Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/27/26. 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. Allure of a coffee shop
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6A. Private convos
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9A. Initial phase
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14A. Student
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15A. Snakelike fish
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16A. And there you have it!
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17A. Flower part
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18A. D-backs, on scoreboards
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19A. ATM key
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20A. Carnival ride with seats shaped like animals
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23A. Strong urge
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26A. Earsplitting
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27A. Pick up the tab
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28A. Before, poetically
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29A. Frustrated cry
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31A. Recipe amount
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33A. Hard candies with blue raspberry and green apple flavors
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38A. Tibet's continent
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39A. Sign before Virgo
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40A. Dinghy pair
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43A. Brand of heavy-duty trash bags
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48A. One who may have a platonic partner, for short
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49A. Flesh and blood
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50A. Photo __
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51A. Delivery room docs
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54A. Backless shoe
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57A. "This sale ends soon!"
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59A. Golfer played by Adam Sandler
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62A. "Rashomon" director Kurosawa
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63A. Actress Goth of Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”
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64A. "I'm the best!"
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68A. Intel job
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69A. K-pop band who began their Arirang World Tour in 2026
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70A. ___ to (before)
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71A. Very skilled
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72A. Dead __ Scrolls
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73A. Categories
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1D. Program opened with a tap
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2D. Truly regret
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3D. Choose
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4D. Metropolis east of the Everglades
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5D. Hypersensitivity that may be diagnosed with a scratch test
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6D. Precious
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7D. Actress Streep
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8D. Irish county next to Mayo
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9D. Like a library book one has to pay for
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10D. Off-limits move
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11D. "Quit slouching!"
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12D. Supreme Court justice Kagan
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13D. Not on time
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21D. Tail end
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22D. Cry of pain
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23D. ___ vu (familiar feeling)
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24D. God with a bow and arrow?
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25D. Former baseball commissioner Bud
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30D. Grapefruit serving, often
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32D. Univ. teacher
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34D. Singsong syllables
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35D. Opposite of paleo-
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36D. Wine stopper
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37D. Cut-and-dry spot
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41D. Seized auto
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42D. Annual festival in Austin TX
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44D. Insect that forages in large raids
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45D. Heisman winner Flutie
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46D. Italian farewell
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47D. Put into code
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51D. Catherine of "The Studio"
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52D. Made cookies, say
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53D. Jazz (up)
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55D. Arms and legs
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56D. Creme de la creme
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58D. In need of tissues
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60D. Actor's accessory
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61D. Tortilla dough
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65D. Shrill bark
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66D. Fellow Stooge of Larry and Curly
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67D. Hosp. triage areas
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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