LA Times Daily Crossword December 19, 2023 Answers

1. Like a final exam in a language class, typically 5. Religious offshoot 9. Nile reptile 12. Michael who plays Allan in "Barbie" 13. Physics and chemistry Nobelist Marie 14. __ date: deadline 15. Direct-hire alternative 16. The landscaping startup was financed via ... 18. Boxer Muhammad 19. Gas observed by 13-Across 20. "Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself" memoirist Alan 21. The extreme tourism startup was financed via ... 24. "You're important to me" 25. Conditional programming word 26. Gillette brand 27. Clicking sound? 31. The shrink-ray startup was financed via ... 34. Wasn't straight 35. Desert in northern China 38. Social satirist Mort 40. "The West Wing" creator Sorkin 41. The religious iconography startup was financed via ... 46. "Buona __": Italian "Good evening" 47. West Yorkshire home of Kirkstall Abbey 48. On Soc. Sec., perhaps 49. The agriculture startup was financed via ... 51. __ one's time: wait 52. Exist 53. __ guide 54. Perched upon 55. Ed.'s stack 56. Disorganized state 57. Workout spots

1. "Parable of the Talents" author Butler 2. Word on an incumbent's campaign poster 3. Joined at the elbows 4. Spot for a needy pet 5. Soft glove material 6. Hosp. trauma pro 7. Health insurance giant 8. Football kicker's aid 9. Accomplishes mundane tasks, facetiously 10. Dessert with toppings 11. Graduate from a balance bike 13. Blacken 17. Unable to be successful with 19. Bemoan 22. Spot to begin a hike 23. Org. with a white rabbit in its logo 27. Mme., across the Pyrenees 28. Dearie 29. La Liga chant 30. Word after hot or lightning 32. Spreadsheet unit 33. Part of campus Greek life 36. Nothing-to-do feeling 37. Shoe parts 38. Sinister smiles 39. Gives a thumbs up 40. Burro 41. Breakfast tea variety 42. "Guess you beat me" 43. Babies, in Spanish 44. Makes a sudden change in direction 45. Freezer aisle brand 50. Not saying anything 51. Carry-on