LA Times Crossword January 9 2026 Answers (1/9/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for January 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword January 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 1/9/26, 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 Framing pieces
6A Layer under a tee
10A Basketball commentator Rebecca
14A Swings and misses three times, say
15A Nudge
16A Leaving less of a bad taste, maybe
17A Pseudo?
19A Annual EDM festival in 22-Down
20A Fashionably nostalgic
21A __ the consequences
23A Evil act
24A Lab coat?
25A Neo?
29A Word of woe
31A Biological pouch
32A Maxims
33A Portions (out)
35A Covered in crystals?
37A Stalter of "Hacks"
38A Mono?
42A Also
43A Pair
44A Spot targeted by butterfly stretches
47A Takes up a lot of space
51A "__ been a minute"
53A Ibiza, por ejemplo
54A Mega?
57A Shade tree
58A Tax counterpart
59A Missing GI
60A Concession speech?
62A Down in the dumps
64A Anti?
68A Location, location, location
69A Transcript figs.
70A Racing shell
71A Leave in the lurch in the church
72A "Abominable" character named Everest
73A Word of woe
1D Peter Pan rival
2D In general
3D "Naked" rodents
4D Get three eights in blackjack, say
5D Unsmiling
6D Procedure practiced on mannequins: Abbr.
7D Preferring platonic relationships, informally
8D Café du __: New Orleans shop known for beignets
9D Collar danglers
10D Rapper __ Mama
11D Elects to participate
12D Strait off the coast of Siberia
13D Indonesian apes
16D Over-easy serving
18D Nemeses
22D Biscayne Bay city
24D Sibs and 'rents
26D Make like a banshee
27D Covertly included
28D Sushi bite sometimes served on a model boat
30D Vegan protein option
34D Winter break?
36D "We doing this?"
39D Decline to take the high road
40D Naan relative
41D Small bit of facial jewelry
45D "You won't get away with this!"
46D __ khao: Laotian crispy rice salad
47D High-ranking noncom
48D A __: literally, "from what is earlier"
49D Climber's descent
50D Absorbent
52D Foul mood
55D Have no reception, say
56D Corning Museum material
61D Killer whale
63D Have a snack
65D "Etc.," in Pittsburghese
66D Fed. stipend for some people with disabilities
67D "Srsly?"

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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