LA Times Crossword October 16 2025 Answers (10/16/25)

Our LA Times Crossword October 16, 2025 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 October 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/16/25, 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	Hairstyle of Diana Ross and Bob Ross
5A	Ruffle playfully
11A	Sound of disgust
14A	Wasn't colorfast
15A	Sounded hoarse
16A	Lad
17A	Amex, Visa, Discover, etc.
19A	Get it wrong
20A	Occasion for pampering
21A	Inclination to stay put
23A	Overlook
24A	Japanese honorific
26A	"We're __ crossroads"
27A	Dell, Acer, Apple, etc.
32A	Therapeutic application on a 20-Across
35A	63-Across's cry
36A	Vandykes, e.g.
37A	Type
38A	Decorated, in a way
40A	"Golly!"
41A	Servings of cheese or oranges
43A	According to
44A	Light rope
45A	Ones, fives, tens, etc.
48A	Undergrad deg. option
49A	Nosh
50A	UNESCO World Heritage Site in England
53A	Edible arrangement
56A	Well-trained groups
58A	Latto genre
59A	Whites, knits, delicates, etc.
62A	Mined find
63A	Stay-at-home worker?
64A	"What __ is there?"
65A	Degs. for House and Grey
66A	Wasn't straightforward with
67A	Scores
1D	Basics
2D	Book jacket pair
3D	Played anew
4D	Curious character
5D	Airline passenger's table
6D	Stout grain
7D	Chant from fans dressed in red, white, and blue
8D	First-aid item
9D	"Bet Ain't Worth the Hand" singer Bridges
10D	__ case
11D	"Just look at the time!"
12D	Raita herb
13D	Sedgwick of "The Closer"
18D	Resort town near El Arco, familiarly
22D	Epic hero of Indian mythology
24D	Like some textiles
25D	Racetrack attraction at Disneyland and Disneyland Paris
28D	Many a native of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom
29D	Critic Roger
30D	Crimson
31D	Like most flea market goods
32D	Catchall abbr.
33D	Conductor's call
34D	Run-down areas?
38D	She/__ pronouns
39D	Take a time out
42D	Home to the Lakes of Ounianga
44D	Carries protectively
46D	Outfits
47D	Site for a bidding war
51D	Flutist's quaver
52D	"Siddhartha" novelist
53D	Born in
54D	Grad
55D	Actor Malek
56D	Rep
57D	Étouffée, for one
60D	Low, low score
61D	Beats by __

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.

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.

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