Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/30/26. 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. Gimli's weapon in "The Lord of the Rings"
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4A. Mine passage
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9A. Healthy side
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14A. __ lunch
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15A. Peninsular Arab state
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16A. Act with feeling
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17A. "Local Couple Makes a Commitment," e.g.
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20A. Nephew of Donald Duck
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21A. Word with tea and toast
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22A. Diner slice
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23A. Meat product with a museum in Minnesota
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25A. July's namesake
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27A. "China Falls From Top Spot," e.g.
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32A. Civil rights leader Wilkins
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33A. Emotionless
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34A. Olympic skater Cohen
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38A. Lotion additive
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40A. Carriers powered by pantographs and overhead lines
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42A. Early operating system
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43A. Drink carelessly
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45A. Puts one foot in front of the other
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47A. Conduit shape
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48A. "Final Finalist Finally Arrives," e.g.
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51A. Video meeting need
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54A. Cozy alcove
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55A. Prefix with meter
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56A. "The Three-Body Problem" genre
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60A. "Cannot __": slangy expression of mock horror
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63A. "Photographer Embraces Traditional Darkroom Techniques,” e.g.
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66A. Flared dress style
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67A. Timed perfectly
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68A. Cone-bearing tree
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69A. Disreputable
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70A. Tandem pair
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71A. Start of a giant recital?
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1D. Genesis brother
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2D. Love letters
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3D. "Did I just hear what I think I heard?"
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4D. Rodent proof?
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5D. Gives birth to
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6D. Bumping heads
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7D. Bestest
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8D. Predatory dino
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9D. Goes back and forth
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10D. Psych (up)
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11D. Cereal shapes
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12D. Open-air rooms
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13D. Try to stop
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18D. "Radical Optimism" singer Dua
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19D. 5K, for one
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24D. Baker's protection
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26D. Genesis twin
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27D. Some undergarments
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28D. $2 worth of nickels, e.g.
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29D. Like Vikings
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30D. Swarming pests
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31D. Citi Field MLBer
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35D. Leaves unnoticed
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36D. Dagger handle
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37D. Wheelbarrow part
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39D. Dashiell contemporary
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41D. Twirled
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44D. Pesto option
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46D. Marriage partners
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49D. Folded fare
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50D. Word of warning
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51D. Musical endings
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52D. One-named singer whose surname is Adkins
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53D. Theater showing
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57D. NYSE investment opportunities
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58D. Whatever
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59D. Highlander of ancient Peru
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61D. Cleveland's lake
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62D. Brontë governess
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64D. Frame : bowling :: __ : curling
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65D. Tear down to the studs
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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