Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/17/26. 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. Magic: The Gathering fan's collection
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6A. "You are __": map message
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10A. Slugger Sammy
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14A. Capital of Ghana
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15A. Yemen neighbor
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16A. Birds associated with wisdom
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17A. Attraction in a neighborhood park
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19A. Skewed view
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20A. Flow slowly
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21A. General idea
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22A. Lobby group for seniors
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25A. Illuminating item in an emergency kit
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29A. Word before metal and music
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31A. Buoyant
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32A. Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
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34A. Commuter's fee
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35A. Garden implement
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38A. Phone history list
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40A. Fail to show up for
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42A. Streaming interruptions
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43A. Argentine author Jorge __ Borges
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45A. Italian town with a namesake coast
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46A. "Go Birds!" NFL team
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48A. Iron alloy
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49A. Outing for two couples
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53A. Literary governess Jane
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54A. Up to
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55A. Love, in Spanish
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57A. Actor Estrada
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58A. Consecutive, or a hint to what can follow the first parts and precede the second parts of 17-, 25-, 38-, 40-, and 49-Across
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64A. Country singer Lovett
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65A. Shrek, for one
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66A. Nintendos The Legend of __
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67A. Notices
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68A. Some small dogs
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69A. Official order
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1D. Lid
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2D. Knee surgery target, for short
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3D. Color TV pioneer
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4D. Unproductive period
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5D. Mint family herb
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6D. Fuss
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7D. Down Under bird
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8D. Appeared in print
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9D. Cease
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10D. "That's that, then"
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11D. In debt
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12D. Cut drastically, as prices
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13D. Valuable quality
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18D. Gridiron official
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21D. Ski races with gates
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22D. Pet welfare org.
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23D. On track to win
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24D. Film spools
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26D. Away from the bow on a boat
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27D. Untidy one
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28D. Say hi, in slang
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30D. Dishy memoir
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33D. Cheek colorer
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35D. Like moth-eaten clothing
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36D. Buyer's proposal
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37D. Submit taxes online
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39D. __ the lily: add unnecessary decor
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41D. Sloshy mattress
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44D. Salty expanse
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46D. Chargeable two-wheelers
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47D. Poles in a tomato garden
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49D. Old-fashioned showdowns
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50D. Sandwich request
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51D. Purposeful
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52D. First responder: Abbr.
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56D. Flow slowly
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58D. Droid
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59D. In the past
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60D. Get weepy
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61D. ___ Baba and the Forty Thieves
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62D. Public health agcy
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63D. Dennings of "WandaVision"
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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