Our LA Times Crossword Hints for April 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 4/8/26. 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. Island ring
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6A. Skating venue
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10A. "Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
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14A. Hogwash
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15A. Job inspection org.
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16A. "Uh, I doubt that"
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17A. Prince
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20A. Makes a request
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21A. "Yo!"
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22A. Warm welcomes
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23A. Part of UCLA
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24A. Lacking scruples
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25A. Many a social media pic
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29A. Action in Uno
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30A. Egg-shaped
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31A. Tortellini filling option
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32A. Graph paper pattern
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36A. Prince
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39A. Flamenco cheers
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40A. Redding of R&B
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41A. Painter's prop
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42A. Long, long time
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43A. Alloy in some decorative plates
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44A. __ Sapphire gin
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47A. Letters at the end of a proof
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48A. Fix for a noisy car
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49A. First word of the Lord's Prayer
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50A. DIY tutorial site
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54A. Prince
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57A. Are you ___ out?
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58A. Liu of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"
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59A. Broadcaster
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60A. PlayStation maker
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61A. Word in a vague ultimatum
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62A. Tied up in knots
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1D. Chapati flour
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2D. Very in Versailles
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3D. Sty sound
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4D. ICU employees
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5D. Island ring
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6D. Spa attire
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7D. By Jove!
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8D. Org. whose members play at a 6-Across
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9D. Greek city with a namesake olive
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10D. One of 12 in "12 Angry Men"
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11D. Nebraska city that's home to the Great Plains Black History Museum
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12D. Yearly record
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13D. Signs of recognition
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18D. Manolo Blahnik creation
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19D. "Let's __ this popsicle stand"
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23D. __ deck: pool's spot on a cruise ship
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24D. Many Mecca residents
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25D. NYC nabe
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26D. Like one twin in a soapy drama, typically
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27D. Shake
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28D. Trees at a Christmas tree farm
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29D. Sub contractors?
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31D. Swabbie pal
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32D. Chew like a beaver
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33D. Musical pause
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34D. Words of comprehension
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35D. High-end camera, for short
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37D. Element of a Sun Salutation
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38D. Property transfer need
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42D. Border on
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43D. Cheeky
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44D. “Good,” in Spanish
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45D. Pico de gallo ingredient
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46D. In high spirits
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47D. Waiting line
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48D. Not that
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49D. Units of electrical resistance.
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50D. Ohio border lake
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51D. Noisy car part
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52D. Column to the left of the decimal point
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53D. "And ___ off!"
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55D. Ending at, briefly
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56D. Cap
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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