LA Times Crossword May 3 2025 Answers (5/3/25)

Our LA Times Crossword May 3, 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 May 3, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/3/25, 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	Shillelagh cousin
5A	Hooey
14A	B in chemistry
15A	Suddenly
16A	Elite
17A	Gradually
18A	Friction
20A	Pose
21A	Locks in place?
22A	Hidden assets
24A	Only native of Great Britain to be named "Doctor of the Church"
25A	Primo who wrote "The Periodic Table"
26A	Research Triangle city
28A	Moving violation?
32A	Ovine mother
33A	Jason's ship
34A	Thought-provoking
35A	Surveyor's map
36A	German article
37A	Spitting image
39A	Escalate
41A	Close
42A	Color for a San Jose Shark
43A	Card that opens doors for journalists
48A	Crust
49A	Level with Space Cowboys and Storm Chasers
50A	Patronize
51A	Bloody Mary, e.g.
54A	One-named singer who played Nettie in the 2023 remake of "The Color Purple"
55A	"See?"
56A	Isaac of "Dune"
57A	Really good point
58A	Rock band whose founding members adopted the names Gene and Dean
1D	Very, musically
2D	Default font in Google Docs
3D	Elvis, for one
4D	Beguiles
5D	__ year
6D	Source material for "Troilus and Cressida"
7D	Favor
8D	Support
9D	Saison chaude
10D	One-piece garment
11D	Words admitting vulnerability
12D	Run off
13D	Leadership position
14D	Pan
19D	Common character in "The Far Side"
23D	Help for a choir that wants to sing higher
24D	Save
26D	Winter affliction, perhaps
27D	"Have we __?"
28D	Unblockable shot
29D	Pleasant
30D	Aid in learning to play guitar
31D	Compensate (for)
33D	Put in
35D	Sea creature that uses echolocation
37D	"Scooby-Doo" souvenir, maybe
38D	Income stream
40D	Show off
43D	"Fork it over"
44D	Dustin Hoffman role
45D	Full steam ahead
46D	Glad rival
47D	Michelin award
48D	Stages of an audition process
49D	Pioneering football coach __ Alonzo Stagg
52D	"The 1619 Project" publisher, for short
53D	Sexy

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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