LA Times Crossword May 2 2026 Answers (5/2/26)

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

Our LA Times Crossword May 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 May 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/2/26, 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 Branch of Islam that includes Zaydism
5A KJ of "Riverdale"
8A Growing concern?
12A Brand with TV ads featuring Garfield
13A Half of all integers
15A "2 funny"
16A Galileo Galilei Airport city
17A Place for fans to show support
19A Kentucky Derby moniker
21A Narrow passages
22A Feature of thioacetone
23A Do groundbreaking work?
24A Intake plans
26A "He has my whole heart"
30A Brian who scored "The Lovely Bones"
31A Crumb
32A Patronizing person
33A APR reducer
35A Heading up?
37A Pop singer Alessia
38A Figures in quotes
40A Corner
42A "Corduroy" writer/illustrator Freeman
43A Bloom in a fall bouquet
44A Anne who had a recurring role on "The King of Queens"
45A Post __
46A Grammy winner Winans
48A "My guess is ... "
50A Racetrack with twin spires
54A Make it big
55A GPS listings
57A Bean sprout?
58A Stalking cats
59A Skillful
60A Stretch in office
61A Go out for a bit?
62A Part of a basic Spanish conjugation
1D Bit of suction
2D Treatments for locks
3D Positive thinker's comment?
4D Happy baby, for one
5D Not a fan of
6D Smart-alecky
7D Pozole peppers
8D Amplifier for tap dancers, perhaps
9D "Spark" singer Tori
10D Put on a scale, say
11D Scale name
13D Pride and joy
14D Storage unit
18D Use a salamander
20D Wall Street's nabe
21D Himalayan ethnic group
25D __ Tatin
27D Specialist in executive orders?
28D Temporary repository
29D Position
32D Guessing game
34D Frappe ingredient
36D National Park Service handout
39D Standing upright
41D __ Robles, California
44D Rice vermicelli
47D Do some kitchen prep
49D Nobel, for one
50D Brief review
51D "Take cover!"
52D __ error
53D Priest in "Lost Horizon"
56D GPS listings

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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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