LA Times Crossword May 18 2026 Answers (5/18/26)

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

Our LA Times Crossword May 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 May 18, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/18/26, 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 Annoying ordeal
7A Reddit tell-all sesh
10A Veil material
14A Fiction influenced by net culture
15A Grass roll
16A __ hygiene
17A "Let me give you a few pointers ... "
20A Pointed (at)
21A Galápagos lizard
22A Small stick in a bird's nest
24A Yoga poses
27A Some track-and-field attempts
30A First step of a home reno
33A Beatty/Hoffman film flop
34A "I'm not sure" sounds
36A Phoenix NBA team
38A Pickleball barrier
39A Overt
42A Fuel additive brand
43A Avocado dip, for short
45A Oft-protected personal ID
46A "Same here"
48A College Board exam for sophs
50A VW adorned with decals from the flower power era, e.g.
52A Capital of Kansas
54A Richard of "Chicago"
55A These days
58A "Gavel-to-gavel" coverage provider
61A Advice for adding power to a golf swing, or what can be said about 17-, 27-, and 50-Across
66A Lion's sound
67A Pop singer Rita
68A Call forth, as memories
69A Car loan figs.
70A __ and improved
71A Show up for
1D Laugh syllable
2D Tavern beer
3D Likely feature of a valedictorian's report card
4D __ of hand: magician's knack
5D Actor Neeson
6D To be, in French
7D Donkey
8D Dairy sound
9D Online moderator, briefly
10D Pink blooms sacred to Buddhists
11D Solo for an opera diva
12D Breakfast mascot's rank
13D "Frozen" ice queen
18D Dutch cheese
19D "Yikes!"
22D Category of noun
23D Get smart
25D Soviet satellite launched in 1957
26D "Wish" heroine voiced by Ariana DeBose
28D Quick punch
29D Web addresses
31D "Wish we all had that kind of luck"
32D Moving from gig to gig
35D Scissors sound
37D Slangy "Let's say ... "
40D Arthur in the International Tennis Hall of Fame
41D __ chi: martial art
44D Part of a "Gabby's Dollhouse" costume
47D Smash success
49D Bridge charge
51D Treaty
53D Traffic marker
55D Money of Italy, once
56D Resting on
57D Former Russian ruler
59D __ butter: skin care ingredient
60D Pepper (with)
62D Furious feeling
63D Casual refusal
64D Brooch
65D Norm: Abbr.

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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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