franchise
4D Ask too much, say
5D Paddled about
6D One regularly experiencing bettor days
7D IT part
8D Vacay from work
9D Patterned fabric that originated in Indonesia
10D "If memory serves"
11D Up for a challenge
12D Went a mile a minute, maybe
17D Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
18D Seehorn of "Pluribus"
23D "Please be serious"
24D Twist into a pretzel
26D "Sounds like a you problem"
28D Notation on an invite
29D Sonic the Hedgehog developer
30D Leaves speechless
31D Norse god of mischief
32D "Ooh la la!"
36D Self-satisfied
37D Good start?
40D Low-gloss
42D Checked out
43D Bow alternative
45D Be appealing?
47D One of the Torah's four matriarchs
48D Type of offal
49D Sign of healing
50D Muralist's canvas
51D Target of some mining
53D "My word"
55D Expected any minute
56D Explosive used in some mining

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
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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.

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.

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