Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 16, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle published in the Los Angeles Times, one of the largest newspapers in the United States. It is highly regarded by crossword enthusiasts for its challenging clues and clever themes. It is a traditional-style crossword, with a grid of black and white squares, and clues in both the across and down directions. The LA Times Crossword offers a daily challenge for solvers of all levels, from beginner to expert.
LA Times Crossword Hints, April 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/16/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Headcheese ingredient
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6A. Nave-y bases?
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10A. Ad __
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13A. Like bagpipes and wetlands
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14A. Overly familiar
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16A. Forest hooter
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17A. Some fines
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19A. Messenger ___
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20A. Marked down
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21A. One with snappy comebacks
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22A. Attach a patch, say
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23A. Group leaders
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27A. Broccoli ___
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30A. Go without a destination
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31A. Carol contraction
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32A. Didn't waste
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33A. Landscaping supply
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34A. Take exception to
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37A. None at all
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38A. Old name for neon or argon
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40A. San Francisco's ___ Hill
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41A. Long rowboat, or a long kitchen
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43A. Square on a waffle
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44A. Best guesses: Abbr.
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45A. In medias ___
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46A. The Smiths guitarist Johnny
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47A. Political satire that won 17 Emmys in seven seasons
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48A. Prom purchase
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52A. Many many years
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53A. Color me intrigued!
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54A. Drive-in server
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58A. Shakshuka ingredient
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59A. Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do
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62A. Low grade
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63A. "Home Alone" boy
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64A. Will of Blue Bloods
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65A. Orchestra sect.
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66A. Tide type
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67A. Surgical tube
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1D. "Collapsed in Sunbeams" singer/songwriter Parks
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2D. Astin of "The Goonies"
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3D. Dependents that cant be claimed as tax deductions
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4D. Contributed to a brainstorming session
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5D. Repetitive sequence
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6D. Org. that may take summers off
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7D. Miss a cue, say
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8D. Native American hut
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9D. Hofbrau vessel
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10D. Good judgment
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11D. One with a title
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12D. Scratches (at)
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15D. Lots of rich folks?
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18D. Word-of-mouth
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24D. Wuthering Heights setting
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25D. Met expectations, in a way
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26D. PX patrons
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27D. Stepladder step
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28D. Land east of the Urals
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29D. Quasimodo, for one
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34D. Daily grind
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35D. Pay attention to
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36D. Cookbook meas.
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38D. Update, as inventory
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39D. Needle-nosed swimmers
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42D. French article
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44D. Highest point
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46D. Natives of the Colorado river valley
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48D. Works the garden
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49D. Thesaurus creator
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50D. Financier Steve who owns the New York Mets
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51D. Green plums
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55D. Cant stand
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56D. __ Ishii: Lucy Liu's "Kill Bill" role
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57D. “Over here!”
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60D. Actress Vardalos
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61D. Economic fig.
The LA Times Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times newspaper and on its website. The puzzle is known for its clever clues and challenging difficulty level, and is popular among crossword enthusiasts around the world.
The LA Times Crossword was first introduced in 2005, and has since become a beloved tradition for many crossword solvers. The puzzle is created by a team of experienced crossword constructors, who are known for their skill and creativity in the field of crossword puzzles.
One of the interesting features of the LA Times Crossword is its inclusion of a wide range of topics, from pop culture and current events to science and history. The puzzle is also known for its themed sections, which can add an extra layer of complexity to the solving experience.
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