LA Times Crossword January 12 2026 Answers (1/12/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 12 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our LA Times Crossword January 12, 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 12, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/12/26, 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 Awards such as Best Upset and Best Game
6A Have a spoonful, say
11A "Tsk!" kin
14A Fleece source
15A Astronaut Ellen who was the first Latina director of the Johnson Space Center
16A Activist Yoko
17A 1980s Atari racing game
19A Air passenger screening org.
20A Future counselor's maj.
21A Hallucinations
23A Salt Lake state
25A Black dialect, for short
27A "Doggone it!"
28A Tree goo
29A Minimally invasive surgical procedure
32A Mop target
34A Old photo hue
35A Amuses, as with anecdotes
38A Elementary school shoebox project
42A Actor Nick
44A Calf's suckling spot
45A Hall of Fame pitcher who threw four no-hitters for the Dodgers
50A Industrial tank
51A __ vera gel
52A Front of a ship
53A Like some high-fiber breakfast bars
54A Snug apartments
57A Times New __
59A Give in to gravity
60A Cylinder in the snack aisle
64A Notable time
65A Texas A&M athlete
66A Cathedral city in Tuscany
67A Summer hrs.
68A Frowned-upon acts
69A Analyze, as ore
1D Start to sneeze?
2D Moo __ pork
3D British cartoon character who loves muddy puddles
4D "Oof, that's not good"
5D Quick and nimble
6D Monopoly token sported by the game's mascot
7D Crossword dir.
8D Shook with cold
9D Novelist Morrison
10D Breaks bread
11D Miyazaki's "My Neighbor __"
12D Open, as a onesie
13D Nice and warm
18D Emotional wound
22D 19-Across request
23D Spy-fi side
24D See 26-Down
26D With 24-Down, outmoded media format
29D Mixture of metals
30D Nail salon brand
31D __ City, Iowa
33D Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
36D Large ruminant in the Rockies
37D Octagon at an intersection
39D Prepayments in some big book deals
40D Ravioli filling, sometimes
41D Highbrow
43D Benelux continent
45D Got smart with
46D Sites for some rites
47D Chewy candy
48D Blacksmiths' workplaces
49D Mil. truant
53D Desert watering hole
55D AirPlay and AirDrop tablet
56D Challenging chem course
58D Phoenix suburb
61D Petty peeve
62D Actress de Armas
63D Yea's opposite

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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