LA Times Daily Crossword March 12, 2026 Answers
By Jay Silverman
This Thursday's LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 12, 2026 includes 78 clues. We've assembled the complete solution below. If you're using this to check your work, the grid view shows exactly where each answer belongs, and the clue lists are sorted by number.
Across
1.
Grans
6.
Deceptive action
11.
Trident-shaped letter
14.
Exhaust
15.
Heavy-duty cooler brand
16.
Shade tree
17.
__ rhythm: brain wave pattern
18.
Respectful refusal
19.
2022 National Toy Hall of Fame inductee
20.
2019 Dua Lipa hit single
23.
Dense grove
25.
Change one's story?
27.
Marmalade bit
28.
1986 Kenny Loggins hit single
33.
Waffle topper
35.
Irish designer Kiely known for her stem leaf print
36.
Some QB protectors
37.
2018 Cardi B hit single
41.
Australian bird
44.
On-campus digs
45.
Grassy yards
49.
1972 Eagles hit single
53.
Third-qtr. month
54.
"Juno" actor Michael
55.
10,000 square meters
57.
Deep part of the outfield, and an apt description of 20-, 28-, 37-, and 49-Across
62.
Canadian prov.
63.
Pong platform
64.
Photo finish
67.
Oft-redacted ID
68.
High anxiety
69.
Beg
70.
Gobbled up
71.
Crept stealthily
72.
Incline
Down
1.
Energy bar bit
2.
Once-common wood for Louisville Slugger
3.
Requiring more help
4.
Motorist's group
5.
Defeat soundly, in slang
6.
Secret social media account, perhaps
7.
Showbiz grand slam
8.
Ingrid's "Casablanca" role
9.
Pinot __
10.
Legal wrong
11.
Target of some air fresheners
12.
Hitting the brakes
13.
Little dickens
21.
Kristen's "The Good Place" co-star
22.
Pince-__ glasses
23.
Pranks with rolls, for short
24.
"Watch it!"
26.
Your, in French
29.
"__ Rae": Sally Field film
30.
Univ. senior's test
31.
Sprite
32.
Actor Julia who played Gomez Addams
34.
Mani-__
38.
Foldable bed
39.
Amount to
40.
Announcement before closing time
41.
And so on: Abbr.
42.
1930s film star known for double entendres
43.
Kyiv's country
46.
Bad argument, informally
47.
"Fresh Air" airer
48.
Sault __ Marie
50.
Orecchiette shape
51.
Comedy routine
52.
"So's __ old man!"
56.
Stays in tents
58.
Goes out for a bit?
59.
Milan lang.
60.
Orkan farewell syllables
61.
Crack a smile
62.
"The More You Know" TV spot, e.g.
65.
Get some sun
66.
Philly summer hrs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 12, 2026?
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 12, 2026 contains 78 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 35 Across clues and 43 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the March 12, 2026 LA Times Daily Crossword crossword?
All 78 answers for the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 12, 2026 are listed on this page. You can browse answers by Across and Down directions, or click on any clue to see a detailed breakdown with alternative solutions and appearances in other crossword puzzles.
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The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from March 12, 2026 was constructed by Jay Silverman.
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