Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/22/26. 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. Camera setting with a moon icon
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10A. Makes a run for it
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15A. Like rocks and minerals
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16A. "Farewell, mon amie"
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17A. Literary figure who rings a bell
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18A. Remote spots?
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19A. Finesse
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20A. Beach Soccer World Cup org.
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21A. Overly caffeinated
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22A. Nancy Drew chum
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24A. Lab infestation
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26A. Foxy Brown 'do
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28A. Middle set
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31A. Cousin with floor-length hair
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32A. Heads out
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33A. "Ugh, I'm so sorry!"
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36A. Some transformations
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37A. "I know, right?"
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38A. Mackey of "Ella McCay"
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39A. "Ceci n'est pas __ pipe"
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40A. Confidentiality doc
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41A. One bro to another?
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42A. Takes to heart
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44A. Some "Call the Midwife" figures
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48A. Exclaims
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50A. Crushed
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53A. Pause to catch up?
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54A. Essential fatty __
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55A. Avoid having to hoof it
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57A. Things to avoid
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58A. Like some high-flying performers
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59A. Point of view
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60A. Jargon in a video game chat, maybe
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1D. Muslim face covering
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2D. Harden
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3D. Nannies and kids
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4D. Work wk. units
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5D. Work wk. conclusion
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6D. Term of affection para una chica
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7D. Switch positions
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8D. Celebrated, perhaps
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9D. Italian scholar Umberto
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10D. "On the __ of Sex": 2018 biopic
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11D. Baking soda target
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12D. — chi
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13D. Cocktail party attire
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14D. Kinda sketch
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21D. Hydrate right after planting, as seedlings
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23D. Source of siroccos
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25D. Journalist Payne known as the "First Lady of the Black Press"
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27D. German "east"
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29D. Uncovered
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30D. Hall of Fame figures
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32D. First poet to perform at the Super Bowl
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33D. Comparatively large band
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34D. Theater section
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35D. Mascara applicator
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36D. Gathering that celebrates DC icons
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37D. "Love that"
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42D. “Siddhartha” novelist
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43D. "We __ because we care": Monsters, Inc. motto
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45D. Bring together
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46D. "Russian Doll" protagonist
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47D. Mote
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49D. Object of reverence
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51D. Spielberg quartet
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52D. Tends to a stain, maybe
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54D. De Armas of "Ballerina"
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55D. Actor Mineo
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56D. Knock
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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