Here is the complete list of clues and answers for the Friday December 15th 2023, LA Times crossword puzzle.
ACROSS
1 *Kerouac novel : ROAD
5 *Free : HOUSE
10 *Alert : BALL
14 Sea eagle : ERNE
15 The Ivies, e.g. : OCTAD
16 Palm smartphone : TREO
17 John of “The Suicide Squad” : CENA
18 Running start? : READY SET GO
20 Anthem with English and French lyrics : O CANADA
22 Eye surgery acronym : LASIK
23 Univ. dorm figures : RAS
24 Jonathan Larson musical : RENT
26 Powerful Chevy : CAMARO
27 Celtic priest : DRUID
29 Skewered snack in peanut sauce : SATAY
31 __ Malnati’s: chain known for Chicago-style pizza : LOU
32 King and queen : SIZES
34 Cassis cocktail : KIR
35 Safari shelter : TENT
36 Exciting but dangerous way to live, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answers : ON THE EDGE
39 Tough : HARD
42 In medias __ : RES
43 Snapped out of a daydream, perhaps : SAT UP
46 Latin for “eggs” : OVA
47 Special talent : FORTE
49 Jeans fabric : DENIM
51 Curiosity and Opportunity : ROVERS
53 Scandinavian capital : OSLO
55 Nashville awards org. : CMA
56 Words of empathy : I CARE
57 Rat : TATTLER
59 Boast in a restaurant window : ZAGAT-RATED
63 File’s partner : RANK
64 Poetic paeans : ODES
65 TikTok aesthetic : E-GIRL
66 Spanish “east” : ESTE
67 *Precisely : NOSE
68 *Undecided : FENCE
69 *Then and there : SPOT
DOWN
1 *Officially : RECORD
2 Vehicles of mine? : ORE CARS
3 Fashion icon with a Fantasia fragrance line : ANNA SUI
4 Campus official : DEAN
5 Throng : HORDE
6 Scads : OCEANS
7 “Respect for Acting” writer Hagen : UTA
8 Teary, maybe : SAD
9 Dreyer’s partner in ice cream : EDY
10 Benchwarmers : B-TEAM
11 Place to check for prints : ART SALE
12 Shackle : LEG-IRON
13 *Keeping watch : LOOKOUT
19 Perform amazingly, informally : SLAY
21 Elizabeth who founded the Red Door salon : ARDEN
25 Grows fond of : TAKES TO
26 What casino workers are always dealing with : CARDS
28 Activewear brand : IZOD
30 Even numbers? : TIE
33 Houston squad, casually : ‘STROS
35 Head of Québec : TETE
37 R&B singer whose stage name is pronounced like a pronoun : HER
38 Gal of “Red Notice” : GADOT
39 *Imminent : HORIZON
40 California roll ingredient : AVOCADO
41 Wreaks havoc on : RAVAGES
44 Prepare for take-off? : UNCLASP
45 __ cheese: Southern spread : PIMENTO
47 Stew (over) : FRET
48 Brand that boasts 24-hour immunity support : ESTER-C
50 *Available for purchase : MARKET
52 Shake an Etch A Sketch, say : ERASE
54 Stock holder? : LADLE
58 “__ chic!” : TRES
60 Call, as a game : REF
61 Grow old : AGE
62 __ ear : TIN
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