Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 29, 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 29, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/29/26. 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. Chance to refuel after a run
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9A. Cruelty-free target of poaching
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13A. Contributes to
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14A. Ncuti who plays the Fifteenth Doctor
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15A. Mobile vendor?
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16A. Extravagant
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17A. Chiang Mai residents
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18A. Bath bomb component
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20A. Place that's all abuzz
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21A. The Refined Feline purchase, perhaps
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22A. Did brunch, say
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23A. Like crosswords, hopefully
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24A. Vicuña kin
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28A. Folks who are so last yr.
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29A. Spanish for "the gilded one"
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30A. Pilots on the air
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34A. Conflict involving customs
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35A. "Y," as in Yucatán
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36A. Japanese leader
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37A. On point
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38A. Deg. from Goizueta
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41A. Causes a scene?
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43A. Snippy
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44A. Physical procedure?
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47A. Husk-steamed fare
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48A. Freshens in a way
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49A. New York university
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51A. Swears
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52A. Cutesy name for the squishy parts of a paw
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53A. Trash
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54A. High-minded one
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1D. Name on a literary award
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2D. Chart-topper
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3D. Fix a lot, say
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4D. Polish brand
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5D. Takes a load off
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6D. ___ cat
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7D. Like gochujang and jjimjilbang
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8D. Bumbling
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9D. With a crispy crust, say
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10D. Piedmont blues guitarist Baker
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11D. Unaccounted for, for short
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12D. Tirade
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14D. Important part of a set
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16D. Country homes?
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19D. Played out
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21D. Swears
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23D. Full scholarships, informally
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25D. Mercury or Saturn
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26D. Gator tail?
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27D. Short cry for help
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28D. Means of indirect access
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29D. Stray
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30D. Femme canonisée: Abbr.
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31D. Hesitant sound
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32D. Art form that originated in the Bronx
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33D. Knife block insert
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37D. "Oryx and Crake" novelist
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38D. Capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra
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39D. Processing centers?
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40D. "About dang time!"
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42D. Sustainable landscaping options
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43D. __ Up: board game with a desert motif
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44D. Slender fastener
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45D. Stubbs of the Four Tops
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46D. Some Olds works
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47D. Polka horn
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50D. Suni honored with the Best Comeback Athlete ESPY Award in 2025
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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