Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/18/26. 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. Performer often found with big wigs
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10A. Golf kin
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15A. Soft rock duo from Australia
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16A. Oohed and ___
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17A. Like a watered-down event?
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18A. Dough, or what dough becomes
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19A. Wrap (up)
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20A. Some ink vessels
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21A. Trust subject
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22A. In the tub
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24A. Minorly
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25A. Tone
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27A. Trips
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29A. Crepes eaten during Maslenitsa
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30A. Linda Cohn's network
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31A. Rec from GPS
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33A. Lists on Poshmark, say
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36A. Scannable pass
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38A. One curl, e.g.
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39A. Midsummer arrivals
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41A. "Schitt's Creek" character with an impressive wig collection
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42A. Flatbread cooked on a tawa
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44A. The Black Keys and the White Stripes
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45A. Goose named for its call
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46A. Total anarchy
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48A. Bird that weaves pouchlike hanging nests
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50A. Sound from a peat bog
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51A. Car sticker stat.
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54A. "From your lips to God's ears"
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55A. Blast that's often annoying
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57A. Gets worked up
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58A. "I can't take any credit"
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59A. Members of the BTS ARMY, e.g.
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60A. Cute nickname for a dachshund
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1D. Find the courage
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2D. "Wake Up Dead Man" filmmaker Johnson
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3D. Saharan
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4D. "The $100,000 Pyramid" airer
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5D. Snack that may be made with Oaxaca cheese
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6D. Keep current
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7D. Geologic time
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8D. Hard to pin down
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9D. Crossplay owner, familiarly
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10D. Some low blows
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11D. Wildlife tracker
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12D. Minor character in a musical, say?
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13D. Experts who use cupping sets
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14D. Tacked on
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21D. Mo Salah's home country
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22D. Curse
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23D. Pore strip target
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25D. Box office surprise
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26D. Most populous island in the West Indies
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28D. Hide outside
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29D. Sound that may accompany goosebumps
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32D. "What's the GPS telling you?"
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34D. *Offer of assistance
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35D. Carnaby Street's neighborhood
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37D. Convalescent wear for some pets
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40D. Day of rest
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43D. Investigate anew
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44D. Campus figure
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45D. "The Third Man" and others
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47D. Shared surname in Marvel films
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49D. What's more
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51D. *Offer of assistance
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52D. Subatomic particle
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53D. Pouring sound
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55D. Start to trial or fire
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56D. Jan. honoree
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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