LA Times Crossword February 23 2026 Answers (2/23/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 23 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/23/26, 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 Rains cats and dogs
6A Inflatable float
10A Film school deg.
13A Greenish pond growth
14A After-sun gel ingredient
15A Small appliance that removes wrinkles
16A *Woolen garments for ballet dancers
18A Floating ice chunk
19A Dull and dreary
20A Halloween goodies
22A Hotel room price
25A Right this moment
27A Constricting undergarment
28A Shocked
30A Pretty soon
32A Magician's revealing cry
33A Grandson of Adam
34A "Planet of the __"
37A Indoor rower, for short
38A Used some Listerine, say
41A Sass
42A Arlene of classic cinema
44A Fairy tale bear
45A Water bill statistic
47A Actress Tomei
49A Really, really hate
50A Primary hub of Alaska Airlines, familiarly
52A Hoops org.
54A Collecting Soc. Sec., maybe
55A Lipton rival
56A With 48-Down, "Insecure" creator/star
58A "Laugh-In" comedian Johnson
59A Wishes of a lifetime, or what the starts of the answers to the starred clues form at a chicken restaurant?
65A Santa Monica landmark
66A The Daily Planet reporter Lois
67A Eaglet nest
68A Msg. from a pulpit
69A Strong urges
70A Make fun of
1D Chum
2D Nashville's Grand __ Opry
3D Fleecy boot brand
4D Shoddy treatment
5D Cook fast, as tuna
6D Stallone's "First Blood" role
7D The "A" of IPA
8D In favor of
9D Court decision that sets a precedent
10D *Defensive armor that covers the chest
11D Strong suit
12D Anxious feeling
15D Spain and Portugal's peninsula
17D Speak wildly
21D Actor Lowe
22D Spoke wildly
23D Ancient Greek marketplace
24D *Fitness gadget promoted by Suzanne Somers
26D *Supporting pilot in a "Top Gun" formation
29D Droop
31D Mardi Gras city, familiarly
33D Presidential spans
35D Elite __: March Madness round
36D Put the pedal to the metal
39D In an agreeable manner
40D Dynamic __
43D Former's counterpart
46D Big name in frozen desserts
48D See 56-Across
49D Cut with a beam
50D Breaks sharply
51D Otherworldly
53D Two-wheelers
57D "Pronto!"
60D Dubai's fed.
61D "The Situation Room" channel
62D Lyricist Gershwin
63D Female sib
64D Workout top

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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