LA Times Crossword May 12 2025 Answers (5/12/25)

Our LA Times Crossword May 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 May 12, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the LA Times Crossword on 5/12/25, 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	U.S. president who wrestled at Yale
5A	Reject
10A	"How does that __ you?"
14A	Beaut
15A	Hebrew prophet
16A	Traditional tales
17A	"Nerts!"
18A	Go with the flow
19A	"The Brutalist" actress Laird
20A	Not for children
22A	"No problem!"
24A	Paging device
26A	Dee Dee of punk rock
27A	Spike Lee's employer: Abbr.
29A	__ Bach: fictional "forgotten son" of classical music
30A	Droop
31A	Mediocre, in Gen Z slang
32A	The "T" of SAT
34A	Stole steers
37A	"So funny!"
38A	Lotus-__
39A	Shopping cart unit
43A	Fashion magazine that went digital-only in 2022
45A	Home of Tulane University, for short
46A	Overwhelming feeling
49A	"__ it or lose it"
50A	Winter hrs. in Las Cruces
52A	Domino dimple
53A	Mock mercilessly
55A	Unlace, say
57A	Bestowed upon
59A	Signify approval of, as a Reddit post
62A	Foil alternative
63A	Alma __
65A	Slanted type: Abbr.
66A	Stephanie's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" role
67A	San Diego State athlete
68A	Six years for a U.S. senator, e.g.
69A	Docs who perform tonsillectomies
70A	Disappointing turnout
71A	Nile vipers
1D	Abbr. before a summary
2D	Mystical glow
3D	*Neighborhood where the Brooklyn Dodgers played
4D	Solo scholar
5D	*ZZ Top hit with the lyric "Silk suit, black tie"
6D	Cacao container
7D	Old Pan Am rival
8D	Union agts.
9D	*Soil, water, or wind, e.g.
10D	Electric toothbrush brand
11D	Date night flick
12D	Italian fashion house
13D	Conked with a curveball
21D	Opp. of withdrawal
23D	Fury
25D	Treat as the same
27D	To the __ degree
28D	Word of support
30D	Patron of sailors
33D	Mai __: cocktail
35D	Foul territory?
36D	Cacophony
40D	Initial perfume scents, or what can be found in the answers to the starred clues
41D	Yale grad
42D	Hiker's graphic
44D	Wearing nothing
46D	Stick fast
47D	Clue category
48D	Novelist Hemingway
51D	Amt. that may be "heaping"
54D	Mental flashes
55D	State-run game
56D	Patti LuPone role
58D	Brand with an Organic Blonde Tea Latte variety
60D	Rain delay cover
61D	Colonnade trees
64D	Poetic nightfall

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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