Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/2/26. 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. Rae of Barbie
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5A. Baseball card giant owned by Fanatics
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10A. Covert summons
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14A. Court dividers
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15A. Fast train in the Northeast
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16A. Hoppy drafts
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17A. Insta post
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18A. Untamed
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19A. Namesake of a speed ratio
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20A. Cause of inflation
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21A. Spotty
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23A. ___ Lanka
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24A. Celestial explosions
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26A. ___ a chance!
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27A. Bygone anesthetic
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29A. Standing straight
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30A. Church headquartered in SLC
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31A. "Shrinking" actor/co-creator Goldstein
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32A. The Phanatic's team, on scoreboards
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33A. Basket made on a rebound
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35A. Form 1099 agcy.
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36A. Dry as a desert
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37A. Soul singer Baker
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38A. Creative degs.
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40A. Campaign-funding gps.
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41A. "The Hunger Games" ally of Katniss
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42A. Trig ratio
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43A. Weekly skit show, familiarly
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44A. Symbol produced by pressing shift+5
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46A. Cell service letters
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47A. Just make do
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49A. Spanish infinitive
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50A. 'Darn it!'
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52A. Add up to
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54A. Connecticut Ivy Leaguer
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55A. Some lead roles, or features of 3-, 7-, and 11-Down?
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64A. Hat part
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65A. Indulge
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66A. Group of three
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67A. Turn down
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68A. "But of course!"
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69A. Goes on and on
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1D. Absurd, as a scheme
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2D. Shenanigans of the upper class?
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3D. "M*A*S*H," in a way?
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4D. Nile viper
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5D. 27th U.S. President
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6D. Passenger ships
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7D. "E.T.," in a way?
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8D. Temporary water provider
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9D. Red tag event
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10D. Cooking spray brand
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11D. "Face/Off," in a way?
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12D. December tradition in some offices
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13D. Gym top
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21D. Ready
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22D. Former Interior Secretary Haaland
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25D. Litmus reddeners
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28D. Takes a little off the top, say
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33D. Cassette
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34D. Bread baked in a tandoor
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36D. Church recess
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39D. Observed
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44D. Combustible pile
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45D. Soft mineral
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48D. Pleasant, as a summer night
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51D. Good at banter, say
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53D. Parrot
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54D. I'm all __!
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55D. Up in the air, briefly
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56D. Great vexation
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57D. Soft metal
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58D. You don't see that every day
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59D. Poehler who co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade
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60D. Fish-to-be
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61D. Bullpen stat
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62D. Fabric tear
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63D. Request for a tropical getaway, perhaps?
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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