Our LA Times Crossword Hints for August 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 8/8/26. 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. Kitchen drawer?
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6A. Follow
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10A. NYC venue whose final show featured Patti Smith
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14A. Economic justice topic
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16A. Willie who broke the NHL's color barrier
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17A. Forest formations with mythological associations
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18A. Crux
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19A. Useful element in making connections
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20A. Group in Mercury's orbit?
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21A. Causes of spiraling, at times
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22A. Their feet may have claws
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23A. Writers commissioned for tributes
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25A. Tightens, perhaps
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28A. Down for drama?
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29A. Stuff
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30A. Chrysler that won the 1978 Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
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33A. Receive.
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34A. Offline
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35A. Threw a pity party, perhaps
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36A. Feature of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey"
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38A. Nephric
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39A. Coin bearing a bear
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40A. Bear claw, e.g.
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41A. Volunteer
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42A. Result of productive talks
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43A. Some bookmarks
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44A. Find out
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46A. Mercury, for one
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49A. Nursing spot
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50A. "Perfectly reasonable"
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52A. Some Indigenous Canadians
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53A. Clue in evolutionary history
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54A. Cobbler's tool
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55A. Around
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56A. Maker of the One SL speaker
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1D. __ Romeo
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2D. Filmmaker Johnson
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3D. Poet frequently referenced in "Don Quixote"
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4D. Bygone orbiter
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5D. "All clear"
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6D. Boo-boos
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7D. Curse
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8D. Spaetzle, e.g.
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9D. 'Uh-huh'
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10D. Settles
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11D. One may be taken on a date
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12D. Shift workers?
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13D. Kalshi actions
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15D. Some bait
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21D. Party poppers
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22D. "Cock-a-doodle-doo!"
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24D. Vibed on
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25D. Fixes
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26D. Peut-__: French perhaps
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27D. Animated superhero series featuring the voice of Tara Strong
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28D. Word in Beaufort readings
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30D. Setting for some on-line orders?
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31D. Close
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32D. How much scrolling is done
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37D. Producer on seven U2 albums
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40D. Dated
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41D. Italian home of the world's oldest bank
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42D. Coat put on in the kitchen?
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43D. Verb in a polenta recipe
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45D. Sticks in the water?
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46D. Longtime "PBS News Hour" anchor Ifill
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47D. Gah!
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48D. Top jobs?
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50D. Letters expressing personal thoughts
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51D. Team challenge
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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