Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 15, 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, August 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/15/26. 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. Teddy bear
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6A. Carousel rider
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9A. Basaltic plain on the moon
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13A. Roadside snack
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16A. Driver on a movie set
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17A. Sign that means it's time to turn around
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18A. Spam-musubi wrapper
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19A. White-hot
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20A. Lights up
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22A. Quick kiss
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23A. Useful spot
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24A. Some sci-fi villains
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25A. Multipurpose tool
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27A. Verb coined in "Stranger in a Strange Land"
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28A. Hindi honorific
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29A. Berry grown in Ohio?
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30A. Jordan who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay
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31A. Org chart leader
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32A. "Sure, that tracks"
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35A. "J to __ L-O!": 2002 remix album
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36A. Replacements after leaving marks?
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37A. Huffs and puffs
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38A. ___ de deux
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39A. Mass agreement
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40A. Huffs and puffs
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41A. "Yes, captain!"
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42A. Clear (of)
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43A. Clear of contaminants
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44A. Varied
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46A. Opportunities to learn the hard way
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50A. Mil. no-show
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51A. "Mine! Mine! Mine!"
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53A. "The Goonies" role for Ke Huy Quan
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54A. Brings the temperature down, maybe
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55A. Googly-___
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56A. Fashion letters
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57A. Trapped, in a way
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1D. Fed. IDs
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2D. Della Warrior's heritage
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3D. Priceless?
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4D. One-night stand, perhaps?
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5D. Frustrated expression
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6D. [All of a sudden!]
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7D. Stanford's gp.
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8D. Disbands?
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9D. Digital art, informally?
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10D. Juvenile
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11D. Special indulgences
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12D. Targets of smog checks
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14D. Bridge unit
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15D. Choke
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21D. One who tries not to overshadow the star?
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23D. Feeds (on)
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25D. "Shantay, you stay" opposite
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26D. "This is important"
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27D. Mount
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29D. Top tunes
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30D. Trimmed down
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33D. Hair curler
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34D. 1982 Hall & Oates song
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40D. Shows signs of age
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43D. Chappell Roan's "__ Pony Club"
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45D. Chuffed
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46D. Edina, Minnesota is home to the first U.S. indoor one
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47D. Lucci role
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48D. Conditional word in Python
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49D. Blair Braverman vehicle
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52D. Portrayed
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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