LA Times Crossword February 17 2026 Answers (2/17/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 17 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 17, 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 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/17/26, 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 "God bless you, please, __ Robinson"
4A Subterranean lava
9A "Stop!," at sea
14A Feel queasy
15A Rumored Roswell visitor
16A Courage
17A Egg cells
18A *Celebration of Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla
20A Swab again, as a deck
22A Cold War rival of the KGB
23A Jr.'s practice exam
24A *Only woman to serve as prime minister of India
28A Going solo
29A Sobbing
33A Refute
35A Big bang letters
37A Alabama civil rights march city
38A UVA's athletic org.
39A *Evaluates
42A Special __
43A Litter member
45A Part of a semicolon
46A One of a deadly septet
47A "That's 100% true"
50A "__, Macduff": Shakespeare
52A *Punxsutawney Phil's big moment
56A Green curry cuisine
59A Maker of small kitchen gadgets
60A Witherspoon of "Legally Blonde"
61A "So glad you've returned!," or a feature of the answer to each starred clue?
65A Male sheep
66A Trojan War tale
67A City whose airport is named for 24-Across
68A Stockholm-to-Helsinki dir.
69A Book identifier
70A Basic skateboard jump
71A Aykroyd of "Ghostbusters"
1D Native New Zealander
2D Torn asunder
3D Joined a mosh pit
4D Apple on a teacher's desk, perhaps
5D Boxer Muhammad
6D Gimlet liquor
7D Muslim pilgrim's destination
8D Name as a successor
9D Michigan in Chicago, e.g.: Abbr.
10D One who's long in the tooth?
11D Pitiful interjection
12D High-protein bean
13D Bouncy gait
19D Miami-__ County
21D Like an otter's fur
25D Not on board with
26D Gp. after millennials
27D Door fastener
30D Struggled to gain traction
31D Pros who cry "out" loud?
32D __-in first-out
33D Start of the day
34D Sound return
36D Actor Danson
39D Stimulus
40D Marketed
41D Snowbird ski resort state
44D Coherent
46D Premier seating area
48D Rapid growth period
49D Union suit?
51D Little terrier
53D Prestigious prize with six categories
54D Lotus pose, for one
55D Southernmost nation on the Arabian Peninsula
56D Ninny
57D Prefix with pad
58D Settled on a perch
62D Poem of homage
63D Bailiff's first word
64D Greek letter X

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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