LA Times Crossword January 16 2026 Answers (1/16/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 16 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our LA Times Crossword January 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/16/26, 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 Lemon piece
6A Shoe with a "Sport Mode"
10A Sunscreen ingredient
14A Far from familiar
15A Off-white hue
16A "Pick me!"
17A [Math], science, gym, English
19A Simplicity
20A Start of a long drive, perhaps
21A Available sans Rx
23A Craps cube
24A Journalist Katie
26A Formal expulsion
28A Well-suited
30A Allegory, [fable], anecdote, parable
32A Tasks
34A Doja Cat's signature song
35A Zipped, or ripped
36A "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" airer
37A Kardashian matriarch
41A Sailor Moon headpiece
44A Benoit Blanc, e.g.
46A Walkout, slowdown, [picketing], sit-in
50A Pigpen
51A Tried to improve one's score on, perhaps
52A Rat
54A "__ longa, vita brevis"
55A Cat seat
57A Some bagels
60A Masjid prayer leader
62A Safari lodge, island property, destination spa, [all-inclusive beach hotel]
64A "Bob's Burgers" girl
65A Redhead of classic TV
66A Features of some lobbies
67A "Quit it!"
68A Rain delay sight
69A Small
1D Travel by air
2D Lebanese fashion designer Saab
3D Chloé Zhao, for one
4D Bas-relief medium
5D Gush
6D Boston player
7D TV producer
8D Ish
9D Guardianship
10D Elmo's orange friend
11D "Couldn't resist!"
12D More likely to pry
13D Chipper
18D Targets of some workouts
22D Swear
25D People who get half the credit
27D Stir up
28D Do one's part
29D Soup with rice noodles
31D Pt. of USNA
33D In vogue again
36D B.A. Baracus player
38D Mount with southeast-facing faces
39D Addams cousin
40D Reserved
42D Object of admiration
43D Have high expectations
44D One with two poles
45D Cry of hunger?
46D Qualities
47D __ crab
48D "I'll have to pass"
49D Foot part
53D Isabel Wilkerson's "__: The Origins of Our Discontents"
56D Dada
58D Former "DWTS" co-host Andrews
59D Hotel visit
61D World view?
63D "Aaron Burr, __": "Hamilton" song

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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