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LA Times Crossword September 20, 2025 Answers
This LA Times puzzle from September 20, 2025 contains 62 total clues—31 across and 31 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our LA Times crossword archive.
Across Clues
Down Clues
| # | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Spelunking site | GROTTO |
| 2D | Flat, in a way | LINEAR |
| 3D | Active Naturals brand | AVEENO |
| 4D | Airport code in Victoria | MEL |
| 5D | Eurasian border range | URAL |
| 6D | Toy spaniels | PAPILLONS |
| 7D | Stewart who won the U.S. Open twice in the 1990s | PAYNE |
| 8D | Trip stops | INNS |
| 9D | Many a charitable gp. | NGO |
| 10D | Bring the hammer down | GETTOUGH |
| 11D | Los Angeles suburb | ELMONTE |
| 12D | Busy bodies | DOERS |
| 14D | "And they're off!" | THERACEISON |
| 16D | Hot dog option | WHITEONIONS |
| 19D | Beach resort locale | COASTALTOWN |
| 22D | Padmé Amidala's grandson | KYLOREN |
| 24D | Hold | CONTAIN |
| 26D | It might be lost in a storm | POWER |
| 27D | More minimalist | BARER |
| 29D | Wasn't talking nonsense | HADAPOINT |
| 30D | Strayed | DEVIATED |
| 31D | Grass and such | HERBAGE |
| 34D | Cancel out | NEGATE |
| 35D | Closed in on | NEARED |
| 36D | Athletic brand based in Bavaria | ADIDAS |
| 37D | Aston Martin DB12, for one | GTCAR |
| 38D | Three-ingredient treat | SMORE |
| 41D | Baby bok __ | CHOY |
| 42D | Cry of relief | WHEW |
| 45D | Nor. neighbor | SWE |
| 47D | Tip of the tongue? | ESE |
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