Here is the complete list of clues and answers for the Thursday September 3rd 2020, LA Times crossword puzzle.
ACROSS
1 Starbucks rival owned by a fast-food chain : MCCAFE
7 Josh of “Frozen” : GAD
10 Spots for toddlers : LAPS
14 Automatic reaction : REFLEX
15 Reproductive cells : OVA
16 Cookie shaped like two of its letters : OREO
17 Welcome words to a dishwasher : I’LL DRY
18 Moving wheels : VAN
19 *Wizard revealer : TOTO
20 Classic 1779 hymn : AMAZING GRACE
23 Rock’s __ Fighters : FOO
26 Lassitude : INERTIA
27 Dale’s guy : ROY
28 *Electrically flexible : AC/DC
30 “The Jungle Book” python : KAA
31 Flight safety org. : TSA
33 “The Thin Man” author Hammett : DASHIELL
35 20 fins : C-NOTE
39 Plaza Hotel girl : ELOISE
40 *Aerie nesters : EAGLES
41 Red-and-white suit wearer : SANTA
42 Proofer’s find : MISPRINT
44 “Sammy the Seal” writer Hoff : SYD
46 World games org. : IOC
47 Coupling device : YOKE
48 Big club : ACE
51 Weeks in Oaxaca : SEMANAS
54 Old atlas abbr. : SSR
55 1973 triple-platinum album by Wings … and what each of three answers to starred clues is, literally : BAND ON THE RUN
58 __ one’s time : BIDE
59 Tijuana aunt : TIA
60 Titans : GIANTS
64 Bow-toting god : EROS
65 USN VIP : ADM
66 Home of the Senators : OTTAWA
67 Center of N.Y.C.? : YORK
68 Escape : LAM
69 Disc golf starting point : TEEPAD
DOWN
1 Hosp. test in a tube : MRI
2 Hanna-Barbera collectible : CEL
3 Montreal Alouettes’ org. : CFL
4 “The Aviator” (2004) Oscar nominee : ALDA
5 Manhattan Project physicist born in Rome : FERMI
6 Derek Jeter, e.g. : EX YANKEE
7 Spread quickly online : GO VIRAL
8 __-garde : AVANT
9 “Blast!” : DANG IT
10 Middle-earth trilogy, to fans : LOTR
11 Cheering loudly : AROAR
12 Retailer offering sitting and walking services : PETCO
13 Farm call : SOOEY
21 Enthusiasm : ZEAL
22 Tank top : GAS CAP
23 Dims : FADES
24 City near Orlando : OCALA
25 Eats way too much of, briefly : ODS ON
29 Debt vouchers : CHITS
32 Sore : ANGRY
34 Parental “explanation” : I SAY SO
36 Mishmashes : OLIOS
37 Some charity runs, informally : TEN-KS
38 Aromatic compound : ESTER
40 Gastropod on a brasserie menu : ESCARGOT
42 2007 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee : MIA HAMM
43 “Say Anything…” actress Skye : IONE
45 Insurance that covers canines : DENTAL
48 Westminster attraction : ABBEY
49 City near the Heliopolis Palace : CAIRO
50 Home of the Ewoks : ENDOR
52 Crete’s highest pt. : MT IDA
53 Posh hotel option : SUITE
56 Newsroom post : DESK
57 “Mom” actor Corddry : NATE
61 Snooze : NAP
62 Former flier : TWA
63 Like one texting “:-(” : SAD