Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/21/26. 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. Collect over time
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6A. Sound with a dismissive wave
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10A. Number before a + on a board game box
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13A. Colorful parrot
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14A. 'Toodles!'
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15A. American writer Edgar Allan __
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16A. Didn't hold back in competition
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18A. Spot for rubbish
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19A. Little tastes
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20A. Actor McKellen
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21A. Advances, in football
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23A. Field that drives the self-help industry
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27A. World Cup chant
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29A. 'Sorta?'
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30A. Zoom organizer
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31A. Kansas City tight end Travis
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33A. Fish that resembles a sea snake
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34A. "Yo," in Rio
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37A. Lettuce, tomato, or cucumber, often
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42A. Miles away
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43A. Walking buddy, maybe
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44A. Guy who knows all the best spots?
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45A. Active person
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47A. Khan Academy founder Khan
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49A. Make a choice
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50A. Extremely special
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55A. South Pacific island group
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56A. Ball drop night, for short
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57A. Actress Edelstein
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60A. Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
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61A. Deli gadget that's been used on 16-, 23-, 37-, and 50-Across?
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65A. Colorful pond fish
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66A. E, in a treble clef mnemonic
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67A. Calendar entry
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68A. Pioneering 52-Down provider
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69A. Canvas structure
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70A. College stressors
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1D. Hypes (up)
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2D. Timbuktus land
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3D. Noninstrumental music genre
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4D. Authority
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5D. Country between Fin. and Nor.
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6D. Indiana state flower
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7D. Not many
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8D. 'Just a heads-up . . .'
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9D. Performs a dramatic ballroom dance
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10D. HS course whose first unit is Chemistry of Life
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11D. On the way out
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12D. Lil
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14D. Secret supply
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17D. Short swims
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22D. Curiously strong mint
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24D. Covered with colorful blotches
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25D. "If I Could Turn Back Time" singer
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26D. Plot problem
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27D. Signs off on
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28D. Fall faller
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32D. Part of a HIIT workout
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33D. French toast need
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35D. Citrusy frozen desserts
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36D. "Time for __": yawner's sigh
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38D. Brainchild
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39D. Standard
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40D. Surrealist Salvador
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41D. Explosive Minecraft block
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46D. With cash at stake
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47D. With secrecy
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48D. Beers that ferment faster than lagers
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50D. Honshu city
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51D. Home planet of Queen Amidala
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52D. Outlook message
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53D. Like noble gases
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54D. Cocktail garnish that may be stuffed with blue cheese
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58D. Dispatched
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59D. ___ and crafts
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62D. Common abbr. on street maps
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63D. Demographic cohort, for short
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64D. Allow
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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