LA Times Daily Crossword October 2, 2026 Answers
By Norman M. Aaronson
Here you'll find the complete answers to the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from October 2, 2026. All 81 solutions are listed below and matched to the interactive grid. Click any clue to explore its answer in detail, including how often it has been used in other crossword puzzles.
Across
1.
Big horn
5.
"Scoot!"
12.
Winery tub
15.
Human rights lawyer Clooney
16.
Bacon strips
17.
Kerfuffle
18.
Story told with a twist
20.
Replayed tennis serve
21.
Gnats, termites, and the like
22.
River deposit
23.
Timothée Chalamet trilogy set on a desert planet
24.
Like some elephants
27.
"Golly!"
29.
Party gift created with a twist
34.
Tolkien monster
37.
Shuts with force
38.
Food package phrase
39.
Speak highly of
41.
Gaps
44.
Like many supermodels
45.
Dizzy
47.
Simply must
49.
Filmmaker Spike
50.
Cocktail served with a twist
54.
"Pagliacci" clown
55.
Carriers of raw metals
59.
Fail to mention
61.
Hopper on a pet
64.
Orange __ tea
65.
Ballpoint brand
66.
Feat performed with a twist
69.
Large deer in the Rockies
70.
Barbecue spot
71.
Tabloid duo
72.
Golf hole meas.
73.
States as fact
74.
Reseals, as a road
Down
1.
Third-largest city in the Sunshine State
2.
"Uh, I think so"
3.
Low choir voices
4.
Window-switching shortcut
5.
Flight board abbr.
6.
Star Wars Day month
7.
Figs. targeted by phishers
8.
Kenneth of "9-1-1"
9.
L'Oréal rival
10.
"Think" singer Franklin
11.
French fashion letters
12.
Fast-food combo
13.
Yemeni port
14.
Handy bag
19.
"¿Cómo __?"
23.
Believer in a noninterfering god
25.
Woes
26.
Thunder sound
28.
Wild beast also called a wildebeest
30.
Largest city in the Cornhusker State
31.
Sesame Street's resident Grouch
32.
Fit
33.
Country singer Lovett
34.
Patron saint of Norway
35.
Uncommon
36.
Pool equipment
40.
Railroad station
42.
This, in Spanish
43.
Mix
46.
"Blue Bloods" actor Cariou
48.
Early afternoon hr.
51.
Rummages (through)
52.
Big grinders
53.
Sealed the victory
56.
Japanese dog breed
57.
Mars exploration vehicle
58.
Comes across as
59.
Toe the line
60.
Tame
62.
To be, in French
63.
Way out there
66.
Sch. supporter
67.
Halloween mo.
68.
Hi-__ graphics
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clues are in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from October 2, 2026?
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from October 2, 2026 contains 81 clues and answers.
The puzzle has 37 Across clues and 44 Down clues.
Where can I find the answers for the October 2, 2026 LA Times Daily Crossword crossword?
All 81 answers for the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from October 2, 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.
Who created the October 2, 2026 LA Times Daily Crossword crossword?
The LA Times Daily Crossword crossword from October 2, 2026 was constructed by Norman M. Aaronson.
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