LA Times Crossword February 16 2026 Answers (2/16/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 16 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 16, 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 February 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/16/26, 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 Expenses
6A Happy __ clam
9A "Judy" Oscar winner Zellweger
14A Software company that makes InDesign and Acrobat
15A Captain's record
16A Garlicky spread
17A Communication system with dots and dashes
19A "I'm chipped" collar attachment
20A Peel or pare, say
21A Artist Yoko
22A Miss Marple, e.g.
23A "Aladdin" transport
25A One little piggy's destination
29A Cap
30A Look forward to
31A Bike part that can be raised and lowered
33A Rickman of "Love Actually"
37A Early-week newspaper feature
40A Side social media accounts, informally
41A Many moons
42A Temporary body dye
43A Mini owner
44A TikTok content
45A Actor who plays Allan in "Barbie"
51A NYC subway between Inwood and Far Rockaway
52A Chem class locale
53A Exchange
57A Queen's tenure
58A Nickname for Detroit
60A Permeate
61A Be in debt
62A Supporter of the arts?
63A Donkeys
64A "Bel Canto" novelist Patchett
65A Ceremony host, or a phonetic hint to 17-, 23-, 37-, 45-, and 58-Across
1D Summer sleepaway site
2D Smell
3D Achy after exercise, say
4D Meas. on the wrapper of a stick of butter
5D "Catch my drift?"
6D "Run __ now!"
7D "Likewise!"
8D Stone or Iron follower
9D Berate
10D Puffer jacket filler, often
11D Still snoozing
12D Exhilarate
13D Twice four
18D Paint layer
22D Sings like Sarah Vaughan
23D Self-referential
24D Utter mess
25D Three Bears matriarch
26D Mil. truant
27D __ and rave
28D Nanny's offspring
31D Grimace
32D Directional suffix
33D Amazed
34D __ Star State
35D River of Florence
36D Confidentiality contracts, for short
38D Sanaa's country
39D Branch of Islam
43D The "B" of LBJ
44D Airbnb competitor
45D Tennis star Sharapova
46D Action __: post-meeting list
47D Baby beds
48D Peace Palace site, with "The"
49D Bozo
50D Devoured
53D Con
54D The Badger St.
55D Suit to __: fit perfectly
56D Gomer of TV's Mayberry
58D Extinct New Zealand bird
59D Food writer Drummond

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.

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