LA Times Crossword May 22 2026 Answers (5/22/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for May 22 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword May 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/22/26, 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 Give and take
5A Blister
11A Tango number
14A Mother of Beyoncé and Solange
15A William Sydney Porter's pen name
16A Fresh
17A Pop artist Warhol
18A *Misleads in an alley
20A Hospital figs.
21A Of two minds
22A Sub-par performance?
23A *Wordle ad collection
27A Fog
28A Kicked off
29A Has a strong influence on
31A Posting on the side of a food truck
32A Summer music?
34A "Move it!," or how to make this puzzle's starred clues match their answers
40A Walking aids
41A Icy response?
43A Reaction creators
47A The __ Brothers: blue-eyed soul band
49A Tsukiji market buy, perhaps
50A *Storied Gilead locale
53A __-Latin: medieval language
55A Only
56A Night of revelry, initially
57A *Plea deal venues
60A Sashimi's lack
61A Work of fiction
62A Carry too far
63A "__ come to me ... "
64A Northern limits?
65A Speed up
66A Some drones
1D Fame
2D Manitoba's capital
3D Director's cut?
4D Cough up
5D Rave review
6D Old-fashioned farm apparatus
7D CVS Health subsidiary
8D Big bang letters
9D Charlemagne's domain, briefly
10D Governess who breaks the fourth wall
11D Star-crossed
12D Financial nabe in NYC
13D Little hooters
19D Auburn rival, to fans
21D Draw
24D Hardware with flanges
25D Goes up
26D Community pool org.
30D Entertainment medium, for short
32D Fabric named for a French city
33D Tahiti, par exemple
35D Ft. Worth school
36D Heavenly sign
37D Wind instrument featured in R.E.M.'s "Nightswimming"
38D City slicker
39D Early wheels
42D Does a cobbler's job
43D Bridle suite?
44D Listen
45D Spanish English
46D Chambers of commerce?
47D "A Man on the Inside" actor Ted
48D Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
51D With it
52D Teeming crowd
54D Brief "Then again ... "
58D Reproductive cells
59D Montgomery of jazz
60D Umbrella spoke

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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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