LA Times Crossword August 12 2025 Answers (8/12/25)

Our LA Times Crossword August 12, 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 12, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/12/25, 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	Gift of __
4A	Inaudible on Zoom, perhaps
9A	Durango automaker
14A	Org. concerned with mental health
15A	__-3 fatty acid
16A	Orchestral woodwinds
17A	FIFA zero
18A	Was victorious in the ring, but not by a knockout
20A	Shows to be false
22A	Small roles for big stars
23A	Supply-and-demand subj.
24A	Raise a hem, e.g.
25A	Informal "I've heard enough!"
27A	Drawn from actual events
31A	Spike on a shoe bottom
33A	"You'll definitely pass" course
34A	Patterns on shoe bottoms
35A	Demand for payment prior to service, or what 18-, 27-, 41-, and 54-Across all have
37A	Ancient Greek city-state
39A	Comes to a crawl
40A	Tube-shaped pasta
41A	Dessert made with equal parts sugar, eggs, butter, and flour
45A	"You're a tough __ to follow!"
46A	B+, but not A+
47A	Former soccer pro Morgan
48A	Prone protests
51A	"Acupuncture is a jab well done" et al.
54A	Big name in map publishing
56A	Bon __: witty remark
57A	Yoga pose
58A	Site with an RSVP tracker
59A	Nikola Jokic's org.
60A	History assignment
61A	Some towed autos
62A	Put on TV
1D	Male goose
2D	Each
3D	Movie boxer Rocky
4D	Like freshly cut grass
5D	"Uh, whatever"
6D	Till bills
7D	Narcissist's problem
8D	Did the mambo
9D	__ and gloom
10D	Off-Broadway award
11D	Label on toy food
12D	Sees red
13D	Curvy letter
19D	What a dog gives to "shake"
21D	Break, as a bad habit
24D	Applies carelessly
26D	Part of TGIF
28D	"__ not, want not"
29D	Workplace std. setter
30D	Street Fighter fighter
31D	Throng
32D	Shot blocker?
34D	Sci-fi classic with a 2010 sequel
35D	Tijuana taverns
36D	NyQuil target
37D	Place where the cucumbers aren't for eating?
38D	HS gym session
41D	"Cooler Than Me" singer Mike
42D	College fundraising source
43D	Obi-Wan __
44D	Washed-up celeb
46D	Bus. card letters
49D	"Show Boat" novelist Ferber
50D	"Still considering it"
51D	Radar screen dot
52D	Sax type
53D	Goes green?
54D	Singer Carly __ Jepsen
55D	NYC's Fifth, e.g.

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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