LA Times Crossword February 20 2026 Answers (2/20/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/20/26, 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 "Catastrophe" writer/star Delaney
4A Power unit
8A School assignment
13A Filter target
15A 2025 Pixar film about a boy who meets aliens
16A Hollers
17A Nix
18A Big pig
19A Windows shopping
20A *Aircraft marshaling?
23A Grammy winner Baker
24A Thus far
25A Lara Croft target
27A Taoism founder
31A Couch surfer's spot
34A *Lifeguarding?
37A Ore. neighbor
38A Pressed sandwich that's part of a friendly rivalry between Miami and Tampa
39A Quaint quarters
40A *Bounty hunting?
43A Accordion-heavy music
45A Latin for "as originally positioned"
46A One on the Mohs scale
48A Spills the beans
51A "Let's maybe take it down a __ or two"
54A Advice to a problem solver, or an apt description of the answers to the starred clues
57A Country singer Rimes
59A Lemon-shaped
60A Choose yea or nay
61A Bright and airy courtyards
62A Relocate
63A Icicle locale
64A Streisand film with the song "The Way He Makes Me Feel"
65A Imp
66A Scolding sound
1D Choose yes or no
2D Place for binoculars
3D Track and field handout
4D Zoom lens?
5D Bundles
6D Quinceañera crown
7D Doughnut shape
8D Monocle, for one
9D Put on
10D "You __ me!"
11D Actor Mahershala
12D Fashion monogram
14D Cocktail garnished with mint
21D __ collar
22D Synthetic fabric
26D Fuzzy memory
28D Slog away
29D Pass (out)
30D Fibula counterpart
31D Pacific nation that exports water
32D Nagoya noodles
33D Pop-top tops
35D Pre-K sequence
36D Thai coin
38D Sealing substance
41D "Happy Days" retort
42D Everlasting
43D Bulldoze
44D Interval of eight notes
47D Jewelry often worn with sandals
49D Relationship-deepening word, informally
50D Really relish
52D Slovenian neighbor
53D Man cave fixtures
54D Alert
55D Vena __: major blood line
56D Switch roles after hiding
57D __ of the land
58D Beach season in Marseille

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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