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The Washington Post Daily Crossword and the LA Times Crossword pages for Thursday, January 1, 2026, show matching clue lists. The four supported long theme answers are BUBBLE WRAP, SHIFT WORKERS, BIRTHDAY SUIT, and MINI-SERIES. The available page text shows clues and partial letter patterns, not a complete filled grid, so this is not a verified answer key for every entry.
January 1, 2026 theme answers
Both dated pages identify the Thursday daily puzzle and show the same four fashion-themed long entries. [The Word Finder’s Washington Post Daily page] [The Word Finder’s LA Times page]
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Across | Crossover design from Vivienne Westwood and Diane von Fürstenberg? | BUBBLE WRAP |
| 29-Across | Creative team behind Lilly Pulitzer’s signature frock? | SHIFT WORKERS |
| 47-Across | Item in Giorgio Armani’s 50th anniversary collection? | BIRTHDAY SUIT |
| 62-Across | Line of Mary Quant’s trademark skirts? | MINI-SERIES |
Are these the complete crossword answers?
No. The cited pages’ text displays clue wording and partial letter patterns, but not a fully filled grid. The four theme entries above are supported by the matching clues and patterns on both pages; the material available does not establish every across and down answer as independently verified.
Puzzle format
The LA Times page describes its daily puzzle as an American-style crossword, with 15×15 grids on weekdays and 21×21 grids on Sundays. January 1, 2026, was a Thursday, so it was a weekday puzzle. [LA Times Crossword page]
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Related dated clue listing
Try Hard Guides also published a January 1, 2026, listing of the LA Times clue set, authored by Christine Mielke. Its page lists clues rather than displaying a complete filled grid. [Try Hard Guides’ January 1, 2026 LA Times listing]
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