Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/17/26. 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. Unaccounted-for period
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4A. Six-time WNBA All-Star Thomas
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10A. Textspeak qualifier
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14A. Timetable abbr
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15A. Talked up
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16A. Lion's "I'm going to eat you!"
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17A. Encouragement to a writer who shows an early penchant for rhyme?
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20A. Singer Jason with the album "Love Is a Four Letter Word"
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21A. Core muscles
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22A. Ga. capital
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23A. Shadow
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24A. Carefully evaluate pasta?
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28A. Quartz suffix
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29A. Much sitar music
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30A. Actress Russo
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31A. Gardener who only plants the most exquisite ivy?
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33A. Pop duo __ & Him
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35A. Scale intervals
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36A. Cry of frustration
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40A. Waze tech
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41A. Anthem for a Colorado ski resort?
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42A. Taylor, to Swifties
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45A. Actor Vaughn
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46A. Compass dir
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47A. Weapon wielded by a particularly dangerous snake?
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50A. Punxsutawney figure
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51A. Individual
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52A. Small battery
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53A. Experts
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54A. Safes made in the Volunteer State?
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60A. Lake into which the Cuyahoga empties
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61A. "A Real Pain" Oscar winner Culkin
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62A. Mama deer
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63A. Heap affection (on)
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64A. Has disdain for
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65A. 1975 TV debut, familiarly
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1D. Writer/editor Roxane who co-owns the online literary magazine The Rumpus
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2D. Like basmati rice
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3D. Appealing to one's baser nature
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4D. Encyclopedic in range
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5D. Reed of the Velvet Underground
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6D. Actor Brynner
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7D. Time zone wd.
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8D. Some cars
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9D. Vinegary marinade
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10D. Choler
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11D. Spirits
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12D. Hurry
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13D. … if you know whats good for you!
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18D. Berkeley, familiarly
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19D. Brandy letters
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23D. DVR option
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24D. Wind instruments
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25D. Big personalities
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26D. Word often seen under a tilde?
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27D. ___ code
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29D. Say "I'll be there," say
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32D. Old quarter back
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33D. Cake serving
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34D. In fine fettle
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36D. Kansas or Alabama
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37D. Climbers' supports
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38D. Demand
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39D. Neutrogena shampoo
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41D. Passing through
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42D. November sticker
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43D. Bread
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44D. "I can't wait to see what's inside!"
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45D. Pickle brand
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48D. 'Hair Love' voice actress Issa
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49D. Soaks up the sun
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50D. Newark-based insurer, on stock tickers
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53D. Kitchen array
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55D. Once called
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56D. Job listing letters
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57D. Make a blunder
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58D. Many an airport shuttle
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59D. Salt in French.
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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