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LA Times Crossword Answers for October 02, 2024

Across

Authoritative doctrine: DOGMA
(An established belief or set of principles held by an organization.)

Crush, for one: SODA
(A carbonated soft drink, such as the brand "Crush.")

Large primates: APES
(Primates that include gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans.)

Districts: AREAS
(Specific regions or sections of land.)

Throw hard: HURL
(To throw something with great force.)

Say a novena, e.g.: PRAY
(To engage in religious or spiritual communication with a deity.)

Like some brunettes: DARK-HAIRED
(Having hair of a deep brown or black color.)

Benefit: PERK
(A privilege or benefit given in addition to regular compensation.)

Hit the snooze bar: SLEEP IN
(To continue sleeping beyond the usual wake-up time.)

Publication whose name comes from an old Venetian coin: GAZETTE
(A newspaper or official journal.)

“Good __!”: IDEA
(An exclamation suggesting agreement or realization.)

Promising words: OATHS
(Solemn promises, often made in legal or ceremonial contexts.)

Location of on-deck circles: FOUL TERRITORY
(The area near a baseball field but outside the foul lines.)

Gentle hills: RISES
(Small elevations in the landscape.)

Defensive excavation: MOAT
(A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, often filled with water.)

May honoree: MOM
(Referring to Mother's Day, celebrated in May.)

Canned brand: ALPO
(A brand of dog food.)

Exasperated: FED UP
(Feeling annoyed or frustrated.)

Summer month: JUNE
(The sixth month of the year.)

CIA relative: NSA
(The National Security Agency, a U.S. intelligence organization.)

Many a fundraising party: GALA
(A large, formal social event, often for charity.)

Soap star Susan: LUCCI
(Susan Lucci, known for her role on the soap opera All My Children.)

Rough conditions: STORMY WEATHER
(Describes adverse weather, such as heavy rain or winds.)

Map of Hawaii, often: INSET
(A smaller map within a larger map, often highlighting details.)

Splinter group: SECT
(A group that has broken away from a larger organization, often religious.)

Alternatives to tablets: LAPTOPS
(Portable computers used as an alternative to tablets.)

London’s Globe, for one: THEATRE
(A famous theater in London, associated with William Shakespeare.)

Hamper emanation: ODOR
(A smell, often an unpleasant one.)

Petulant cry, and what might be said about 17-, 26-, or 44-Across?: IT’S NOT FAIR!
(An exclamation expressing dissatisfaction.)

iPhone helper: SIRI
(Apple’s virtual assistant.)

Largest of the Three Bears: PAPA
(Refers to Papa Bear from the story Goldilocks and the Three Bears.)

Extreme vigor: ARDOR
(Enthusiasm or passion.)

Body art, briefly: TATS
(Short for tattoos.)

Social media platform with stories, colloquially: SNAP
(Colloquial for Snapchat, a social media platform.)

They may butt heads: GOATS
(Animals known for occasionally butting heads in dominance displays.)

Down

40-Across honorees: DADS
(Fathers, celebrated on Father's Day in June.)

__ phase: ORAL
(A stage of development, often referring to Freud's theory of psychosexual stages.)

Richard of “Chicago”: GERE
(Richard Gere, actor known for his role in Chicago.)

Cobble together: MAKE
(To create or assemble something hastily or carelessly.)

Barbecue receptacles: ASHPITS
(Containers for the disposal of ash from a barbecue.)

Black eye: SHINER
(A bruised area around the eye, often from an injury.)

John Green’s “The Fault in __ Stars”: OUR
(The title of a popular novel by John Green.)

Leftover bit: DREG
(A small remnant or residue, often found at the bottom of a container.)

“Same Time, Next Year” actor Alan: ALDA
(Alan Alda, an actor known for his work in MASH* and films like Same Time, Next Year.)

Materialize: APPEAR
(To become visible or present suddenly.)

“Mostly, yes!”: PRETTY MUCH!
(An expression of agreement, though not entirely.)

View from the moon: EARTH
(Refers to the planet Earth as seen from the moon.)

“I’ma Be Me” comedian Wanda: SYKES
(Wanda Sykes, an American stand-up comedian and actress.)

Assistant: AIDE
(A person who assists someone else, often in a professional setting.)

__ suit: ZOOT
(A flashy, oversized suit worn in the 1940s, associated with jazz culture.)

Sessions that may involve curls and presses: ARM DAYS
(Workout sessions focused on arm exercises like curls and presses.)

Kukla and Ollie’s partner: FRAN
(Fran Allison, part of the puppet show Kukla, Fran and Ollie.)

Essential __: OILS
(Natural oils extracted from plants, often used in aromatherapy.)

Small book with an eagle on its cover: US PASSPORT
(The official document allowing U.S. citizens to travel internationally.)

Footballer Messi, to fans: LEO
(Leo Messi, one of the greatest football players of all time.)

Debtor’s note: IOU
(A written acknowledgment of debt.)

Dance like Savion Glover: TAP
(To perform tap dance, a style known for rhythmic footwork.)

Starter of many a storybook: ONCE …
(The traditional beginning of many fairy tales: "Once upon a time...")

Golda who was a prime minister in the early 1970s: MEIR
(Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel.)

Nowhere nearby: FAR
(At a great distance.)

West __: high-end furniture retailer: ELM
(West Elm, a popular home goods and furniture retailer.)

Protrude: JUT
(To stick out or extend beyond a surface.)

Usual choice: GO-TO
(A reliable, default option.)

Reason for a safe call: LATE TAG
(A situation in baseball when the runner reaches the base before being tagged.)

“From Russia With Fun!” arcade game: TETRIS
(A popular tile-matching puzzle video game originally from Russia.)

Barbecue wipe: WET-NAP
(A moist towelette used to clean hands after eating.)

Canyon sound: ECHO
(A sound that bounces back in a canyon or enclosed space.)

Brief concession statement: I LOST
(A short acknowledgment of defeat.)

Gymnast Comaneci: NADIA
(Nadia Comaneci, the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 in the Olympics.)

Gladys Knight’s guys: PIPS
(Refers to The Pips, the backup singers for Gladys Knight.)

Suffix on seven Asian country names: -STAN
(A suffix meaning "land of" in Persian, used in country names like Pakistan and Kazakhstan.)

Roundish hairstyle: AFRO
(A naturally curly or kinky hairstyle.)

“I did it!”: TA-DA!
(A triumphant exclamation after completing a task.)

Real hoot: RIOT
(Someone or something that is very funny.)

Isn’t perfect: ERRS
(To make a mistake.)

Site for relaxation: SPA
(A place offering health and beauty treatments.)

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