LA Times Crossword May 21 2026 Answers (5/21/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for May 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword May 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/21/26, 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 Texting format initials
4A Eel in maki sushi
9A Language of Sri Lanka
14A "Long," in Hawaiian
15A Sure to end badly
16A __ Cortina 2026
17A Under the weather
18A *Brunch choice
20A Only major U.S. city founded by a woman
22A Roadside org.
23A Draped silk dress
24A *Apprenticeship in the ways of The Force
29A Digital exec
30A Purple bloom
31A World Series mo.
32A Comedy series featuring Lily Tomlin
34A Grown boys
35A Educational acronym
36A Opera solos
37A Unpublicized restaurant offering, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
41A Call dibs on
44A Charger, e.g.
45A Navigation tech
48A Tolkien characters who like to eat six meals a day
51A Locavore's org.
52A Small cut
53A Result of advancing in the field?
54A *Negro Leagues player in the Baseball Hall of Fame
57A Key West, e.g.
59A __ shu pork
60A Oyster opener
61A *"I Just Called To Say I Love You" singer
66A Sock part
67A Barbershop parts
68A Leg day exercise
69A Music producer Brian
70A Snacks stuffed with "stuf"
71A Couple of bucks?
72A Web feed initials
1D Jerky brand
2D "Tartuffe" playwright
3D First sultan of Syria and Egypt
4D Not well-matched
5D Swe. neighbor
6D Astonishment
7D Martini liquor
8D Like some ruins in Peru
9D "Beetlejuice" director Burton
10D Bitter beers
11D Last book of the Old Testament
12D Laziness
13D Skin soothers
16D Disney film set in Polynesia
19D Call, as a cab
21D Sue Grafton's "__ for Malice"
25D Campus mil. unit
26D Laptop brand
27D "I feel seen"
28D Fertilizer from bats
33D Mentor of Minions
35D Big rigs
37D Sis, for one
38D Speed reader?
39D Inspiring figure
40D Footnote abbr.
41D Artist known for fabric-wrapped installations
42D Maine course
43D Central Texas city
45D Sparkly stuff
46D City birds
47D Sound investments?
49D Makes less wild
50D Put away
52D Didn't play
55D Loses steam?
56D Sauna openings?
58D Kitchen initialism
62D Tax agcy.
63D Fan
64D "The Code Breaker" subj.
65D Pasta ingredient

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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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