Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 10, 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 10, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/10/25. 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. “Star Wars” villain
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6A. Cartoon supplier of explosive tennis balls
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10A. "I'm __ you asked"
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14A. BP merger partner
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15A. Glitzy rock genre
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16A. Work up
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17A. Emblems on some caps
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18A. Add to the staff
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19A. Auth. unknown
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20A. Rental unit with zero personality?
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23A. Mai ___ (rum drink)
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25A. Dia de ___ Muertos
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26A. Lost actor Daniel ___ Kim
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27A. Grow older
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28A. One who forgot insect repellent for a walk in the park?
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32A. Host of the 2004 Olympics
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33A. __ cards
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34A. Repetitive learning method
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35A. Craft beer letters
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36A. "Aladdin" parrot named for a Shakespeare villain
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40A. Brother's daughter
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43A. Puffy reminder of a scuffle
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45A. Five-star frank?
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47A. Washington airport code
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49A. Bible book before 1 Cor.
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50A. "Star Trek" series, for short
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51A. Recycle bin item
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52A. Salad special at a Cape Canaveral cafe?
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56A. Repulsive
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57A. Club choice
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58A. Big name in plastic wrap
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61A. Outside the lines
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62A. Sandy sediment
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63A. Entry on a Spotify playlist
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64A. Carton sealer
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65A. Low digits
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66A. Quite capable
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1D. Actor Kilmer
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2D. Ti __: Italian "I love you"
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3D. Ace-versus-ace sky battle
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4D. Climate change sci.
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5D. Historian Terborg-Penn
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6D. Horrified
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7D. Chip bag closer
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8D. Argentine soccer legend Diego
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9D. May Birthstone
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10D. Nana
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11D. One-dimensional
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12D. Word with run or tag
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13D. Al ___ (pasta specification)
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21D. Throw in the trash
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22D. Lead-in to prompter
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23D. Ski lift
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24D. Mustang or Pinto
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29D. Davis of "A League of Their Own"
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30D. More edible, perhaps
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31D. Off-ramps
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35D. Video game plumber who freezes enemies
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37D. Menu phrase
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38D. More than mega-
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39D. Like a 24-hour diner
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41D. Memo phrase
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42D. Self-centered sort
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43D. Vampire tooth
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44D. Masters Tournament host city
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45D. "Wait, what did you just say?"
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46D. Double duty?
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47D. Deviate
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48D. __ powder
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53D. Schwarber who led the National League in home runs in 2022 and 2025
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54D. Actor's assignment
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55D. Set, as a table
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59D. Swiss peak
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60D. March Madness souvenir
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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