LA Times Crossword May 9 2026 Answers (5/9/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for May 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword May 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/9/26, 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 Catalyst
8A Prompted
15A Generational tendency to delay speaking on video recordings
17A Something taken by a teller?
18A Hosp. areas
19A Settings
20A Like pitching machines and dinner guests
21A "Ya es suficiente"
23A 2015 NL Rookie of the year Bryant
24A Sole
25A Focuses of some museums
26A Start to some health consultations?
27A __ of nature
28A Fencing defense
30A Call into question
31A Rigs
32A Angular
33A Traps, in a way
34A Place that has rooms and a board
35A Garments often adorned with metallic thread called zari
36A Big name in comfort footwear
37A "As if"
41A "What she said"
42A Hit the runway
43A Stiller's partner
44A Software vehicles, once
45A "Hello __": classic barbershop song
47A Garage occupant
48A When one might find a blowout sale?
51A Pulitzer-winning play chronicled in the oral history "The World Only Spins Forward"
52A Headspring?
53A Feature of the logos of Heineken and Macy's
1D Finish line
2D Source of a good self-image
3D Composition of most of the observable universe
4D West __: upscale furniture store
5D Some dabbling ducks
6D __ itself
7D Candy named for a Mars family horse
8D Big name in loans
9D French dips?
10D Short lines at the register?
11D "Diet Pepsi" singer Addison
12D Scram
13D Magazine whose first editorial director was Gordon Parks
14D One of the Ramones
16D Miranda Cosgrove sitcom
22D Popular tablet
24D "Haha, u wish"
26D Chic accessory?
27D Bitter rivalry
29D Pair o' graphs?
30D Prohibits
31D Sagittarius, for one
32D Super duper?
33D Zohran who walked the length of Manhattan on June 20, 2025
34D Gorge
35D "Holes" novelist Louis
36D Trinidad's Pitch Lake, for one
38D "Be honest with yourself"
39D Lingua __
40D __ sauce
42D Coverage issue
43D Subtle, as colors
45D King of Prussia attraction
46D Statement after putting down a card
49D On the __: chronically, casually
50D Title for some spouses

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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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