LA Times Crossword September 16 2025 Answers (9/16/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 16 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our LA Times Crossword September 16, 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 September 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 9/16/25, 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 ABC show for early risers, briefly
4A Cut, as logs
9A Button on a job listing website
14A Grammy winners __ Tigres del Norte
15A Muscat resident
16A Celtic priest of old
17A Fraternal organization venue
19A Musical instrument similar to the xylophone, familiarly
20A On the line
21A Gloomy
23A Device at a parking spot
24A Desk accessory that might coordinate with a wrist rest
28A Oscar hopeful
31A Turn into
32A Functions
33A Knowledgeable about
34A Place to adopt a new pet, or what is found in 17-, 24-, 49-, and 59-Across?
40A Latch (onto)
41A Mystical glow
42A Kenya's continent
45A Knotty
49A Emphasizes passionately
51A Salami choice
53A Shoe bottom
54A Ugly garment at many a holiday party
56A Pinkberry dessert, familiarly
59A "Land ho!" caller's spot
61A Starts of some renovation projects, informally
62A __ Major: constellation with Sirius, the Dog Star
63A Many ICU pros
64A Rascal
65A Actress Harmon
66A Pigpen
1D Twinkle
2D Liquefied by heat, as lava or metal
3D Invites out for
4D Room with a lot of natural light
5D Frenzied
6D Get ready to start fly-fishing, say
7D U.K. part
8D Soccer great Maradona
9D Counsel
10D Quality piece of meat
11D Irish tavern
12D Falsehood
13D NFL gains
18D Originate (from)
22D Create friction
24D Email, e.g.
25D Title for Robert Prevost since May 8, 2025
26D Common topic for a bachata crooner
27D Lair
29D Govt. intel org.
30D Skinny swimmer
34D Automaker __ Romeo
35D Par for the course
36D Words of longing
37D Roman Empire raider
38D Stretch of history
39D Philanthropist's quality
40D Skinny swimmer
43D Cast a ballot, say
44D Pioneering ISP
46D Like a small, efficient team
47D Goes through an open door
48D "That __ seem right"
50D Site where the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad
52D Overly intellectual, maybe
54D Spotify selection
55D 1940s conflict, for short
56D U.S. pres. for most of 55-Down
57D __ Speedwagon
58D Texter's "No way!"
60D Published

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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