Our guide to the LA Times Crossword answers for January 11, 2025, is here to assist if you’re feeling stuck. Published daily in the renowned Los Angeles Times, the LA Times Crossword is a favourite among puzzle enthusiasts, celebrated for its clever clues and creative themes. With a standard grid of black and white squares, it offers clues running both across and down, providing a daily challenge suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned solvers.
If you’re seeking help with today’s puzzle, we’ve compiled a complete list of clues from the January 11, 2025 edition. You can easily search for specific clues and find the answers you need, ensuring you get help only where you need it, without spoiling other solutions.
1A Coin star Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coin (verb)
- Create by stamping, punching, or printing
- Invent or devise, such as a new word or phrase
Answer:
[spoiler]SACAGAWEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Coin (noun)
- A flat, typically round piece of metal used as currency
10A Puccini heroine Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Puccini (noun)
- An Italian composer known for the dramatic realism of his operas (1858–1924).
Answer:
[spoiler]TOSCA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Heroine (noun)
- A woman with heroic qualities or one who has performed heroic acts.
- The main female protagonist in a work of fiction.
15A Reaction that may cause redness Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Redness (noun)
- A red colour or pigment, resembling the hue of blood.
- A physical response of body tissues to injury or irritation, marked by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Answer:
[spoiler]OXIDATION[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Reaction (noun)
- In chemistry, a process where one or more substances transform into new substances.
- A bodily response triggered by an external stimulus or agent.
16A Count de la Fère in Dumas novels Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dumas (noun)
- A French author known for his adventurous historical novels (1802–1870).
Answer:
[spoiler]ATHOS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Count (verb)
- To include in a group.
- To consider or take into account.
17A Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sagittarius (noun)
- In astrology, a person born when the sun is in the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
- The ninth sign of the zodiac, with the sun in this sign approximately from 22 November to 21 December.
Answer:
[spoiler]FIRESIGNS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Aries (noun)
- The first sign of the zodiac, where the sun enters at the spring equinox, lasting roughly from 21 March to 19 April.
- In astrology, a person born when the sun is in the zodiac sign Aries.
18A One concerned with baby weight? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Concerned (adjective)
- Involved in, affected by, or having a stake in something.
- Guiltily implicated or involved.
Answer:
[spoiler]STORK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Weight (noun)
- A system of units for measuring the heaviness of an object.
- The level of importance or significance attributed to something.
19A Tic-__-toe Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tic (noun)
- An involuntary, repetitive twitching, often occurring in the face.
Answer:
[spoiler]TAC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Toe (verb)
- To strike at an angle.
- To hit a golf ball using the toe of the club.
20A What sitcoms always begin and end with? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Always (adverb)
- At all times, on every occasion.
- Continuously, without interruption.
Answer:
[spoiler]ESSES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Begin (verb)
- To start or originate in time, space, or context.
- To initiate or set something in motion.
22A Rent alternative Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Alternative (adjective)
- Used or serving as a replacement for something else.
- Involving a choice between two mutually exclusive options.
Answer:
[spoiler]OWN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Alternative (noun)
- One option among several, from which only one can be selected.
23A Bra part Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (noun)
- The contribution made by a person towards achieving a result.
- The duties, responsibilities, or activities expected of a person or group.
Answer:
[spoiler]CLASP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Part (adverb)
- To a certain extent, but not completely.
26A Ran Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A diode where the light emitted at a p-n junction is directly proportional to the bias current, with the colour determined by the material used.
Answer:
[spoiler]LED[/spoiler]
28A Run-__ Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Run (noun)
- A small stream or flow of water.
- A sequence of unraveled stitches.
Answer:
[spoiler]DMC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Run (verb)
- To take on a specific form or shape.
- To function or perform as anticipated when used.
30A NYU’s __ School of the Arts Crossword Clue
Hint 1: School (noun)
- A large group of fish swimming together.
- The time period when instruction takes place in a school; the duration of school sessions.
Answer:
[spoiler]TISCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: School (verb)
- To teach or refine someone’s taste or judgment.
- To educate someone as though they were in a school setting.
34A Browser action Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Browser (noun)
- A software program used to view HTML documents.
- A person who looks around casually without a specific goal or purpose.
Answer:
[spoiler]RELOAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Action (noun)
- A military confrontation or engagement.
- A legal proceeding initiated by one party against another, typically for seeking justice, defending a right, or preventing a wrong.
36A Goes out briefly Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Briefly (adverb)
- In a concise or succinct manner; using few words.
Answer:
[spoiler]CATCHESAFEWZS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession.
38A Flexible flyer Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flexible (adjective)
- Capable of easily adapting to changing conditions.
- Able to bend or flex with ease.
Answer:
[spoiler]PAPERAIRPLANE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Flyer (noun)
- A person who travels by air.
- A person who operates or pilots an aircraft.
39A Chophouse array Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chophouse (noun)
- A restaurant that primarily serves steaks.
Answer:
[spoiler]SIRLOINSTEAKS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Array (verb)
- To align oneself with a particular group or ideology.
- To arrange or display in an orderly or logical manner, often in a line.
40A Browser action Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Browser (noun)
- A software application used to view HTML documents.
- A person who looks around casually without a specific goal or intention.
Answer:
[spoiler]PAGEUP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Action (noun)
- A military conflict or engagement.
- A legal proceeding initiated by one party against another, often to address a wrong, defend a right, or prevent harm.
41A “Try some” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Try (verb)
- To melt fat or lard to remove impurities.
- To push or test the boundaries of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]TASTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Try (noun)
- Diligent and focused effort aimed at achieving a goal or completing a task.
42A “That’s __ from me” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vulpes (noun)
- Foxes.
Answer:
[spoiler]ANO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Resurrect (verb)
- To return to life after death.
- To bring back to life or revive.
43A Stock option? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stock (noun)
- The handle of a handgun or the butt of a rifle or shotgun, or part of the support for a machine gun or artillery.
- The merchandise available in a shop.
Answer:
[spoiler]STY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stock (adjective)
- Repeated too often; overused to the point of being cliché or overfamiliar.
- Commonly used or widely available.
45A Dutch cheeses Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dutch (noun)
- The people from the Netherlands.
- The West Germanic language spoken in the Netherlands.
Answer:
[spoiler]EDAMS[/spoiler]
49A Oogenesis products Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
AVO
Answer:
[spoiler]OVA[/spoiler]
51A Sensitive spots Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sensitive (adjective)
- Experiencing pain or emotional distress
- Capable of sensing or perceiving
Answer:
[spoiler]SORES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sensitive (noun)
- A person who acts as a mediator between the living and the deceased
55A Stock option? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stock (noun)
- The grip of a handgun or the rear part of a rifle or shotgun, or the support structure of a machine gun or artillery
- The goods available for sale in a shop
Answer:
[spoiler]DOW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stock (adjective)
- Used too frequently; overly familiar due to repetition
- Commonly and widely available or sold
56A Wolf voiced by Giancarlo Esposito in “The Jungle Book” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Voiced (adjective)
- Produced through the vibration of the vocal cords
Answer:
[spoiler]AKELA[/spoiler]
58A Sharp infusion in some fish marinades Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Infusion (noun)
- A solution created by soaking or steeping a substance, typically in water
- (Medicine) The process of slowly introducing a substance, such as a fluid, drug, or electrolyte, into a vein or tissues, often using gravitational force
Answer:
[spoiler]WASABIOLI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sharp (adjective)
- (Of something seen or heard) Well-defined and distinct
- Characterised by practical, clear-sighted intelligence
61A Money minted in Quezon City Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Money (noun)
- The most widely used medium of exchange, serving as legal tender
- The official currency issued by a government or national bank
Answer:
[spoiler]PESOS[/spoiler]
62A Storage unit Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Storage (noun)
- The act of storing items in a warehouse
- An electronic device for storing data
Answer:
[spoiler]ZIPLOCBAG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unit (noun)
- An entity considered as part of a larger social group
- A standard division of quantity used for measurement or exchange
63A Storage units Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Storage (noun)
- The act of placing goods in a warehouse
- An electronic device used for storing data
Answer:
[spoiler]BYTES[/spoiler]
64A “Does someone want in … ?” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Someone (noun)
- A person
Answer:
[spoiler]ANYTAKERS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Want (verb)
- To require
- To feel or strongly desire
1D Start to celebrate? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Celebrate
- Act in accordance with traditions during holidays or ceremonies.
- Bestow significant social value upon.
Answer:
[spoiler]SOFTC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Start
- Initiate or launch something.
- Expand or protrude outward.
2D Like some symmetry Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- Have a preference for or desire to do something.
- Think or feel in a particular way about; assess, evaluate, or regard.
Answer:
[spoiler]AXIAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar or comparable; sharing some of the same qualities, often used in combination.
- Conforming completely in all aspects.
3D Around Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Around (adverb)
- Used to describe movement to or between various locations, or in no specific direction.
- Indicating a change to a reversed position or direction.
Answer:
[spoiler]CIRCA[/spoiler]
4D Juice suffix Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Suffix (noun)
- An affix added to the end of a word.
Answer:
[spoiler]ADE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Suffix (verb)
- To attach a suffix to a word.
5D Part of LNG Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (noun)
- The contribution made by a person towards achieving a result.
- The tasks or responsibilities assigned, required, or expected of an individual or group.
Answer:
[spoiler]GAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Part (adverb)
- To a certain extent; somewhat; not entirely.
6D End in __ Crossword Clue
Hint 1: End (noun)
- A remnant of cloth remaining after the rest has been used or sold.
- The outcome that a plan aims to achieve, which, once reached, stops the actions taken to attain it.
Answer:
[spoiler]ATIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: End (verb)
- To bring something to a close or stop it.
- To be the final or concluding part of something.
7D Freaks (out) Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession.
Answer:
[spoiler]WIGS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adjective)
- Unconscious due to a strong blow.
- Excluded from use or reference.
8D Forever and ever Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Forever (adverb)
- Without cessation.
- For an infinite duration.
Answer:
[spoiler]EONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ever (adverb)
- Continuously; at all times and on every occasion.
- (As an intensifier) Very.
9D First name in landscape photography Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Landscape (noun)
- An art genre focused on representing natural scenery.
- A stretch of scenery visible in a single view.
Answer:
[spoiler]ANSEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Landscape (verb)
- Engage in landscape gardening.
- Decorate or enhance with plants.
10D Prof helpers Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prof (noun)
- A member of the teaching staff at a college or university.
Answer:
[spoiler]TAS[/spoiler]
11D Miranda of “Homeland” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
TOOT
Answer:
[spoiler]OTTO[/spoiler]
12D Final battles Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Final (adjective)
- Unable to be changed or reversed.
- Occurring at or marking the conclusion or end.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHOWDOWNS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Final (noun)
- A test given at the end of an academic term.
- The last match in an elimination tournament, featuring the winners of all preceding matches.
13D Where the walls have ears? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
EZAMNROC
Answer:
[spoiler]CORNMAZE[/spoiler]
14D “That’s a big __” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Big (adjective)
- Generous or freely giving
- Extremely intense
Answer:
[spoiler]ASK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Big (adverb)
- In a showy or boastful way
21D Colorful wraps Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Colorful (adjective)
- Vivid and engaging in variety
- Full of diverse colours
Answer:
[spoiler]SERAPES[/spoiler]
24D Bread, e.g. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bread (noun)
- Informal term for money
- A food made from dough of flour or meal, typically leavened with yeast or baking powder and baked
Answer:
[spoiler]STAPLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bread (verb)
- Coat with breadcrumbs
25D Wretched Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wretched (adjective)
- Of extremely poor quality or condition
- Marked by physical suffering or misery
Answer:
[spoiler]PITEOUS[/spoiler]
27D Air out? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Out (adjective)
- Rendered unconscious by a strong blow
- Excluded from consideration or mention
Answer:
[spoiler]DEFLATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (verb)
- To publicly reveal one’s homosexuality
- To become known or disclosed
29D Media for PC games, once Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Once (adverb)
- On a single occasion
- At a prior time
Answer:
[spoiler]CDS[/spoiler]
31D Plot lines? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Plot (verb)
- Create a plan or diagram
- Make a schematic or technical drawing showing interactions among variables or the structure of something
Answer:
[spoiler]SCRIPTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Plot (noun)
- A secret plan, often for something illicit or underhanded
- A small piece of land with specific vegetation
32D Gemma of “Crazy Rich Asians” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gemma (noun)
- A small asexual reproductive structure in liverworts and mosses that separates from the parent and grows into a new individual
Answer:
[spoiler]CHAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Crazy (adjective)
- Affected by madness or insanity
- Absurd; completely unreasonable
33D Safe job Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Job (noun)
- A particular task or duty, often performed for a specific fee
- A criminal act, especially a robbery
Answer:
[spoiler]HEIST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Job (verb)
- Invest with a degree of risk
- Arrange for contracted work to be completed by others
35D Released inconspicuously Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
DEKAEL
Answer:
[spoiler]LEAKED[/spoiler]
36D Multipocketed garment Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garment (verb)
- Dress or clothe someone
Answer:
[spoiler]CARGOVEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garment (noun)
- An item of clothing
37D Sp. miss Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Miss (verb)
- Fail to notice or perceive with the senses or mind
- Fail to experience
Answer:
[spoiler]SRTA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Miss (noun)
- A young woman
- A failure to reach, hit, or find something
38D Upright part Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Upright (noun)
- A vertical support or structural element, such as a post or stake
- A piano with a vertical soundboard
Answer:
[spoiler]PIANOKEY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Upright (adjective)
- In a vertical position; not leaning
- Characterized by moral integrity or excellence
39D Location with masks Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A health retreat located near a spring or by the sea
- A facility for physical fitness, equipped for exercise and improving health
Answer:
[spoiler]SPA[/spoiler]
44D “Impressive!” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Impressive (adjective)
- Creating a powerful impact
- Making a lasting or vivid impression
Answer:
[spoiler]YOWZA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- AWESOME (7 letters)
- WOWZA (5 letters)
- OOH (3 letters)
- WOW (3 letters)
- NICE (4 letters)
46D InDesign company Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Company (noun)
- A social or business visitor
- The presence of others
Answer:
[spoiler]ADOBE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Company (verb)
- To accompany or keep someone company
47D Meat grinder? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Grinder (noun)
- A machine that processes materials by grinding or crushing
- A large sandwich made with a crusty roll, filled with meats, cheese, and other toppings, known by various names across the U.S.
Answer:
[spoiler]MOLAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Meat (noun)
- The most important or essential part of an idea or experience
- The edible inner part of a seed, grain, nut, or fruit stone
48D Gulps Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
SGIWS
Answer:
[spoiler]SWIGS[/spoiler]
50D Boba tea option Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tea (noun)
- A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree widely grown in regions like China, Japan, and India, known for its tea leaves
- Dried leaves from the tea shrub, used to make tea
Answer:
[spoiler]ALOE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Option (noun)
- The act of making a choice or selection
- A choice among several alternatives, from which only one can be selected
52D Pluviometer measure Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pluviometer (noun)
- An instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation
Answer:
[spoiler]RAIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Measure (noun)
- A proposed law or draft statute before it is enacted
- The quantity or number of something that can be quantified
53D Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, for one Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Perseverance (noun)
- Steadfast determination
- The act of continuing or repeating behavior with persistence
Answer:
[spoiler]ESPY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Jimmy (noun)
- A short crowbar used for prying or levering
54D Abundance in Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bolivia (noun)
- A landlocked republic in central South America, founded by Simon Bolivar in 1825 after gaining independence from Spain
- A variation of the card game canasta, where sequences can be melded
Answer:
[spoiler]SALT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Abundance (noun)
- The condition of having more than enough of something
- In chemistry, the ratio of an element’s total mass in the Earth’s crust to the total mass of the crust, usually expressed as a percentage or in parts per million
56D “Be on the lookout” msg. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lookout (noun)
- A person assigned to watch for an expected event
- The act of keeping watch
Answer:
[spoiler]APB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: MSG (noun)
- A white crystalline compound used as a flavour enhancer in food, commonly in Chinese cuisine
57D Crèche figure Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Figure (noun)
- An element in a system of numeration
- A diagram or image that accompanies and illustrates text
Answer:
[spoiler]ASS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Figure (verb)
- Assess or estimate as likely
- Play a role in or be part of something
59D Tree hugger? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hugger (noun)
- A person who embraces others
Answer:
[spoiler]BOA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tree (verb)
- Shape or stretch a shoe using a shoetree
- Trap a person or animal in a position from which they cannot escape
60D __ factor Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Factor (noun)
- A businessman who buys or sells on behalf of another for a commission
- In genetics, a segment of DNA involved in producing a polypeptide chain, including regions before and after the coding DNA, as well as introns between exons; it is a unit of heredity
Answer:
[spoiler]ICK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Factor (verb)
- Take into account when making a decision
- Break down into components or factors
