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The LA Times Crossword delivers a daily brain-teasing challenge for puzzlers of all skill levels. Stuck on today’s March 25, 2026 puzzle? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Below, you’ll find helpful hints and complete answers to make your solving experience smoother. Whether you need just one clue or want to finish the entire grid, our guide ensures you avoid spoilers.

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Across

• 1A Opera star Nellie with a peach dessert named for her: MELBA
• 6A Commercial flop: LEMON
• 9A Outer layer: SHELL
• 13A Celestial hunter: ORION
• 14A Squeeze bunt result: A RUN
• 15A “Same here”: AS AM I
• 16A Mark Twain lad who falls in love with Becky Thatcher: TOM SAWYER
• 18D English derby town: EPSOM
• 19A U.K.-based global bank: HSBC
• 20A __ Lingus: AER
• 21A Seat of power: THRONE
• 22A Exclamation in “Tommy Boy”: HOLY COW
• 25A Big name in BoSox history: YAZ (Carl Yastrzemski)
• 28A Chance to stand for a spell?: BEE
• 29A Keep out of sight: HIDE
• 30A Cover story: ALIBI
• 32A Some family vehicles: SEDANS
• 36A “The Biggest Little City in the World”: RENO
• 37A Umami, for one: TASTE
• 39A Furry Endor denizen: EWOK
• 40A Wonder Woman publisher: DC COMICS
• 42A Japanese beer brand: ASAHI
• 43A Topple (over): KEEL
• 44A Ocean Potion no.: SPF
• 46A __ Kippur: YOM
• 47A Talk to: ADDRESS
• 52A Chances for a hit: AT BATS
• 53A Actor Kingsley: BEN
• 54A Facility: EASE
• 58A “If __ Street Could Talk”: BEALE
• 59A Trusted companions, or what the circled letters are: BEST FRIENDSNote: This is the puzzle’s theme. The circled letters in various answers form pairs of synonyms for “best friend” or “companion.”
• 61A Pianist Schnabel: ARTUR
• 62A Scrape (out): EKED
• 63A Elba of “Cats”: IDRIS
• 64A In real time: LIVE
• 65A Meditative discipline: YOGA
• 66A Connect with: RELATE TO

Down

• 1D Grown-up silkworm: MOTH
• 2D Greek Cupid: EROS
• 3D Life partner?: LIMB
• 4D KitchenAid alternative: BOCH
• 5D “Blonde” star de Armas: ANA
• 6D Visine target: RED EYE
• 7D Rides with surge pricing: UBERS
• 8D S, SW, or SSW: NORTHS
• 9D Temporary stays: SOJOURNS
• 10D Gentle reply to an apology: IT’S OK
• 11D Terrible turnout: LAME
• 12D Geodesic structures: DOMES
• 15D Body art that uses henna: MEHNDI
• 17D Corduroy rib: WALE
• 21D Yours, once: THY
• 23D __-Wan Kenobi: OBI
• 24D Debit slip: CHIT
• 25D Football unit: YARD
• 26D Sir __ Guinness: ALEC
• 27D Nutrient in oysters: ZINC
• 31D Car seller’s concern: AS IS
• 32D Ed.’s stack: MSS (Manuscripts)
• 33D Not home: AWAY
• 34D Nabe in L.A. and NYC: NO HO
• 35D Take a little off the top: SKIM
• 37D Ranking groups: TIERS
• 38D Knee parts commonly viewed with MRIs: ACLS
• 41D Limo driver in the airport, e.g.: SIGN HOLDER
• 42D Astern: ABAFT
• 44D Norway neighbor: SWEDEN
• 45D Evergreen tree: PINE
• 47D Plotting group: CABAL
• 48D “SNL” alum Cheri: OTERI
• 49D Channel for hoops fans: NBA TV
• 50D Motorized ride: MOPED
• 51D Supermodel Klum: HEIDI
• 55D Farm unit: ACRE
• 56D Funny sketch: SKIT
• 57D Canadian gas brand: ESSO
• 59D “__ who?”: SAYS
• 60D Footballer’s uniform: KIT