LA Times Crossword May 8 2026 Answers (5/8/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for May 8 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword May 8, 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 8, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/8/26, 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 Meat in some fried rice
5A Place where heros are made
9A Ready to lose one's cool
14A Purnell of "Fallout"
15A Go
16A Wind turbine part
17A Polish target
18A Barn topper
19A Minds
20A Small car that can only follow a single route?
23A French automaker
24A Barrel-shaped drums
28A Map lines: Abbr.
29A Songs heard during a colorful spring festival?
32A Generic surname
33A Swanson of "Parks and Recreation"
34A Brewery kiln
35A Temple table
38A Blend
39A The loneliest numbers?
40A Set of socks
41A Family nickname
42A Advanced deg.
43A First dish made at a cook-off?
46A __ tai
49A Candy bar with peanuts and caramel
50A Small pieces
52A Designer's asset, or a phonetic description of 20-, 29-, and 43-Across
55A Some Ukrainians
58A Keen
59A "Picnic" playwright
60A Pronoun choices
61A Unvirtuous activity
62A Sweater fuzz
63A Order out
64A Condition affecting focus, briefly
65A "Not that much"
1D Barcelona men
2D Revolutionary figure?
3D Crop circle makers, supposedly
4D Island near Sicily
5D Cheapen
6D Takes, as revenge
7D Clickable text
8D Object
9D Patch style
10D Inspiration for the DC Comics hero Green Arrow
11D Consumed
12D Barbie, e.g.
13D 24-hour care ctrs.
21D Scuttlebutt
22D Clickable image
25D Aim
26D "One more thought ... "
27D Parks it
30D Like Guinness
31D Crew team leader
32D Biker trying to miss the bus, perhaps?
35D Per
36D Chorus syllables
37D Shipshape
38D __ drop
39D English county
41D Eye affliction
42D Trudged
44D Authoritative retort
45D "Jackpot!"
46D "You're being cruel!"
47D Formats, as text
48D Archipelago units
51D "Even so ... "
53D __ bean
54D "Metamorphoses" poet
55D Pronoun choice
56D NYC ave. on the East Side
57D Sushi option

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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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