LA Times Crossword January 4 2026 Answers (1/4/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 4 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword January 4, 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 4, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/4/26, 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 Geyser output
6A Cause to blush
11A Some Caribbean exports
15A "Goldberg Variations" composer
19A Blender button
20A Marisa who plays Peter Parker's aunt
21A Cookie with six Thanksgiving-inspired flavors
22A Crass
23A Dined at home
24A Massage
25A Annapolis sch.
26A "For All Mankind" side: Abbr.
27A Bistro where diners rarely get what they order?
31A Bullpen stat
32A Get into
33A Poke bowl choice
34A Vassals
37A One who makes a huge profit in the gaming industry?
44A Branch of Islam
47A Part to play
48A Give off
49A Chaney of classic horror
50A Museum employee who specializes in topographic maps?
55A Marvel superhero with martial arts expertise
57A Road beneath a freeway
58A Uncomfortable spot
60A Layers
61A TV actress Susan
62A Understood
63A Parts of quotes
66A Black stone
67A Well-secured garden vines?
72A Word in classic mystery novel titles
75A Kumquat shade
76A Concert piece
77A Long-running CBS drama
80A Part of a vague threat
83A Nail art brand
84A Row of stores
87A Sunday planning that makes weeknight dinners easier, say
89A Inflatables ridden in a river race?
92A Shiba __
93A Maximum or minimum
95A Shoddy
96A The Hawkeye State
97A Inchworm with a successful YouTube channel?
103A "Goosebumps" series writer
104A Retro hip beer, for short
105A Coconut __
106A Hosts, for short
109A Remodel of a badly designed airport terminal?
117A Storyline
119A River of northern Spain
120A Made manageable
121A "The Studio" actress Catherine
122A In short supply
123A Corporate image
124A "Judge Mathis" event
125A Election Day figure
126A Doesn't rent
127A Abound (with)
128A In a suitable way
129A Clear
1D __ bar
2D Teach privately
3D Two-time WNBA MVP __ Delle Donne
4D "Ew! No!"
5D Mexican soup made with tripe
6D Guitarist Chet who helped create the Nashville sound
7D Pro __: at no charge
8D "Right on!"
9D Cook the surface of
10D Sleeper sofa
11D Ordinary
12D __ Major
13D OpenTable link
14D Skyrocket
15D Country surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak
16D Like koalas
17D IRA options
18D See 29-Down
28D Daughter's brother
29D With 18-Down, pronoun pair
30D Way up
35D Extremely unfriendly
36D Sentence structure
37D Blanchett with two Oscars
38D Agcys.
39D Singers Reed and Rawls
40D Yale student
41D Left
42D Dog coat
43D Rite words
44D Skim along, as clouds
45D Sharpen
46D Memorial Day weekend race, casually
51D Chem class for premeds
52D "__ further reflection ... "
53D "Midnight Cowboy" hustler
54D Online mag
56D Curly hairstyles, informally
59D Zamboni surface
63D Freak out
64D Semi
65D Trades barbs
67D Minesweeper unit
68D Torrid Zone boundary
69D Sharp knock
70D Give off
71D Spot on a sked
72D Stand-up individuals?
73D "We __ alone"
74D Narwhal
77D Baja resort, familiarly
78D Whole lot
79D The "kid" in "Here's looking at you, kid"
81D Organ near the pancreas
82D CNN anchor Burnett
84D "Enough!"
85D Actress Polo
86D ABC News anchor David
88D First aid pro
90D "The Mikado," for one
91D Scand. kingdom
94D Place to make draft picks
98D IRA options
99D Network that airs "TBBT" reruns
100D Imperious
101D Tell tales
102D Cozy spot
106D Mazda two-seater
107D Apple centers
108D Drum kit piece
110D Saxon foe
111D Wind with keys
112D Hankering
113D Complain querulously
114D Conveniently leave out, maybe
115D Word in some Spanish team names
116D Hammer-wielding god
117D __ rata
118D Brief topic

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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