LA Times Daily Crossword January 3, 2026 Answers

1. 2013 memoir that was followed in 2025 by "Finding My Way" 10. Passing muster? 14. Interns, at times 15. Birds whose collective noun is chime 16. Shared pleasantries 17. Sank, in a way 18. Olive often found with spinach 19. Word on a green helmet 20. Without restraint 21. Essential 22. Destiny 23. Brio 25. Haterade 27. Two pieces? 29. Thai's neighbor 30. Physical location 32. Drops from above 33. Fine print, e.g. 34. Question asked by a fan? 37. Wonder 38. Left 39. Prepares (oneself) 40. Big mo. for florists 41. Top-tier 43. Rundgren in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 44. Be wrong 45. First perfect number 46. Olympic archer? 48. Pop by 50. Giveaway 51. "Fancy!" 54. Saw 55. Scenario just before a board takeover? 57. Volunteer's offer 58. Sharp kicks? 59. From South Asia, perhaps 60. Namesakes of some days in English

1. "In that case ... " 2. Theater group? 3. Series of courses 4. Former "The Great British Baking Show" co-host Giedroyc 5. "Seriously ... " 6. Down the road 7. Let up 8. Chuckles at a gif, say 9. Sanctuary 10. Nickname of the slugger who holds the MLB record for most career grand slams 11. "Clever" 12. No longer a foal 13. Drug needed for some trips 15. Rhetorical expression of approval 20. Characteristic patterns 21. Support staff? 22. "Queen of Creole Cuisine" Chase 24. C in C 25. Spot for getting one's buds together? 26. Classic toys with colorful pegs 28. Pushes 30. Rub the wrong way? 31. "Simmer down!" 35. Early operating system 36. Some vintage cars 42. Rock 47. Like May through August 49. 50% up front? 50. Birria order 51. "The Simpsons" character whose surname is Mann 52. Due 53. Informal ride 54. Lemon 55. Hr. division 56. Hound