LA Times Crossword August 21 2025 Answers (8/21/25)

Our LA Times Crossword August 21, 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 August 21, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/21/25, 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	Best effort
6A	Fools
11A	Make a mend
14A	Like much of central Illinois
15A	"The Raven" writer, briefly
16A	"Better. Guaranteed." gadget brand
17A	"Turn that frown upside down"
19A	Whopper
20A	Luau performance
21A	Medium ability
22A	Notes equivalent to C sharps
24A	Immediately following
26A	Earlier
27A	Word with shell or shore
30A	"Get your head on straight"
34A	Late
36A	Sleep acronym
37A	Peel
38A	Naan flour
39A	Addresses timeline errors, perhaps
41A	Timeline units
42A	Like much 1980s fashion
43A	"C'est la __!"
44A	Fess up (to)
45A	"Get on that stage and wow the crowd"
49A	__ as a fox
50A	Brand of riding mowers
51A	YouTube journal
53A	Too
55A	Needlework on a sleeve, for short
56A	Turkey neighbor
60A	Burrito option
61A	Words of wisdom, and what 17-, 30-, and 45-Across could be called?
64A	Melissa of "The Fighter"
65A	Come next
66A	Moves closer
67A	Cheap tix option
68A	"The Wild Swans at Coole" writer
69A	Selling point
1D	Foot part
2D	Hindu teacher
3D	North __ Sea: Central Asian lake
4D	Hong Kong neighbor
5D	Utah's state animal
6D	General aviation company owned by Textron
7D	Lava __
8D	Maker of Talk to the Hand press-on nails
9D	Blues
10D	Find appropriate
11D	Green energy sources in some desert regions
12D	Way out
13D	Heartaches
18D	Very long time
23D	Like a lasso
25D	Therapist's maj.
26D	68-Across, for one
27D	Performed terribly
28D	All gone
29D	Luke Skywalker's loyal droid
31D	Snooped around
32D	Letter-shaped beam
33D	On edge
35D	Wearer of tap shoes
39D	With no exceptions
40D	Small coin
44D	Scene
46D	Plum who was the WNBA All-Star Game MVP in 2022
47D	Sidesteps
48D	Baja's opposite
52D	Caves in
53D	Parliament birds
54D	Suddenly shift direction
55D	Letter-shaped fastener
57D	Coastal inlets
58D	Part of a plot
59D	Small tree house
62D	Jenny Thompson's team
63D	Genetic blueprint

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.

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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