Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/20/26. 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. Young men.
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5A. Add voice-over to
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8A. Dark expression
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13A. __ Puffs: chocolaty cereal
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14A. Atlas section
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16A. "Star Trek" role for Nichelle Nichols
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17A. Piano studio instrument
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19A. Tag call
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20A. Gain possession of
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21A. Yahtzee cube
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23A. Apartment payment
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24A. Indulging in a luxurious existence
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27A. Word before planning or sale
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30A. Young women
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31A. Three, in Germany
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32A. Printer brand
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35A. Liveliness
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38A. Mascot on cans of peas and corn
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42A. NNW reversal
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43A. Borden spokescow
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44A. CBS military series in its 23rd season
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45A. Body part with a bridge
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47A. __ on: added hastily
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50A. NHL team in Salt Lake City
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54A. Gym pads
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55A. Extinct New Zealand bird
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56A. Bit of fridge decor
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61A. 'I knew it all ___'
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63A. Conclusion that earns a standing ovation, and a feature of 17-, 24-, 38-, and 50-Across
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65A. Fable lesson
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66A. ___ gin fizz
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67A. Midrange voice
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68A. Motivation for a project, in hashtags
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69A. Canonized Fr. woman
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70A. Have on
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1D. Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca
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2D. Many a Syrian
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3D. Balance owed
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4D. Bean used to make tofu
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5D. *Well shoot
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6D. Alysa Liu's Olympic team: Abbr.
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7D. Bright forehead adornment
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8D. Star that warms Mars
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9D. Written for group singing
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10D. Vast cosmic expanse
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11D. Squeeze dry
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12D. Milky coffee order
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15D. Possible score after deuce
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18D. __ monster (Arizona lizard)
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22D. Actively encourage
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25D. Swerves sharply
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26D. Auld __ Syne
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27D. Greek Cupid
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28D. Devoted fans of singer/actress Gomez
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29D. Up to briefly
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31D. Some radio personalities
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33D. Shar-___
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34D. Deal (with)
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36D. City in northern Oklahoma
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37D. Scoreboard nos.
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39D. Quaint affirmative
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40D. Sparkle
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41D. Printmaker's fluid
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46D. Slangy "Touché!"
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48D. Charge for using a card
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49D. Spiced tea from India
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50D. So-called "fifth taste"
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51D. Owl's claw
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52D. Crowds around, as a celebrity
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53D. Stamps and sends
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57D. Nibble (on)
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58D. Khartoum's river
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59D. 'Como ___ usted?'
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60D. Marvel's hammer thrower
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62D. Day-___ paint
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64D. Comprehended
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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