LA Times Crossword February 9 2026 Answers (2/9/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for February 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword February 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 2/9/26, 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 Prepare to be photographed
5A Lobster's pincer
9A Trig subject
13A "Grand" ice cream
14A Buenos __, Argentina
16A Wound-treating plant in ancient Greece and Egypt
17A "Don't forget we want lots of letters!"
20A PC connection port
21A __ of Skye
22A Gabbed on end
23A 10-min. NFL periods
25A Buffoon
27A Sesame __ bun
28A Aviation pioneer who said, "It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill"
32A Emphatic confirmation of accomplishment
33A __-mo replay
34A Under the weather
38A "__ Misérables"
39A "That's gross!"
41A Songwriter __-Manuel Miranda
43A Convent resident
44A The Dalai __
46A Have lunch
48A Replaceable turntable part
50A Exchange of wedding vows, e.g.
53A React to ear scritches, perhaps
55A U.K. part
56A Near-failing grade
57A Hats for haute cuisine chefs
59A Gas sealed in glass
61A Rizzo the Muppet, for one
64A "I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
67A Fluttered down to the ground
68A Pitcher Ryan who holds the MLB record for career strikeouts
69A Apex
70A Ice Spice songs
71A Word underlined in red, maybe
72A Fight enders, briefly
1D Cuzco's country
2D Lyrical homages
3D Book club discussion topic
4D Opposite of WNW
5D Fleet that may display local ads
6D Stay out of the limelight
7D Unpaid and overdue debts
8D Drenched
9D Grocery stores
10D Quite similar
11D Schlepped around
12D Follow, as advice
15D Tempeh base
18D Apply incorrectly
19D Launder
24D "More deets soon"
26D Staff, as a position
28D "Elf" star Ferrell
29D Lightbulb moment
30D Coxswain follower
31D Not hanging around
35D The Smiths genre
36D __ of personality
37D Reflex test target
40D Suffix with spy or ransom
42D May refuse to
45D Sum totals
47D In a high-pitched, cheap-sounding way
49D Poet's before
51D Floored
52D Factor in family planning
53D Bucks
54D Provide with gear
57D Russian monarch
58D Data breach target fig.
60D "What a disaster!"
62D Nerf darts, e.g.
63D Golf pegs
65D Nonsense, to a Brit
66D Tit for __

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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