Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 1, 2025 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, December 1, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/1/25. 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. South American capital city with a namesake legume
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5A. Tells a white lie
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9A. Resist authority
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14A. Many a North African
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15A. Foot or furlong
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16A. Fill with joy
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17A. *Belongings
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20A. Capitol Hill VIP
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21A. "Well, gosh!"
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22A. Small talk
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23A. *Grow, as a savings account
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28A. Small caves
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29A. South Korean capital
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32A. Fires up, as an engine
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33A. Stair climber's aid
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36A. Bert's "Sesame Street" roommate
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38A. Summer on the Riviera
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39A. *Gas station convenience store chain
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41A. 'Compadre'
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42A. Body midsection
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44A. Headquarters
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45A. Minute ___ orange juice
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46A. "__ mio": classic Italian love song
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48A. General unease
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50A. *Philosophical concept concerning the moral code of the universe
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53A. Civil rights icon Parks
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56A. Forensic sci. specialty
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57A. Snatch
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58A. Snarky response to a boast, and what can be said about the ends of the answers to the starred clues?
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64A. Assumed name
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65A. Equipment
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66A. Silicon Valley city Palo ___
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67A. ___ luck!
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68A. Best Comeback Athlete, e.g.
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69A. Whole bunch
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1D. Once around the track
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2D. Outrage
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3D. Exploratory vehicles on the red planet
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4D. Removes (oneself)
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5D. Sounds like a good time!
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6D. Once ___ lifetime
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7D. Hogwash
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8D. Cattle ranch animal
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9D. NBA official
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10D. Qualified voter
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11D. "Brandenburg Concertos" composer
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12D. Jazz vocalist James
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13D. ___ we forget …
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18D. "I'm taking care of that"
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19D. Add-on charges
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23D. White marsh bird
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24D. Unimaginative retort
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25D. Sushi seaweed
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26D. Bygone Russian rulers
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27D. "___, and ye shall find"
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30D. Debt collector's target
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31D. Be a go-between
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34D. Winter road hazard
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35D. Alpaca kin
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37D. Respected leader
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39D. Pepsi or Coke
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40D. List-shortening abbr
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43D. Hyundai sedans
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45D. Salsa percussion pair
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47D. Inscribe with acid
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49D. Unique
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51D. Factor in battery life
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52D. Ceremonial acts
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53D. Money in Iran
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54D. Norway home of the Munch Museum
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55D. Peevish state
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59D. Agcy. that X-rays bags
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60D. Sticky tree juice
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61D. Snoop
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62D. Stopped fasting
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63D. Blue
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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