LA Times Crossword January 1 2026 Answers (1/1/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 1 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword January 1, 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 January 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/1/26, 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 Complete failures
6A "Now!"
10A A couple of bucks?
14A Oak tree, once
15A Words of dismay
16A New Age artist who often sings in Irish
17A Crossover design from Vivienne Westwood and Diane von Fürstenberg?
19A Suds
20A Former quarterback Manning
21A __-Caps candy
22A Give a damn?
23A __ gel: contents of "Do not eat" packets
26A On the decline
29A Creative team behind Lilly Pulitzer's signature frock?
33A Liturgical vestment
36A Really, really enjoy a joke
37A Madre's sister
38A Greek cafe
40A Alive and __
43A Viking weapon
44A Pinnacle
46A Affection from a dog
47A Item in Giorgio Armani's 50th anniversary collection?
51A Patterned fabric woven on Jacquard looms
52A Orates
56A __ shorts
58A Be in debt
60A Briny
61A Vaping device
62A Line of Mary Quant's trademark skirts?
66A Place for pews
67A Legend
68A Wet bars?
69A Even
70A Keyboard locale
71A Really hard to see
1D Innocents
2D Circular openings in domes
3D Synergy Supreme+ gasoline retailer
4D "Putting my phone down a sec"
5D Weekly skit show, for short
6D Scattered
7D Target in a game of catch
8D Japanese carrier
9D Blouse
10D Expose as false
11D Peppy
12D Seeing things
13D Redder than medium
18D Actor Morales
22D Round fig.
24D Remote getaway spot
25D "Moonstruck" Oscar winner
27D Faces the day
28D Musubi seaweed
30D Brawl
31D Playing surface surrounded by boards
32D Droops
33D Try
34D Call with a raised hand
35D State of ramped-up productivity
39D Zilch
41D Rate of speed
42D Beach toy
45D Greek island in the Cyclades
48D Caught off base?
49D Med. plan option
50D Functions
53D Nepali, e.g.
54D Stays fresh
55D "Listen to __": podcast that covers a classic teen magazine
56D Penny
57D Berry native to the Amazon rainforest
59D "Don't take me too seriously" indicator
62D Prefix with way or wife
63D Raw bar need
64D Language suffix
65D Caviar

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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