Our LA Times Crossword Answers Guide for January 28, 2025, is here to help if you’re stuck on a tricky clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily puzzle published by the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. Known for its clever themes and challenging clues, it is highly regarded among crossword enthusiasts. This traditional-style crossword features a grid of black and white squares with clues in both across and down directions, offering a fun and engaging challenge for solvers of all skill levels.
LA Times Crossword Answers for January 28, 2025
If you’re struggling with today’s crossword, we’ve compiled a list of all the clues and their answers below. You can search for a specific clue and click on it to find its answer. This format ensures that if you only need help with a few clues, you can avoid accidentally seeing answers to others you’re still working on!
1A Long, long time Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Time (noun)
- A measurement of a specific moment as indicated by a clock.
- Rhythm, characterised by the division into segments of equal length.
Answer:
[spoiler]AGES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Time (verb)
- To measure the duration of an event, action, or the performance of someone within a given period.
- To coordinate or adjust so that an action or force is applied at the appropriate moment.
5A Important ingredient in Toll House cookies Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ingredient (noun)
- A food item that forms part of a mixture in cooking.
- A component or element of something abstract.
Answer:
[spoiler]CHIPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Important (adjective)
- Possessing authority, influence, or dominance.
- Of significant value or great importance.
10A Touch Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Touch (noun)
- A unique or defining style.
- The act of something coming into contact with the body.
Answer:
[spoiler]ABUT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Touch (verb)
- To make an indirect or subtle reference to something.
- To consume or use something.
14A U2 lead singer Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Singer (noun)
- An American inventor who improved the chain-stitch sewing machine (1811–1875).
- A Polish-born American writer known for Yiddish stories and novels (1904–1991).
Answer:
[spoiler]BONO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lead (verb)
- To take charge or guide a group or activity.
- To direct or accompany someone to a destination.
15A “__ and Juliet” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An ardent male lover
Answer:
[spoiler]ROMEO[/spoiler]
16A Friction fighter Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Friction (noun)
- A state of disagreement or conflict between individuals.
- The resistance encountered when one object moves over another under pressure.
Answer:
[spoiler]LUBE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fighter (noun)
- A person who engages in combat or conflict.
- A high-speed military or naval aircraft designed to destroy enemy planes in aerial combat.
17A Indian flatbread Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flatbread (noun)
- A type of bread made from usually unleavened dough.
Answer:
[spoiler]ROTI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Indian (noun)
- Any of the languages spoken by Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
- A person who is a native or resident of India.
18A No longer together Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Longer (noun)
- Someone who deeply desires or yearns for something.
Answer:
[spoiler]APART[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Together (adverb)
- In collaboration or mutual exchange.
- With a shared plan or purpose.
19A Neighborhood Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Neighborhood (noun)
- A nearby or surrounding area.
- A group of people living in close proximity to each other.
Answer:
[spoiler]AREA[/spoiler]
20A Wide receiver who was the 2014 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Offensive (adjective)
- Causing or likely to cause discomfort or nausea.
- Violating or likely to violate accepted norms or standards.
Answer:
[spoiler]ODELLBECKHAMJR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Offensive (noun)
- The act of launching an attack against an enemy.
23A Show on television Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Television (noun)
- The broadcasting of visual images of static or moving objects.
- An electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen.
Answer:
[spoiler]AIR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Show (verb)
- To present evidence or demonstrate something.
- To escort someone to their seats, as in a theatre or auditorium.
24A Photo __ Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Photo (noun)
- An image of a person or scene captured as a print, transparent slide, or in digital format.
Answer:
[spoiler]OPS[/spoiler]
25A Punk subgenre Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Punk (noun)
- A genre of rock music with intentionally provocative lyrics expressing anger and social alienation, partly in response to progressive rock.
- A teenager or young adult who performs or enjoys punk rock and is part of the punk subculture.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Punk (adjective)
- Of very low quality; weak or flimsy.
26A Loved by Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Loved (adjective)
- Held dear
Answer:
[spoiler]DEARTO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ORATED
28A Protagonist Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Protagonist (noun)
- A person who supports a politician, team, or cause.
- The main character in a work of fiction.
Answer:
[spoiler]HERO[/spoiler]
30A __ Moines, Iowa Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Iowa (noun)
- A state located in the Midwest of the United States.
- A member of the Siouan-speaking people who originally lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri.
Answer:
[spoiler]DES[/spoiler]
33A Literary movement for Vonnegut and Pynchon Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vonnegut (noun)
- An American writer known for his novels and short stories that blend realism, satire, and science fiction (born in 1922).
Answer:
[spoiler]POSTMODERNISM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Literary (adjective)
- Pertaining to literature rather than everyday language or writing.
- Well-versed in literature.
36A Bombard (with) Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bombard (verb)
- To drop bombs on or attack with bombs.
- To repeatedly cast, hurl, or throw something with force.
Answer:
[spoiler]PELT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bombard (noun)
- A large shawm, which is the bass instrument in the shawm family.
38A MSNBC host Melber Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Host (noun)
- A person who hosts formal events, making introductory speeches and introducing other speakers.
- In computer science, a computer that provides client stations with access to shared resources like files and printers in a network.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Host (verb)
- To act as the host for an event or gathering.
39A Roadie’s gear Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gear (verb)
- To adjust or set the level or nature of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]AMPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Gear (noun)
- A mechanism designed to transmit motion for a particular purpose, such as the steering gear in a vehicle.
- A system of interconnected rotating gears used to transmit force or alter motion or torque.
40A Pushes one’s game to the next level Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Level (noun)
- A specific, identifiable point in a sequence or process.
- A tool that indicates horizontal alignment, often by centering a bubble in a tube of liquid.
Answer:
[spoiler]GOESBEASTMODE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Level (verb)
- To position something for use or set it in place.
- To become even or flat.
45A Actress de Armas Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Actress (noun)
- A female actor
Answer:
[spoiler]ANA[/spoiler]
46A “General Hospital” actress Rylan Crossword Clue
Hint 1: General (noun)
- A high-ranking military officer.
- The leader of a religious order or congregation.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: General (adjective)
- Having a worldwide scope or applicability.
- Impacting the entire body or system.
47A Long-armed shaggy apes, familiarly Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Long-armed (adjective)
- Having arms that are relatively long.
Answer:
[spoiler]ORANGS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shaggy (adjective)
- Having a rough texture or covered in hanging tufts of fur.
- Used to describe hair that is thick and unkempt.
50A Hon Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- LUV (3 letters)
- BABE (4 letters)
- SWEETIE (7 letters)
- DEAR (4 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]BAE[/spoiler]
51A E-file org. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: File (verb)
- To officially record something in a public office or court.
- To formally submit a charge against someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]IRS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: File (noun)
- A line of people or items arranged in a single row.
- A piece of office furniture used for organizing and storing papers.
52A Sign of a hot ticket on Broadway Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ticket (noun)
- A label printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that identifies something’s owner, nature, price, etc.
- The correct or desired item.
Answer:
[spoiler]SRO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ticket (verb)
- To issue a ticket or fine as a penalty.
- To provide a ticket for passage or entry.
53A Epitome of grace, and an apt title for this puzzle Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Puzzle (verb)
- To be confusing or mysterious to someone.
- To be unsure about something, thinking it over without fully understanding or making a decision.
Answer:
[spoiler]POETRYINMOTION[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Puzzle (noun)
- A challenging problem that is believed to have a correct solution.
- A game that challenges your creativity and problem-solving skills.
58A Slangy coffee Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Slangy (adjective)
- Characterized by or expressed in slang, or inclined to use slang.
Answer:
[spoiler]JAVA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Coffee (noun)
- A color ranging from medium brown to dark brown.
- A drink made by infusing ground coffee beans with hot water.
59A Irritated Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Irritated (adjective)
- Aroused to impatience or anger
Answer:
[spoiler]GOTTO[/spoiler]
60A Oblong tomato Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Oblong (noun)
- A flat shape that differs from a square or circle due to elongation.
Answer:
[spoiler]ROMA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Oblong (adjective)
- Deviating from a square, circle, or sphere by being stretched in one direction.
- Describing a leaf shape that is somewhat elongated with nearly parallel sides.
61A Receiving customers Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective)
- Describing textures that are full of small holes or gaps.
- Unprotected or unable to be defended.
Answer:
[spoiler]OPEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Verb)
- To begin operating or cause something to start functioning.
- To unfold or spread from a closed or folded position.
62A Burstyn of “The First Lady” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: First (noun)
- The baseball fielding position of the player stationed at first base in the infield, counting counterclockwise from home plate.
- The designated time when something is expected to start.
Answer:
[spoiler]ELLEN[/spoiler]
63A Condo, e.g. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Condo (noun)
- A single dwelling unit within a condominium.
Answer:
[spoiler]UNIT[/spoiler]
64A Places to find fuzzy navels Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fuzzy (adjective)
- Covered with soft, fine hairs.
- Indistinct or blurry in shape or outline.
Answer:
[spoiler]BARS[/spoiler]
65A American Girls, e.g. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: American (noun)
- The English language as spoken in the United States.
- A person who is native to or resides in a country in North, Central, or South America.
Answer:
[spoiler]DOLLS[/spoiler]
66A “¿Cómo __ usted?” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ATES
Answer:
[spoiler]ESTA[/spoiler]
1D Overseas Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Overseas (adverb)
- In a location across an ocean.
- Beyond or across the sea.
Answer:
[spoiler]ABROAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Overseas (adjective)
- Located in a foreign country.
- Relating to or involving travel over the sea.
2D Unexpected treat Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unexpected (adjective)
- Not foreseen or anticipated.
Answer:
[spoiler]GOODIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Treat (verb)
- To provide someone with abundant or special food and drink.
- To give medical care or attention.
3D Respond to court charges Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Respond (verb)
- To react with words.
- To show a reaction or answer to something.
Answer:
[spoiler]ENTERAPLEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Court (noun)
- An Australian female tennis player who won numerous major championships (born in 1947).
- A room where legal proceedings take place.
4D Bed component? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Component (noun)
- A part or element that makes up a larger system, often separable or attachable to it.
- An abstract part or element of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]SOIL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bed (noun)
- A depression forming the bottom layer of a body of water.
- A single layer of a typically homogeneous material.
5D Underwater trap Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Underwater (adjective)
- Below the surface of the water.
- Growing or existing beneath the water’s surface.
Answer:
[spoiler]CRABPOT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Trap (verb)
- To restrain or prevent from moving.
- To catch someone or something in a trap.
6D Aspirations Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- AIMS (4 letters)
- DREAMS (6 letters)
- GOALS (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]HOPES[/spoiler]
7D Apple desktop Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Desktop (noun)
- In computer science, the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces where icons and windows are displayed.
- The surface of a desk.
Answer:
[spoiler]IMAC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Apple (noun)
- A native Eurasian tree cultivated in various varieties for its firm, round, edible fruits.
- A fruit with red, yellow, or green skin and sweet to tart, crisp, white flesh.
8D Free lunch on Fridays, e.g. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lunch (noun)
- A meal eaten around midday.
Answer:
[spoiler]PERK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lunch (verb)
- To provide a midday meal for someone.
- To eat the midday meal.
9D “Told ya!” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- SEE (3 letters)
- HAH (3 letters)
- KNEWIT (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]SOTHERE[/spoiler]
10D Budget competitor Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Budget (noun)
- A summary of planned expenses and strategies for covering them.
- A specific amount of money set aside for a particular purpose.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALAMO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Budget (verb)
- To create or plan a budget.
11D __ Khalifa: world’s tallest building Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Building (noun)
- The business of repairing or constructing structures.
- The process of constructing something.
Answer:
[spoiler]BURJ[/spoiler]
12D Big name in food delivery Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Food (noun)
- Any solid substance used as nourishment, as opposed to liquid.
- Anything that stimulates mental thought or reflection.
Answer:
[spoiler]UBER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Name (verb)
- To give a specific (usually proper) name to something.
- To list or mention individually; to provide the names of.
13D Spills the __: gossips Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree widely grown in countries like China, Japan, and India, known as the source of tea leaves.
- Dried leaves from the tea plant, used to make tea.
Answer:
[spoiler]TEA[/spoiler]
21D Quite a few Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Few (adjective)
- A quantifier used with countable nouns, indicating a small but unspecified number.
Answer:
[spoiler]LOTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Few (noun)
- A small, select group of people.
22D Cupid’s domain Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cupid (noun)
- In Roman mythology, the god of love, equivalent to the Greek god Eros.
- A symbol of love depicted as a cherubic, naked boy with wings, holding a bow and arrow.
Answer:
[spoiler]AMOR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Domain (noun)
- A specific group of people with a shared interest or characteristic.
- In mathematics, the set of values for which a function is defined.
27D Becomes compost Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Compost (noun)
- A mixture of decaying plant material and manure, used as fertilizer.
Answer:
[spoiler]ROTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Compost (verb)
- To transform into compost.
28D Seabiscuit, for one Crossword Clue
Hint 1: One (adjective)
- (Informal) Used to emphasize something, meaning very.
- Having the indivisible quality of a single unit.
Answer:
[spoiler]HORSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: One (noun)
- The smallest whole number or the numeral representing it.
- A single person or thing.
29D Work periodically? Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Periodically (adverb)
- In an irregular or sporadic manner.
Answer:
[spoiler]EDIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (verb)
- To make something uniform or consistent.
- To function as intended when applied.
30D Part of a design spec Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (noun)
- The contribution made by an individual in achieving a result.
- The tasks or responsibilities assigned, expected, or required of a person or group.
Answer:
[spoiler]DIMENSIONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Part (adverb)
- To a certain extent; not entirely.
31D Seer’s gift Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seer (noun)
- A person with authority who predicts the future.
- Someone with exceptional abilities to foresee events.
Answer:
[spoiler]ESP[/spoiler]
Hint 2:vGift (noun)
- Innate abilities or qualities.
- The act of giving something to someone.
32D Texting format Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Format (verb)
- To divide a disk into marked sections for data storage.
- To arrange printed material into a specific layout.
Answer:
[spoiler]SMS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Format (noun)
- The structure of information organized according to predefined specifications, typically for computer processing.
- The overall design or layout of a publication.
34D Polite term of address Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Polite (adjective)
- Characterized by refined taste and manners.
- Not rude; showing a basic level of respect for social norms and consideration for others.
Answer:
[spoiler]MAAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Address (verb)
- To write an address on an envelope.
- To deliver a speech to an audience.
35D Zippo Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- NOTAONE (7 letters)
- SQUAT (5 letters)
- NIL (3 letters)
- NOTONE (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]NADA[/spoiler]
36D Links org. Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Links (noun)
- A golf course situated on sandy land near the shore.
Answer:
[spoiler]PGA[/spoiler]
37D Long, long time Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Time (noun)
- A specific point in time as indicated by a clock.
- Rhythm defined by dividing into equal time intervals.
Answer:
[spoiler]EON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Time (verb)
- To measure the duration of an event, action, or the person performing it within a set time frame.
- To adjust so that a force is applied and an action takes place at the correct moment.
41D Edged out Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Edged (adjective)
- (Of speech) Sharp or harsh in tone, often causing hurt.
- Having a cutting edge or a specific type of edge, often used in combination.
Answer:
[spoiler]BEAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession.
42D Came out of hiding Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hiding (noun)
- The act of keeping something concealed or secret.
- The condition of being hidden.
Answer:
[spoiler]EMERGED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession.
43D Church members who are encouraged to do missionary work Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Missionary (noun)
- A person sent on a mission, particularly for religious or charitable purposes in a foreign country.
- An individual who tries to convert others to a specific belief or cause.
Answer:
[spoiler]MORMONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Missionary (adjective)
- Pertaining to or associated with a religious mission.
44D Roughly Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Roughly (adverb)
- In a manner characterized by roughness or force, often informally.
- With uneven or jolting motion, as if over a rough surface.
Answer:
[spoiler]ORSO[/spoiler]
48D Wallace’s claymation pal Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wallace (noun)
- An English author known for his crime novels (1875-1932).
- A Scottish freedom fighter who led resistance against Edward I and briefly controlled Scotland in 1297, until his defeat and execution in 1305.
Answer:
[spoiler]GROMIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pal (noun)
- A close friend who participates in activities with their companions.
49D Hyundai sedan Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sedan (noun)
- A car with a closed body, featuring front and rear seats and two or four doors.
- A type of closed litter designed to carry a single passenger.
Answer:
[spoiler]SONATA[/spoiler]
50D Spills the __: blabs Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
BANES
Answer:
[spoiler]BEANS[/spoiler]
51D Dirt dug up by moles Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dug (noun)
- An udder, breast, or teat.
Answer:
[spoiler]INTEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Dirt (noun)
- Vulgar terms for feces.
- The outer layer of the earth’s surface, composed of humus and broken-down rock.
53D Grandad’s nickname Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Grandad (noun)
- The father of your mother or father.
Answer:
[spoiler]PAPA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Nickname (noun)
- An affectionate or familiar name, often a shortened form of a person’s given name.
- A descriptive name given to a place or thing.
54D Finished Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Finished (adjective)
- Ruined or brought to a state of destruction.
- Completed or brought to a conclusion.
Answer:
[spoiler]OVER[/spoiler]
55D “I’ll never have this chance again, so why not!” letters Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Letters (noun)
- Intellectual or scholarly achievements.
- Literary culture or pursuits.
Answer:
[spoiler]YOLO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Chance (noun)
- A possibility that arises from a favorable set of circumstances.
- The potential for future success.
56D “__ all work out” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- To make something consistent or uniform.
- To function as expected when put into use.
Answer:
[spoiler]ITLL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (noun)
- The mental effort involved in learning and comprehending a subject, especially through reading.
- A paid occupation or job.
57D Immodest response to “You’re the best!” Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Immodest (adjective)
- Exhibiting an inflated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
- Violating social norms regarding sexual conduct or appearance.
Answer:
[spoiler]TRUE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Response (noun)
- A verbal reply or continuation in a conversation.
- A bodily reaction triggered by a preceding stimulus or agent.
58D Occupation Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Occupation (noun)
- The act of taking possession or inhabiting a building.
- The control of a country by the military forces of a foreign power.
Answer:
[spoiler]JOB[/spoiler]
