LA Times Crossword August 2 2025 Answers (8/2/25)

Our LA Times Crossword August 2, 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 2, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 8/2/25, 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!

Looking for answers to another LA Times Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of LA Times Crossword Answers.

#	Clue
1A	Strategic chess move, casually
4A	Vegetable in Nigerian cuisine
8A	41-Across developer
12A	Thin reed
14A	Each
15A	Home of the Nubian Pyramids
16A	Handy navigational aids
18A	Came to the surface
19A	Chap with chaps, perhaps
20A	"Let's meet up then"
21A	Cold draft in the winter, say
24A	Not altogether in the altogether
26A	Least sanguine
27A	Niger neighbor
28A	Opposite of fore
31A	Org. that accepts returns
32A	Ballpark souvenir
34A	Spanish pronoun
35A	Opposing vote
36A	Brew that might have ice or spice in it
37A	"Glad and big" protagonist of an e.e. cummings poem
39A	Tie
41A	Major medical breakthrough of the 1950s
43A	Places for puffers
45A	Shell casing?
46A	Tidbits
49A	City west of the Wasatch Mountains
50A	Salvadoran eatery
52A	Area of expertise, casually
53A	Brownie point?
54A	Home of many a steppe family
55A	Fantasy football datum
56A	"Charlie's Angels" star Cheryl
57A	Astronaut Jemison
1D	Reach great heights
2D	Pokémon that ultimately evolves into Alakazam
3D	Summery dip
4D	Savors the moment
5D	Liqueur similar to Campari
6D	Dodgers legend Campanella
7D	Covert __
8D	Enjoyed the motion of the ocean
9D	Crush on
10D	Element of a security grid in many an action film
11D	Arthroscopy target
13D	Epoch that produced the earliest primate fossils
15D	Carnival performers
17D	"Something smells good in here!"
20D	"Someone in my circle probably knows the answer"
22D	Loc. of an annual November marathon
23D	Need kneading, maybe
24D	Bar tended to at a cookout
25D	__ package
28D	Source of immunity
29D	Satyr kin
30D	"Just My __: A Book About Fonts"
33D	Annoyance
38D	Concert stage effect
40D	"Juno and the Paycock" playwright
41D	Heady
42D	Took off at a jazz club
43D	Spectacle
44D	__ fast
45D	Kitchen stack
47D	Source of some Turkish delight?
48D	Fully appease
50D	D.C. insider
51D	Cavaliers sch.

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.

If you’ve enjoyed this crossword, consider playing one of the other popular crosswords we cover, including: New York Times Crossword (and Mini), Daily Themed Crossword (and Mini), WSJ Crossword, and USA Today Crossword.