Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/18/26. 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. Ed of "Lou Grant"
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6A. Flower holder
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10A. Baseball officials
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14A. Stir up
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15A. Bar mitzvah dance
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16A. Bean fermented to make miso
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17A. Be a little nosy
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19A. ___ a living
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20A. Yale student
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21A. Song for two
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22A. Apple Music predecessor
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24A. Whys and wherefores
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26A. Invitation letters
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27A. Toward the stern
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28A. Store
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29A. Açaí bowl grain
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32A. *Music, dance, drama, and the like
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36A. Penne ___ vodka
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37A. + or – atomic particle
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38A. Self-referential
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39A. *Squeeze-box instrument with a keyboard
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44A. __-Hur
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45A. Move like a spooked horse, maybe
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46A. McKellen of "X-Men"
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47A. Alien-hunting subj.
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48A. Royalties, e.g.
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52A. Deli order
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55A. Ultrasoft mineral
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56A. More, on a music score
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57A. "Growing Pains" actor Thicke
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58A. *Public relations manager
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61A. Suppressed, with "up"
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62A. Toward sunrise
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63A. Ore finder
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64A. On a trawler, say
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65A. Gains after taxes
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66A. Bamboo-loving bear, or, when parsed in three parts, a feature of the answers to the starred clues
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1D. According to
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2D. Took without asking
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3D. Big name in brick phones
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4D. ___ out a living
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5D. List, as names during roll call
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6D. Footwear
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7D. Sell aggressively
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8D. Directional suffix
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9D. Wisconsin's capital
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10D. Drain completely
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11D. Kvetch
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12D. Funeral pile
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13D. Comic __: informal typeface
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18D. Reach a cost of
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23D. Rating for many shows aired at 8 p.m.
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25D. Plastic wrap brand
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26D. Big horned animal
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28D. Recommended garment when using glitter glue
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29D. Double Stuf cookie
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30D. Env. directive
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31D. Bag-screening org.
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32D. Part of a glissade, in ballet
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33D. Dynamism
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34D. Christina who played Wednesday Addams and appeared on "Wednesday"
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35D. __ acid
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36D. PD alert
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40D. Listen to
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41D. Signature replicator
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42D. Iranian currency
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43D. Summer childcare option
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47D. Christmas cookie receiver
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48D. Histories
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49D. Philly Ivy League sch.
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50D. Like a fork
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51D. Kama ___
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52D. West Coast wine region
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53D. Fútbol cheers
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54D. Locks on a mustang
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55D. Exam
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59D. Insecure star Issa
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60D. Supermodel Carangi
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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