Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/24/26. 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. "Dancing Queen" pop group
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5A. "Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short
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9A. Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
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14A. Crystal ball gazer
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15A. Not of the clergy
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16A. Anticipate
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17A. Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
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19A. Dried beef snack
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20A. Small brawl
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21A. "Copperhead Road" singer Steve
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23A. Near-failing grade
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24A. Foil-wrapped chocolate drop
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27A. Election season event
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30A. Driver's approx.
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31A. Mined find
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32A. Cartoon explorer with a "talking" backpack
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36A. No big deal
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40A. Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
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44A. Hay fever sound
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45A. Unwelcome campground visitor
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46A. Do some sums
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47A. ___ Angeles Sparks
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49A. Loves a bunch
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52A. Accept unintended consequences
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58A. Abbreviation on a toothpaste box
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59A. Mexican coins
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60A. Many a Chopin piano piece
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64A. Phi Beta __
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66A. Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
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68A. Everglades wader
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69A. Jai __: fast-moving court game
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70A. Competes (for)
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71A. Get to, as a destination
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72A. Ivy League school in New Haven
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73A. Baby-voiced red Muppet
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1D. Inquires
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2D. "Molto ___" ("Very good," in Italian)
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3D. Red root vegetable
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4D. "Respect" singer Franklin
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5D. St. Pete's st.
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6D. Hall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame partner
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7D. Old Testament book after Jonah
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8D. Autumn colour
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9D. Magnificent
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10D. Bowl over
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11D. Rapper ___ B
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12D. "Yowza"
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13D. Eyelid sores
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18D. Ode writer
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22D. Caustic chemical
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25D. Upgrade, as decor
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26D. "Teenage Dream" singer Perry
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27D. Capital of Qatar
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28D. The Little Mermaid prince
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29D. "Little Women" sister of Meg, Jo, and Amy
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33D. Poetic sphere
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34D. Numbered hwy.
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35D. "Eureka!"
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37D. Injury reminder
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38D. Merrie __ England
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39D. Sneaker brand since 1916
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41D. One and only
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42D. Walking trail
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43D. Timeline units
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48D. That lady
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50D. Day, in Latin
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51D. Eight-note interval
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52D. Fraud
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53D. Pithy bit of wisdom
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54D. "It's a Wonderful Life" director Frank
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55D. Writing class assignment
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56D. Simoleons
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57D. Typical
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61D. Gas or elec.
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62D. Consider to be
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63D. Gas brand in Canada
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65D. Chest muscle, for short
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67D. Fib
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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