LA Times Crossword January 5 2026 Answers (1/5/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 5 2026 to help you finish it up!
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Our LA Times Crossword January 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/5/26, 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 Insurance company with a gecko mascot
6A "What __ is new?"
10A Freeway exit
14A Heavy coat?
15A WhatsApp's parent company
16A Gumbo pod
17A Sweetener used on a Providence campus?
19A See 12-Down
20A Restroom, to a Brit
21A Forearm bones
23A "__ dreaming?"
26A Horse that's saddled up for a tour of a Philadelphia campus?
31A Hybrid orange fruit
33A Physician
34A Oft-grilled fish, on menus
35A Flirts (with)
38A Adventure novelist Cussler
39A Time for extracurricular activities, or where the ends of 17-, 26-, 52-, and 62-Across literally are
42A Basil-based sauce
44A Author Wiesel
45A Hot spot service
48A Toward the back of a boat
50A Supplied, as funds
52A Quad found on a Portland campus?
55A "Totally!"
56A Australian marsupial
57A Provisos
59A With 27-Down, "The Substance" Oscar nominee
62A Kitchen appliance used at a Houston campus?
67A Wowed
68A Genesis grandson
69A Mediterranean oil source
70A Beseeches
71A Take a break
72A Sacred carving
1D Chitchat
2D Make a wrong turn, say
3D "Seems to me" shorthand
4D Monastic hood
5D Elaborately decorated
6D Australian bird
7D Boost
8D Horse stable unit
9D Brought home, as a salary
10D Performer in bull riding competitions
11D Letters between names
12D With 19-Across, salt-free seasoning brand
13D Dismissive sound
18D Gracefully slim
22D Gas brand with a torch logo
23D Spot for short people?
24D Barnyard bleat
25D Without bothering to be careful
27D See 59-Across
28D __ knife: handy kitchen tool
29D Thanksgiving mo.
30D Italian three
32D Naturally talented youngsters
36D French fashion monogram
37D Futuristic genre
40D Upper body
41D Brave and noble
42D __ for the course
43D Opposite of WNW
46D Extra charge
47D Docs with DOBs, often
49D Not as far
51D By walking
53D Country singer Patsy
54D Food truck fare
58D Without backup
59D Pat gently
60D Female sheep
61D Actress Ryan
63D Ballpark fig.
64D Baby beaver
65D Genesis matriarch
66D Sleep cycle letters

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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