LA Times Crossword January 3 2026 Answers (1/3/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 3 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our LA Times Crossword January 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/3/26, 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 2013 memoir that was followed in 2025 by "Finding My Way"
10A Passing muster?
14A Interns, at times
15A Birds whose collective noun is chime
16A Shared pleasantries
17A Sank, in a way
18A Olive often found with spinach
19A Word on a green helmet
20A Without restraint
21A Essential
22A Destiny
23A Brio
25A Haterade
27A Two pieces?
29A Thai's neighbor
30A Physical location
32A Drops from above
33A Fine print, e.g.
34A Question asked by a fan?
37A Wonder
38A Left
39A Prepares (oneself)
40A Big mo. for florists
41A Top-tier
43A Rundgren in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
44A Be wrong
45A First perfect number
46A Olympic archer?
48A Pop by
50A Giveaway
51A "Fancy!"
54A Saw
55A Scenario just before a board takeover?
57A Volunteer's offer
58A Sharp kicks?
59A From South Asia, perhaps
60A Namesakes of some days in English
1D "In that case ... "
2D Theater group?
3D Series of courses
4D Former "The Great British Baking Show" co-host Giedroyc
5D "Seriously ... "
6D Down the road
7D Let up
8D Chuckles at a gif, say
9D Sanctuary
10D Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams
11D "Clever"
12D No longer a foal
13D Drug needed for some trips
15D Rhetorical expression of approval
20D Characteristic patterns
21D Support staff?
22D "Queen of Creole Cuisine" Chase
24D C in C
25D Spot for getting one's buds together?
26D Classic toys with colorful pegs
28D Pushes
30D Rub the wrong way?
31D "Simmer down!"
35D Early operating system
36D Some vintage cars
42D Rock
47D Like May through August
49D 50% up front?
50D Birria order
51D "The Simpsons" character whose surname is Mann
52D Due
53D Informal ride
54D Lemon
55D Hr. division
56D Hound

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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