LA Times Crossword June 16 2026 Answers (6/16/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for June 16 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword June 16, 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 June 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 6/16/26, 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 Pizza crust option
5A 24 hours
8A Some
12A Nevada gambling town
13A Penalized for littering, say
15A Tilt-A-Whirl, e.g.
16A Overnight __: breakfast dish
17A Flatscreen, maybe
18A At no cost
19A Build a snow fort or catch frogs
22A Conclude
23A Startled cry
24A Married name follower
25A Put in the overhead bin
27A What a deeply regretful person may wish to do
33A Boiling
34A Spoil
35A Qatar's capital
36A Intel mission
39A Wrinkly little dog
40A Ran out of patience
41A "Am __ late?"
42A Mined-over matter?
43A Insurance giant bailed out in 2008
44A Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
49A Food Network figure
50A __ Lanka
51A "For __ a jolly good fellow ... "
53A Volcanic eruption residue
55A Convenient car feature on a cold winter morning, or a feature of 19-, 27-, and 44-Across?
59A Drops behind
61A Bright celestial events
62A Creole vegetable
63A Important phases in history
64A __ Valley, California
65A Ancient city in modern Turkey
66A __ of the times
67A Mets' div.
68A Mr. Potato Head attachments
1D Familiar plot device
2D Medic in role-playing games
3D Amount of food consumed
4D Likely to snoop
5D Tried to reduce one's 3-Down
6D "No ifs, __, or buts"
7D Bigfoot cousin
8D Dog kennel greeting
9D Fuel that can be stacked
10D Perfect place
11D Invasive plant
13D Able to speak a language with ease
14D Movie franchise package, perhaps
20D Bagel flavor
21D "And more of the same" abbr.
26D Golden years
28D Blow (by)
29D More realistic
30D One who isn't good at sharing
31D The Blackhawks, on scoreboards
32D Actress Dennings
36D Unfortunate sound to hear while bending
37D Landing hr. guess
38D Long-running joke in the opening credits of "The Simpsons"
39D Seasoned vet
40D Old audio systems
42D Cause resentment
43D From the top
45D Eternally, in poetry
46D Sprawling property
47D Yoga energy point
48D Abject fear
52D Doesn't leave
53D Hoppy pintfuls
54D Hindi cinema dress
56D Faucet brand
57D Racket head shape
58D Reusable bag
60D Target of ID thieves

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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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