LA Times Crossword August 9 2025 Answers (8/9/25)

Our LA Times Crossword August 9, 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 9, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/9/25, 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	Rank denied to Anakin Skywalker
11A	Pollutants phased out by the Montreal Protocol, for short
15A	"Count me in!"
16A	Baseball dynasty name
17A	Game whose object is to get lots of hits
18A	Gamer who lacks game
19A	1971 cult classic
20A	Startles
22A	Celeb gossip site
25A	Story that may remain unfinished
27A	Spine-tingling
28A	Treats
30A	"What a bore!"
32A	"Wanna __?"
33A	"__ Vep": HBO miniseries
34A	Crispy kosher snack
36A	Clouds of gas and dust
38A	"They'll never catch me!"
40A	Debate figure
42A	Layered sandwich
43A	Actor Chaney
44A	Blacksmith garb
45A	"Paul Bunyan" librettist
46A	__ coffee
48A	Networks, for short
50A	Fr. holy title
51A	Some adoptees
53A	One of the three R's
55A	Duck out early
56A	Unlikely to show mercy
61A	"Balladz" poet Sharon
62A	Tale that may be told with a fire in one's eyes
63A	On a cruise
64A	Easy wins for presidential candidates, often
1D	Actor Parsons
2D	Evian, e.g.
3D	Private convos
4D	Mother of Horus
5D	Drinks made from two kinds of beans
6D	Rockie start?
7D	Takes a turn
8D	Part of a nomad's lifestyle, perhaps
9D	Work unit
10D	Some classic cars
11D	__ Journey: annual event for Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
12D	They may be swept under the rug
13D	Need for one who's rolling in dough?
14D	Part of the whole
21D	"The Hunger Games" boy
22D	Scarce
23D	They're only human
24D	Hockey fan's intermission experience, perhaps
26D	Sound track?
29D	Credit
31D	Noise made while curling one's fingers, perhaps
34D	Tombstone name
35D	Dynasty before the Qin
37D	__ Law: human rights measure named for the third-longest-serving U.S. senator
39D	Top-notch
41D	Place for kidding around at home?
43D	Capital city in Província da Estremadura
45D	One of 3,234 for Sue Bird
47D	Verde or roja topping
49D	Boston university
52D	[Not this again!]
54D	Spanish pronoun
57D	Density symbol, in physics
58D	Threenager, e.g.
59D	Bard's before
60D	Start to function?

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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