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The LA Times Crossword delivers a new daily challenge for puzzle lovers of all levels. If you’re stuck on today’s March 20, 2026 puzzle, don’t worry! Below, you’ll find handy clues and their answers to help you complete your grid quickly and confidently. Whether you’re hunting for just a few hints or the full solution, we’ve got you covered without spoiling other parts you’re still working on. Enjoy the clever themes and stimulating wordplay the LA Times Crossword is known for. Check back every day for fresh hints and full answers to keep your solving streak going strong!

Across

• 1A Sack: FIRE
• 5A Dominated, in gaming: PWNED
• 10A Living __: ALOE
• 14A Copier tray abbr.: LTR
• 15A “Do you think I was born yesterday?”: I WASN’T
• 17A Ale hue: AMBER
• 18A Forever stamp letters: USA
• *19A One who’s overly concerned with pain control: ANALGESIC (Hint: Hint: “No Pain, No Gain”)
• 21A Cheesemaking need: RENNET
• 23A Jerry Rice, notably: NINER
• *24A Gain ground, to a general: ADVANCE
• 27A Citation abbr.: IBID
• 31A “That’s strange”: ODD
• 32A Bright courtyards: ATRIA
• 33A Sounds of hesitation: ERMS
• 36A Unwelcoming: COLD
• 37A Help in making things go smoothly for furniture movers: CASTERS
• *39A Capital gain recordkeeper: LEDGER
• 43A Grungy clothing?: RAGS
• 44A Country music’s __ Brown Band: ZAC
• 45A Altar affirmation: I DO
• 46A Skip over: OMIT
• 47A Unfair accusation: BUM RAP
• 50A Disavow: RENEGE
• *51A Highly effective pain relievers: OPIATES
• 56A Sphinx location: GIZA
• 58A Australian currency: DOLLAR
• 59A Fitness mantra, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers: NO PAIN NO GAINNote: For the starred clues, you must remove the letters “PAIN” or “GAIN” from the answer to satisfy the actual clue. For example: ANALGESIC minus PAIN = ALGESIC.
• 64A 24/7 hosp. areas: ERS
• 65A “May I speak with you privately?”: A WORD
• 66A __-pants: FANCY
• 67A Coca-Cola HQ: ATL
• 68A Long-necked birds: SWANS
• 69A Charley horse, e.g.: CRAMP
• 70A Biblical possessive: THINE

Down

• 1D Message on a jacket: FLAP
• 2D Clueless: IN THE DARK
• 3D 50s president?: IKE
• 4D Big citrus: POMELO
• 5D Riesling, for one: WINE
• 6D Foreign policy gp.: NSC
• 7D Port. locale: EUR
• 8D Spoke in a monotone: DRONED
• 9D Alley division: LANE
• 10D Italian macaroons made with almonds: AMARETTI
• 11D SCOTUS justice who said, “Real change…”: RBG (Ruth Bader Ginsburg)
• 12D Grand opening?: O-SAY
• 13D Make a typo, say: ERR
• 16D Russian pianist Gilels: EMIL
• 20D “Yes, __ … “: improv principle: AND
• 22D Extreme degree: NTH
• 25D __ point: CASE
• 26D Pastoral poem: IDYLL
• 28D Roman district with a famous fountain: TREVI
• 29D Broadcast: AIRED
• 30D Wonder Woman weapon: LASSO
• 32D Firepit residue: ASH
• 33D Needing nourishment: HUNGRY
• 34D “The Little Mermaid” star Bailey: HALLE
• 35D Tough spot: JAM
• 37D Charley horse, e.g.: CRAMP
• 38D Certifies: ATTESTS
• 40D Brickyard racers, casually: INDY CARS
• 41D United: ONE
• 42D Blue, in Peru: AZUL
• 47D Flourishes: BOOMS
• 48D Banksy, for one: ARTIST
• 49D Bud: PAL
• 51D Container: BIN
• 52D Self-serve servers: ADMADS (or URNS)
• 53D Spiked shoe: CLEAT
• 54D “Pale Blue Dot” subject: EARTH
• 55D “4 real?”: HONESTLY
• 57D Hill staffer: AIDE
• 59D Hound: NAG
• 60D Have debts: OWE
• 61D “The Cask of Amontillado” writer: POE
• 62D Lacuna: GAP
• 63D Legendary coach Parseghian: ARA