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

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 26 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 26, 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 26, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/26/26, 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 Former "Top Chef" host Lakshmi
6A Imperfection
10A Tennis champion Swiatek
13A Second calling?
14A Untimely?
15A Carpentry wedge
16A See 33-Across
18A "Educated" memoirist Westover
19A Creative inspiration
20A "In __ of gifts ... "
21A Coffees, casually
22A Branch
23A See 33-Across
25A Marcus partner
27A __ baseball: esoteric knowledge
28A Dove bar
29A Pacific resort, casually
32A "__ but a scratch"
33A Walk with one's sweetie, and what 16-, 23-, 49-, and 58-Across do?
37A General on a takeout menu
40A Financial services co. for mil. families
41A Checkout device
44A Down counterpart
47A Margaret who was the first editor of the New York Times crossword
49A See 33-Across
53A Molecule in some vaccines
54A "No fooling!"
55A Mousetrap brand
56A Supermodel Hadid
57A Land measure
58A See 33-Across
60A Take five
61A Ponte Vecchio river
62A "25" and "30" singer
63A Afore
64A 403(b) IDs
65A Early PC platform
1D Arcade classic with ghosts
2D Draws
3D "¡Ay, caramba!"
4D Spice cookie spice
5D "Thought you'd never __"
6D 14-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte
7D Like most sneakers
8D Devoured
9D Bentley of "Yellowstone"
10D "Found a solution!"
11D Yankees manager after Torre
12D Racks up
15D Hotel bookings
17D Custard dessert similar to crème caramel
21D First mo.
23D Guitar accessory
24D Animal in the Premier League logo
26D __-jongg
29D Pre-iTunes stack
30D Cry with a finger snap
31D Response to Bo Peep
34D Rich
35D Semana parts
36D Beautiful time of yr. at a botanical garden
37D Raw preparation
38D Harder to find
39D Hosp. caregiver during surgery
42D Got somewhere
43D Beverly of the "Vacation" films
45D Largish jazz combo
46D "Quiet, you!"
47D __ shui
48D Hikes
50D Baking soda targets
51D NCAA school with the most first-round WNBA draft picks
52D Pilots' milestones
56D Mercury and Neptune
58D Once cost
59D Go on the __

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.

If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), WSJ Crossword, and USA Today Crossword.

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