Our LA Times Crossword Hints for December 23, 2024 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 23, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the LA Times Crossword on 12/23/24. 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. *With 65-Across, faceoff in a hockey game
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5A. "I give up!"
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10A. 'Eternals' star Gemma
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14A. "__ yours": affectionate sign-off
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15A. Gaming rookies
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16A. Search for wild game
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17A. Fancy fundraiser
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18A. *Ceremonial toss made memorable by Simone Biles at the 2019 World Series
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20A. Alpine event
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22A. ___ a Sketch
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23A. *TV show pilot, typically
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25A. Dried poblano peppers
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27A. Bridge support
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28A. "Nice to see you!"
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29A. Square root of cuatro
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30A. 2001 film with a Seussian title
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34A. Mgr.'s helper
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35A. "We've made some progress," and what one might say about the answer to each starred clue
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37A. Hunny bear
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40A. 'Abracadabra!'
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41A. Take up or take in
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44A. Baltimore baseballers
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46A. Houston baseballer
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48A. Ballpoint alternative
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49A. Musical introduction?
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52A. Zoolander actor Wilson
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53A. __ Coors
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54A. Auction action
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57A. Joint protected by a patella
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60A. Spanakopita dough
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61A. Ludicrous display
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62A. Unagi Day fish
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63A. Hand puppet material
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64A. Support one's team, in a way
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65A. See 1-Across
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1D. Knob on a viola
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2D. The ACC's Cavaliers
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3D. Fahrenheit counterpart
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4D. Bluegrass-country singer Alison
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5D. Ravenous, probably
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6D. Bete-___
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7D. Short-legged canine
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8D. Dumbbell abbr
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9D. Superlative suffix
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10D. Make small talk
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11D. Homes for pet rabbits
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12D. Newsroom stars
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13D. Unspecified degree:
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19D. __-up demand
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21D. Theorize
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23D. Flight takeoff hr.
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24D. Full-time athlete
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25D. Direct toward
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26D. Broadway background
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28D. Bowlers and fedoras
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31D. Colorado skiing mecca
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32D. Snickers producer
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33D. NNW reversal
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35D. "That would be terrible!"
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36D. Sounds like a lion
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37D. 1990s collectible disc
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38D. Creamy dessert made with cookies
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39D. Derrick setting
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41D. Real knockout
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42D. Miss a cue
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43D. "__ betide our enemies"
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45D. Heidi Klum's model daughter
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47D. Really psyched
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49D. Color technique with a blended effect
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50D. Alto or soprano
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51D. Revered tribal figure
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54D. Like weird vibes
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55D. Org. with Cardinals and Saints
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56D. "So frustrating!"
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58D. "Strange Magic" rock gp.
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59D. Precognition letters
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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