LA Times Crossword February 21 2026 Answers (2/21/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/21/26, 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 "Hold my beer"
10A __ forest
14A "It's not up to me"
15A Obsession
16A "Ask away!"
17A Quirkily creative
18A Leaves home?
19A Put on board
20A Board game
21A Pronoun option
22A Radiation that triggers vitamin D synthesis, for short
23A Lineup of runners?
25A Used a prayer rug
27A Supreme Theban deity
30A Mexico City's __ de la Reforma
33A "Truce?"
35A As soon as
36A Natl. Merit Scholarship qualifying exams
37A Dance with a kahiko style
38A Small beard
40A Amounts on some bottles
41A Sportscaster Dick with the catchphrase "Touch 'em all!"
42A Tilt
44A "Fare thee well"
46A Top suit
47A Toe bean spot
50A Shots after whiffs, say
52A Polish place
54A [Not again!]
55A "Wicked" star
56A "Count me in!"
58A Assumption
59A Suit perfectly
60A Forward thinker?
61A "Why not both"
1D Mover's concern
2D "Loch Lomond" preposition
3D Pianist McCoy who played with the John Coltrane Quartet
4D Home on an apartment building's roof, maybe
5D Carrier base
6D Not quite a teen
7D Lives it up
8D Clear for all to see, so to speak
9D Lid blemishes
10D Handy maneuver?
11D "Confidentially ... "
12D Lay out
13D Foots
15D Nice thing to call someone?
22D Shedding card game
24D Code components
25D Succumbed to gravity
26D Leaflet
28D Part of a play list?
29D "Woe is me!"
30D False front
31D Mystery author, briefly
32D Get tanked on a tropical vacation?
34D People with concerns about trolleys?
36D Resident of D.C.'s Daniel Webster Hall
39D "Orange Is the New Black" setting
40D Couple
43D Cesta-slung sphere
45D Bring together
47D Reverence
48D Concur
49D Carnival cries
50D Policies, for short
51D Put-in-Bay's lake
53D Femme friend
54D Roe source
57D 100 runs, for a cricketer

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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