LA Times Crossword June 18 2026 Answers (6/18/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for June 18 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword June 18, 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 18, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 6/18/26, 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 Completely smitten
5A Iraq port city
10A Policy chief
14A Like some history and hygiene
15A Cacophonous
16A Sharpen
17A Kiss, in Cancún
18A Piano composition
19A Tiny amount
20A Email option since 1997
22A Genetic messenger molecule
23A Big name in the school supply aisle
24A Exercise that may wind up in a playground
27A Core muscles
30A Longtime Buick model
31A Acid rock's acid
34A Neck wrap
35A Share an office workstation
36A Debt letters
37A "Casablanca" star, affectionately
39A Egg cells
40A Minor disagreements
42A Realm
43A Cars singer Ocasek
44A "What's Your Country Song" singer Thomas
45A In need of a towel
46A Tourism prefix
47A 20-Across alternative
48A Gymnast's move
50A Current fashion
52A Chest muscles
55A Exactly
57A Winter fishing tool
59A Anxiety-related med. condition
60A "Say 'aye' forcefully and project confidence," e.g.
64A "Chandelier" singer
65A Ipanema's city
66A Medicine derived from the bark of the willow tree
67A Sphere
68A Flow stopper
69A A few
70A Sudoku figs.
1D Prefer to be called
2D Region
3D Nasty wound
4D Cool and distant
5D Sweetie
6D Professional who specializes in oil cleanups?
7D "Hug the shore until you reach the ocean," e.g.
8D Blip producer
9D "__ you sure?"
10D Put on ice
11D Google Meet alternative
12D Opening payment
13D Backup camera's view
21D Output of some furnaces
23D Marvel assassin played by Jennifer Garner
25D __ Speedwagon
26D E-file org.
27D "Mamma Mia!" band
28D Obnoxious one
29D "Pair it with thyme or rosemary," e.g.
31D "The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
32D Out of shape, say
33D Sign of disuse
38D Lacking skill
41D "Wouldn't that be nice!"
48D Scandinavian inlet
49D Saint __: Lesser Antilles island
50D Body part with 27- and 52-Across
51D Use, as a ladle
53D City southeast of Alexandria
54D Ear cleaners
56D Spread
58D "Teach Your Children" gp.
61D Choose
62D Actor Meadows
63D 401(k) kin

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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.

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