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The LA Times Crossword delivers a fresh challenge every day, perfect for puzzlers of all levels. If you’re stuck on today’s March 24, 2026 puzzle, don’t worry—we’ve got your back! Below, you’ll find hints and answers for tricky clues to help you complete the grid with ease. Whether you need a quick nudge or the full solution, our guide keeps spoilers to a minimum so you can enjoy solving. Remember to check back daily for new hints and answers to sharpen your solving skills and stay ahead of the game!

Across

• 1A Many July 4 parties, for short: BBQS
• 5A Some protective athletic gear: PADS
• 9A Warms (up): HEATS
• 14A Extend one’s term: RENEW
• 15A Nashville’s Grand Ole __: OPRY
• 16A Terse denial: I NOT
• 17A Smoothie berry: ACAI
• 18A Prickly __ cactus: PEAR
• 19A Like some candy: SOUR
• 20A Jocular term for some close colleagues: WORK WIVES
• 23A Cosmetics company that owns CeraVe: LOREAL
• 24A Logan Roy’s daughter on “Succession,” familiarly: SHIV
• 25A Rustic dwelling: CABIN
• 28A Crafty: SLY
• 29A Chocolate or yellow pooch: LAB
• 31A Poolside 25-Across: CABANA
• 33A Achievements tracked by Guinness: WORLD RECORDS
• 36A Prefix meaning “all”: OMNI
• 39A As well: ALSO
• 40A In a frenzy: AMOK
• 41A Practice weapons that may be made of hickory: WOODEN SWORDS
• 46A Affectionate and familiar way to sign a note: LOVE
• 47A Not close by: AFAR
• 48A Burst, as a balloon: POPPED
• 51A Mexican Mrs.: SRA
• 52A Big party: BASH
• 55A Interstellar cloud: NEBULA
• 57A Goodbyes, or what 20-, 33-, and 41-Across are doing?: PARTING WORDSNote: This is the puzzle’s theme. The answers contain the words “WIVES” (20A), “RECORDS” (33A), and “SWORDS” (41A), which are anagrams of each other.
• 59A Apple beverage: CIDER
• 62A Sandwich cookie with many limited-edition flavors: OREO
• 63A Seeds: OWNS
• 64A Scoring 100% on: ACING
• 65A Nevada gambling destination: RENO
• 66A Memo phrase: AS TO
• 67A Japanese lunchbox: BENTO
• 68A Genesis garden: EDEN
• 69A New Mexico skiing destination: TAOS

Down

• 1D Rumbles: BRAWS
• 2D Desperate whisper to a parent…: BE COOL
• 3D Industrial site that may become a swimming spot: QUARRY
• 4D Sharp increase: SPIKE
• 5D All the rage: POPULAR
• 6D Gorillas, e.g.: APES
• 7D Dribs and __: DRABS
• 8D Red wine grape: SYRAH
• 9D Portable cleaner, for short: HANDYVAC
• 10D Outback birds: EMUS
• 11D Colony insect: ANT
• 12D Youngster: TAD
• 13D Farm pen: STY
• 21D Saintly glow: HALO
• 22D “__ to Each Other”: Olivia Dean hit: DIVE
• 25D Cause injury to: HARM
• 26D Ctrl+Z, on a PC: UNDO
• 27D Chore: TASK
• 30D Simple sammies: BLTS
• 32D Feathery wraps: BOAS
• 33D __-angle lens: WIDE
• 34D __ Jones: DOW
• 35D Skylight spot: ROOF
• 36D Birds whose young sometimes face-plant to sleep: OWLS
• 37D Tie up, as a boat: MOOR
• 38D __ Scotia, Canada: NOVA
• 42D Trade restriction: EMBARGO
• 43D Close by: NEAR
• 44D Crab __: fried appetizer filled with cream cheese: RANGOON
• 45D Did some doodling: DREW
• 48D “Your Pet, Our Passion” food brand: PURINA
• 49D Seasoned expert: OLD HAND
• 50D Makes the grade: PASSES
• 53D Shop: STORE
• 54D Added to the staff: HIRED
• 56D Hasbro toy that requires quick reflexes: BOP IT
• 57D __-up emotions: PENT
• 58D State bird of Hawaii: NENE
• 59D Taxi: CAB
• 60D Freezer cubes: ICE
• 61D Clamor: DIN