LA Times Crossword October 20 2025 Answers (10/20/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for October 20 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword October 20, 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 20, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/20/25, 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 Prefix with gender
4A East Coast gas station chain with a goose logo
8A Play group?
12A Little troublemaker
13A Purple flower
14A Wind instrument that typically has 23 tone holes
15A Hopping pal of Pooh
16A *Breakfast chain founded in metro Atlanta
18A *Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
20A Florida freshwater springs mammal
21A Make it to
22A "Gracious!"
24A __ Diego Padres
25A "Gracious!"
27A Ceiling spinner
30A Brief "We'll figure it out later"
31A Jazz horn
32A Baseball apparel company
34A *Dramatic snag in the outfield
37A "Pick up the pace!"
38A Female 11-Down
39A "Go team!"
40A Guffaw
41A __ and aahed
43A Theater chain initials
44A Research on a rival, briefly
45A Tennis legend Gibson
48A Cupcake topper
51A *Feature of some blocky footwear
54A Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
56A Bard's before
57A More than one can count
58A Some UNESCO World Heritage Sites
59A Quoter's "I'm aware of the error"
60A Join using heat
61A Singles
62A Shriek of fear
1D Historian's word of approximation
2D "Later"
3D Gambling venue that may offer Super Bowl parlays
4D Elastigirl, to Mr. Incredible
5D __ Romeo
6D Enjoy a mudhole
7D Blackjack card
8D Pirate riches
9D Sit beside
10D Won by a __
11D Buck or 38-Across
13D __ Back: movement focused on ancestral sovereignty
16D MGM Grand rival
17D HS course that taught practical skills
19D Tough to move
23D Dating app "designed to be deleted"
25D Card game that requires no skill
26D Iron __: rust
27D Greek salad topper
28D St. Louis landmark
29D "Pass"
30D Drive-__ window
31D Hunch over
33D Campfire output
34D Mission-driven individual?
35D Slow-moving, as traffic
36D Silent "Go for it"
42D "Sounds like a blast!"
43D Brewmaster brews
44D Without stopping
45D Many moons
46D Spooky
47D Smart __
48D "That much was clear to me"
49D Quote as a source
50D Megastar
52D Lake between Toledo and Buffalo
53D Commotions
55D To's counterpart

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.

LA Times Crossword
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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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