LA Times Crossword October 5 2026 Answers (10/5/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for October 5 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword October 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/5/26, 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 Tiny trims
6A "Tár" Oscar nominee Blanchett
10A Jar topper
13A Art studio stand
14A Chocolate-flavored latte
15A Fuss
16A Playful back-and-forth
18A Church seating
19A Messy person
20A Word with ocean or eye
21A Skim through
22A Wear away
24A Sprawling property
26A Workstation option since the 1980s
30A Rainbow maker
31A Attempted
32A Bath rug
33A Old hoops org.
36A Genetic material
37A Polo shirt, e.g.
40A Power strip switch
42A Not exactly, informally
44A Ticket pickup location
49A Battery terminals
50A Punchiness
51A See 58-Across
52A Crown for a prom queen
54A Wanes
58A With 51-Across, dance accessory for Fred Astaire
59A Time off that may coincide with a new calendar year, or what can be found in 16-, 26-, and 44-Across
61A Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
62A Derive
63A Possibly dangerous
64A Cozy burrow
65A Composer Stravinsky
66A River mammal
1D Does some alterations
2D Place for cuticle oil
3D Analogy words
4D Spots where dogs may sit, lie down, and roll over
5D Clever
6D Meet over coffee, perhaps
7D Entr'__
8D Eerie electronic instrument
9D Musical proclivity
10D Affectionate feline
11D Brainstorm
12D Wet blanket
14D Some hotel employees
17D Move like the wind
21D Small earring
23D Fiction subgenre
25D "I didn't quite catch that"
26D Typing speed: Abbr.
27D 401(k) alternative
28D Minor quibble
29D Chicago airport code
34D Not-so-humble bragging
35D Old gridiron org.
37D Feature of many a Wile E. Coyote trap, for short
38D "__ to Joy": highlight of Beethoven's Ninth
39D Golf course standard
40D Ye __ Shoppe
41D Pool raft, e.g.
43D Receive, as a bequest
44D Squandered
45D Take a deep breath
46D Copy on an email reply
47D Apple pie-making tool
48D Minnesota representative Ilhan
53D Deets
55D Triumph over
56D Make a cake, say
57D Icelandic dairy product similar to yogurt
59D Nintendo console released in 2006
60D Certain sib

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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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