LA Times Crossword February 8 2026 Answers (2/8/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 8 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 8, 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 8, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/8/26, 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 Screenwriter's output
7A Confined
13A Emma of "Madame Web"
20A "Gotcha"
21A Excalibur, notably
22A Resolve
23A Job for an elephant caretaker?
25A Hot pepper
26A "Double-quick!"
27A Eggs __ easy
28A Sugar source
29A Mountain __
30A Dangerous biters
33A Job for a department store model?
38A Show contempt for
41A Carrot, e.g.
42A Ring bearer, perhaps?
43A Alter, in a way
44A Coastline feature
45A "__ Fideles"
47A Kibble maker
51A Job for a tailor?
54A Onetime Nissan make
56A Galoot
57A Cartesian conclusion
58A Needle holder
59A "C'est la vie"
60A Saint __ fire
62A Brook fish
64A Casual attire
65A Job for a nanny?
70A Cry of realization
73A Roos in pouches
74A 1990s cardio workout system
75A Third-longest river in Europe
79A Summers on "Gilligan's Island"
81A Las Vegas drama
82A Brand for competitive divers
84A Entice
85A Job for a cheesemonger?
90A Ran off with
91A Bounces back
92A Bounce house filler
93A Ginger __
94A Uni ref. work
97A Microbe
98A Record player
100A Job for an interior designer?
106A Whirlybird
107A Feel poorly
108A __ Goose vodka
109A Cedar Point state
111A Wall alternative
115A More clear, as a photo
117A Job for a corporate VIP?
122A Small
123A Back, on a boat
124A Completely committed
125A Rubs with oil
126A Affixes in a scrapbook
127A Subatomic particles
1D Breaks down in tears
2D Online help option
3D Pop singer Ora
4D Heavily panned 1987 Beatty/Hoffman comedy
5D Rock & Roll Hall of Fame architect
6D Mark of perfection, at times
7D Sketch show that once starred John Candy, for short
8D Animals that can run up to 50 mph
9D Appropriate, as power
10D Pewter metal
11D Tats
12D Discouraging words
13D Puerto __
14D Anaheim's county
15D "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" actor John
16D Compass reading
17D Repetitive musical composition
18D Properly pitched
19D Hearty dishes
24D Show up solo
28D Mentions in a footnote
31D Ribbon of fabric
32D "Common Sense" pamphleteer
34D Assayers' stuff
35D "The Joy of Painting" host Bob
36D Carry
37D Take the floor
38D Kingdom in what is now Yemen
39D "On the Beach" author Shute
40D Alpha's opposite
45D Friend of d'Artagnan
46D Evil fiend
48D Exam with an Argumentative Writing section
49D 100%
50D "Put your wallet away"
52D Poet Ogden
53D Humdinger
54D Pederson who coached the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win
55D Penny-__
58D Tuna tartare cut
60D Locale in a Steinbeck title
61D Certain NCO
62D Core argument
63D 1990s Israeli prime minister
66D Open a bit
67D __ the wiser
68D Secret store
69D Sought damages
70D Part of a Latin 101 conjugation
71D __ Top Creamery
72D "The Good Dinosaur" dinosaur
76D Lear daughter
77D "Easy on Me" singer
78D Last one to cross the finish line
80D Klondike Gold Rush site
82D Run off with
83D Risk
85D "Mad Men" role for Elisabeth Moss
86D "Happy Birthday" writer
87D "Comin' __ the Rye"
88D Singer Perry
89D Fuel guzzler
95D Omelet maker
96D Work behind the camera
99D Wanderers
100D Brutus co-conspirator
101D Casual lead-in to "I'm home"
102D Memorable Texas mission
103D "Botheration"
104D "Haystacks" painter
105D English county
110D Quaint hotels
112D Black-and-white treat
113D Arabian port
114D Cough syrup amts.
116D Upstate NY school
117D 50 Cent piece?
118D Letters on Megan Rapinoe's jersey
119D Some Windows systems
120D Chest protector
121D "Painting To Be Stepped On" artist Yoko

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.

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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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