LA Times Crossword May 23 2026 Answers (5/23/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for May 23 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword May 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/23/26, 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 Sudoku diagrams
6A Snap
9A Rib
14A Iconic part of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird"
15A Admirable sorts
17A Piano part
18A Store for a little while?
19A "La Classe de Danse" painter
21A Tale designed to tug at one's heartstrings
22A Parade locale since 1890
24A Approves
25A Seuss character who lives in a pond on Sala-ma-sond island
26A Greek goddess of discord
29A "Use your inside voice"
31A Challenging direction to sail
35A __ Bauer
36A Not well
38A Cartoon hero with a blond bob
39A Hudson Valley college chartered by a brewer in 1861
41A "Hola" follower, perhaps
43A "__ bon!"
45A Packaged meals that might contain tamagoyaki
46A Big Mac rivals?
49A Requirements for some brick buildings
51A Water wings?
54A "The Social Network" Oscar winner Sorkin
56A Urban prowlers
58A Jeopardy
60A Small digit
61A Outerwear option
62A Shot not allowed in some pool halls
63A Chemistry suffix
64A Warm compress targets
1D RNC group
2D Wished undone
3D "Maybe"
4D Queen, maybe
5D Way out?
6D Main doc
7D Words of resignation
8D Graham's "Boardwalk Empire" role
9D Qt.'s 192
10D Right way?
11D Sound before some blessings
12D Wading bird that communicates with bill clattering
13D Awards for top plays
16D Car company that hosts Share the Love community events
20D Counter offer?
23D Spot with a sandwich board
25D Jedi of Dagobah
27D Safari and others
28D Pick-me-up indulgence
29D Coder, colloquially
30D Bus. type
32D "My bad!"
33D D.C. team
34D Cellular plan?
37D University of New Mexico mascot
40D Adjust, as a corset
42D Table outside?
44D American century
46D Song of worship
47D "La Vida Es un Carnaval" singer Cruz
48D Cures, in a way
50D Board
52D Some rescues
53D Singing crocodile voiced by Shawn Mendes in a 2022 film
55D Largest company headquartered in Oregon
57D "Capisce?"
59D "__ Mañanitas"

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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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