LA Times Crossword January 20 2026 Answers (1/20/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword January 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/20/26, 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 Facing attack from all sides
6A Getup
10A Target's target, for one
14A "Well done!"
15A Double-reed woodwind
16A Each, informally
17A Uses as evidence in a research paper
18A Run a rag over
19A Tuckered out
20A Trousers with tool-carrying pockets and loops
23A Elite squads
24A Bubble source, maybe
25A __ Lanka
26A Give up, in an idiom
30A "So glad I don't have to deal with that"
35A Broke bread
36A Amazement
37A "By __ way ... "
38A Goal of meditation, perhaps
45A Lifestyle brand with origins in surf culture
46A "Yeah, right!"
47A Liquor in a bee's knees cocktail
48A Fitting measurement
51A Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across
56A Desertlike
57A Layered cookie
58A Whirlpool subsidiary
60A __ de gallo: salsa choice
61A "Hot To Go!" singer Chappell
62A Resonates, as a successful joke
63A Witnessed
64A IDs that never begin with 666
65A Punctuation in a web address
1D "EastEnders" airer
2D Oldest child on "The Goldbergs"
3D Occupied, as a diner booth
4D "Into Thin Air" mountain peak
5D More than is needed
6D Bridal shop selections
7D "You haven't changed __!"
8D Tire swing line
9D Potbelly
10D Ritchie Valens hit
11D Doing business
12D Farm animal in some yoga classes
13D Makes a choice
21D Dubai dignitary
22D "How Long" singer Charlie
26D Prompted on stage
27D Against
28D "If u ask me ... "
29D Many a promgoer
30D Big blast
31D "At Last" singer James
32D Arctic seabird
33D Crochet need
34D Be behind, in a way
39D Spurred to action
40D Tend to risotto
41D Motion detectors for automatic doors
42D "Yeah, try again"
43D Informal clothing
44D Rising current of warm air
48D Significant figures
49D Yoga pose
50D Fixes
51D Hard knocks?
52D Source of Buffalo's lake-effect snow
53D Moral shortcoming
54D Cupid's counterpart
55D Academic administrator with a list
59D Barbecue residue

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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