Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/19/26. 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. Cherubic god
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6A. Spot for pore strips
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10A. Jumbled mess
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14A. Stunt show setting
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15A. Significant work
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16A. Syllables for a stage magician
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17A. Social pariah
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19A. Social media spammers
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20A. Rectitude
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21A. In flight
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22A. Union agreement?
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25A. All Eyez on Me rapper
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28A. Film technique derived from the French for "to assemble"
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30A. "Not answering email," briefly
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31A. Foxy
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32A. Capitol canvas for "The Apotheosis of Washington"
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33A. Jilt
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35A. Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
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42A. Settle, as a debt
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43A. Vibe
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44A. "Future Nostalgia" singer Lipa
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47A. Some Eng. degrees
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48A. Truly fiendish
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51A. Drawing toy that uses aluminum powder
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54A. Opening day pitcher, typically
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55A. SAT prep subj.
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56A. "Thus with a kiss I die" hero
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58A. Tirade in the Times, say
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59A. Fast-food chain that began as a hot dog cart, and what this puzzle's circled letters do?
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64A. Antler point
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65A. FX drama about New York City's ball culture
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66A. Magazine release
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67A. Has a meal
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68A. Serve a meal to
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69A. Like a toddler mid-bath
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1D. Zin alternative
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2D. Link destination
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3D. Storied cause of royal insomnia
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4D. Progress slowly
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5D. Actress Fanning
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6D. Pessimist's words
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7D. "Fire Shut Up in My Bones," e.g.
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8D. Litigate
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9D. Ability to see what others can't
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10D. 'Se ___ espanol'
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11D. Paperless reads
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12D. Foxy
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13D. Bakery offering?
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18D. Nesting cozily
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21D. Now, in Nicaragua
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22D. Cinephile's site
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23D. Cuckoo clock part
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24D. "I'll pay this time"
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26D. Manilow's "hottest spot north of Havana," familiarly
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27D. Like a gooseberry
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29D. Feature of some happy and sad emoji
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33D. Slow to open up
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34D. Org. for Sarah Strong and Hannah Hidalgo
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36D. Shish __
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37D. Ice bath spots
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38D. Bourbon barrel
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39D. Protein in some melts
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40D. Comedian André
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41D. "RuPaul's Drag ___"
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44D. Dedicate as time
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45D. Harmonious society
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46D. Brogue, for one
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48D. Amped up
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49D. Peak
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50D. Grad school hurdle
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52D. Disney villain with hair of blue flame
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53D. Wipe
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57D. Quite a bit
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59D. Tanning oil letters
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60D. Weeding tool
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61D. Red ___ beet
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62D. Chalice, e.g.
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63D. Decryption need
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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