LA Times Crossword December 8 2025 Answers (12/8/25)

Our LA Times Crossword December 8, 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 8, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 12/8/25, 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	Advertising award named for a Greek goddess
5A	"It __ me to say ... "
10A	Apex
14A	Rather wealthy
15A	Sound that clears a path in traffic
16A	Alum
17A	Reddit Q&As
18A	Sleuth for hire
20A	Heaven-sent food
22A	"For heaven's __!"
23A	Cargo weight
24A	Binder flaps
26A	Michael C. Hall crime drama with a "Resurrection" sequel series
28A	Important tool in weather prediction
32A	Tech sch. in upstate New York
33A	Sicilian volcano
34A	Rests one inside another
38A	Curved paths
40A	Like the bottoms of beach house pools, often
43A	Aching
44A	Youngsters
46A	"Pop! __ the Weasel"
48A	Teeny-tiny
49A	Tour guide off the coast of Washington or Maine, e.g.
53A	Upload a new version to the cloud, say
55A	__ Lee desserts
56A	Long, slithery fish
57A	Storm relief org.
59A	"And yet ... "
62A	"Sounds about right," and what can be said about 18-, 28-, and 49-Across
66A	Salon sound
67A	"Toodles"
68A	Unkind smile
69A	Vocal quality
70A	Aid and __
71A	Writing class writing assignment
72A	Graceful long-necked bird
1D	Hit the books hard
2D	Peruvian city founded as Ciudad de los Reyes
3D	"Both options are too good to take just one"
4D	"Sick burn!"
5D	Bygone handheld game console, for short
6D	Balloon filler
7D	Early spring flower
8D	The Silver State
9D	Created a serpentine path
10D	Sit in the cellar, perhaps
11D	Most populous Greek island
12D	Big city bigwig
13D	Genesis garden
19D	Houston resident, for one
21D	Up to the challenge
25D	Tennis match units
27D	Uno, dos, __
28D	"Fiddlesticks!"
29D	The Grand Ole __
30D	Molecule in some vaccines
31D	Singer's span
35D	"Where do we go from here?"
36D	__ frog
37D	Visionary
39D	Uses needle and thread
41D	The "D" of DJIA
42D	Pro votes
45D	Elevator passage
47D	Attempt
50D	Opposed (to)
51D	French city known for a 24-hour car race
52D	Sandwich leftovers on many a kid's plate
53D	Postop therapy
54D	Make happy
56D	Jazz great James
58D	Las Vegas WNBA team
60D	Singer Simone
61D	"__ sesame!"
63D	Skin pic
64D	Hawaii's Mauna __
65D	Texter's "My bad"

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.

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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