LA Times Crossword October 2 2025 Answers (10/2/25)

Our LA Times Crossword October 2, 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 2, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/2/25, 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	Soup noodles
5A	Touch
9A	"Heavens, no!"
14A	Baked custard
15A	Fibrous, as roots
16A	Stradivarius alternative
17A	Peculiar anesthesiologist?
19A	Dish with a vinegared rice base
20A	"You know you wanna!"
21A	Like taupe
23A	Noodle soup
24A	Sad maker of simple dresses?
28A	Components of a square meal?
30A	Exit key
31A	Social follower?
32A	Receptive (to)
33A	Aardvark snack
35A	Loathed
37A	Slightly loopy purveyor of Scottish attire?
41A	Pelvic bones
44A	Shy
45A	Paper clip for an attachment, e.g.
49A	Somewhat
50A	Football VIPs
53A	Luxurious
55A	Highly critical grain producer?
58A	Root word?
59A	Molasses relative
60A	Trade
62A	Bond actor
63A	Deadpan mathematician?
67A	Grasslike plant
68A	Narwhal feature
69A	Stick in the mud
70A	Chilly temps
71A	Sole
72A	When Romeo says, "Thus with a kiss I die"
1D	Calif. hub
2D	English gent
3D	Poor decision
4D	Part of A.D.
5D	Branch
6D	"Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama" memoirist Odenkirk
7D	Sch. with a Quaker mascot
8D	Gibson of the "Fast & Furious" films
9D	Artistic style that imitates another
10D	Part of a blue crew
11D	Gives an enthusiastic try
12D	Olympian, for one
13D	Switch predecessor
18D	Take back command?
22D	Hesitation sounds
23D	All for
25D	Character who says, "Some people are worth melting for"
26D	😉
27D	Crimson or carmine
29D	"Are you __ out?"
34D	Muscle spasm
36D	Edible part of a pomegranate
38D	Web sections for the curious or confused
39D	Great Lakes diving bird
40D	Kind
41D	Girl of the fam
42D	Growth threatened by an emerald borer
43D	Pretense
46D	Like some tile
47D	Vigilant
48D	Last in a long series
51D	Secretly loop in
52D	"__ the highest bidder!"
54D	Pakistani language
56D	Dominion
57D	Episode shown after the series finale
61D	Austen protagonist
62D	Wisc. winter hrs.
64D	Fashion logo initials
65D	Sun spot
66D	Step (up)

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.

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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