LA Times Crossword October 20 2026 Answers (10/20/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for October 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword October 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/20/26, 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 Snack (on)
5A Muscle twitch
10A Endure
14A Really feel yesterday's workout
15A Country singer Tucker
16A Suspecting
17A Pregame activity in a parking lot
19A Place in the overhead bin, say
20A Disconnect from work, colloquially
21A "__ the season ... "
23A "The Simpsons" bartender
24A Silky semisynthetic fabric
25A Cursor control on some older laptops
28A Oral health org.
29A Indigenous language with Dakota and Lakota dialects
31A Charged particles
32A Ulrich of Metallica
34A Well-worn pencil
35A London's __ Gardens
36A Like a place with free treats and a full water dish, presumably
40A Language similar to Thai
41A Couple
42A __-care
45A Senior-year dance
47A Hilarious folks
49A "U slay me!"
50A Wells Fargo rival
52A "Deck the Halls" plant
54A Use oars
55A Daily grind
56A "The Situation Room" co-host Brown
57A "Waterloo" pop group
59A Point to future plot developments, or a feature of 17-, 25-, 36-, and 50-Across
62A Small glass container
63A Energy sources
64A California wine region
65A __ Grey tea
66A Clown's perch
67A Tiny
1D One with innate talent
2D Anthem played at Blue Jays home games
3D Boat-building spot
4D Word of welcome
5D Male deer
6D Butter square
7D Singer DiFranco
8D Grammar subject
9D Facetious response to "How did you do that?"
10D Part of LAX
11D Marvel superhero who shrinks to the size of a bug
12D Bar seats
13D Spa handout
18D Revs, as an engine
22D Hit the slopes
25D Guided visit
26D Add insult to injury
27D Soup dishes
30D Deets
33D Jam band highlights
35D Pretzel shape
37D Fortnite enthusiast, e.g.
38D "Return of the Jedi" creature
39D Gave quite an earful
43D Bounces clumsily
44D Take off
45D Extreme fear
46D Venue that sells shellfish
47D Squeal on
48D Iranian ruler until 1979
50D Really yen for
51D Enthusiasts
53D Muscat resident
56D Hissed "Hey!"
58D __-purpose flour
60D Big name in camping gear
61D Pipe bend

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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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