Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/22/26. 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. Embrace
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5A. Voting alliance
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9A. With 64-Across, "Chill!," or what can be found four times in this puzzle
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13A. Hi there matey
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14A. Like the top coat of nail polish
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15A. Toll unit
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16A. Sprint or marathon
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17A. Green bug named for its camouflaging ability
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19A. Mrs. in Mallorca
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20A. First light
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21A. Tip of a sock
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22A. "We need assistance!"
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24A. Go kaput
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25A. Aveeno grain
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28A. Largest deer species
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30A. Solar event
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32A. Wild guess
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34A. Broad City star Glazer
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36A. "c u l8r"
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37A. Sub in a deli
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38A. Part of ACLU
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39A. "About the Author" sections
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40A. Like some bourbons
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41A. Starting squad
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42A. Decent size for a meadow
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43A. Grapple in a ring
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45A. Stage presence?
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47A. Big Apple newspaper for short
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48A. Meditation chants
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49A. Took for a ride
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52A. Shiba ___
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53A. Partner in crime
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55A. NCAA sch. with the mascot Sparty
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56A. Gives only perfunctory effort
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60A. Is just the right size for
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61A. Nerf darts, e.g.
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62A. Shocking response at the altar
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63A. Rapper born Tracy Marrow
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64A. See 9-Across
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65A. Tube tops
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66A. Flower-visiting buzzers
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1D. Tough to endure
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2D. Busiest airport in the midwest
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3D. Neighborhood spot for fresh produce
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4D. Turn red perhaps
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5D. Made bubbles, say
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6D. Tilt
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7D. Galoot
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8D. Make-or-break point
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9D. Violin carrier
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10D. Log chopper
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11D. Inc. alternative
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12D. Crossed paths
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14D. Genre with symphonies and sonatas
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18D. French holiday
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20D. Key and Peele, e.g.
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23D. N'awlins sandwiches
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24D. “Wasn’t me,” e.g.
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25D. Accessories favored by serious gamers
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26D. Regarding
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27D. On pins and needles
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29D. Privileged groups
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31D. Must-have purses
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32D. Aired
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33D. All choked up
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35D. Blvd. kin
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44D. Mood
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46D. Trivial complaint
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50D. Lauder of cosmetics
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51D. Uses a Swiffer
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52D. Privy to
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53D. Perched upon
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54D. Storage boxes
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56D. Writer's block?
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57D. Med. insurance option
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58D. Texter's "Be there soon"
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59D. St. known for spuds
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60D. Lie to spare someone's feelings, 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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