Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 31, 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 31, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/31/26. 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. Confess (to)
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6A. __ at the moon
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10A. 23-Down fig.
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13A. Extract, as minerals from soil
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14A. Gobi Desert continent
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15A. Egg cells
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16A. Avian scavengers with red heads
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19A. Tread the boards
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20A. Feathery neckwear
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21A. Smitten Kitchen blogger Perelman
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22A. Some QB protectors
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24A. Neatens up text boxes, say
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27A. Hangry plea
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29A. Demo release
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31A. Secretly included on an email
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34A. Pop singer Carly ___ Jepsen
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35A. "The Incredibles" supersuit designer Mode
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36A. Portuguese phone greeting
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37A. Health retreat
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40A. Recipe amt.
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42A. Addams cousin
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43A. Gambling town near Tahoe
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45A. One of eight, on an octopus
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47A. Supple
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49A. Paperwork for leisure travelers
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53A. Nonprofit journalism agcy.
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54A. Most civil
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58A. Rotten
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59A. 20-vol. lexicon
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61A. Karate rank
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62A. Dallas City Hall architect I.M. __
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63A. Part of speech that requires a direct object
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67A. Enter a race
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68A. Benefit
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69A. Baking tool with holes
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70A. Actress Adams of "The Muppets"
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71A. Fairy tale opening
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72A. Screen found in many a living room, or what 16-, 29-, 49-, and 63-Across can be called
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1D. "I do" location
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2D. Card with two pips
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3D. "Knives Out" protagonist
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4D. Grody
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5D. Hitchcock film with nonhuman villains
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6D. Capital of Cuba
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7D. Columbus sch.
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8D. Untamed
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9D. Penalties for missing due dates
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10D. ___ favor ("please" in Spanish):
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11D. Indulged too much
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12D. May, in June
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17D. Bear who steals "pic-a-nic" baskets
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18D. __ Eats: DoorDash rival
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23D. Upper House of Congress
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25D. Cell service initials
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26D. High-end camera, for short
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28D. Language ending
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30D. Large cask
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31D. Running tally of drinks at a pub
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32D. Pharaoh played by Elizabeth Taylor
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33D. Puzzle
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38D. Collects $200 in Monopoly
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39D. Class with easels
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41D. Least fancy
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44D. Valuable excavation find
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46D. Team VIP
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48D. Real or ideal suffix
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50D. Cry of victory
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51D. Antiseptic fluid
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52D. Czech or Pole
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55D. Olympic swords
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56D. Start a tennis rally
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57D. Neighbor of Nepal
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60D. Gorilla researcher Fossey
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64D. Indefinite amount
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65D. Nervous twitch
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66D. "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" aunt, familiarly
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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