LA Times Crossword May 20 2026 Answers (5/20/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for May 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword May 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/20/26, 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 Pesters
5A "Break a leg" addressee
10A Minor quibble
13A Regions
15A Sulu portrayer on "Star Trek"
16A Prior to today
17A LP or 45
19A Category
20A "From my point of view ... "
21A Gin infusion berry
22A Filmmaker Spike
23A Emergency feature on a car's key fob
27A The Falcons, on scoreboards
28A Squabble
29A Sandler of "Uncut Gems"
32A Plywood sheet
34A PC core
37A Ham-and-cheese concoctions with Florida origins
41A Partner of flow
42A Wee
43A Most populous continent
44A Online birthday greeting
46A A billion years
48A Waterless treatment for some clothes
52A Bullpen stat
55A Jam-packed containers?
56A Like some work in a teacher's stack
58A Vow renewal vow
59A Feeling the squeeze, or what 17-, 23-, 37-, and 48-Across may be
62A Actress Peeples
63A Proverb
64A Conchiglie pasta shape
65A Zeus or Poseidon
66A Saudi Arabia neighbor
67A "If all __ fails ... "
1D Part of USNA
2D Respond to reveille
3D "Aladdin" role for Robin Williams
4D Simon __
5D Used Grubhub, say
6D Some succulents
7D Ref's ring call, for short
8D Opposite of 'neath
9D Divest (of)
10D Mani-pedi pros
11D Yeti rival
12D Game piece
14D Got some shut-eye
18D Honest-to-goodness
21D "Rugrats" dad
24D Smarties and Nerds
25D Make, as beer
26D Wrinkly citrus fruit
27D Org. whose symbol is a snake around a pole
29D Unreturned tennis serve
30D Add new audio to
31D Street on a 1969 Beatles album
32D Bamboo eater
33D Ques. response
35D Architect I.M. __
36D Can. neighbor
38D Sci-fi author Stephenson
39D Withered from drought
40D Is able to
45D Shares an email with
46D Many a tech school grad
47D Fairy tale monsters
48D Working a dance party, say
49D Marconi medium
50D Elbow gently
51D Confident way to solve a crossword
52D Famous Ford flop
53D Highland dances
54D Bewilder
57D Court legend Arthur
59D Stable staple
60D Summer refresher suffix
61D SoFi Stadium NFL player

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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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