LA Times Daily Answers: Daily Lexical Challenge
Verified Solve by WordFinder Tips Expert Panel • February 7, 2026
The LA Times Daily for February 7, 2026 has arrived, featuring the Daily Lexical Challenge theme that requires some clever lateral thinking. Solving the crossword isn’t just about the answers; it’s about the journey. Our team plays the Daily Lexical Challenge grid at launch to ensure every hint provided here is contextually accurate for today’s release.
Today’s Across Clue Breakdown
1. Franciscan philosopher who inspired the main character in "The Name of the Rose"
HINT Word starts with “O” (5 letters) REVEAL OCCAM
6. Nap spot
HINT Word starts with “S” (4 letters) REVEAL SOFA
10. Bands that stabilize knees, for short
HINT Word starts with “A” (4 letters) REVEAL ACLS
14. "Care to explain?"
HINT Word starts with “W” (10 letters) REVEAL WHATISTHIS
16. Grand
HINT Word starts with “T” (4 letters) REVEAL THOU
17. Squeals
HINT Word starts with “N” (10 letters) REVEAL NAMESNAMES
18. Stubbs of the Four Tops
HINT Word starts with “L” (4 letters) REVEAL LEVI
19. Nurse
HINT Word starts with “S” (3 letters) REVEAL SIP
20. Utter
HINT Word starts with “T” (5 letters) REVEAL TOTAL
21. Pointer from a proofreader
HINT Word starts with “C” (5 letters) REVEAL CARET
22. Possible start of a folktale
HINT Word starts with “L” (11 letters) REVEAL LEGENDHASIT
24. Volga __: Turkic people in western Russia
HINT Word starts with “T” (6 letters) REVEAL TATARS
27. Body work?
HINT Word starts with “T” (7 letters) REVEAL TATTOOS
29. Celebrity gossip show
HINT Word starts with “E” (5 letters) REVEAL ENEWS
30. High kicks
HINT Word starts with “H” (5 letters) REVEAL HEELS
32. Howe'er
HINT Word starts with “T” (3 letters) REVEAL THO
33. Director Coogler
HINT Word starts with “R” (4 letters) REVEAL RYAN
34. Ninny
HINT Word starts with “G” (5 letters) REVEAL GOOSE
35. Jalopy
HINT Word starts with “H” (4 letters) REVEAL HEAP
36. "Newhart" production co.
HINT Word starts with “M” (3 letters) REVEAL MTM
37. Guy who made one helluva deal?
HINT Word starts with “F” (5 letters) REVEAL FAUST
38. Western Australian port
HINT Word starts with “P” (5 letters) REVEAL PERTH
39. Like things?
HINT Word starts with “S” (7 letters) REVEAL SIMILES
41. Lofty nests
HINT Word starts with “A” (6 letters) REVEAL AERIES
42. Get drinks on tap, say?
HINT Word starts with “M” (11 letters) REVEAL MOBILEORDER
45. Be worthy of
HINT Word starts with “M” (5 letters) REVEAL MERIT
46. Swear off?
HINT Word starts with “B” (5 letters) REVEAL BLEEP
47. Young dog
HINT Word starts with “P” (3 letters) REVEAL PUP
50. Some, in Spanish
HINT Word starts with “U” (4 letters) REVEAL UNAS
51. Challenges for some gamers
HINT Word starts with “B” (10 letters) REVEAL BOSSLEVELS
53. Some flatfish
HINT Word starts with “S” (4 letters) REVEAL SOLE
54. Takeout deliveries?
HINT Word starts with “C” (10 letters) REVEAL CAESAREANS
55. Meadow moms
HINT Word starts with “E” (4 letters) REVEAL EWES
56. Volcano seen on "The White Lotus"
HINT Word starts with “E” (4 letters) REVEAL ETNA
57. Fender guitar, for short
HINT Word starts with “S” (5 letters) REVEAL STRAT
Today’s Down Clue Breakdown
1. __ up to
HINT Word starts with “O” (4 letters) REVEAL OWNS
2. Masala __
HINT Word starts with “T” (5 letters) REVEAL TERMS
3. Stay out for the night
HINT Word starts with “M” (4 letters) REVEAL MUSE
4. Grabbed a bite
HINT Word starts with “C” (4 letters) REVEAL CHAI
5. Welcome patio features on a hot day
HINT Word starts with “A” (10 letters) REVEAL ANYTIMENOW
6. Washington, but not Jefferson
HINT Word starts with “C” (4 letters) REVEAL CAMP
7. "Sheesh!"
HINT Word starts with “T” (10 letters) REVEAL TEAMMORALE
8. Real-world experiment
HINT Word starts with “A” (3 letters) REVEAL ATE
9. Burro
HINT Word starts with “L” (4 letters) REVEAL LAWN
10. "Took you long enough"
HINT Word starts with “I” (6 letters) REVEAL IBISES
11. "SNL" alum who played a Spartan
HINT Word starts with “M” (7 letters) REVEAL MISTERS
12. Relish a paradoxical passion
HINT Word starts with “F” (4 letters) REVEAL FLIT
13. "__ yourself"
HINT Word starts with “S” (5 letters) REVEAL SNOGS
15. Smooches in a lorry, say
HINT Word starts with “G” (4 letters) REVEAL GAEL
21. Animals with righting reflexes
HINT Word starts with “B” (3 letters) REVEAL BCE
22. Pink flamingo spot
HINT Word starts with “S” (5 letters) REVEAL STATE
23. "Veep" Emmy winner Tony
HINT Word starts with “H” (9 letters) REVEAL HOUSEBOAT
24. Stretch-y things
HINT Word starts with “O” (5 letters) REVEAL OHMAN
25. "We don't have all day"
HINT Word starts with “E” (3 letters) REVEAL EOS
26. Magic spirit, say?
HINT Word starts with “O” (5 letters) REVEAL OLSEN
28. Some on the JV squad
HINT Word starts with “F” (9 letters) REVEAL FIELDTEST
30. Home on the water
HINT Word starts with “R” (5 letters) REVEAL RESSA
31. Lip balm brand
HINT Word starts with “A” (3 letters) REVEAL ASS
34. "Coco" voice actor __ García Bernal
HINT Word starts with “H” (4 letters) REVEAL HALE
35. Title for Beethoven
HINT Word starts with “A” (5 letters) REVEAL ADELA
37. Move like a hummingbird
HINT Word starts with “C” (4 letters) REVEAL CATS
38. Eyes
HINT Word starts with “P” (7 letters) REVEAL PEEPERS
40. Nile birds with curved bills
HINT Word starts with “A” (6 letters) REVEAL ATLAST
41. Writer __ Rogers St. Johns
HINT Word starts with “H” (4 letters) REVEAL HERR
43. Actress Elizabeth
HINT Word starts with “V” (3 letters) REVEAL VET
44. Journalist Maria who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021
HINT Word starts with “C” (10 letters) REVEAL CHERIOTERI
45. Ponder
HINT Word starts with “P” (4 letters) REVEAL PEAR
47. Cider choice
HINT Word starts with “L” (10 letters) REVEAL LOVETOHATE
48. Radius neighbor
HINT Word starts with “U” (4 letters) REVEAL ULNA
49. "C'mere!"
HINT Word starts with “S” (4 letters) REVEAL SUIT
51. Dating letters
HINT Word starts with “S” (5 letters) REVEAL SOPHS
52. Lab doc
HINT Word starts with “P” (4 letters) REVEAL PSST
🎯 Solver’s Strategy: Mastering the LA Times Daily
The Daily Lexical Challenge theme today utilizes a heavy dose of ‘Crosswordese’. To solve this grid efficiently, keep these pro-tips in mind:
Anchor Points: Focus on the 3 and 4-letter clues in the center. These often provide the necessary ‘anchors’ to reveal longer theme-based Across clues.The Plural Check: If a clue sounds plural, try placing an ‘S’ at the end. This simple trick often unlocks a vertical clue you were stuck on.Lexical Variety: Today’s puzzle blends classic synonyms with modern slang. If a direct definition doesn’t fit, think of contemporary usage.
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