Here is the complete list of clues and answers for the Tuesday December 19th 2023, LA Times crossword puzzle.
ACROSS
1 Like a final exam in a language class, typically : ORAL
5 Religious offshoot : SECT
9 Nile reptile : ASP
12 Michael who plays Allan in “Barbie” : CERA
13 Physics and chemistry Nobelist Marie : CURIE
14 __ date: deadline : DUE
15 Direct-hire alternative : TEMP
16 The landscaping startup was financed via … : HEDGE FUND
18 Boxer Muhammad : ALI
19 Gas observed by 13-Across : RADON
20 “Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself” memoirist Alan : ALDA
21 The extreme tourism startup was financed via … : VENTURE CAPITAL
24 “You’re important to me” : I CARE
25 Conditional programming word : ELSE
26 Gillette brand : ATRA
27 Clicking sound? : SHORT I
31 The shrink-ray startup was financed via … : MICROLOANS
34 Wasn’t straight : LEANED
35 Desert in northern China : GOBI
38 Social satirist Mort : SAHL
40 “The West Wing” creator Sorkin : AARON
41 The religious iconography startup was financed via … : ANGEL INVESTORS
46 “Buona __”: Italian “Good evening” : SERA
47 West Yorkshire home of Kirkstall Abbey : LEEDS
48 On Soc. Sec., perhaps : RET
49 The agriculture startup was financed via … : SEED MONEY
51 __ one’s time: wait : BIDE
52 Exist : ARE
53 __ guide : USERS’
54 Perched upon : ATOP
55 Ed.’s stack : MSS
56 Disorganized state : MESS
57 Workout spots : GYMS
DOWN
1 “Parable of the Talents” author Butler : OCTAVIA
2 Word on an incumbent’s campaign poster : REELECT
3 Joined at the elbows : ARM IN ARM
4 Spot for a needy pet : LAP
5 Soft glove material : SUEDE
6 Hosp. trauma pro : ER DOC
7 Health insurance giant : CIGNA
8 Football kicker’s aid : TEE
9 Accomplishes mundane tasks, facetiously : ADULTS
10 Dessert with toppings : SUNDAE
11 Graduate from a balance bike : PEDAL
13 Blacken : CHAR
17 Unable to be successful with : FAILING AT
19 Bemoan : RUE
22 Spot to begin a hike : TRAILHEAD
23 Org. with a white rabbit in its logo : PETA
27 Mme., across the Pyrenees : SRA
28 Dearie : HON
29 La Liga chant : OLE
30 Word after hot or lightning : ROD
32 Spreadsheet unit : CELL
33 Part of campus Greek life : SORORITY
36 Nothing-to-do feeling : BOREDOM
37 Shoe parts : INSTEPS
38 Sinister smiles : SNEERS
39 Gives a thumbs up : AGREES
40 Burro : ASS
41 Breakfast tea variety : ASSAM
42 “Guess you beat me” : I LOSE
43 Babies, in Spanish : NENES
44 Makes a sudden change in direction : VEERS
45 Freezer aisle brand : EDY’S
50 Not saying anything : MUM
51 Carry-on : BAG
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