La Times Crossword Answers 12/15/23

Across Clues

• *Kerouac novelROAD
• *FreeHOUSE
• *AlertBALL
• Sea eagleERNE
• The Ivies, e.g.OCTAD
• Palm smartphoneTREO
• John of “The Suicide Squad”CENA
• Running start?READYSETGO
• Anthem with English and French lyricsOCANADA
• Eye surgery acronymLASIK
• Univ. dorm figuresRAS
• Jonathan Larson musicalRENT
• Powerful ChevyCAMARO
• Celtic priestDRUID
• Skewered snack in peanut sauceSATAY
• __ Malnati’s: chain known for Chicago-style pizzaLOU
• King and queenSIZES
• Cassis cocktailKIR
• Safari shelterTENT
• Exciting but dangerous way to live, and a hint to making the starred clues match their answersONTHEEDGE
• ToughHARD
• In medias __RES
• Snapped out of a daydream, perhapsSATUP
• Latin for “eggs”OVA
• Special talentFORTE
• Jeans fabricDENIM
• Curiosity and OpportunityROVERS
• Scandinavian capitalOSLO
• Nashville awards org.CMA
• Words of empathyICARE
• RatTATTLER
• Boast in a restaurant windowZAGATRATED
• File’s partnerRANK
• Poetic paeansODES
• TikTok aestheticEGIRL
• Spanish “east”ESTE
• *PreciselyNOSE
• *UndecidedFENCE
• *Then and thereSPOT

Vertical Clues

• *OfficiallyRECORD
• Vehicles of mine?ORECARS
• Fashion icon with a Fantasia fragrance lineANNASUI
• Campus officialDEAN
• ThrongHORDE
• ScadsOCEANS
• “Respect for Acting” writer HagenUTA
• Teary, maybeSAD
• Dreyer’s partner in ice creamEDY
• BenchwarmersBTEAM
• Place to check for printsARTSALE
• ShackleLEGIRON
• *Keeping watchLOOKOUT
• Perform amazingly, informallySLAY
• Elizabeth who founded the Red Door salonARDEN
• Grows fond ofTAKESTO
• What casino workers are always dealing withCARDS
• Activewear brandIZOD
• Even numbers?TIE
• Houston squad, casuallySTROS
• Head of QuébecTETE
• R&B singer whose stage name is pronounced like a pronounHER
• Gal of “Red Notice”GADOT
• *ImminentHORIZON
• California roll ingredientAVOCADO
• Wreaks havoc onRAVAGES
• Prepare for take-off?UNCLASP
• __ cheese: Southern spreadPIMENTO
• Stew (over)FRET
• Brand that boasts 24-hour immunity supportESTERC
• *Available for purchaseMARKET
• Shake an Etch A Sketch, sayERASE
• Stock holder?LADLE
• “__ chic!”TRES
• Call, as a gameREF
• Grow oldAGE
• __ earTIN