LA Times Crossword October 8 2026 Answers (10/8/26)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for October 8 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword October 8, 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 8, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 10/8/26, 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 Hydrocortisone target
5A Glissade garb
9A "Wanna hear a secret?"
13A Animated blue tang of film
14A Heavy burden
15A Behind schedule
16A Christ the Redeemer veneer material
18A Gets lawyers involved
19A Sound heard around a crib
20A Places that are all fun and games
22A Verbal finger wag
24A Hoppy brew with a low ABV
27A Cut with an axe
28A Tree in the name of a Bay Area city
29A Palindromic family member
30A Line of symmetry
32A Palindromic family member
34A Part of a routine
37A "Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across
41A Perceived
42A Instrument in a "Baker Street" riff
43A Body image?
44A Brain scan letters
46A Spider's spinning
48A 5G predecessor
49A Contents of a cheese pull, often
53A "You know it!"
54A Surf shop?
55A "Well, whaddaya know!"
57A __ Whip: frozen pineapple treat
58A Genre originally known as the West Coast sound
63A College town in Iowa
64A Figs. that may be delayed by weather
65A Territory "where America's day begins"
66A Lean to one side
67A Glum
68A Blows it
1D Cards at a casino?
2D Also
3D Act the class clown
4D Prefix with -dermic or -thermic
5D Little one
6D Spanish one
7D Bluefin, yellowfin, and blackfin
8D Password preceder
9D Texting etiquette?
10D Riyadh resident
11D Pricey
12D Thompson of "Hedda"
17D Not great, not terrible
21D Take the path of least resistance, say
22D Pad see ew cuisine
23D Suggestive messages
25D Only cardinal direction not in a state name
26D Funny sketches
31D Most susceptible to collecting dust?
33D Prayer __
35D Four or five, maybe
36D Ramble on
38D Lakers legend Shaquille
39D Rink leap
40D Lends color
45D Lost colour
47D 22-Down currency
49D Wearable prize
50D Some indigenous Mexicans
51D Diamond chain
52D Muse of poetry
56D Spur to action
59D Murder-ous cry
60D Sales channel
61D Vehicle that may be self-driving
62D Tour de France distances, informally

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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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