L.A.Times Crossword Corner

Theme: 17. Has a contagious smile, say: LIGHTS UP THE ROOM . 28. Parties like there's no tomorrow: RAISES THE ROOF . 47. Gets ready fo...

  SOMETHIN' FISHY A pretty straight-forward puzzle, although I fumbled in the SW corner with a "bad name" - at least there ...

Theme:  If we could turn back time.  The word "DAY is hidden in each theme entry, but spelt backwards.  Not easy to find.  Nota bene: e...

GREATEST AMERICAN Suddenly I'm up on top the world.... A fine puzzle that was a good challenge for me with some fresh clues, and nary a ...

Theme: Terms of Endearment  - Career-specific phrases identifying one's object of affection.   17. Beekeeper's valentine?:  HONEY BU...

CHARGE~!  Today's theme and reveal totaled 60 squares - I don't have the comparison software, but I think that's a pretty high...

Theme Buried Culinary Treasures .  Common in-the-language phrases contain, that is to say, have room for,  tasty postprandial delights. 20 A...