LA Times Crossword March 16 2026 Answers (3/16/26)

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

Our LA Times Crossword March 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 March 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 3/16/26, 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 Artist's numbered work
5A Given as a gift
11A Forearm-to-forehead dance move
14A Goose sound
15A Heritage
16A Parisian's "yes"
17A Test whose results may be posted in MyChart
19A Banquet coffeepot
20A A __ throw away
21A Do some evil
22A Degs. for many execs
23A Moon landing org.
25A Online commerce
27A Times to blow out the candles, casually
30A Current stretch of human history
34A Steal from
35A Long tale that may involve a quest
37A Midsize stringed instruments
38A Small bills
40A "Wild" actress Witherspoon
42A Big __: semis
43A Punctual
45A "If it __ broke ... "
47A Service charge
48A Boxing night highlight
50A Awake
52A Home of the Ninja Turtles
53A "Yeah, I guess"
55A Crab's grabber
57A Short snooze
59A "Hear! Hear!"
63A Airport with many connecting flights
64A "I'm quirky like that," or, when parsed differently, what can be said of 17-, 30-, and 48-Across
66A Stump splitter
67A Apple pie prep tool
68A See 58-Down
69A Furry friend
70A Upgrades that may cost extra
71A Some summer babies, astrologically
1D Electrical units
2D Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown, for one
3D Ctrl+Z action
4D __ jeans: tight fashion choice
5D Windowpane material
6D Theologian's subj.
7D Grows older
8D Rolled up to the jetway
9D "Feeling overwhelmed here"
10D Orchestral performance: Abbr.
11D Burden of a secret agent, perhaps
12D Vibe
13D Recycling receptacles
18D __ and desist
22D Insignificant
24D French friend
26D Nev. neighbor
27D Sweeping tool
28D Fashion designer Karan
29D "Pay up! No excuses!"
31D Salty expanse
32D Wild party
33D Positive attribute
36D Stopped from happening
39D Tendon
41D Grabs a chair
44D Tiny cat noise
46D Divination deck
49D Wiped out?
51D "__ Weapon": buddy cop film franchise
54D Manual readers
55D Fellow
56D Extremely opulent
58D With 68-Across, Silicon Valley city
60D Irritate but good
61D "Do __ others ... "
62D Self-images
64D Craft beer letters
65D Fellows

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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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