Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/21/26. 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. Graduate from a balance bike
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6A. "Zounds!"
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10A. 'Not only that . . .'
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14A. Sauce for chipotles
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15A. German automaker
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16A. Nana's daughter
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17A. Collar clip-on
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18A. Hard punch
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19A. Big name in morning TV
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20A. Get the gray out, say
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21A. "A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
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24A. Caitlin Clark's home state
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25A. Topical antiseptic
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26A. "A light coffee, and do not drop it, please" request?
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31A. Small flower
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32A. Raw minerals
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33A. "Nature" airer
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36A. Biblical name of ancient Syria
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37A. Wolverines and Badgers
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39A. Canada Goose garment
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40A. Inquire
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41A. Head of a museum?
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42A. Full of passion
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43A. "I'll take my potato as a pancake (but you'll probably bring fries)" request?
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46A. Future resident
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49A. Cringeworthy, in Gen Alpha slang
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50A. Strict enforcement of the rules for a civil society, or how to process the requests in 21-, 26-, and 43-Across?
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53A. Greek T
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56A. Tofu nutrient
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57A. Drama honor
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58A. Feature of some accents
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60A. Smoothie berry
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61A. Merino, e.g.
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62A. "Pale Blue Dot" subject
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63A. Top of many an indoor stadium
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64A. Trawling equipment
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65A. Clothe
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1D. Took care of, say
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2D. Circular current
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3D. Shower with love, with "on"
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4D. Old hoops gp.
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5D. Daily record
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6D. Causes of some grade inflation
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7D. Beach party
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8D. For two voices in music
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9D. Archaeologists' workplaces
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10D. Mardi Gras event
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11D. Video game brother
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12D. Let out, as pigs
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13D. Try to decipher a stereogram, perhaps
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22D. Have
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23D. Auction units
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24D. Bullet point
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26D. Bracket org.
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27D. Messes up
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28D. Ineffective
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29D. Unwilling (to)
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30D. Branch
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33D. Ballad writer
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34D. Oak exterior
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35D. Ocular woe
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37D. ___-service
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38D. Medium ability
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39D. Ta-ta!
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41D. Cutting comeback
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42D. Toyed (with)
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43D. "Stop being such a jerk!"
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44D. Singing in some Ricola ads
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45D. Shakira's "__ Wolf"
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46D. "Odyssey" prelude
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47D. Many a "Breaking Bad" figure
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48D. Clock-changing hr.
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51D. Cor anglais kin
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52D. Real hoot
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53D. Scale button
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54D. Tunneling pests
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55D. Cries of disgust
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59D. Tug of ___
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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