LA Times Crossword January 7 2026 Answers (1/7/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 7 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword January 7, 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 7, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/7/26, 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 Running sport
6A Thrown for a loop
10A Lure (in)
14A Moves like a fleeing deer
16A Sushi wrapper
17A Rep on arm day
18A 1991 operation that ended with the liberation of Kuwait
20A Molecule part
21A Focus to win a contest?
22A Flower bed tool
23A Sault __ Marie
24A Sushi option
26A Celestial event such as the Perseids
30A "Succession" actor Culkin
32A Steal from
33A Prototype: Abbr.
34A Basilica niche
35A __ economy
37A Structure whose roof begins near its foundation
39A Communication protocol for peer-to-peer file sharing
42A Two __ and a lie: icebreaker game
44A Leb. neighbor
45A Frittata need
49A Lucky acorns, eventually
50A Superlative suffix
52A Balance sheet column
54A Sweet finish for fried chicken
57A Large load
58A Cards, in NFL scores
59A "__ got it!"
60A Freeze over
62A Make a bad impression?
64A Perfectly satisfactory, or an apt description of 18-, 26-, 39-, and 54-Across
68A Puts away the dishes?
69A Taiwanese computer company
70A Stewpot with a conical lid
71A Chow for a sow
72A Surrender, as territory
73A Stiletto alternative
1D Up in the air, briefly
2D Fish-to-be
3D Down Under denizens
4D Site with tech reviews
5D Hwang Dong-hyuk's "Squid Game," e.g.
6D Hill worker
7D Happy holler
8D Representation of uncertainty on a graph
9D Assists, in hoops lingo
10D Type of A/V connector
11D Best in a pool
12D Mentee
13D __ Fudd
15D Area of expertise
19D Good to go
24D Alias lead-in
25D With it
27D Conclusion starter
28D Beeper?
29D Provides an address
31D Chew out
36D Hardware and software support
38D Feline in an alley
40D Wee
41D Nabisco cracker
42D Painfully close to home
43D Met by chance
46D Make bank
47D Classic Pontiac
48D Oft-protected fig.
51D Completely surrounded
53D Move back and forth
54D God of the underworld
55D Nobel-winning physicist Paul
56D Skin blemish
61D Encourage
63D Baking meas.
65D Ancient Eur. realm
66D Bank corp. with an orange lion logo
67D Once called

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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