LA Times Daily Crossword May 23, 2024 Answers

1. Of the kidneys 6. Mineral deposits 10. Stacked on 14. Words of defeat 15. Bigger than big 16. "Don't use that __ with me!" 19. Symbol at the center of a Scrabble board 20. Virtual video game characters 21. Top under a hoodie 22. Switches from a bottle to a cup, say 23. California's Santa __ Mountains 27. Language in which "w" can be a vowel 29. Grade that may accompany a 26-Down message 30. Particle exchanged in water purification 31. Square stuck in a corner 35. Mediterranean mountain 38. Threading target 40. Economic improvement 41. Asset in darts 42. Bases-loaded walk stat 43. Beach tour destinations 52. Wonder 53. Put on the payroll 54. Blonde hue 55. Printing shade 56. Lions or Tigers 57. Spot for a spot? 60. Pakistani tongue 61. Nirvana, for one 62. Patisserie purchase 63. Howls 64. Electrical unit 65. Church recesses

1. Lumber mill tool 2. Only main "Seinfeld" character who was not in the show's pilot episode 3. "The truly fearless think of themselves as __": Margaret Atwood 4. Responds on "Jeopardy!" 5. Hula hoop? 6. "My stars!" 7. Arendelle's Elsa, for one 8. Narcissist's problem 9. Volleyball move 10. Between ports 11. Climactic moment during an eclipse 12. Ad infinitum 13. Lady Gaga, for Stefani Germanotta 18. Ultimate degree 22. Royal Rumble org. 24. "Holy moly!" 25. Path maintenance tool 26. Teacher's directive 28. Erupt 32. PADI certification activity 33. Halfhearted 34. Objet d'__ 35. Burnt brisket bits 36. Only person to win seven Super Bowls 37. "Right away, boss!" 38. Rubber duck's place 39. Côte d'Azur, e.g. 42. Ned Flanders' oldest son 44. Tiers 45. Fried Apples? 46. Has an inkling 48. Brother in Rome's foundation story 50. Fancy neckwear 51. "Pipe down!" 55. Do some photo editing 57. "I should tell you," for short 58. Common __ 59. Org. that may organize after-school activities