LA Times Crossword October 17 2026 Answers (10/17/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for October 17 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword October 17, 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 October 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/17/26, 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 Aid in scratching an itch
5A Jeans choice
9A "What's wrong with u?"
12A Vader offspring
13A Southwestern casserole
16A "Same here"
17A "Let's do this!"
18A Forex benchmark
19A The old you
21A Like some kitchen herbs
22A Nullifies
24A Tradition within Swedish coffee culture
25A Like some jobs
26A Abound (with)
27A Shengjian __: pan-fried pork bun
30A Setting of Fox's "Best Medicine"
31A Milanese dish traditionally served with risotto
33A With 47-Down, extra lives?
34A Service rep with a lack of humanity
35A David's "Baywatch" role
36A Eyes angrily
38A Takes down
39A Letters from a bygone empire
40A Travels cross-country?
41A Wades through
42A Leave out
43A Nullifidian
45A Cold treat
48A National Farm Toy Museum locale
49A Whiz
50A Home brewer's appliance
52A Chute material
54A Resolved
55A Exploit
56A Court figs.
57A Nueva canción great Mercedes
58A Singer who has six top 10 studio albums with her namesake band
1D Scary-good moments?
2D Role for one who picks the melody?
3D Asset in a snowball fight
4D "You're telling me that's only part of the story?"
5D Spots for muckety-mucks?
6D Like someone who gets stuck in traffic, perhaps
7D Pings online
8D Birds that recognize faces and hold grudges
9D Rotisserie rod
10D Expert in nonverbal communication
11D Obey
14D Cry for attention
15D James in the Blues Hall of Fame
16D Feature of Namibia's flag
20D "Yo!"
23D Ed of "Up"
24D End of Oktober?
26D __ and the Maytals
27D Rang up from down under?
28D Opening sequence
29D Sounds amazed
30D Some off-the-rack purchases, briefly
32D "Free your pores" brand
34D Entice
37D Bypass online promos
41D "Victory!" letters
42D Like a tips-only bar
43D Place for a stent
44D Point value of "five" in Scrabble
45D "Only joking"
46D Michael of "The Running Man"
47D See 33-Across
48D Chits
51D As well
53D "About __ big"

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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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