LA Times Crossword January 2 2026 Answers (1/2/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 2 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword January 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/2/26, 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 Charges
6A During
10A House shower?
15A More slick
16A 2024 NBA All-Star Game MVP "__ Time" Lillard
17A In the loop
18A Warning on a note passed in a seminar?
20A Sew loosely
21A Not gross
22A Some Duracells
23A Like many fiddle-leaf figs
24A Land south of Eur.
25A Crystal ball consulted atop Mount Everest?
28A Hawaiian for "white"
29A Highest seed
30A Regret
31A Marble __
32A Up and about
34A Mother with a Nobel Peace Prize
37A The discovery of the Lucy fossils, for one?
42A Agree
43A Soccer star Sergio who scored more than 100 goals for Real Madrid
45A Audible sighs
48A Long. crosser
49A "Rugrats" dad
51A Tiebreaker periods, for short
52A Beauty school treatment?
56A Opposite of oui
57A Release
58A Singer Carly __ Jepsen
59A Paramount+ partner, briefly
60A Batter beater
61A "Cut that out!," or an apt title for this puzzle
65A Like déjà vu
66A Cry of dismay
67A Leaves for dinner
68A Freezing temps
69A Large number
70A Monster with regenerative heads
1D Recycling container
2D Admission of guilt
3D Well-read individuals
4D Not right?
5D Sold-out letters
6D Magazine income source
7D Swampy habitat
8D Texter's qualifier
9D Pt. of HDTV
10D Novelist Meg
11D Broad strip
12D Tacos al __
13D Aorta, for one
14D (If) necessary
19D Picnic spoiler
23D Groom feathers
24D Pseudonym preceder
25D Features of orchestras and rhinos
26D Upright
27D Spiritual glow
33D Four-time French Open winner Swiatek
34D Window shades
35D Play guitar
36D Org. for orthodontists
38D Key
39D Dread
40D Comment from someone listening to elevator music, perhaps
41D Push beyond acceptable limits
44D ID with two hyphens
45D Totally wrong
46D [Giggle]
47D Many a mockumentary
49D Manatee, e.g.
50D Taxing trip
53D Gymnast's gripping aid
54D Zaps
55D Susceptible (to)
59D "Don't go!"
61D MMA stat
62D Kraken's realm, briefly
63D "Or so"
64D HHS agency

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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