LA Times Crossword October 2 2026 Answers (10/2/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for October 2 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword October 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/2/26, 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 Big horn
5A "Scoot!"
12A Winery tub
15A Human rights lawyer Clooney
16A Bacon strips
17A Kerfuffle
18A Story told with a twist
20A Replayed tennis serve
21A Gnats, termites, and the like
22A River deposit
23A Timothée Chalamet trilogy set on a desert planet
24A Like some elephants
27A "Golly!"
29A Party gift created with a twist
34A Tolkien monster
37A Shuts with force
38A Food package phrase
39A Speak highly of
41A Gaps
44A Like many supermodels
45A Dizzy
47A Simply must
49A Filmmaker Spike
50A Cocktail served with a twist
54A "Pagliacci" clown
55A Carriers of raw metals
59A Fail to mention
61A Hopper on a pet
64A Orange __ tea
65A Ballpoint brand
66A Feat performed with a twist
69A Large deer in the Rockies
70A Barbecue spot
71A Tabloid duo
72A Golf hole meas.
73A States as fact
74A Reseals, as a road
1D Third-largest city in the Sunshine State
2D "Uh, I think so"
3D Low choir voices
4D Window-switching shortcut
5D Flight board abbr.
6D Star Wars Day month
7D Figs. targeted by phishers
8D Kenneth of "9-1-1"
9D L'Oréal rival
10D "Think" singer Franklin
11D French fashion letters
12D Fast-food combo
13D Yemeni port
14D Handy bag
19D "¿Cómo __?"
23D Believer in a noninterfering god
25D Woes
26D Thunder sound
28D Wild beast also called a wildebeest
30D Largest city in the Cornhusker State
31D Sesame Street's resident Grouch
32D Fit
33D Country singer Lovett
34D Patron saint of Norway
35D Uncommon
36D Pool equipment
40D Railroad station
42D This, in Spanish
43D Mix
46D "Blue Bloods" actor Cariou
48D Early afternoon hr.
51D Rummages (through)
52D Big grinders
53D Sealed the victory
56D Japanese dog breed
57D Mars exploration vehicle
58D Comes across as
59D Toe the line
60D Tame
62D To be, in French
63D Way out there
66D Sch. supporter
67D Halloween mo.
68D Hi-__ graphics

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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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