LA Times Crossword July 2 2026 Answers (7/2/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for July 2 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword July 2, 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 July 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 7/2/26, 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 Jazzy improvisation
5A Taylor-Joy of "The Queen's Gambit"
9A Whimper
13A Vulgar one
14A Bird on the Canadian dollar coin
15A Hard to erase, perhaps
17A "Today was rough"
19A High cost for the Super Bowl
20A "... at the very least"
21A Dame introduction?
22A "Parks and Recreation" town
25A Red friend of Cookie Monster
27A Was first
28A "Close enough"
29A Yemen port that faces the Somaliland port Berbera
31A "I am in this meme"
33A Checkpoint for the terminally on line?
34A Banh mi spread
35A Fashion week focus
38A Health insurance giant
40A Update from a Lyft driver
42A Big mad and not hiding it
43A Floor connectors
45A Architect's constraint, for short
47A Feminine pronoun
48A Meaty sauce
49A Engrave on glass
50A Kilt companion
51A HS fundraiser
53A Very, informally
55A Ocean escapades?
57A Command to attack
59A Middle-distance runners
61A Bracelet spot
62A Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
66A Oktoberfest souvenir
67A Bread for an Italian sandwich?
68A Boo-boo
69A "Like, yesterday"
70A "The Pat McAfee Show" network
71A Turow book set at Harvard
1D Sac fly result
2D Atom with a sign
3D Adversary
4D Refrigerant trademark since the 1930s
5D Tree-lined walkway
6D NYC nabe below Union Square
7D Skeptical remark
8D Figure in a halo
9D Key influencers?
10D Go back a step
11D Engage in some strength training, or what this puzzle's circled letters do
12D First page of el calendario
16D Peachy follower
18D Cartesian concept that questions the reality of waking life
22D Deli pockets
23D Portfolio piece
24D "Can you believe this scam?"
26D Prefix with day or way
30D __ shadow
32D Umami enhancer, briefly
36D Dane introduction?
37D Social rules
39D Actress Vardalos
41D Fitting
44D Long sammich
46D Level of authority
51D Spots for education?
52D Subtle hair dyes
54D Awards ceremony host
56D Childish comeback
58D Director Kazan
60D Take part in an outdoor fantasy game
63D Possess
64D Contend (for)
65D Nigiri topper never served raw

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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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